Commanders must finally move forward without a Dan Quinn favorite in 2026

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn | Scott Taetsch/GettyImagesThe New Year is almost upon us. And after things started so well for the Washington Commanders with a sensational 2024 playoff run to the NFC Championship game, the 2025 campaign has brought everyone associated with the franchise crashing back down to earth.

This will inevitably come with some landmark changes during the offseason. There are only three years left of quarterback Jayden Daniels' rookie contract. The time for half-measures is over; there can be no emotional attachment to anyone in pursuit of overall organizational progress.

General manager Adam Peters will have a plan in place. But all signs point to one of…