As the Washington Commanders prepare for one of the most important drafts in recent franchise history, managing partner Josh Harris is taking an active role in the proceedings.
Per ESPN Adam SchefterHarris participated in each of Washington’s six interviews the club conducted with top quarterback candidates this week at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.
The manager acquired the No. 2 pick in the 2024 draft. This is the first time he has received such a high score since 2020, when Chase Young was selected second overall. It is almost certain that the coach will use a quarterback this time.
B/R’s NFL scouting department had managers trade to take Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in their latest mock draft.
Schefter said Washington “has no intention” of giving up anything the Chicago Bears need to take away the No. 1 pick.
Assuming the manager remains in his current position, he will select at least two quarterbacks from the group of Caleb Williams, Drake Maye and Jaden Daniels.
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. had Daniels heading to Washington in a second mock game published Wednesday.
Harris is entering his first full offseason as the Commanders’ majority owner. Dan Snyder agreed to sell the franchise in May 2023, but the deal was not approved by the owners for another two months.
It wasn’t the best debut season for Harris at the helm, but that can be forgiven since he didn’t put together the roster he played with last season. They finished with 4 wins and 13 losses, tying the franchise record for most losses in a season.
The team has completely revamped its front office and coaching staff over the past seven months. Adam Peters will be named general manager and Dan Quinn will be named head coach.
Peters and Quinn will likely have a significant say in who the No. 2 pick ends up being, but the fact that Harris was in the interview room with prospects at least means he’s in the team’s It suggests that you have a say in decisions that shape direction. For several years.