5 bold Washington Commanders predictions for the 2024 season
By Dean Jones
The time for talk is almost over.
After one of the most eventful offseasons in franchise history, the Washington Commanders will get the chance to showcase their progress in the regular season. The sense of anticipation is growing exponentially. Yet this remains a journey into the unknown for all involved after so many widespread alterations to the organization.
The Commanders are almost unrecognizable from top to bottom. New general manager Adam Peters gutted the roster with ruthless efficiency. Head coach Dan Quinn and his staff galvanized their players, giving them a sense of energy and purpose that Ron Rivera couldn't seem to muster. Tempering expectations would be wise initially, but fans are hopeful that improvements can arrive in some capacity.
Washington's status remains precarious until further notice. Many expect them to make significant strides in Year 1 and potentially enter the playoff picture. Others expect the changes to come gradually, which isn't a bad thing by any stretch of the imagination.
Another fascinating campaign awaits with some dark clouds lifted from the organization. With that being said, here are five bold Commanders predictions for the 2024 season.
Bold Commanders predictions for the 2024 season
Commanders RB tandem gains 2,000 rushing yards
The Washington Commanders have a potentially prolific running back tandem heading into the campaign. Brian Robinson Jr. looks like a breakout candidate after catching the eye in 2023. He's joined by veteran free-agent signing Austin Ekeler, who's got a lot of tread on the tires but should thrive in a more specialist role.
Ekeler wanted to join a team with an already-established young running back in place to prolong his NFL career. Robinson is exactly that, so there's a lot to like about this tandem working alongside rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels - another with proven capabilities to gain significant yards on the ground.
If the backfield partnership of Robinson and Ekeler can get close to 2,000 rushing yards within Kliff Kingsbury's offensive system in 2024, that's an immensely positive foundation from which to build. It's a lofty bar for which to aim, but don't be surprised if they accomplish this feat when it's all said and done.