Under new owner Josh Harris, the Washington Commanders traded pass rushers Chase Young and Montez Sweat, signaling a transition towards rebuilding. The move has cast doubt on head coach Ron Rivera's future with the team. Despite the uncertainty, Rivera maintains a positive outlook for the team. Quarterback Sam Howell has been a standout, with his recent performance against New England marking his third 300-yard game this season. Howell's successful execution of the game plan and his impressive performance in his first 10 starts have led to growing consensus about his potential as the franchise's long-term quarterback.
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Jonathan Allen eloquently explained why he thinks Sam Howell is the Commanders’ franchise QB https://t.co/M1X1vkX8cg https://t.co/e7HA7wZX3y
ALL HAIL HOWELL #Commanders QB Sam Howell Hails 'Great Team Win' vs. #Patriots https://t.co/iw28Cbe8cU
Sam Howell continued his positive development trend as the #Commanders beat the Patriots. New England threw plenty of stuff at him, but Howell responded well. -Identified & threw over blitzes -Made plays off-script -Hit some deep shots Full breakdown: https://t.co/UOcIKNg6YW https://t.co/jEOCEHmETl
Debating Sam Howell as the Commanders' long-term QB isn't over. But after 10 starts, including a gamer showing on New England, consensus is building. "I've seen a lot of great quarterbacks in my time ... I think he has a potential to be one of them." https://t.co/FGjKivP3uv
QB Sam Howell did well executing the game plan. He threw for over 300 yards, his third game this season.
Jonathan Allen eloquently explained why he thinks Sam Howell is the Commanders’ franchise QB https://t.co/xXwZyhlwAB https://t.co/0YjYo5Cr46
Sam Howell throws for 325/1 in win over Patriots https://t.co/xpQ9MmoG7S
Sam Howell with an impressive throw on the 7 route https://t.co/hAQTCEntIG
That was an absolutely Sanchezian interception by Sam Howell. Great throw, great throw, great run to pick up third and 23, great throw, annnnd … end zone interception.
Sam Howell with an absolutely terrible interception
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#Commanders' Chase Young Trade in 'Best Interests' of Team, Says Ron Rivera https://t.co/4VyGjikuFn
(ICYMI) Commanders' Ron Rivera: Trading Chase Young, Montez Sweat "an opportunity to see what else we have" https://t.co/UQ9rKjfTg0
New Commanders owner Josh Harris seemed to put Ron Rivera on notice Tuesday when he traded away pass rushers Chase Young and Montez Sweat. Washington is officially in rebuild mode, and Rivera seems unlikely to be a part of it. Others with a warm seat: https://t.co/nLcte0SSiW https://t.co/V7uSsuxMeR
Ron Rivera explains Chase Young, Montez Sweat deals, believes Commanders have franchise QB Sam Howell https://t.co/8a5W39I8TY https://t.co/Shh6koJYBy
Ron Rivera: Trades an opportunity to see what else we have. https://t.co/JxMoDvPejz
Ron Rivera believes the Commanders has plenty to play for moving forward after trading Montez Sweat and Chase Young. https://t.co/X94aZM9EIk https://t.co/lGLCf1FXV2
Ron Rivera on whether the trades of DEs Montez Sweat and Chase Young signal he's given up on the Commanders season: "No. ... It's an opportunity to see what else we have. It's an opportunity to go out and win football games using different guys."
WHO MADE THE TRADES? Who Made Chase Young & Montez Sweat Trades? What's Truth Mean for Ron Rivera #Commanders Future? https://t.co/aEtP14dRLj
The Commanders pivoted, big time, on Tuesday, trading both Chase Young & Montez Sweat, shifting away from the current roster. And the moves also showed Ron Rivera is looking to the future, too – even though it likely won't include him. In @TheAthletic: https://t.co/oHnwgUeIMJ
Losing Chase Young and Montez Sweat at the trade deadline may not be what Ron Rivera and others in the Commanders organization wanted. But @ConorOrr says fans can finally feel good about the future https://t.co/IQS7xi7hnZ
📝 @AdamHBeasley: The Washington Commanders said goodbye to Chase Young and Montez Sweat Tuesday. Should Ron Rivera be the next one out the door? https://t.co/pGrde0tptw