A first-round pick for DK Metcalf is a steep trade price, but the philosophy behind an aggressive offseason should define Washington’s offseason.

All eyes have been on Myles Garrett, the Cleveland Browns' star defensive end, who made waves by requesting a trade in early February. Garrett, currently in the

Having worked together in Dallas and at other NFL stops along the way, Dan knows his newest NFC East coaching rival rather well, and he's got nothing but glowing words to say about "Schotty'' ... and Dallas' biggest offseason move.

The Washington Commanders last season stunned the NFL going 12-5. Now comes the other hard part: Improving the team in the offseason.

Washington has 28 free agents — one of the highest totals in the league — and five are defensive linemen. That means a major change could be coming.

The Washington Commanders should make a move to sign 2-time NFL All-Pro edge rusher Haason Reddick in free agency.

No one is more aggressive than the Philadelphia Eagles, who will make sure the Commanders do not acquire Browns star Myles Garrett.

Allen, 30, has spent his entire career with Washington, which selected him with the 17th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

An offseason battle may be shaping up, one that could even the scales between the Commanders and Eagles. Or, depending on which franchise comes out on top, put Washington further behind the world champions.