A win and a prayer
Summary
Host Ben Standick and guest Liam Griffin analyze the Commanders' preseason win over Miami, focusing on a potential injury to QB Marcus Mariota and Dorance Armstrong's suspension. They discuss promising performances from rookies Joshua Joseph, Catron Allen, and Robert Henry Jr., while noting defensive struggles against Miami's first drive. The episode also covers kicker competition, with Drew Stevens outperforming Jake Moody, and evaluates Sonny Styles' early play.
Topics discussed
Intro: Preseason game recap and Mariota injury context
Marcus Mariota's non-contact injury and QB depth concerns
Dorance Armstrong suspended for Week 1
Sponsors: FanDuel and AAA Commanders MVP
Interview: Mariota injury severity and backup QB options
Joshua Joseph's emergence and edge rusher depth
Safety competition: Quan Martin vs. Jeremy Reeves
Defense struggles on first drive and Sonny Styles' debut
Rookie RBs Catron Allen and Robert Henry Jr. performances
Kicking competition: Jake Moody vs. Drew Stevens
Closing thoughts and upcoming schedule
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