7 critical observations from Commanders 2024 training camp Day 11

Commanders WR duo shines

It wasn't all doom and gloom during this joint practice with the New York Jets. The Washington Commanders once again got some encouraging moments from two wide receivers doing their chances of prominent involvement this season a significant amount of good this summer.

Brycen Tremayne was a standout, which is becoming a common occurrence. Doing it against genuine opposition was another big hurdle the former Stanford star overcame in soggy conditions that made catching the football tough. His two grabs for deep gains were impressive in difficult circumstances.

The renaissance of Dyami Brown continued. His one-handed catch on a downfield throw from Jayden Daniels was nothing short of extraordinary. This explosiveness was sorely lacking in Washington's passing game last season. If the former third-round pick can create separation on vertical routes, they now have a quarterback who can get the football up the field urgently and with supreme accuracy.

If Brown and Tremayne keep this up, the Commanders cannot leave either off the 53-man roster. Anything less would be a travesty based on their current trajectories.

Commanders have work to do

After so much hope for the future throughout a frantic offseason of changes, this joint practice was a reality check for the Commanders. The New York Jets look primed for a potential playoff run in 2024 if they stay clear of any major injury concerns. If Dan Quinn wants Washington at this level sooner rather than later, there is a lot of hard work ahead.

This session represented a gut check. All hope is not lost by any stretch, but this was a small sign of how far away the Commanders appear from the upper tier. Fans dreaming of NFC East title contention and a potential postseason berth this season might want to temper those expectations for now.

Quinn and general manager Adam Peters will have learned a lot about their group, that's for sure. That's why joint practices are so beneficial. It gives them a broader evaluation of the current state and determines what more might be needed to achieve objectives.

It wasn't all bad. And who knows, perhaps this severe crash back down to earth versus a promising young squad will be a good thing in the long run.

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