Commanders Get Perfectly Clear One-Word Offseason Description originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Fans watched in awe as the Washington Commanders stunned the NFL world last season, going from a wild card dark horse to a legitimate threat to reach the Super Bowl. Ultimately, those hopes fell short though the prospects of the Commanders’ ability to contend are very real.
Quarterback Jayden Daniels continues to be the steam engine driving this forward. He reminded the Commanders of their brilliance in taking him No. 2 overall in last year’s draft at multiple turns, constructing one of the best rookie campaigns of the modern era.
The Commanders recognized this talent and have pushed the envelope to surround him with more talent. A busy free agency period, draft and two notable trades saw the Commanders reload and upgrade their roster for next season.
Altogether, Fox Sports’ Ben Arthur used the one-word descriptor of “upside” to address this team.
“Jayden Daniels is on a superstar trajectory after one of the best rookie quarterback seasons in league history. The Commanders have been savvy about building around him (and his cheap contract) too, trading for left tackle Laremy Tunsil and wide receiver Deebo Samuel.
“Washington also added a first-round offensive tackle in Josh Conerly Jr. and re-signed tight end Zach Ertz. This is a team set to compete for Super Bowls for many years to come.”
It’s difficult to project out multiple years in an ever-changing environment like the NFL. However, the Commanders have clearly built this year’s team with the intention of taking the next step and contending for a title.
Daniels remains the center of the operation. The Commanders have acted aggressively to build a roster full of upside. But this label inevitably traces back to the quarterback.
Superstars under center are a rare and precious finding in this league. It appears the Commanders have had an extreme turn of luck in landing such a player and leader.
Daniels, much like his teammates, has plenty to prove this season. But this team’s upside should make them an absolute force in the NFC.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.