"Is the Commanders' youth movement being held back, or are the players just not good enough? A popular thought has emerged that Washington's young pieces, such as tight end Ben Sinnott, defensive lineman Johnny Newton, and linebacker Jordan Magee, are not being given a proper chance to shine. They are buried in backup roles behind vets the coaching staff trusts more, and would surely flourish if those players were out of the picture."
"Newton saw significant snaps in Washington's Week 11 contest against the Miami Dolphins in the absence of Daron Payne. Sinnott did not play in Madrid, but caught a garbage-time touchdown the week before. All three of them have taken baby steps forward, particularly Magee, but they've yet to graduate from the training wheels. The same goes for rookie right tackle Josh Conerly Jr., who is blossoming rapidly."
The Commanders enter their final six games playing for pride and focusing on evaluating young talent. The coaching staff must determine which young contributors can become core parts of the roster amid an aging veteran group. Fans want more snaps for prospects, but there is a competing possibility that the youngsters simply are not ready for larger roles. Several players — Ben Sinnott, Johnny Newton, Jordan Magee, Josh Conerly Jr., Jaylin Lane, Jacory Croskey-Merritt — have shown increments of progress, with Magee's role increasing and Conerly rising quickly, while others continue to struggle. Post-bye lineup changes could reveal whether the youth movement can truly progress.
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