Joe Burrow pressures Bengals to operate like Eagles, should Commanders do the same?

The Washington Commanders should follow suit behind their NFC East rival.

Jan 12, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates after winning a NFC wild card playoff against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

The 2024 NFL season formally came to a close as the Philadelphia Eagles routed the Kansas City Chiefs in a 40-22 contest during Super Bowl 59.

Not only did the Eagles dominate during the regular season and postseason alike -- they set the standard as a club. They paid a running back what he was worth, and Saquon Barkley absolutely changed the dynamic on the field.

Philadelphia wasn't cheap like other teams try to be. They put their money where their mouth was and it paid off -- returning to the Super Bowl and getting revenge against the Chiefs.

Superstar quarterback Joe Burrow is putting pressure on the Cincinnati Bengals to follow suit and pay their top talents and keep the core of their roster together.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) stands in the pocket in the first quarter of the NFL Week 18 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. / Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

"The Eagles are paying everybody," Burrow said, via the Cincinnati Enquirer. "That seems like the way, whatever they're doing."

While the Bengals' signal-caller is putting pressure on the organization, the Washington Commanders shouldn't wait for a player to suggest the team should be aggressive in spending, they should do it on their own.

Jayden Daniels is on his rookie contract. The recent Offensive Rookie of the Year and standout Commanders quarterback is going to have the club in a good position for years to come. Why would Washington wait to get aggressive in putting talent around him?

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) scrambles away from New York Giants linebacker Micah McFadden (41) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

If the Commanders can utilize extra salary cap space while having a star quarterback -- they can potentially compete for a Super Bowl while Daniels is on a rookie deal, furthering their franchise turnaround to the next level.

Washington is staring at a massive opportunity following a 12-5 season and NFC title game appearance, and they've got to be aggressive in making moves to ensure they put enough talent around the young signal-caller.

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