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The Washington Commanders have wrapped up their minicamp and are headed for a six-week break before training camp. Here are three standouts from the final week of the offseason program.
Luke McCaffrey
There was never a question about McCaffrey’s work ethic or determination last season, but it was clear that he needed more time to develop into a more polished NFL receiver. Now, the former third-round pick’s hard work is starting to pay off.
Head coach Dan Quinn praised McCaffrey for the attention to detail he showed in his route running, and that showed throughout OTAs and minicamp. One of his best moments came when he was able to shake off Marshon Lattimore during seven-on-seven drills and get open for a decent gain. He also made a tough sideline catch with Tyler Owens providing tight coverage and scored a touchdown on a catch-and-run later in the day.
“Those are the things that I’ve seen from him this offseason as a really polished receiver,” Quinn said. “Was I surprised that he did it? No, because I knew he’s a person [who] if I go back to the competitor, he’s going to find a way or make a way.”
McCaffrey wants to have a bigger role in the offense during his second season. He’ll need to keep showing progress in camp, but he’s off to a good start.