Offensive Line Woes and a Brutal Schedule | Washington Commanders News

0:00On September 4th, the commanders are facing some serious offensive line issues right out the gate. Laramie Tonsel's injury really exposed a lack of depth that wasn't addressed in the offseason. Now, Brandon Coleman is stepping in at left tackle and the starting center, Nick Allegretti, just got back to practice after missing most of training, camp. This is a problem because the offense is trying to run more plays with the quarterback under center and that requires solid communication and timing, up front. This new offensive scheme, led by David Blue, was starting to show promise and the hope was that the quarterback would really thrive. But all that potential hinges on having a solid offensive line to protect him. The running back situation isn't exactly stacked with superstars either, so the current guys really need to execute their roles perfectly. On the defensive side, there are also injury concerns. Cornerback tray Amus is starting the season on injured reserve, and K-Levant-Chey-San has been dealing with practice absences. After a rough defensive performance last year, the team absolutely needs a strong front-7

1:03and a reliable secondary to even think about competing. And let's talk about the schedule because it's brutal. Washington was already looking at a tough slate, but it's become even harder. Now ranking as the fourth hardest in the league, they've got two matchups against the Cowboys who are heavily favored and games against other top teams like the Bengals, Rams, Texans and Giants. Plus, a trip to London in week four against the Colts will definitely wear them down. Adding to the challenge, they'll be facing some seriously scary defenses. The Rams, for example, have brought back Aaron Donald to join Miles Garrett, who was the defensive player of the year. It's clear this team has a steep climb ahead of them this season. This has been Washington Commander's News Today, powered by AI.