Chansky’s Notebook: Sooner Rather Than Later For Sam Howell?

Posted Oct 3, 2022
Is Sam Howell’s number ready to be called? Judging from what is happening in the NFL these days, the Washington Commanders may be getting ready to give their rookie quarterback a chance, too. It may be time for the Commanders coach, Riverboat Ron Rivera, to replace the good-but-not-great Carson Wentz with his rookie from North Carolina. (Chapelboro.com)

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