Chig Okonkwo's decision to join the Washington Commanders in free agency brings significant intrigue. The offense needed a dependable pass-catching tight end to fill the void left by Pro Bowl veteran Zach Ertz. He ticks that box with more long-term upside for good measure.
For all of Okonkwo's strengths, and he has a ton of them, critics always point to one thing that holds him back. It'll come as no surprise to fans that this supposed weakness centers on his blocking, which prevents him from being touted as a complete package by experts.
However, former Washington tight end Logan Paulsen watched plenty of tape on Okonkwo after the signing was confirmed.