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The guys who are paying JD millions of dollars and banking their own futures on his success care very much. The Commanders are in "recalibration" mode, not win-now mode. When JD is up and running as an established starter and the Commanders are contending, then definitely bring in the upscale backup QB.

Not just more experience, but more experience with different teams and different systems. Mariota's probably seen it all at this point. He also seems more comparable to JD in terms of his abilities and style, which could matter in terms of mentoring. Howell's a great guy, and I wish him luck in Seattle. I just don't see him as the right backup or mentor in Washington.

The entire focus has to be on developing JD. Having last year's starter on the bench behind him only serves as a distraction. Mariota's actually a very good choice for a backup. He'll be able to step in well enough if needed, but he is firmly in the backup category. Everyone's roles are clear. Getting a third-round pick for a fifth-round guy seems like pretty good business, I'd say.

I spent approximately zero time before the draft looking into these guys, and I have to say that Jayden doesn't look skinny or fragile. He's tall and rangy but there's clearly some muscle and power there. The way some of you were talking, I was expecting him to be some wraith-like Emmanuel Forbes type! My durability concern is more about him learning how to avoid hits and when "enough is enough." Even the stoutest QBs like Lamar get hurt when they try to be full-on RBs.

The thing that struck me about all the professional commentary on Jayden is how much he learned and evolved as a true passer over the last couple years. I don't sense at all that he's an RG3 ego who thinks he's going to take the NFL by storm doing things "his way" and then spend all his spare time in the weight room. Sure, he's going to have to continue to evolve all of his game, but he seems like the kind who will do just that. I'm excited to see where this goes.

It didn't matter whom we picked. You don't leave last year's Day 1 starter on the team as a benchwarmer. We don't need Sonny vs. Billy situation. No one's going to be calling for Mariota if Jayden starts off with a few stumbles.

Belichick savaged Maye, too, by the way. He's very specific, and it makes me feel a lot better about GMAP's decision. I think we got this one right. https://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=40026232

Nix looked a lot better than Penix in the Oregon/Washington game last year.

All 10 Chargers fans flew out for the draft!

I didn't watch a down by any of these guys. Until I have reason to believe otherwise, I'm thrilled to have a new QB! Welcome Jayden.

Caleb looks like he's joining the cast of Star Trek Discovery.

I thought the draft started at 8. Silly me, it's the NFL.

Roger just keeps counting those millions. He doesn't care.

Darrell Green basically IS the Washington Redskins, as far as I'm concerned. Way overdue to have 28 be officially retired.

All I know is that the Commanders are running an incredibly leak-free offseason. I think that makes the mountain of clickbait even more desperate, since there's just nothing to report.