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Everyone is paying attention to Commanders QB Sam Howell

Sam Howell Commanders Doug Farrar Ian Hartitz Mike Renner Mina Kimes Ryan Fowler Sam Monson Washington NFL

The Washington Commanders are 2-0 for the first time since the 2011 season. One reason for Washington’s success is quarterback Sam Howell.

Remember this offseason how everyone laughed at the Commanders for going with a 2022 fifth-round pick at quarterback? Well, not everyone. It was almost as if some weren’t even acknowledging Howell because “how could a fifth-round pick turn into a legit starting quarterback?”

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While Howell’s story has yet to be written, he improved to 3-0 as an NFL starting quarterback after Sunday’s win over the Denver Broncos. Howell isn’t a game manager, either. Washington isn’t winning in spite of Howell; the Commanders are winning because of Howell. He’s made mistakes, including taking too many sacks, but his ability to shake off negative plays and respond is a unique trait only some of the best quarterbacks possess.

It’s far too soon to call Howell the Commanders’ franchise quarterback. But there are many reasons to be excited.

Several NFL analysts weighed in on Howell after his Week 2 performance against the Broncos.

Mina Kimes

Stephen A. Smith

Ryan Fowler

Damon Amendolara

Ian Hartitz

Mike Renner

Doug Farrar

Sam Monson

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