NFL Offense Rankings: Commanders Seek 'Addition by Subtraction'
The Washington Commanders offense has a lot of question marks going into the season, namely at the quarterback position.
Instead of signing a big name in free agency or drafting a promising rookie, the Commanders are sticking with second-year pro Sam Howell ... with support from veteran backup Jacoby Brissett if things go awry.
The Commanders' quarterback uncertainty, coupled with a shaky offensive line, place Washington at No. 25 in Bleacher Report's offense rankings.
"The Commanders' best hope for an improved offense is going to come from improved pass protection and addition by subtraction," Bleacher Report writes.
The team hopes that Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke's inconsistent play will no longer hold it back from reaching a new level. The Commanders were the only team in the NFC East last season to not make the Divisional Round, which will make things challenging in 2023, but not impossible to succeed.
In addition to the changes at the quarterback position, Washington also invested in restructuring its offensive line, signing Andrew Wylie to play tackle. The Commanders allowed 48 sacks in 2022, seventh-most in the league.
Ultimately, the saving grace for Washington is its skill players. Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson and Curtis Samuel form one of the best receiver trios in the league, while Antonio Gibson, Brian Robinson Jr. and sixth-round rookie Chris Rodriguez Jr. look to form a strong rushing attack.
If the offensive line can support the quarterback, he can allow his playmakers to do what they do best, and the Commanders should be far better than the 25th-best offense in the league.
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