5 Commanders players alleviating concerns at 2024 training camp

Jahan Dotson - Commanders WR

Nobody questions Jahan Dotson's talent. He was a standout performer at Penn State in college and has shown flashes of brilliance over his first two seasons with the Washington Commanders. The wide receiver might not have fully broken out as yet, which is the biggest stumbling block remaining under the new regime.

Concerns are growing about whether Dotson will ever reach the level expected of a first-round selection. They are justified after another season of barely 500 receiving yards in 2023, but the signs emanating from training camp are immensely encouraging.

Dotson is benefitting from a more dynamic scheme with Kliff Kingsbury leading the operation. There's also plenty to like about his blossoming chemistry with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. Of course, this will be integral in his quest to put the NFL on notice in 2024.

It's a big season for Dotson with his fifth-year option decision looming. He's done a nice job of reaffirming faith in his abilities over camp. The next big test will be firmly establishing himself and ridding his game of unnecessary errors when the real action begins.

Jeremy Chinn - Commanders S

There was a sense of intrigue after the Commanders signed Jeremy Chinn in free agency. His athleticism and instinctive playmaking ability took the league by storm in 2020. Superstardom beckoned for the Southern Illinois product. What followed was a slow descent into irrelevancy with the Carolina Panthers.

Chinn's dealt with some frustrating injury problems that slowed his development. There were lapses in coverage once he switched back to the safety spot. When defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero came into the fold, the former second-round pick quickly became an afterthought.

This served as extra motivation for Chinn. He's hit the ground running with the Commanders, fitting in seamlessly to Dan Quinn's schematic concepts and earning a starting spot on the backend alongside Quan Martin. It's exactly the sort of start he was looking for - something that increases confidence about the player's chances of galvanizing his career under Joe Whitt Jr.

An impressive opening to life in Washington should provide his skeptics with some comfort. There's also a sense that this could be more than a one-year arrangement if the same performance levels are maintained during the regular season.

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