Which Washington Commanders news stories are making headlines as fans look forward to a dramatic divisional round playoff weekend?
It's been a while since the Washington Commanders had a legitimate chance to win a Super Bowl. As fans prepare with envious eyes to watch this weekend's divisional rounds in the league, they can relax in the knowledge that Josh Harris' ownership group has begun to put their ambitious plans for future growth into action.
It may take some time, but the Commanders are finally on the path to prosperity. As we wait for further offseason developments, stories sparking debate include a top NFL draft analyst recommending Washington select Drake Maye, radio silence following Ben Johnson interview, Robert Griffin III , calling off his social media beef, and starting Adam Peters' plans all over again.
Let's dwell on each topic in more detail.
There was a lot of excitement in the fan base on Friday as Ben Johnson met with the Washington Commanders about potentially becoming their next head coach. This could be the start of a fruitful relationship between the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator and the new regime.
The Carolina Panthers said they also had a meeting with Johnson. Despite its transparent approach throughout the hiring process, Washington has yet to officially confirm anything. This radio silence caused moderate concern, although it would be foolish to panic at this early stage.
Johnson is widely reported to be the commanders' first choice. The progressive play-caller will interview with the Los Angeles Chargers and Seattle Seahawks today (Saturday). This is a fast-moving situation, so expect to hear something one way or another in the coming days.
Watch this space, I think.