#nik-bonitto

#nik-bonitto

The Washington Commanders had nothing to lose when they matched the Denver Broncos' touchdown in overtime. Head coach Dan Quinn went for a two-point conversion to seal the win, which was the correct call. Unfortunately, they fell just short of a stunning upset. Kliff Kingsbury called the perfect play to scheme veteran running back Jeremy McNichols wide open. It was there for the taking, but quarterback Marcus Mariota couldn't get his pass over Broncos edge rusher Nik Bonitto when push came to shove.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Thursday that the Broncos are signing Nik Bonitto to a four-year, $106 million deal. His contract is worth up to $120 million, and Bonitto is guarenteed $70 million at signing. He is one of three players that Denver signed to a long-term deal this offseason. That includes Zach Allen and Courtland Sutton. Nik Bonitto was given a four-year, $106 million extension from the Broncos

There are serious concerns about whether the Washington Commanders have enough to generate consistent pressure on opposing quarterbacks. If this scenario comes to fruition, general manager Adam Peters should treat the defensive edge as his biggest priority above all else next spring. The Commanders are quietly confident that they have enough experience to get the job done. Von Miller's presence brings legitimacy, but there is just no telling how much he's got left in the tank.