Veteran tight end Zach Ertz spoke to the Washington media today and had a lot to say, all of it upbeat and positive. Ertz stressed how keen he was to return to the Commanders after the 2024 season had ended, and the team’s understanding of the need to get better to take the next step.
He praised the early free agency moves like trading for Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil (“the best left tackle in the league”) as well as paying fellow TE John Bates to return.
My favorite quote? “The energy is just different here”
He went on to say how all the coaches were lined up and waiting to greet him when he arrived at the facility today, and described the Commanders’ togetherness as “something that is rare in the NFL.