Commanders 'headed on the right track', says ESPN analyst

The Washington Commanders are moving in the right direction after advancing to the NFC Championship.

Jeremy Brener | Feb 14, 2025

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

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The Washington Commanders shocked the football world by making it to the NFC Championship just one year after winning four games and having the No. 2 overall pick.

The Commanders made the right pick by choosing Jayden Daniels to be their franchise quarterback of the future, and the team is better because of it.

ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler believes the Commanders are "headed on the right track."

Nov 3, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) scrambles during the first half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Commanders trending upwards

"The buzz is palpable in Washington, which was one win from the Super Bowl during what was supposed to be a transitional year," Fowler writes.

"A series of veterans on one-year deals performed well -- including Zach Ertz, Bobby Wagner and Dante Fowler Jr. -- so the Commanders must decide which players should return. Some around the league expect Washington to secure a viable No. 2 receiver to Terry McLaurin. Improvements along the offensive line could be in order. Releasing offensive tackle Andrew Wylie would save $7.8 million on the cap, though serviceable right tackles are valuable."

While the Commanders were good this year, a lot of the players that helped them get to this point will be free agents this offseason.

It's a new team on the rise, but the Commanders need to continue making the right choices to ensure that they remain in the playoff picture.

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Published Feb 13, 2025|Modified Feb 14, 2025

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.