"Washington has concerns about the protection's interior, so they'll need Conerly and Laremy Tunsil to form a highly productive tackle tandem. Commanders' rookie Josh Conerly Jr. is confident before challenging Week 1 task That's a lot to ask from a rookie on debut, but Conerly is taking everything in his stride. He knows what a stiff test awaits him at Northwest Stadium, but he's also confident of making an impact by relying on what got him this far to begin with."
""They're great. It's a great front, inside and out. They've been getting after it for quite a while. They've got Abdul [Carter], he's a great player. Got to see him in college a little bit. It is a dream, but at the same time, I've been preparing myself my whole life for this. Trust myself, trust my techniques, make sure I'm communicating, and just go out there and play free.""
Josh Conerly Jr. overcame early growing pains and strong training camp play to earn the Washington Commanders' starting right tackle job for Week 1. The Commanders limited his preseason snaps but rewarded his performance with the starting role. Conerly faces a challenging matchup against the New York Giants' powerful defensive front, featuring Dexter Lawrence II, Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux, and Abdul Carter. Washington holds concerns about interior protection and will rely on Conerly alongside Laremy Tunsil to protect the pocket. Conerly expresses confidence, citing lifelong preparation, technique, communication, and a mindset to play free.
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