"This season started with the Washington Commanders harboring lofty ambitions to reach the Super Bowl. Head coach Dan Quinn spearheaded an epic renaissance in 2024, and some ultra-aggressive moves throughout the offseason only raised expectations further. Fans were incredibly optimistic. Everything was seemingly in place. What followed over the first 11 weeks of the campaign was nothing short of catastrophic."
"Instead of being among the playoff challengers, the Commanderfs are 3-8. They have lost six games in a row, and injuries have decimated the squad to an incomprehensible level. Some in the media saw regression coming a mile away, but very few (if any) thought it would be this drastic. Quinn stated that everyone was deflated heading into the bye week, so it came at a good time."
"Those in power will find out a lot more about their players in the coming weeks. This is a constant assessment from here on, and anyone who does not display the correct resolve and commitment in the face of adversity will likely be shown the door. It'll be interesting to see if there is any response from this demoralized squad. Before then, here are three winners and four losers at the Commanders' merciful 2025 bye week."
The Washington Commanders began the season with Super Bowl aspirations after head coach Dan Quinn's 2024 turnaround and aggressive offseason moves. Fans entered the season optimistic, but the team stumbled to a 3-8 record through 11 weeks, losing six straight while injuries ravaged the roster. The collapse exceeded most expectations and prompted a deflated mood entering the bye. The coming weeks will test the roster and leadership against a difficult schedule, with constant assessments and likely roster turnover for those who fail to show resolve. Defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. was removed from play-calling amid exposed schematic and adjustment failures.
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