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Analyst Shares Concern for Commanders

The Washington Commanders are far from perfect.
Oct 27, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs with the ball as Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat (98)chases during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Oct 27, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs with the ball as Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat (98)chases during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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The Washington Commanders have been one of the NFL's biggest surprises of the season after starting the year with a 6-2 record.

The Commanders have already surpassed their win total from last year and have won some games that they otherwise wouldn't have a year ago.

However, Bleacher Report writer Brad Gagnon isn't fully convinced that the Commanders are a surefire contender in the NFC.

"There's something special happening for sure, but obviously they needed some major breaks against Chicago. I don't expect the path to January to be obstacle-free for a young team that is giving its upcoming opponents more tape to work with every week," Gagnon writes.

While the Commanders are young, they do have some capable veterans sprinkled around the roster. Linebacker Bobby Wagner and offensive lineman Nick Allegretti have both been to multiple Super Bowls and each play a key part for their respective unit.

While Jayden Daniels has yet to see NFL playoff football, he appears to be as cool as a cucumber ready for anything.

The Commanders still have a lot of growing to do if they want to be a contender, but there isn't any reason why that cannot happen this year.


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Jeremy Brener
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Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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