"I'm so excited for him, and to us, to people I've known, it's no surprise. He's a brilliant mind, a really good ball mind, knows so much about ball. I've been fortunate to know him since I was, I don't know, maybe together in high school. So I got to see a lot of it, and it's been real cool. I think he's going to do great."
"Christian Gonzalez will always be the prospect that got away from head coach Ron Rivera. Even though he reportedly had the gifted cornerback higher on his board, and he somehow fell into the Washington Commanders' lap at No. 16 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, the franchise went with Emmanuel Forbes Jr. instead. Forbes didn't last two seasons in Washington before his release. Gonzalez is a Pro Bowler and one of the best coverage presences in the league."
Christian Gonzalez was a coveted draft prospect who slipped into the Washington Commanders’ hands at No. 16 in the 2023 NFL Draft while the franchise ultimately selected Emmanuel Forbes Jr. Forbes failed to stick in Washington for two seasons before his release. Gonzalez became a Pro Bowler and a top coverage cornerback and is preparing for a Super Bowl appearance with the New England Patriots against the Seattle Seahawks. Gonzalez offered a glowing recommendation for David Blough, his brother-in-law, calling Blough a brilliant, knowledgeable offensive mind and expressing excitement for Blough’s new role as Washington’s offensive coordinator. The Commanders are taking a significant leap of faith with Blough.
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