Commanders' Kicker Battle: Stevens vs. Moody

0:00On April 28th, the Washington commanders just locked an undrafted kicker Drew Stevens with a free agent deal, skipping the usual rookie mini-camp. Invite. Their general manager, Adam Peters, moved fast after hearing buzz from other teams sniffing around the Iowa standout. This sets up a real battle at the kicking position, heading into summer workouts. Veteran Jake Moody, who signed a one-year pack with the team, now faces legit pressure. Last season, he was solid overall, but had some misses that raised eyebrows. The commanders clearly want more consistency, so they're not handing him the job on a platter. Stevens brings serious college cred as a four-time, all-big-ton selection. Over his last two years with the Hawkeyes, he drained eight-fill goals from beyond 50 yards and shown in big spots. Fans and teammates loved his clutch vibe, and now he's got the leg to turn heads in the pros. Moody, a third-round pick out of Ohio State by the 49ers back in the day, knows the stakes

1:00are high. Losing to a rookie-free agent could derail his path, so expect him to fight tooth and nail. This rivalry should sharpen both guys as training camp nears. Competition like this is gold for the commanders, who have lacked kicker's stability for years. Whoever claims the gig could lock it down long-term, pushing the whole special team's unit to elevate. Keep eyes on those summer battles.