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ASHBURN, Va. -- This offseason, the Washington Commanders provided quarterback Jayden Daniels with what they believed he needed most: more protection and more playmakers. It could make a dangerous offense even scarier.
But the question now is: Have they done enough to improve the defense?
If the Commanders are going to take that so-called next step and advance beyond the NFC Championship Game, the defense will need a stronger showing than in 2024.
The offense was fifth in scoring and seventh in yards during Daniels' rookie season. They scored 30 or more points seven times during the regular season -- the same total they had reached in the previous four years combined -- and once in three playoff games. To that group, they added five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil, receiver Deebo Samuel and offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. -- their first-round pick in last week's draft.
Meanwhile, the defense was not as accomplished; it ranked 18th in scoring and 13th in points. This offseason, the defense didn't see the kind of star power added that the offense did, but they did address some holes to make them more competitive.
"They need a lot," said one NFC evaluator earlier this offseason.
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