Competition breeds success. Complacency breeds failure. That's the way it is in life and football, regardless of job title or status.
The Washington Commanders are banking on raised urgency and competition for places to steer them on the right path in 2025. They achieved much more than anyone anticipated in their first season under head coach Dan Quinn. But the focus must be on what comes next.
Everyone gets a clean slate. Everyone must prove themselves all over again. Anyone not pulling their weight or basking in the glory of previous accomplishments is going to get found out quickly.