The Athletic's Ben Standig and former Washington head coach Jay Gruden begin the process of looking forward -- and for meaning in the Commanders' final five regular-season games beyond QB Sam Howell. Speaking of Howell, what happens to him if Washington finishes with a top-5 draft pick? They also discuss the timing of Jack Del Rio's firing, meddlesome owners (and why Josh Harris doesn't appear like one), current building blocks, blitzing Jamin Davis, and more. Ben also shares the latest on Emmanuel Forbes' status and Ron Rivera's plan as the new defensive play-caller.

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