Commanders' offseason suddenly feels hopeful and terrifying for the same reason

Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters | The Washington Post/GettyImagesThe Washington Commanders' train wreck season mercifully only has two weeks remaining. But after that, life doesn't get any easier.

This coming offseason could be Washington's most crucial in many years. This season didn't go as planned, but the Commanders still have a contending window to capitalize on. Jayden Daniels is on his rookie contract for at least two more years, and Adam Peters will have money to spend.

You're never very far away from having a chance in the NFL. Washington must get things right.

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