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What's Commanders Biggest Strength Going Into Season?

The Washington Commanders have a lot to like going into the regular season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Jeremy Brener

Aug 25, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) warms up before playing a preseason game against the New England Patriots at Commanders Field. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 25, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) warms up before playing a preseason game against the New England Patriots at Commanders Field. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports / Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
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It's less than a week until the Washington Commanders begin their 2024 season, which they hope and expect to be far better than how things were a year ago.

The Commanders won just two of their final 15 games last season, setting themselves up to be the second-worst team in the NFL. That's why the Commanders cleaned house, getting a new general manager, head coach and rookie quarterback — and that enough should be Washington's biggest strength.

"Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels' potential -- paired with a turned-over roster and new coaching staff under Dan Quinn that has created renewed energy. Daniels' electric ability and accurate passing provide hope. Washington's more creative defensive pressures, and a less complex coverage scheme, should elevate a defense that ranked last in points and yards allowed in 2023. Also, the Commanders will use the run game more than last season when it ranked last in attempts," ESPN insider John Keim writes.

READ MORE: Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Reveals Mindset Ahead of Debut vs. Bucs

There's an aura of change surrounding the Commanders this season, and that newfound energy should give the team reason to be better in 2024.

The Commanders had the league's worst defense in 2023, so they hired Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, who had one of the best units in the league last year.

The offense struggled, so a new rookie quarterback in Daniels is in place.

They have a lot of makeover left to do with the roster, but the first phase has been put into place, and the results that come out of this season will show how much further they have to go.

Stick with CommanderGameday and the Locked On Commanders podcast for more FREE coverage of the Washington Commanders throughout the 2024 season.

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Jeremy Brener

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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