We're done with another week of training camp and entering the next phase of the Washington Commanders' evaluation process. By this time next week, the Commanders will be getting ready for their first preseason game against the New York Jets.
Week 2 saw the pads come on, and much of the focus shifted from the passing game to the line of scrimmage.
"I wanna make sure we're doing it correctly," said head coach Dan Quinn. "Our leverage of how we're entering into a block or taking on a block, the pass rush. So, you hear coaches and others say about pad level and so you can get into some bad habits and lose leverage if you're not using your shoulders and your body to be in those spots."
It was a strong week for several players who make a living off their physicality and toughness, but here are three who had particularly strong practices.
Brandon Coleman
We're starting to get an answer on who will be the Commanders' starting left tackle.
Washington's offensive line has featured more mixing and matching than most positions on the roster. Left tackle used to see some of the most movement, but since last Friday, Brandon Coleman has taken most of the starting reps. Some of that has been because Cornelius Lucas had an excused absence from practice and Andrew Wylie was limited with tightness, which bumped Lucas to right tackle, but Coleman also hasn't given the coaches a reason to move him back to the second group.
Coleman's foot speed has stood out among the rest of skill set. His ability to mirror edge defenders came in handy during one-on-one drills, as he beat Clelin Ferrell, Dante Fowler and Dorance Armstrong.
Coleman also earned some praise from Quinn, who said "he's got great balance for a big guy, and so he's got power in his legs."
Although Coleman still has much to prove, it seems like he is heading into the joint practice with the Jets firmly in control of the position.
The Washington Commanders returned to practice after their day off for their second day in pads. Check out the top photos from Thursday.
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Mike Sainristil
Mike Sainristil was advertised as a player who could do it all, and so far the former Michigan defensive back has lived up to the reputation.
"What I have seen is excellent ability to stay connected man-to-man," Quinn said. "He's a very good communicator, very intentional about that."
Sainristil has spent most of his defensive snaps as the starting nickel cornerback. Quinn feels that he has established himself at the position because of his "exceptional quickness" and ability to thrive in run fits and guarding skill players on multiple routes. He's also shown impressive ball skills, as he nearly intercepted a pass intended for Jamison Crowder during Friday's one-on-one drills.
Sainristil has also appeared in the rotation of players catching kicks during kickoff return and punt return drills. The coaching staff doesn't want to take him away from his primary position, but they do want to see how much they can get out of him.
Brian Robinson Jr.
It feels like Brian Robinson Jr. has been close to a breakout season for the past two seasons. Sustaining multiple gunshot wounds shortened his rookie season, and an overemphasis on the passing game in 2023 led to him getting nearly 30 fewer carries.
Year 3 might be the moment for Robinson to prove that he can be the all-around back that he says he can be.
"I feel like this offense is very versatile," Robinson said. "We can do many, many different things. We have several different weapons that can do several different things. We have a versatile minded offensive coordinator [Kliff Kingsbury], he's creative. He tries to find ways to get his best players involved. And I'm just excited to see how this offense can just take this next step over the next week of camp."
Robinson's blend of speed and physicality has been on display since camp began, but it has become more prominent since the pads came on. On the first play of four-minute drills during Friday's practice, Robinson broke loose up the middle for a solid gain. Two days before, Robinson escaped down the right side for another big gain.
And of course, Robinson's skill set as a pass-catcher has been on display as well, the best example being his end catch on the first day of camp.
Robinson said during the offseason workout program that he's the healthiest he's been in his professional career, and his performance in practice is proving exactly that.