The NFL has a way of putting rookies through the fire, and Washington Commanders offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. more than sat on the burner in Week 2.
Tasked with slowing down All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons, the Washington right tackle had a performance to forget.
He was beaten off the edge, exposed in space, and at times looked overwhelmed by the speed of the game. It was abysmal, no question. But it shouldn’t be treated as a red flag — it’s a reminder of the long road rookies face, especially when asked to make major transitions.