"Coming into the 2025 season, several key factors were evident regarding the Washington Commanders. Everyone acknowledged the dominance of quarterback Jayden Daniels. And the general public was finally prepared to recognize his most valuable weapon, Terry McLaurin, as one of the league's elite receivers. On defense, the venerable Bobby Wagner and rising star Frankie Luvu were clear leaders. Even special teams had some sure things in the Pro Bowl duo of Tress Way and Jeremy Reaves."
"It seemed a bit out of character when Peters traded a fair amount of his draft capital to acquire some veterans this offseason. But he wanted to take advantage of Daniels' contract situation and try to win sooner rather than later. That, in turn, put extra pressure on the five draftees. So far, four out of the five have met or exceeded expectations."
Jayden Daniels has established clear dominance entering 2025, and Terry McLaurin is widely regarded as an elite receiving threat. Veteran leaders Bobby Wagner and Frankie Luvu anchor the defense, while Tress Way and Jeremy Reaves provide Pro Bowl-level special teams play. Adam Peters reshaped the roster with veteran acquisitions, free-agent signings, and five rookies, creating questions about depth and fit. Four of the five draftees have met or exceeded expectations so far. First-round pick Josh Conerly Jr. struggled early but has stabilized against top edge rushers, and second-round Trey Amos has emerged as the top cover corner.
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