"Remember when the Commanders drafted Emmanuel Forbes Jr. with the No. 16 overall pick in 2023, and the Patriots took Christian Gonzalez with the very next selection? Of course you do, because nobody has ever let you forget about it, and rightfully so. Gonzalez had himself a day against the Browns - to be fair, every defense does - allowing only one catch for two yards. It's par for the course for the 2024 second-team All-Pro, who is well on his way to piling up even more accolades this season."
"Forbes, of course, was cut by Washington midway through his second year. He's managed to land on his feet in a solid backup role with the Los Angeles Rams, and could still have starting-caliber upside. After all, he was considered a major project when he was drafted out of Mississippi State, even if Ron Rivera didn't hold that opinion."
The Washington Commanders had a bye week while preparing to face the Kansas City Chiefs and will appear on Monday Night Football. The NFL week featured mostly decisive results, with the New York Jets' comeback over the Bengals as the lone close game. Drake Maye led the Patriots to a 6-2 mark after beating the Browns. Christian Gonzalez continues to perform at a high level, while Emmanuel Forbes Jr. was cut by Washington and now serves as a backup with the Los Angeles Rams. Washington's cornerback group lacks consistent play and would benefit from Gonzalez's presence.
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