Winning the starting right tackle job before the campaign was just the first step for Josh Conerly Jr. The Washington Commanders' start to the season had some stern tests attached, and the first-round pick was going to be firmly in the firing line.
As expected, Conerly went through a baptism of fire. The No. 29 overall selection came up against the vaunted New York Giants defensive front to start the campaign. He had some decent moments, but edge rusher Brian Burns (the NFL's current sack leader) gave him a torrid time overall.
Next up for Conerly was Micah Parsons and Rashan Gary in Washington's primetime showdown against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football.