Before the 2024 season, the Washington Commanders drafted a new quarterback, hired a new head coach, and brought in a new general manager. It went as well as anyone could've hoped for and then some.
This time around has brought some harsh reality checks.
The Commanders are 2-2 after four weeks. Injuries have plagued the offense, and the defense has underperformed. Coaching and management decisions have come under scrutiny. All in all, success doesn't feel as easy as it did last year.
Welcome to life in the NFL. It's not supposed to be easy.