One image sums up Commanders' 2026 season
But the move Peters didn’t make hangs over Washington’s disappointing 2026 season.
Key points
- The Commanders, who told everyone they were fine at center with Allegretti, didn't even bother to use Allegretti as a backup.
- Instead of pivoting to other veteran centers who could man the position for a season, they told you Allegretti could do it.
- pic.twitter.com/r9Z9mhr5r0 — Tailgate Ted (@TailgateTed) November 8, 2026 Peters did some good things last offseason.
Well, Allegretti missed almost all of training camp, which let the Commanders play Gulbin and journeyman Julian Good-Jones at center in the preseason.
Can someone explain to my why Gulbin is in at Center when Allegretti is active and WAS your starting center plan prior to the season?
Additional details
- What was most curious was that the Commanders chose to replace Patrick in-game with Gulbin — not Nick Allegretti.
- And the Commanders told you, “Once Nick is back, we’ll be fine.” Allegretti was back in Week 1.
- The Washington Commanders fell to 2-5-1 after Sunday’s 20-13 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
- Quarterback Jayden Daniels contributed to the Commanders’ issues.
- Players such as Sonny Styles, Amik Robertson, Antonio Williams, Chig Okonkwo, Odafe Oweh, Charles Omenihu, Tim Settle, K’Lavon Chaisson and Nick Cross were all great additions.
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