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Grab Bag time! We're in the middle of the dullest part of the off season. What's on the mind of our hosts and viewers? We've got a hodge podge list of news and notes to go over.

The Washington Commanders have been bad for almost as many years as Nathan and Trev have been alive and watching. This poor play has led to some lackluster rivalries over the last few decades. Now that football in DC is on the rise, who will stand in the way of the Commanders pursuit of a Lombardi?

Ref the District has deemed that the Washington Commanders have improved their roster this off season. We also think the Commanders will be better in year two. Why then, will Washington end up with less wins than last season? We take a look back at the magic of year one and see how things will go this season.

Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders appear to be on the rise. Who will be standing in their way as they try to return the Lombardi Trophy to DC?

2024 was a magical year for the Washington Commanders. Was it flukey? Was it lucky? Well, they definitely got better in the offseason. But does that translate to the same, or mor wins in 2025? Stoner looks at the 7 biggest factors contributing to their success in 2024 and how it will affect their wins and losses in 2025

The Washington Commanders begin mandatory minicamp with out start wide receiver, Terry McLaurin. Ref the District dives into how this will, or will not impact, the team and the chemistry with Jayden Daniels. Plus, we take a look at who is standing out early and reading between the lines of both the coaches and media on what is really happening out in Ashburn.

Washington's offensive line was actually pretty good statistically speaking last year. Then Adam Peters went out and spent big on both tackle spots. Will the investment pay off for the Commanders? Can they unseat the Philadelphia Eagles to become one of the premiere offensive lines in the league?

Terry McLaurin continues his hold out as the Washington Commanders start mandatory minicamp. How will this impact his relationship with the team and chemistry with Jayden Daniels?

Offensive lines are the engine that make an offense go. In the NFC East, there have been great offensive lines that have been the cogs of Super Bowl teams. In 2025, that is still evident

We're on the brink from getting overhyped on videos of catches in pads. It's grab bag time! All the latest from Commanders OTA and what to expect the rest of this off season.

Jayden Daniels certainly has the Hall of Fame talent, but who is next from the Washington Commanders to pus on a gold jacket? Do you think players like Bobby Wagner and Zach Ertz are deserving, or even recognized as players of the Burgundy and Gold?

Where does Washington's Tight End room rank in the NFC East? Is Zach Ertz the best tight end in the division? Can Ben Sinnott crack the line up or should fans expect another quiet season from him?

Bobby Wagner looks like a sure fire lock as a Hall of Famer. Who else on the team is deserving of a gold jacket? We're years past Joe Jacoby and London Fletcher deserving of the honor.

As we continue our series looking at the position groups of the NFC East, we turn our attention to the Tight Ends.

There's a familiar face missing as the Washington Commanders begin Phase 3 of OTAs. Will this be what ruins the good vibes? Or is Terry's holdout nothing to worry about?

The Washington Commanders have made a lot of moves this off season. We go piece by piece and see whether or not the team has improved with these moves.

The Washington Commanders started Phase 3 of OTAs. What and who should we be watching as the team works out? What are the biggest stories and who has the most to improve?

We take a look at a case by case basis to see if and how the Washington Commanders improved this offseason. Plus, the Commanders start Phase 3 of OTAs, but are without a familiar face. How will Terry McLaurin's holdout impact the team? Is there a situation brewing in Ashburn?

It's GRAB BAG time! Ref the District takes viewer questions and goes over the latest around the sports world. NFL owners agreed to let players play Olympic Flag Football, who on the Commanders should go for a Gold Medal?

Adam Peters first draft was seen as a success. While a lot of that's because of how great Jayden Daniels is, the rest of the players show promise as well. What can we expect from them in year two? Will they make a leap into stardom, or will they get buried on the depth chart?

The NFC East might just have the best wide receiver group in the NFL. But how do they rank in the division? Stoner defends himself as the President of the Scary Terry Fan Club, but where does he rank against his peers?

Most people, correctly, count Adam Peters first draft as a success. Will last years players continue their growth and cement themselves as Commanders?

The latest NFL schedule has dropped. Which games are we looking forward to? Can Washington shine as bright as the lights that are on them? Who is joining us in Spain?!?

With the addition of George Pickens to Dallas and Deebo Samuel to Washington, the NFC East is loaded in the WR group. But which team has the best? How should they be ranked 1-4? We took a deep dive to give you our rankings. Let's goooooo!

The Philadelphia Eagles, with Saquon Barkley, are the class of the NFC East Running Backs. Do any of the other teams have a shot to catch them? How do we rank the other 3 rooms?

The Washington Commanders dropped the latest jersey numbers for their rookies and the new signings. Also, new info dropped on a possible helmet change for the uniforms. What's in a number? And what jersey changes are we hoping for?

Could Jayden Daniels be the best QB in the NFC East? Or will one of the two Super Bowl winning QBs take that spot? We take a look at the full picture and decide just whether we're wearing burgundy and gold glasses or if he's really the best in the East. Maybe even the NFC.

he NFL Draft is coming to DC! Just did the Washington Commanders and the city land the biggest draft party? Can the team's recent success be tied to their star QB? Nathan thinks Jayden Daniels is all that's right with the franchise and will talk you into believing that too.

The Washington Commanders will go as far as their star QB will take them, both on and off the field. Just how important is Jayden Daniels to the franchise?

It's time to turn our attention to the 2025 NFL season so we'll start by ranking the position groups of the NFC East. First up are the Quarterbacks!

The NFL draft is coming to Washington DC in 2027! President Trump, Roger Goodell & Commanders owner Josh Harris made the announcement that the 2027 NFL draft is coming to the nation's capital. The draft was held in New York City every year from 1965 until 2015 when they began taking it on the road

New draft class. Plan to return to DC. OTAs are already underway! It's an exciting time to be a Commanders fan. So what's the next thing we can expect the team to do?

Adam Peters locked in his second Washington Commanders draft! Most pundits are pretty high on the haul overall, especially Amos in the second. Why then is Stoner upset and unwilling to give the team an A grade?

The Commanders have a deal in place to return to Washington! What's the plan for the franchise to get back to RFK? Things may have already hit a bump in the road to DC with some counsel members speaking out against the move. We've got the latest!

The Washington Commanders have had one busy week. Fresh off their latest draft magic, the team announced a deal to return the franchise to DC! Just how bright is the future of the Commanders?

Now that the 2025 NFL draft has concluded, what do you make of the Commanders draft class?  The team ended up with 5 total picks but if you add in their offseason acquisitions that used some of their draft capital, like Marshon Lattimore, Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil, their draft class can look so much better. Nathan and Stoner look at the overall haul and also break down each pick and where they think they will fit in this NO SO Instant Reaction right here on Ref The District!

The Washington Commanders and DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced they have come to an agreement on a $3.7B deal to build a new stadium in the space currently occupied by the old RFK stadium that was home to the Washington Commanders until 1998. There are many details still to be agreed upon, especially the approval of the DC City Council, but this is all but a done deal. Nathan and Stoner have all the details and their reaction to this massive news right here on Ref The District!

The Washington Commanders bolstered their offensive line when they took Josh Conerly with their first pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. We have our instant reaction and break down of the selection!

It's the final 2025 Ref the District Mock Draft! With just a day left and now equipped with more knowledge thanks to The Draft Network's Ryan Fowler, Ref the District plays GM for the Washington Commanders and makes the picks several times over in a few mock drafts.

The Draft Network's Ryan Fowler joins Ref the District to give you a rundown on who to know ahead of the 2025 NFL Network. Which players match both needs for Washington and are the best player available for when the Commanders select at 29? Plus, Ref the District breaks out the history lesson with all you need to know about the 29th pick!

Washington fans think the Commanders could use an exciting running back to really throw the offense into second gear. There's plenty of options that will be available at pick 29. Should Adam Peters go with a running back in the early rounds?

We bring in the expert to talk the 2025 NFL Draft. Which players should Washington fans be tracking ahead of Thursday's draft?

The Washington Commanders had the 5th best rushing offense in the NFL last year. Now that was mostly due to Jayden Daniels and his almost 900 yards rushing. So with everyone in the RB room back this season, why would they mess with that? One reason might be to take the responsibility off Jayden. Will the Commanders draft a RB? We break down the 5 best who may be available.

We dive into the news that the Commanders and DC are close to finalizing a stadium deal at the old RFK site! Also, it's amazing that the NFL Draft is only a week away. There's been so much chatter about what the Commanders will do. We love mock drafts and so do you. We'll put together a few more and debate NEED vs BPA.

When Adam Peters and Dan Quinn took most of their Top 30 draft targets to Top Golf for an outing in 2024, it was widely viewed as a farce. Jayden Daniels was there. Drake Maye was there. As it turns out, it was an effective look at how the players interact and resulted in most of their picks being at that outing. This year they did it again. Will the picks again come from this group?

The Commanders currently have 6 wide receivers on the roster and 5 of them have expiring contracts. Only last year's 3rd round pick, Luke McCaffrey has more than 1 year left on his deal. Does that mean they will be looking to draft a WR with one of their 2 Day 1 picks? Also, Stoner brings up the Deebo Samuel dilemma.

Washington made a splash last year with a Top Golf outing for many of their intended draft targets. This year they're bringing in 20 all in one day. What can we make of these visits when it comes to draft day?

The Wide Receiver position for the Washington Commanders presents an interesting roster challenge for GM Adam Peters and Head Coach Dan Quinn.