Commanders Draft Move Could End Michael Gallup Comeback Dream

Michael Gallup had obstacles to overcome to make his presence felt with the Washington Commanders offense when he signed with the team back in March. None of that competition has taken place on the field yet, but on paper the Commanders' receiving depth chart does not struggle to impress. Before the Commanders signed Gallup, they made a blockbuster trade to acquire Deebo Samuel from the San Francisco 49ers.

That gave them a strong No. 2 to pair with Terry McLaurin who has emerged into a top-10 receiver himself. Factor in returning pass catchers Noah Brown and Luke McCaffrey and suddenly that room is loaded with talent, especially for a player in Gallup coming out of retirement.



Washington upped the challenge after drafting Jaylin Lane in the fourth round. Lane has an ability to stretch the field with apparent vertical speed. Those traits match what Gallup brought in his six seasons with the Dallas Cowboys.

Nonetheless, the rich get richer here with the Commanders identifying yet another weapon for Jayden Daniels. But how does that affect Gallup's trajectory back to the field?His competition to get any reps will be fierce not just with the young up-and-comer but also with Brown and McCaffrey representing the strength of this offense's depth. When Gallup imagined a comeback to the league, he may have not envisioned this steep of a mountain to climb in getting back.

Truly the difficulty speaks to the quality of the offense Washington has build. But the reality here? Head coach Dan Quinn was one of the few who campaigned for Gallup to get his shot. The potency of this offense and creating the ideal environment for Daniels remains paramount, even above how the coach views different players.

That doesn't mean Gallup cannot jockey for his spot and position himself well through the coming months. It will just take more than a good impression to convince the team he deserves his place at the table. Related: Bills Late-Round Edge Rusher Named 'Steal' of DraftRelated: Commanders Linked To Signing Of 129-Sack Hall of Famer.