It’s difficult to find bright spots for the Washington Commanders in another disappointing season where the team plays no meaningful games in December.
There has been the play of quarterback Sam Howell, who has flashed at times but has struggled lately. Running back Brian Robinson Jr. has been Washington’s best offensive player. Outside of those things, the bright spots are few and far between.
The entire defense has been the biggest disappointment for the Commanders. The defense was expected to be the team’s strength and is currently the NFL’s worst unit.
The offensive line is another underwhelming unit. Of course, no one expected the O-Line to be a team strength. However, there has been one bright spot along the offensive line.
Sam Cosmi is in his first season at right guard after beginning his career at right tackle. The 6-foot-6, 314-pound Cosmi is quietly having a breakout season in year three of his career.
Over Washington’s last five games, Cosmi is the NFL’s second-highest-graded guard, according to Pro Football Focus. He’s getting it done as a pass blocker and run blocker.
Samuel Cosmi has earned a 91.6 PFF grade over the past five weeks
He's the second-highest graded guard in the NFL over that span 📈 pic.twitter.com/5GxCISR3oK
— PFF Commanders (@PFF_Washington) December 20, 2023
Cosmi was especially dominant in last week’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Cosmi had a little pep in his step vs LAR pic.twitter.com/TwisprF9Be
— Ben Fennell (@BenFennell_NFL) December 20, 2023
Washington hasn’t had dominant guard play since Brandon Scherff left.
There will be plenty of changes for the Commanders this offseason. There will be a new coach and general manager, and the offensive line could feature as many as three new starters in 2024.
You can pencil Cosmi in as Washington’s right guard in 2024. At a time when the Commanders will be looking for young building blocks, they may have found one in Cosmi.
