How good can the Washington Commanders be in 2024? NFL analysts believe the Commanders will be better in 2024 but stop short of thinking they can be anywhere close to a playoff team.
Others think Washington will be terrible — again.
However, according to NFL insider Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, some teams think the Commanders could be scary with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels under center.
“This is the time of the year where I talk to teams, just about big-picture stuff, what do you think of this player, that player, and I’ve had multiple people bring up this week, unprompted, I’m kind of scared what Washington could be with Jayden Daniels,” Fowler said.
“Because he’s got the high-end running ability like some of these other quarterbacks we’ve seen come in, but he is more advanced as a passer. It was brought up to me, the comp with Lamar Jackson, maybe not quite as good of a runner as Jackson was, but good enough. But, a better passer at this stage of his career than Jackson was. The offensive line is the one thing that could be holding back Washington’s offense because they have a lot of skill to go along with Daniels.”
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In my talks with teams this summer, multiple people around league, unprompted, brought up Jayden Daniels – and what he can be in Washington. Here’s why: pic.twitter.com/Bdqd8gdUYx
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) June 28, 2024
The offensive line remains a question. The Commanders signed two new starters at center (Tyler Biadasz) and left guard (Nick Allegretti). Washington brings back Andrew Wylie, who struggled at right tackle last season. At left tackle, the Commanders will roll with veteran journeyman Cornelius Lucas or rookie third-round pick Brandon Coleman.
In an ideal world, Washington’s offensive line would improve due to Kliff Kingsbury’s offense. Former offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was determined to pass the ball 40 or more times each week, even when the Commanders were successfully running the football. Running the ball will help the offensive line and the quarterback.
What are your expectations for the Commanders offense this fall?