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Matthew Paras was a digital sports writer for the Washington Times.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) warms up on the field before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. The Washington Commanders have agreed to acquire quarterback Carson Wentz from the Indianapolis Colts, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday, March 9, 2022, because the deal cannot be finalized until the start of the new league year next week. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File) **FILE**

Commander Carson: Washington settles on Wentz after whiffing on Wilson

The Washington Commanders called every team who might have a quarterback available this offseason as part of a wide-ranging search to find their next signal-caller. In the end, they landed one from the team arguably most anxious to move on from their current starter.

March 9, 2022
FILE - Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson waves to fans as he leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to trade nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos for a massive haul of draft picks and players, two people familiar with the negotiations confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the blockbuster trade, which is pending Wilson passing a physical, can't become official until the start of the new league year on March 16. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Broncos, Packers leave Commanders, other QB-needy teams with leftovers

The quarterback market changed in just a matter of hours Tuesday. First, Aaron Rodgers put an end to a yearlong, will-he-or-won't-he saga and committed to stay with the Green Bay Packers rather than demand out or retire. Then, in a shocking blockbuster trade, the Seattle Seahawks sent Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos.

March 8, 2022
Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Davis runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) **FILE**

What stands out most about this class of incoming NFL rookies: Speed. Blazing, game-breaking speed

It's not just wide receivers, either. According to the league's research department, 12 offensive linemen ran a sub-5-second 40-yard dash -- more than the last three drafts combined (11). Six running backs recorded a sub 4.4, breaking the total of the past seven combines for that position. And the star of this year's combine might have been Georgia's Jordan Davis, who ran a 4.78 -- at 6-foot-6 and 341 pounds.

March 6, 2022