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"This isn't Monk and Clark."
What a line. It's a great line because it is so true. That's what Ben Standig told Brian Mitchell and J.P. Finlay of "BMitch and Finlay" on Friday. That was his answer regarding the 2026 Washington Commanders receiving group, and Standig provided a thoughtful, succinct, yet shrewd way to get to the point.
Standig, of course, was referring to a pair of legendary former Redskins receivers, Art Monk and Gary Clark. Both were good route runners, both could catch, and both were physical and tough. Monk is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame; his No. 81 was retired by the organization last season. In his eight seasons with the Redskins, Clark caught 58 touchdowns and averaged 15.9 yards per reception over those eight seasons.
Brian Mitchell, who played with Monk and Clark, immediately chuckled at Standig's comment, obviously because he knows it is true. Standig continued, "This is the one guy, and then you have a lot of other guys who have certain skill sets that if they're used properly... Suddenly, Mitchell interrupted, "So Terry Knight and the Pips." Yes, something like that," Standig replied.
But, it's okay. I mean, I think they are going to probably use more two tight-end offense this year as part of OC David Blough's system, which makes sense right?"
Standig is correct. The Commanders went out and made their biggest receiver additions at receiver, a draft choice (Antonio Williams) and a free agent tight end (Chig Okonkwo). They want to run the ball better, and the best protection for quarterback Jayden Daniels is when he is able to simply hand off the ball more often.
Consequently, the Commanders playing two tight ends more often will mean there is less being demanded of fewer receivers. It also means they will be Terry McLaurin, and then the other receiver on the field could be by committee. Of course, there will be times the game will necessitate three wide receivers and one tight end.
Summing up his thoughts on the receivers group, Standig expressed, "Don't look at it as who's wide receiver two. Look at it as, how do you take the skills they have and turn that into sort of a number two receiver in aggregate?'
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: How to describe 2026 WRs?
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What a line. It's a great line because it is so true. That's what Ben Standig told Brian Mitchell and J.P. Finlay of "BMitch and Finlay" on Friday. That was his answer regarding the 2026 Washington Commanders receiving group, and Standig provided a thoughtful, succinct, yet shrewd way to get to the point.
Standig, of course, was referring to a pair of legendary former Redskins receivers, Art Monk and Gary Clark. Both were good route runners, both could catch, and both were physical and tough. Monk is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame; his No. 81 was retired by the organization last season. In his eight seasons with the Redskins, Clark caught 58 touchdowns and averaged 15.9 yards per reception over those eight seasons.
Brian Mitchell, who played with Monk and Clark, immediately chuckled at Standig's comment, obviously because he knows it is true. Standig continued, "This is the one guy, and then you have a lot of other guys who have certain skill sets that if they're used properly... Suddenly, Mitchell interrupted, "So Terry Knight and the Pips." Yes, something like that," Standig replied.
But, it's okay. I mean, I think they are going to probably use more two tight-end offense this year as part of OC David Blough's system, which makes sense right?"
Standig is correct. The Commanders went out and made their biggest receiver additions at receiver, a draft choice (Antonio Williams) and a free agent tight end (Chig Okonkwo). They want to run the ball better, and the best protection for quarterback Jayden Daniels is when he is able to simply hand off the ball more often.
Consequently, the Commanders playing two tight ends more often will mean there is less being demanded of fewer receivers. It also means they will be Terry McLaurin, and then the other receiver on the field could be by committee. Of course, there will be times the game will necessitate three wide receivers and one tight end.
Summing up his thoughts on the receivers group, Standig expressed, "Don't look at it as who's wide receiver two. Look at it as, how do you take the skills they have and turn that into sort of a number two receiver in aggregate?'
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: How to describe 2026 WRs?
Continue reading...
