The Washington Commanders have been hard to trust in recent years. The Dan Snyder era really took the team in a negative direction, and they’re just now coming out of it. But in doing so, they managed to go all the way to the NFC Championship game in 2024 after winning just four games in 2023. No one expected that, least of all the Commanders.
It seems like media members and NFL analysts have longer memories than they need to in this case. If memory serves, and it does, the Commanders defeated the Detroit Lions to get to the NFC Championship game in 2024. Both teams have made moves through free agency and the draft, but it’s still baffling that the Lions are consistently ranked above the Commanders in power rankings. CBS Sports is no different, placing the Commanders in third behind the Philadelphia Eagles and Lions.
What will Jayden Daniels do for an encore after one of the most impressive rookie seasons we’ve ever seen? The Commanders did a strong job continuing to build around their young quarterback this offseason, pulling off blockbuster trades for left tackle Laremy Tunsil, along with wide receiver Deebo Samuel. Moreover, Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. continues to help build a wall in front of Daniels, and Trey Amos is an interesting piece for Dan Quinn’s secondary after taking him in the second round. With better protection for Daniels and a continued boost on defense, there’s no reason to expect a second-year slump from Washington.
Considering that the Lions lost both of their coordinators, the roster hasn’t changed much because the scheme is going to be different. The Commanders, on the other hand, have consistency among the coaching staff, and the roster is stronger than it was in 2024.
This is another thing the Commanders can use to motivate them in 2025. Maybe a Super Bowl victory will force people to look at them differently post-2025.
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