"It quickly became a brutal reality check, with the Commanders crashing back to earth after reaching the NFC Championship game the previous season. Nothing much went right. Injuries didn't help, but Washington's problems ran far deeper. Winning five games is not going to cut it moving forward, so there is a significant amount of work ahead for head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters this offseason."
"One NFL analyst remains skeptical about how much growth the Commanders can achieve next season. Ralph Vacchiano of FOX Sports placed Washington at No. 17 in his offseason power rankings. He believes a bounce-back is possible if quarterback Jayden Daniels can thrive without Kliff Kingsbury to depend upon. Still, a massive defensive revamp is required to help Quinn's squad along the way."
The 2026 offseason looms after a disappointing season in which the Commanders won five games following an NFC Championship appearance. Injuries contributed, but underlying roster and performance issues ran deeper and require substantial fixes. Head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters face significant work, including replacing coordinators and pursuing younger, more explosive personnel. External rankings placed Washington near the middle of offseason expectations and emphasized a necessary defensive overhaul. A healthy Jayden Daniels would help, but success also depends on coaching hires, coordinator performance, and impactful personnel acquisitions to reverse the decline.
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