Mark Bullock
@markbullocknfl.bsky.social
Football analyst, check out my work on https://markbullock.substack.com Previously covered the Washington Commanders for The Athletic and The Washington Post
I broke down a few cornerbacks that the Washington Commanders could pursue in free agency: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
February 12, 2026 at 11:36 AM
I broke down a few cornerbacks that the Washington Commanders could pursue in free agency: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
With free agency a month away, I thought it was time to look at some potential free agent fits for the Commanders, starting with edge rushers: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
February 10, 2026 at 11:58 AM
With free agency a month away, I thought it was time to look at some potential free agent fits for the Commanders, starting with edge rushers: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
Before diving into free agent fits for the Commanders, I'd watch a few games of some of the draft prospects most frequently mocked to Washington so far, including David Bailey, Rueben Bain and Caleb Downs. Here's my initial thoughts on them: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
February 4, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Before diving into free agent fits for the Commanders, I'd watch a few games of some of the draft prospects most frequently mocked to Washington so far, including David Bailey, Rueben Bain and Caleb Downs. Here's my initial thoughts on them: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
With the Commanders hiring Daronte Jones as their new defensive coordinator, who on the current roster could fit well into his new scheme and what positions might need to be addressed? I broke it all down: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
January 29, 2026 at 12:14 PM
With the Commanders hiring Daronte Jones as their new defensive coordinator, who on the current roster could fit well into his new scheme and what positions might need to be addressed? I broke it all down: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
The Commanders are hiring Vikings pass game coordinator Daronte Jones as their new defensive coordinator. What can we expect from Jones in Washington?
-Aggressive blitz packages
-Zone/Match coverages
-Shift to 3-4 base?
-3 Safety looks?
Full breakdown: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
-Aggressive blitz packages
-Zone/Match coverages
-Shift to 3-4 base?
-3 Safety looks?
Full breakdown: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
January 27, 2026 at 8:26 PM
The Commanders are hiring Vikings pass game coordinator Daronte Jones as their new defensive coordinator. What can we expect from Jones in Washington?
-Aggressive blitz packages
-Zone/Match coverages
-Shift to 3-4 base?
-3 Safety looks?
Full breakdown: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
-Aggressive blitz packages
-Zone/Match coverages
-Shift to 3-4 base?
-3 Safety looks?
Full breakdown: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
The Commanders promoted Darnell Stapleton to be their new offensive line coach. What could that mean for the run game going forward?
Stapleton has a history coaching zone runs and the Commanders personnel is well suited to it. I broke it all down: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
Stapleton has a history coaching zone runs and the Commanders personnel is well suited to it. I broke it all down: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
January 20, 2026 at 12:14 PM
The Commanders promoted Darnell Stapleton to be their new offensive line coach. What could that mean for the run game going forward?
Stapleton has a history coaching zone runs and the Commanders personnel is well suited to it. I broke it all down: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
Stapleton has a history coaching zone runs and the Commanders personnel is well suited to it. I broke it all down: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
I'm not sure the Commanders will be able to land Brian Flores as their new defensive coordinator. But if they are, what type of defense would he bring to Washington? I took a closer look: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
January 16, 2026 at 11:46 AM
I'm not sure the Commanders will be able to land Brian Flores as their new defensive coordinator. But if they are, what type of defense would he bring to Washington? I took a closer look: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
We're expecting David Blough's Commanders offense to be heavily influenced by his time working under Ben Johnson. So what can Blough learn from Johnson's first year with Caleb Williams and apply to Jayden Daniels? I took a closer look: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
Lessons David Blough can learn from Ben Johnson's Bears offense
Looking at what Blough can learn from his former coach after his first season in Chicago
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January 14, 2026 at 1:28 PM
We're expecting David Blough's Commanders offense to be heavily influenced by his time working under Ben Johnson. So what can Blough learn from Johnson's first year with Caleb Williams and apply to Jayden Daniels? I took a closer look: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
While we don't know exactly what David Blough's Commanders offense will look like, one thing you can be sure of is there will be trick plays. I broke down Blough's influence with trick plays everywhere he's been and how it speaks to his overall creativity: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
January 12, 2026 at 11:56 AM
While we don't know exactly what David Blough's Commanders offense will look like, one thing you can be sure of is there will be trick plays. I broke down Blough's influence with trick plays everywhere he's been and how it speaks to his overall creativity: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
The Commanders promoted David Blough to offensive coordinator, but what will his offense look like? I broke down:
-Elements to retain from Kingsbury
-Changes to bring in from other systems
-What it means for Jayden Daniels?
-Next moves?
Full breakdown: markbullock.substack.com/p/commanders...
-Elements to retain from Kingsbury
-Changes to bring in from other systems
-What it means for Jayden Daniels?
-Next moves?
Full breakdown: markbullock.substack.com/p/commanders...
Commanders promote David Blough to offensive coordinator
Breaking down all aspects of Blough's promotion to offensive coordinator
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January 10, 2026 at 2:22 PM
The Commanders promoted David Blough to offensive coordinator, but what will his offense look like? I broke down:
-Elements to retain from Kingsbury
-Changes to bring in from other systems
-What it means for Jayden Daniels?
-Next moves?
Full breakdown: markbullock.substack.com/p/commanders...
-Elements to retain from Kingsbury
-Changes to bring in from other systems
-What it means for Jayden Daniels?
-Next moves?
Full breakdown: markbullock.substack.com/p/commanders...
Much of the focus of #Commanders rookie RT Josh Conerly Jr's rookie season has been on his pass protection. Against the Cowboys, I thought the other parts of his game stood out and showed the potential he has. I broke down his performance: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
Commanders Film Room: Josh Conerly Jr. vs Cowboys
Evaluating rookie RT Josh Conerly's performance against the Cowboys
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December 29, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Much of the focus of #Commanders rookie RT Josh Conerly Jr's rookie season has been on his pass protection. Against the Cowboys, I thought the other parts of his game stood out and showed the potential he has. I broke down his performance: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
The #Commanders are finally giving second year TE Ben Sinnott more opportunities as a receiver and against the Cowboys on Christmas day, he started to show why he deserves more. I broke down his performance: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
December 27, 2025 at 11:56 AM
The #Commanders are finally giving second year TE Ben Sinnott more opportunities as a receiver and against the Cowboys on Christmas day, he started to show why he deserves more. I broke down his performance: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
#Commanders second year DT Johnny Newton had a career day, racking up 3 sacks against the Cowboys yesterday. I broke down his performance: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
December 26, 2025 at 2:17 PM
#Commanders second year DT Johnny Newton had a career day, racking up 3 sacks against the Cowboys yesterday. I broke down his performance: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
Commanders WR Treylon Burks had some promising flashes against the Eagles on Saturday. RT Josh Conerly Jr. had some struggles. I broke down both of their performances: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
December 24, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Commanders WR Treylon Burks had some promising flashes against the Eagles on Saturday. RT Josh Conerly Jr. had some struggles. I broke down both of their performances: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
Finding bright spots from the Commanders defense against the Eagles wasn't easy, but I thought CB Mike Sainristil and DE Drake Jackson had a few positive flashes. I broke down their performances: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
December 23, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Finding bright spots from the Commanders defense against the Eagles wasn't easy, but I thought CB Mike Sainristil and DE Drake Jackson had a few positive flashes. I broke down their performances: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
The Eagles found yet another weakness in the Commanders defense this week, using empty formations to expose the Commanders recent reliance on zone coverages. I broke it down: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
December 22, 2025 at 11:58 AM
The Eagles found yet another weakness in the Commanders defense this week, using empty formations to expose the Commanders recent reliance on zone coverages. I broke it down: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
#Commanders TE Ben Sinnott played his most snaps of the season with starter Zach Ertz out injured on Sunday. While he was only targeted once, he still had a strong overall performance. I broke it all down: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
December 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
#Commanders TE Ben Sinnott played his most snaps of the season with starter Zach Ertz out injured on Sunday. While he was only targeted once, he still had a strong overall performance. I broke it all down: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
#Commanders second year DT Johnny Newton hasn't quite developed as anticipated when they drafted him in the 2nd round back in 2024, but he is still showing flashes of his talent. I broke down his performance against the Giants: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
December 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#Commanders second year DT Johnny Newton hasn't quite developed as anticipated when they drafted him in the 2nd round back in 2024, but he is still showing flashes of his talent. I broke down his performance against the Giants: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
Thought rookie RB Bill Croskey-Merritt showed a more disciplined rushing style in the #Commanders win over the Giants yesterday, which led to much more consistent run game. I broke down his performance: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
December 15, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Thought rookie RB Bill Croskey-Merritt showed a more disciplined rushing style in the #Commanders win over the Giants yesterday, which led to much more consistent run game. I broke down his performance: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
With Zach Ertz injured, the #Commanders have an opening at TE, with two young TEs in Ben Sinnott and Colson Yankoff battling for that spot. So who should and who will get those reps? I took a closer look: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
December 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM
With Zach Ertz injured, the #Commanders have an opening at TE, with two young TEs in Ben Sinnott and Colson Yankoff battling for that spot. So who should and who will get those reps? I took a closer look: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
The #Commanders defense crumbled yet again on Sunday, allowing the Vikings to run for 5 yards per carry and convert multiple 3rd and long situations. I broke it all down: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
December 9, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The #Commanders defense crumbled yet again on Sunday, allowing the Vikings to run for 5 yards per carry and convert multiple 3rd and long situations. I broke it all down: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
Vikings DC Brian Flores dialed up an aggressive pressure package against the #Commanders on Sunday. How did QB Jayden Daniels handle it? There were ups and downs. I took a closer look: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
December 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Vikings DC Brian Flores dialed up an aggressive pressure package against the #Commanders on Sunday. How did QB Jayden Daniels handle it? There were ups and downs. I took a closer look: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
The #Commanders WR group was boosted by the return of Terry McLaurin on Sunday. He was excellent, but young receivers Treylon Burks and Jaylin Lane also flashed their potential for the future. I broke down the performance of all 3 WRs: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
December 3, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The #Commanders WR group was boosted by the return of Terry McLaurin on Sunday. He was excellent, but young receivers Treylon Burks and Jaylin Lane also flashed their potential for the future. I broke down the performance of all 3 WRs: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
The #Commanders offensive line did a great job against one of the top pass rushing units in the NFL on Sunday. I broke down how well they played as a unit and individually: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
December 2, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The #Commanders offensive line did a great job against one of the top pass rushing units in the NFL on Sunday. I broke down how well they played as a unit and individually: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
#Commanders HC Dan Quinn did an excellent job with his defensive play calling vs Denver. Not only did show the ability to disguise a variety of zone coverages, he paired certain coverages well to confuse the Broncos young QB. I broke it all down: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
December 1, 2025 at 8:07 PM
#Commanders HC Dan Quinn did an excellent job with his defensive play calling vs Denver. Not only did show the ability to disguise a variety of zone coverages, he paired certain coverages well to confuse the Broncos young QB. I broke it all down: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...