"The Washington Commanders figure to be a much different team than they were in 2025, when they struggled to a massively disappointing 5-12 record. Returning to a competitive state will depend almost entirely on quarterback Jayden Daniels bouncing back in Year 3. In 2024, Daniels had one of the most electrifying rookie campaigns by a quarterback in NFL history. But this time around, he couldn't stay on the field and ran into his fair share of struggles even when he did play."
"For Daniels, it's going to require some quick learning. "You've got to learn a whole new language... there's going to be new blocking terms, new protection terms, protection adjustments. Those can all compound for a quarterback; those calls come out really quick, and you've got to know them like the back of your hand.""
Washington finished 5-12 in 2025 and must rely on quarterback Jayden Daniels to restore competitiveness in Year 3. Daniels produced an electrifying rookie season in 2024 but struggled with injuries and inconsistency in 2025. The upcoming season will reveal which version of Daniels prevails. David Blough replaces Kliff Kingsbury as offensive coordinator, a change likely to shift the scheme toward a West Coast style that demands rapid learning of new terminology and protections. Promotions of Darnell Stapleton to offensive line coach and D.J. Williams to quarterbacks coach amplify the transition's impact, leaving Daniels responsible for how he adapts and responds.
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