Commanders Smartest Offseason Move: Where's QB Jacoby Brissett Rank?

Jacoby Brissett signing with the Washington Commanders was important for the team, but is it the smartest move of the offseason?

Jeremy Brener | Mar 25, 2023

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The Washington Commanders have made some shrewd moves to improve the team this offseason. But what's the best move the team has made so far?

According to Bleacher Report, signing former Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett takes the cake.

"Brissett started 11 games for the Browns in 2022 and finished with 2,608 yards with 12 touchdowns, six interceptions and an 88.9 passer rating," Bleacher Report writes. "He also rushed for 243 yards, two touchdowns and 28 first downs. Brissett never publicly complained about being a placeholder in Cleveland, and he should be a terrific leader for the Commanders whether he's in the huddle or on the sideline. This was a terrific signing based on what the Commanders are trying to do at quarterback, and it came at a bargain price (one year, $8 million)."

With Brissett in the fold, he will compete alongside second-year pro Sam Howell for the starting job this fall.

Brissett, 30, started 11 games last season for the Cleveland Browns and is playing for his fourth franchise in four years, giving him experience around the league with a wide variety of coaching systems, all of which he can help bestow the knowledge of upon Howell.

So not only are the Commanders bringing in a player who could start in case of emergency, but in the locker room, he can he cultivate a winning culture Washington has craved for years.

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Published Mar 25, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.