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Mark Bullock

@markbullocknfl.bsky.social
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Football analyst, check out my work on markbullock.substack.com Previously covered the Washington Commanders for The Athletic and The Washington Post

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Paul @pbnjdomenico.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Great read by Mark on this week's NFL Defensive Player of the Week. Check ot out. 👇🏼
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The Commanders run defense has jumped from 3rd worst last year to 3rd best this year. What has been behind the drastic change? I broke it down: markbullock.substack.com/p/commanders...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Sonny Styles has already seen 2 veteran LB partners go down with injuries, but he's picked up the slack by taking the green dot. Even with the added responsibility, Styles put in a strong performance against the Seahawks. I broke it down: markbullock.substack.com/p/commanders...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Commanders cornerback Amik Robertson had an outstanding game against the Seahawks. He had 4 PBUs in the 1st half, a forced fumble in the run game and tight coverage vs Smith-Njigba throughout. I broke down an incredibly impressive performance: markbullock.substack.com/p/commanders...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
OC David Blough and QB Marcus Mariota played key roles in the Commanders stunning victory over the Seahawks. I broke down their performances: markbullock.substack.com/p/david-blou...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
If Antonio Williams continues on his current path, it won’t be long before he establishes himself as one of the Commanders top receivers. I broke down his encouraging start: markbullock.substack.com/p/commanders...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
While the Commanders offense had some issues against Dallas, I felt we saw some significant improvements from new offensive coordinator David Blough, particularly with his sequencing. I broke it down: markbullock.substack.com/p/commanders...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Prior to getting injured, Jayden Daniels was having a strong outing against the Cowboys. I broke down his performance: markbullock.substack.com/p/commanders...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The Commanders defense that looked so promising against the Eagles last week was a mess against the Cowboys yesterday. I broke down the various coverage issues that led to explosive plays for Dallas: markbullock.substack.com/p/commanders...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
We finally got our first look at David Blough's new Commanders offense. It was his first game as an NFL play-caller, so ups and downs were to be expected, but how did he fare? I took a closer look: markbullock.substack.com/p/commanders...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We finally got our first look at the Commanders new defensive scheme under DC Daronte Jones. There's some things to iron out, but it was largely a very encouraging start. I broke it all down: markbullock.substack.com/p/commanders...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Sonny Styles had two flash plays against the Eagles on Sunday, but how did the rest of his NFL debut go? I took a closer look at the overall performance of the Commanders first round pick: markbullock.substack.com/p/commanders...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Jayden Daniels had some rust to knock off early, but as soon as the 4th quarter hit, we saw the return of 2024 Daniels. Plenty of corrections to make, but plenty of promise to take out of this one too. Full breakdown: markbullock.substack.com/p/commanders...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
David Blough's new Commanders offense is likely to ask QB Jayden Daniels to throw over the middle more often than he has in the past. How will he manage? I took a closer look: markbullock.substack.com/p/how-will-j...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
There's some questions surrounding the Commanders OL ahead of the new season, particularly at LG and C. So what can new OC David Blough do to help mask any OL issues in the run game? I took a closer look: markbullock.substack.com/p/how-david-...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Commanders rookie QB Athan Kaliakmans backed up a solid outing against the Dolphins with a very impressive performance against the Lions. I broke it down: markbullock.substack.com/p/commanders...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
While the Commanders were looking to stay vanilla as possible, I felt like we got to see a small glimpse of what defensive coordinator Daronte Jones has planned for Washington's defense this year. I broke it down: markbullock.substack.com/p/commanders...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
I thought Commanders rookie QB Athan Kaliakmanis had a solid outing during Washington's preseason opener against Miami last Friday. I broke down his performance: markbullock.substack.com/p/commanders...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Thought Commanders rookie center Matt Gulbin had a solid outing against the Dolphins in preseason. I broke down his performance: markbullock.substack.com/p/commanders...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Commanders 5th rounder OLB Joshua Josephs might be a bit raw technically, but in the preseason opener against the Dolphins, he flashed his potential as a pass rusher, run defender AND in coverage. I broke it all down: markbullock.substack.com/p/commanders...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Brandon Coleman only played a couple of series in the Commanders preseason opener against the Dolphins, but in those series he showed some encouraging signs. I broke down his performance: markbullock.substack.com/p/commanders...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Lots of talk on social media yesterday about Sonny Styles' performance in the Commanders preseason opener, so I figured I'd take a closer look and break it down: markbullock.substack.com/p/commanders...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
With star LT Laremy Tunsil injured, the Commanders are likely to turn to Brandon Coleman as his replacement. But what can the Commanders expect to get out of Coleman and how can they help him? I took a closer look: markbullock.substack.com/p/commanders...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Yesterday, I broke down what new Commanders WR Stefon Diggs brings to Washington. Today, I'm looking at how he might fit in David Blough's new offense, with the flexibility to play Z or slot. Full breakdown: markbullock.substack.com/p/how-might-...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
What are the Commanders getting in WR Stefon Diggs? -Savvy veteran route runner -Reliable production -QB friendly target Full breakdown: markbullock.substack.com/p/what-wr-st...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Rasul Douglas was signed by the Commanders just before training camp. He's caught the eye on a number of occasions already, so what exactly are the Commanders getting in the veteran CB? I took a closer look: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
One of the most intriguing camp battles to watch in Washington will be who starts next to Sonny Styles. Frankie Luvu and Leo Chenal both have strong cases to make. I broke down the Commanders ILB battle: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
WR Luke McCaffrey is entering a critical 3rd year with the Commanders. Given the state of the WR room, there will be opportunities for him to step up. So where does he stand after 2 years in Washington? I took a closer look: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
When new Commanders DC Daronte Jones was in Minnesota, the Vikings often prefered to use a 3rd safety instead of a slot corner in their nickel packages. Will Jones look to do the same in Washington? I took a closer look: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
The Commanders are expected to shift to more of a zone-based run scheme under new OC David Blough, so what are the reasons behind the move? -Personnel fit -Natural layering into play-action -Take pressure off Jayden Daniels Full breakdown: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
New Commanders OC talked about using young right tackle Josh Conerly Jr. as a "weapon" in his offense. How exactly might he go about doing that? I took a closer look: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
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Can David Blough make Josh Conerly Jr. a "weapon"?
Blough said he wanted to use his lineman as weapons, so how might he use Conerly as one?
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Laremy Tunsil and Josh Conerly have spoken often about how much they’ve been working together to help Conerly improve. I broke down some of the things Conerly might be looking to learn from Tunsil’s game to improve his own: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
One of the more interesting camp battles for the Commanders this offseason is at left guard. Chris Paul beat out Brandon Coleman on performance alone last season, but Coleman might be a better fit for David Blough's new scheme. I broke it all down: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
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Camp Battle: Brandon Coleman vs Chris Paul at LG
Breaking down the upcoming camp battle for the starting LG spot between Chris Paul and Brandon Coleman
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
There's been a lot of talk this offseason about the Commanders getting under center more often with new OC David Blough. But why do they want to do that and why did Kliff Kingsbury prefer using the shotgun? I broke down the merits of both looks: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
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The Merits of Under Center vs Shotgun
Looking at the pros and cons of lining up under center vs in the shotgun
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Lots of buzz lately about Treylon Burks being the Commanders WR2. So I broke down some 2023 Lions film and looked at Burks skillset to see if he’s a good fit for the system we’re expecting new OC David Blough to run: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
The Commanders suddenly have a lot of ILB depth with Styles, Chenal, Luvu and Magee all fighting for playing time. Will it just be 2 of them starting or can Daronte Jones find ways to get a 3rd LB on the field? I took a closer look: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
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Can the Commanders make use all their ILBs?
Looking at how the Commanders could look to get the likes of Sonny Styles, Frankie Luvu and Leo Chenal all on the field at the same time
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
What are the Commanders getting in 6th round RB Kaytron Allen? -Powerful short yardage option -Natural zone feel -Contact balance, always falls forward Full breakdown: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
What are the Commanders getting in 5th round EDGE Joshua Josephs? -Excellent length -Upside as rusher, coverage and run defender -Raw technique Full breakdown: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Seen a lot of suggestions that Commanders 3rd round WR Antonio Williams could play the Amon-Ra St. Brown role in David Blough's new offense. So what does that role entail and would Williams fit it? I took a closer look: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
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Can Antonio Williams play the St. Brown role for David Blough?
Breaking down the role that third round WR Antonio Brown could play in Washington
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
What are the Commanders getting in 3rd round WR Antonio Williams? -Detailed route runner -Understanding of route tempo and soft spots in zone -Slot receiver profile Full breakdown: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
The Washington Commanders selected Ohio State LB Sonny Styles with the 7th overall pick. What does he bring to Washington? -Physical run defense -Coverage range and versatility -Untapped blitz potential Full breakdown: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. is one of the most polarising prospects in this draft class. Is he good enough to overcome the short arm debate? I took a closer look: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Posted my draft profile of Ohio State safety Caleb Downs today. -Football IQ -Coverage versatility -Strong run defender Full breakdown: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Here's my draft profile of Ohio State LB Sonny Styles -Physical run defender -Coverage instincts -Outstanding athleticism Full breakdown: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Here's my draft profile on USC WR Makai Lemon -Unique slot profile -Strong route runner -Excellent ball skills Full breakdown: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Here's my draft profile on Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson -Fluid athlete for his size -Inside/outside versatility -Injuries can't be ignored Full breakdown: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Here's my draft profile of Ohio State WR Carnell Tate -Excellent route runner -Deep threat despite lack of elite speed -QB friendly target Full breakdown: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
My first draft profile of the season takes a closer look at one of the players most commonly linked to the Commanders - Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love -Explosive threat -Excellent patience & vision -Legitimate receiving threat Full breakdown: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
What are the Commanders getting in new DL Charles Omenihu and what might it mean for the overall defensive scheme? I took a closer look: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
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Mark Bullock @markbullocknfl.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
What does CB Amik Robertson bring to the Washington Commanders? -Fierce competitor -Inside/outside flexibility -Short area quickness -Size/frame limitations Full breakdown: open.substack.com/pub/markbull...
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