Are Commanders' 'Dart Throws' Key To Avoiding Year 2 Regression?

The Washington Commanders are dividing opinion entering Jayden Daniels' second season with some unsure if the heights reached in Year 1 can be replicated in Year 2.With additions in Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil, Washington has strengthened in two key offensive positions for Daniels.

Plus, a solid draft haul has the franchise in good shape heading into the 2025 season.But a 12-5 season and an NFC championship appearance are a high bar to reach, and with teams getting a full offseason to study Daniels, who took the league by storm in his rookie campaign, regression is coming to the nation's capital.And Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox, who has Washington at No.

6 in his power rankings, thinks so too."A slight regression may be inevitable for the Commanders, who largely overachieved with a patchwork roster comprised of older veterans and short-term deals," Knox wrote.

"The process of getting younger and finding stability began this offseason, and there could be growing pains.

That said, Washington should remain a contender for as long as Jayden Daniels remains healthy, and throwing a couple of big darts at the offensive line (Tunsil, Conerly) was a smart approach."Deebo Samuel, Jayden Daniels And The Commanders Tony FisherThat is something that many haven't considered.Yes, the moves for Samuel and Tunsil were seen as great ones for the franchise, but what if they both don't work? Or Josh Conerly Jr.

can't step up straight away?That could pave the way for a regression.But we like to look at the glass half full, and think that at the very least, if Deebo and Laremy play average football in 2025, that will still be an upgrade over last season at the positions they occupy.Still, it appears the jury is out on whether the Commanders under Daniels will regress in 2025 or not.

And by regress, that could still mean 10 wins and a playoff spot.We know that success isn't linear, and Washington will be looking to make sure that if there is a dip, it won't be a big one.Related: Commanders Rookie Labeled 'Favorite Pick' By AnalystRelated: Commanders Draft Move Could End Michael Gallup Comeback Dream.

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