The Washington Commanders made the choice to bench quarterback Sam Howell following Sunday’s sport towards the New York Jets, and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy didn’t mince phrases when explaining why.
On Thursday, Bieniemy instructed reporters that there was nobody factor that led to Howell’s benching, however that the quarterback had merely performed too poorly for the group to stay with him.
“He simply didn’t play effectively, and sadly that occurs. And it’s not like something you may put your finger on,” Bieniemy stated, via Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. “However on the flip facet of that, Jacoby (Brissett) steps in and he sparks a rally.”
As harsh as Bieniemy’s commentary is, there are few that might argue with it. Howell had simply two landing passes in his final 5 video games, and the offense awoke instantly when Brissett changed him.
Bieniemy prompt that Howell nonetheless has a shiny future within the NFL, however the Commanders’ actions recommend they’re able to search for a brand new quarterback, with one draft prospect already being linked to them.