I hope Washington Commanders’ fans will bear with me for a moment because I am going to begin this story with a few words about those dreaded Philadelphia Eagles.
Their recent history has something to say about what the Commanders are experiencing early in 2025.
The Eagles won the NFC East in 2019, despite arguably having the least imposing offensive skill position players in the league. Their top wide receiver, Alshon Jeffrey, had fewer than 500 yards. Their top running back, Miles Sanders, averaged about 50 yards per game.
They did have a couple of good tight ends — one named Zach Ertz — and a quarterback in Carson Wentz who had yet to fall from grace.