Sam Howell receiving guidance from Jacoby Brissett amid Commanders' QB competition Posted Jun 21, 2023 Being in the same room as your direct competitor can be a little awkward. Fortunately, that is not the case with Sam Howell and Jacoby Brissett. The Washington Commanders operated the offseason with Howell playing "QB1" and intend to give him a shot as the starter for the 2023 season. The team also brought in Brissett to serve as a veteran backup. (Washington Commanders)