The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about Washington Commanders training camp -- while practice took place on Thursday with Matt Paras (Washington Times) and Pete Hailey (NBC Sports). After Ben opens with camp notes on Saahdiq Charles, Jamin Davis and more, the fellas arrive. Is everyone more, less or the same with their pre-camp optimism after eight sessions? The best way to assess Sam Howell. Also, players who've raised their level, thread count and Pete's greatest hits before he leaves the beat for greener pastures.