"They led the Washington Commanders and Denver Broncos to the playoffs and finished first and third in the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year voting. Nix and Denver have continued that success. They are 9-2 and have a two-game lead in the rugged AFC West. As all Commanders' fans know, things have gone in the opposite direction for Daniels in his second season. The dynamic quarterback has missed a handful of"
"Paton recently extended his starting center, Luke Wattenberg. The fifth-round draft pick out of Washington rode the bench for a couple of seasons, then took over as the starter when Lloyd Cushenberry left via free agency in 2024. Other than missing four games in the middle of 2024 with an ankle injury, he's been a constant for Nix to depend upon."
Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix each had sensational rookie seasons in 2024, leading the Washington Commanders and Denver Broncos to the playoffs and ranking first and third in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting. Nix and the Broncos have sustained success, sitting 9-2 with a two-game AFC West lead. Daniels' second season has regressed amid injuries, absence of top offensive weapons, and underperforming defense and special teams, producing a 3-8 record. Broncos emphasized continuity by extending center Luke Wattenberg and keeping an offensive line whose five starters average over $10 million per season. Commanders' offensive-line salaries vary widely, from Laremy Tunsil's $25 million per year to a nearby guard earning under $1 (incomplete figure), reflecting less cohesive roster construction.
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