'I’m not suggesting he’ll be the next Drew Brees, but.'Īccording to sources with knowledge of the Commanders' draft process, Washington’s scouts gave him a grade that equated to a second-round pick. And this is why they’re confident he can: With a new ownership coming soon, coach Ron Rivera and his staff enter a crucial year and Howell is the guy who could make or break their fates. Team sources say the Commanders also like Howell because he's on a rookie contract, which has allowed them to make other moves such as re-signing defensive tackle Daron Payne. This offseason, their only move at the position was signing veteran Jacoby Brissett. Then, they cut Wentz at season's end after injuries and inconsistent play contributed to him finishing 30th in QBR after just eight starts. They ultimately traded two third-round picks to Indianapolis for Carson Wentz and his $28 million cap hit. They even phoned about retired Andrew Luck, just in case. One team source said the only quarterback who would have tempted them was Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker - but only if he was there when they selected in the third round.Įven so, they didn’t feel the same urgency they did last offseason, when they called every team that might have a quarterback available. That’s why the Commanders weren’t tempted to pick Kentucky's Will Levis when he was available with the 16th pick, opting instead for cornerback Emmanuel Forbes. “I'm happy with exactly where he is,” Washington general manager Martin Mayhew said. In his one and only start - and game action - Howell completed 11-of-19 passes for 169 yards, one touchdown pass, one rushing TD and an interception.īut the team's confidence in him goes beyond just what he showed in that game. They like how he developed during 2022, culminating in a 26-6 regular season finale win over Dallas. That might have surprised many outside of Washington, but the Commanders really do like Howell, entering his second season, and sources within the team say they plan to give him first shot at the starting job in 2023.
Which means: Howell really is their guy, just like they’d been saying all along. The Commanders did not draft a quarterback, as some analysts projected them to do. Then, during last week's draft, their actions spoke even louder. The Washington Commanders said it all offseason: Quarterback Sam Howell was their guy. Why Washington is all-in on Sam Howell as its quarterbackĪSHBURN, Va.
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