It's been an eventful offseason for the Washington Commanders. General manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn needed to put the pedal to the metal to make the necessary improvements, and they delivered. Optimism has increased, but they still have to get it done when things matter more.
But one division rival wasn't exactly quaking in his shoes about the Commanders' drastic offseason overhaul.
The Commanders are in a better spot, at least on paper. There are also many unknowns, which will hopefully be ironed out before their Week 1 trip to the Philadelphia Eagles. It's also worth remembering that Peters still has plenty of money to spend on additional reinforcements, depending on how things unfold and what opportunities become available.
Giants analyst isn't exactly buying the Commanders' offseason improvements
Nick Falato from Big Blue View still isn't convinced by Washington. While the analyst acknowledged that the defensive side of things will improve, concerns about offensive personnel, Jayden Daniels' health, and the introduction of rookie play-caller David Blough mean the jury is still out.
"The overall personnel of Washington remains a question mark. Much of their 2026 success is contingent on [Jayden] Daniels’ health and development.
"A step from Josh Conerly Jr. on the offensive line may really assist the stability of the offense under new coordinator David Blough. I understand the vision, but remain skeptical of how it translates and if there’s enough skill around Daniels that can allow him to unlock his potential. At the very least, though, the defense should be much improved."
Now, it's not hard to see why the New York Giants might be feeling themselves. They are a franchise reborn with new head coach John Harbaugh. They are being touted by large sections of the media for significant improvements. The G-Men harbor much loftier ambitions, but they have achieved absolutely nothing on the field yet.
The Giants won fewer games than the Commanders last season — a campaign that was considered a major letdown for Washington. Both clubs have now turned the page. With the Eagles looking a little more vulnerable than usual, both will fancy their chances of pushing for the division crown.
Everyone can win the offseason. Winning in the regular season is something else entirely.
The Giants have found that difficult in recent years. Aside from their memorable run to the NFC Championship game, the Commanders have too. But given the overall roster talent and the heightened pressure on Quinn in a make-or-break year, Washington could be better positioned to make the strides required.
Time will tell on that, but Falato's assessment might come back to haunt him if everything clicks and Daniels gets a better run of luck on the injury front.
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