Why Commanders Aren't 'Desirable' Free Agent Destination

The Washington Commanders aren't seen on the outside as a place players want to be.

Jeremy Brener | Jun 25, 2023

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There's set to be a lot of change in the nation's capital in the next year or so.

With the Washington Commanders on the verge of being officially sold next month to Josh Harris, there could be a ton of changes trickling down in the organization that has been run by Dan Snyder since 1999.

That's why Bleacher Report has the Commanders as one of the five least desirable destinations for free agency.

"Any player who considers Washington must take the new owner's potential influence into account," Bleacher Report writes. "Will the new shot-callers make personnel decisions that impact the roster? If the Commanders finish with a non-winning record for a fourth consecutive year under head coach Ron Rivera, the Commanders may have a new regime in place next offseason."

A lot of these changes hinges on the success of the team as well. Washington finished 8-8-1 last season, which placed the team in last place in a stacked NFC East where the other three teams won at least one playoff game. If the Commanders end up in last again or find themselves missing the playoffs for a third straight season, the new owner may decide to employ his own choice for the head coach. That could lead to even more changes in personnel and an eventual rebuilding of the team.

When the state of the organization is posed that way, it's a hard sell for a free agent. However, there's a lot of optimism surrounding the Commanders going into the season, and if Sam Howell can perform better than expected, Washington could surprise a lot of its critics.

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Published Jun 25, 2023

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.