Overview

• An ESPN survey of NFL executives and coaches elevated Jayden Daniels to the No. 5 quarterback spot leaguewide ahead of training camp.
• Analyst Connor Orr reversed his offseason doubts and now sees Washington’s revamped offense—anchored by Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil—as a potential top-five unit.
• ESPN’s Dan Graziano projects the Commanders as a serious NFC East threat following targeted offseason trades and retention of key offensive staff.
• Former cornerback Fred Smoot hailed Daniels as the NFC East’s premier signal-caller, citing his precision passing and dual-threat rushing ability.
• Securing a second straight playoff berth would break Washington’s drought of consecutive postseason seasons since 1991–92.