The article evaluates the rebuilding process of NFL teams, particularly focusing on the Commanders. It outlines comparable rebuilds from 2017 to 2021, highlighting the timeline to playoff contention for teams with poor initial records. Despite initial expectations of a prolonged rebuild, the Commanders surpassed these expectations following the emergence of rookie QB Jayden Daniels and a surprising four-game winning streak. This success shifted the fanbase's perspective from skepticism to hope for potential playoff qualifications, showcasing how quickly fortunes can change in the NFL.
That conclusion was quickly turned on its head as the team began to gel around an emerging superstar at QB, and embarked on a four game winning streak.
The main takeaway for Commanders' fans was that any real success from the rebuild was likely to be a few years away.
The biggest Year 1 increase in regular season wins was the San Francisco 49ers, who improved by four wins from 2-14 in 2016 to 6-10 in 2017.
Among those successful rebuilders, the biggest Year 1 increase in regular season wins was the San Francisco 49ers, who improved by four wins.
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