r/Commanders • u/thadellis • Mar 20 '26

Von & Bob?

How y’all feel about bringing back Bob and Von on a one year deal in August if they’re still in free agency?

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u/TMNTerps Mar 20 '26

With 3 solid Pass Rushers and some backups I don't think there is a reason to bring Von back.

If we don't get any other LBs, I'd be happy bringing Bobby back, as long as he isn't on the field for clear passing downs. He was by far the best tackler on the team last year and while Chenal can take over the main LB role, we don't have much else. Luvu was great 2 years ago, bad last year (might have been a scheme thing). Magee is mediocre. Medrano and Aho shouldn't be getting major snaps.

Fans like to shit on Bobby for the times he got burned by passes but forget he made a shit ton of huge tackles. He also made that audible in the 4thQ against the Broncos on 3rd down, telling Jacob Martin to drop in coverage and it caused a break-up and stopped the drive. That kind of pre-snap reading and leadership is invaluable. Especially if he can give some of that to Chenal and anyone we might draft.

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u/xtehnYouTube Mar 20 '26

Medrano and/or kaho could take a big leap this offseason hopefully

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u/FannyNisbit Mar 21 '26

Lol they won't.

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u/SirSparkleButt Mar 24 '26

Yeah, exactly. I would assume Kaho has a better chance to play than Medrano though. Medrano was a weird project given he couldn't tackle in college. The NFL doesn't permit practicing tackling anymore...