"The NFL has a way of putting rookies through the fire, and Washington Commanders offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. more than sat on the burner in Week 2. Tasked with slowing down All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons, the Washington right tackle had a performance to forget. He was beaten off the edge, exposed in space, and at times looked overwhelmed by the speed of the game. It was abysmal, no question. But it shouldn't be treated as a red flag - it's a reminder of the long road rookies face, especially when asked to make major transitions."
"Switching edges may sound like a minor detail, but the mechanics are almost mirror opposites. Footwork, hand placement, even how defenders line up and attack - all of it changes. For a first-year pro learning the league's speed and complexity at the same time, while also protecting the arm side of Jayden Danies, it's a triple adjustment."
"It was a night to forget for rookie OT Josh Conerly Jr (56 pass pro snaps):* 9 pressures* 5 hurries* 3 sacks * 1 QB hit~ 21.7 pass pro effectiveness grade- Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) September 12, 2025"
Josh Conerly Jr. struggled significantly in Week 2, repeatedly beaten by All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons and visibly overwhelmed by NFL speed. The rookie allowed multiple pressures, hurries, sacks, and a low pass-pro effectiveness grade over 56 pass-pro snaps. Conerly was a natural left tackle at Oregon but was asked to play right tackle in Washington, forcing opposite footwork, hand placement, and technique. The combination of learning the pro game, switching sides, and protecting the arm side of Jayden Danies creates a steep adjustment curve. Offensive tackle is a developmental position that benefits from reps, coaching, and patience rather than immediate benching.
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