NFL Films released their preview of the 2024 Commanders on Monday; they didn’t have much good to say about the 2023 Commanders.
Here are some excerpts:
“They were an unwatchful offensive product…25th in points per game, 24th in yards per game, 29th in turnovers, 28th in the red zone, it was bad.”
“They threw more than any team; they ran less than any team.”
“The O-Line 65 sacks taken, tied for 30th; their tackles were rough as Charles Leno and Andrew Wylie gave up ten sacks each.”
“Terry McLaurin is a star waiting for a quarterback.”
“Washington’s offense may not have sparkled; Washington’s defense was worse.”
“The offense will have seven new faces starting for it this season. with just as many changes for the defense.”
“Washington’s pass defense was probably the easiest to pass on.”
“Checking the last box on the defense, Washington didn’t defend the run well, either.”
“(Clelin) Ferrell’s track record makes it hard to assume anything with him.”
“Their secondary probably carries the biggest question mark outside of the quarterback spot.”
“A 6.5 over/under (wins total) does indicate improvement. They only play one team that has a lower over/under (Carolina Panthers 5.5). The Giants are their equal, so give them a home win there. They get the Tennessee Titans at home, and their preseason expectations are similar.”
“Their schedule, plus a rookie quarterback, is why their floor is a 3-14.”
“But if you look at their year from the glass-half-full perspective, all the changes make this an 8-win type team maybe.”
Here’s the full preview:
