I wonder if he’s ready to go from day one? Will he be on a pitch count?

An article from last year

• https://dcsportsking.com/2023/03/22/kamren-curls-father-makes-thoughts-clear-about-commanders-safety-playing-without-new-deal/

Kamren Curl’s father makes thoughts clear about Commanders safety playing without new deal

Washington Commanders safety Kamren Curl has played exceptionally well through his first three seasons. He’s become a leader of Washington’s defense. He also is arguably the team’s most versatile defender with his ability to line up as a safety, slot corner, and linebacker as a buffalo nickel.

Curl’s performance on the field has exceeded his draft value as a seventh-round pick. Which brings up his contract situation. The 23-year-old former Arkansas Razorback will enter the final year of his rookie deal in 2023. He’ll make just under $3 million next season thanks to the NFL’s proven performance escalator.

A long-term deal is expected for Curl. The Commanders have garnered a reputation for forcing their players to earn their payday through their final year under contract. However, Curl’s father doesn’t appear fond of his son following the same path as others.

“My opinion and my opinion only, but I will find it extremely disappointing and disrespectful if Washington asks #31 to play at the level he plays under a 7th-round rookie contract this year!!!,” Greg Curl tweeted.

As a rookie in 2020, Kamren Curl played in all 16 games, starting 11, and recorded 88 tackles and three interceptions. In 2021, Curl appeared in 16 games with 14 starts. He showcased his versatility at Buffalo Nickel while accumulating 99 tackles. Last season, he had 83 tackles, and one sack in 12 games before an ankle injury ended his season.

Curl expects to play primarily at safety alongside another emerging late-round draft pick Darrick Forrest. The pair is one of the more underrated young safety duos in the NFL. Curl should be a fixture on Washington’s defense for the foreseeable future. However, the team prefers to cook slowly with contract extensions.

Curl needs to be a priority. Yet, the team also has to address others’ contracts. Washington’s talented defensive end Montez Sweat will enter next season on an $11.5 million fifth-year option to his rookie deal. Sweat is not expected to get an extension through the season.

That’s the same path as defensive tackle Daron Payne had to follow before becoming the second-highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history with a four-year, $90 million extension.

The Commanders must also decide on fellow defensive end Chase Young’s fifth-year option for 2024. If Washington chose to decline his fifth-year option, Young could join Curl and Sweat as unrestricted free agents next year.

The Commanders’ ownership situation could also hamper Curl from getting an extension before the start of next season. The team expects to be sold soon, May at the earliest.

While Payne got a new deal, he faced being a free agent. Curl is under contract for another year. Having Curl play out the year before trying to reach an extension may be best for the Commanders strategically. There’s always the franchise tag. Keep in mind, the franchise tag value for safety is currently the least among all defensive positions.

Certainly, that’s not what Curl’s father wants. Washington does have a habit of giving extensions in the summer ahead of training camp. They did so with defensive tackle Jonathan Allen in 2021, and wide receiver Terry McLaurin in 2022. Aside from ownership, Curl’s extension could be the most intriguing Commanders’ storyline heading into the 2023 off-season activities.

Depressing. What a ride though. So glad that I got to witness the Aaron Donald era. The Super Bowl win does not happen without him.

The draft needs to front 4 centric for sure. Hopefully last year’s guys progress as well. Not just Young and Turner, but Hampton, Johnson and Mathis too.

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Got it. Thanks.

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Former #Jaguars CB Darious Williams is finalizing a deal to play for the #Rams, sources say, the place where he won a Super Bowl. It’s expected to be a three-year.

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zn wrote:

I’m glad the Rams were flexible with this. Usually they are about as likely to pay a guard as they are to pay a safety.

Yeah, I had pretty much written off Dotson returning to the Rams as soon the reports came out that he’d be testing the market. So glad that he’s back. I wonder what’s going to happen with Shelton.

Keeping Robinson pleases me.

McVay has done a good job when it comes to hiring his DC’s. Hopefully Shula is a continuation of that record.

Morris to be the Falcons HC. Compensatory 3rd round picks for the Rams in each of the next two drafts.

Wow. Interesting to see Demoff engage with a fan on social media like that. It is a great response but I’m surprised nevertheless.

I’m unclear about how the rest of you feel about the Niners but I can’t stand them. So my reaction is one of pure joy. To see Johnson and Turner pressure Darnold into that final turnover was a thing of beauty. Long live the young guys. There has to be some unsigned kicker who can hit extra points. Sam Ficken? Somebody. Good performance by Wentz. Clutch moments by Yeast in the 4th quarter. Maybe a little lucky, but clutch nonetheless.  Ten wins? Holy shit.  I’m glad this isn’t a board where people bring up past predictions and hold them against you. Bring on the playoffs.

Kupp’s blocking is fantastic.

Sorry, zn. I now  see that you posted that Breer article in the Rams Reset thread.