Locked On Redskins

Get a full 5-week report card for the Washington Commanders, as we hand out A+ grades to rookies and an 'F' grade for one critical area of the team.The Commanders sit at 3-2, but their performance has been a series of wild swings. This deep-dive analysis breaks down the first five weeks, assigning grades to every player and unit on the offense, defense, and special teams. Find out why rookie running back Jacory "Bill" Croskey-Merritt and veteran receiver Deebo Samuel earned 'A' grades and are carrying the offense, which boasts the NFL's #1 rushing attack.On defense, see why players like Bobby Wagner and rookie Johnny Newton are standing out for a unit that ranks 7th in the league in sack rate but still has vulnerabilities. The episode also tackles the team's biggest weakness—a third-down offense that ranks 29th in the NFL and is holding the team back.Backed by direct quotes from Head Coach Dan Quinn, OC Kliff Kingsbury, and DC Joe Whitt Jr., this is the most comprehensive breakdown of where the Commanders tru