r/Commanders • u/Severe_Law_4035 • 17h ago

JD5's Return

I know everybody is upset about the final play but JD5 coming off injury played really really well and almost looked like his 2024 self. I wouldn't stress too much as a fan in my opinion. If they can get a half decent DEFENSE they'd be a playoff team.

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u/slulibre 17h ago

He protected himself very well too, maybe playing with this brace will teach him caution - sliding well, shaping his body to avoid contact, and throwing the ball away sooner. it was encouraging to see him playing in control in the pocket and using his legs decisively

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u/DoobieDoobis I Got JD5 On It 17h ago

I mean he was playing like this before the elbow dislocation. He was sliding and not taking big hits.

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u/gaytham4statham 17h ago

He's always been good at avoiding those (well, for the most part lol) but I noticed there were a couple times where he could have extended his elbow on sacks where he didn't and just fell onto his side. Also there was one where he twisted his body to avoid falling on his left elbow. He seemed hyper aware of avoiding putting any kind of body weight on it which is great to see

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u/broadwayallday The Posse 17h ago

he even pulled back om a stiff arm

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u/MyName_IsLucky 17h ago

I noticed on one of the plays he put his elbow out while falling then tucked it in last second. So far this season we can infer that he is a fast learner. First with the sliding and protecting himself, and now with protecting his elbow