"The Washington Commanders are below .500 as they near the midpoint of the season. With several challenging games ahead, that record could get worse. This was not the outcome Adam Peters and Dan Quinn saw when they made their plans during the offseason. Coming off an outstanding 2024, the general manager followed a strategy that prioritized winning now over long-term building. There is still a lot of football left, but things do not exactly look perfect at the moment."
"Some analysts predicted this. They pointed to the Commanders' excellent record in close games last year and projected a regression to the mean, which would even things out. After all, how many Hail Marys are you likely to hit? The loss to the Chicago Bears this year felt a little bit like payback for the improbable win last season. However, the Commanders' problems run deeper than any one player."
The Commanders sit below .500 near the season midpoint with a difficult slate ahead that could worsen their record. Front-office strategy emphasized winning now after an outstanding 2024, with heavy investment in veterans and a 2024 draft class that included nine picks and six in the first 100. Early returns on the rookie class have been underwhelming and have slowed the rebuild. Quarterback Jayden Daniels has shown regression from his rookie season, but roster and developmental issues extend beyond any single player. The rebuild contains more questions than answers as the team navigates regression and roster construction choices.
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