Commanders 2025 Offseason Thread

I think my view is different than many. Our defense is really bad. We were the worst defense of all playoff teams and gave up kike 500 yards in every playoff game after playing a whole season in the scheme. I am not a fan on depending on fantom turnovers on defense as a consistent way to win defensively. Perhaps our scheme is an issue. To me almost every position on defense needs an upgrade, although I like Luvu, and maybe Sanrisil, but he should be in the slot. Giving up 10 yard chunks any play a decent team wants and hoping we can consistently pull off comeback miracles is not sustainable. Hell, in a normal season, winning 2-3 games that way is the sign if an elite qb, I think we had 6 of em. Long term you gotta look at the law of averages. VI hate to say it, but the Eagles with a top defense is guaranteed to be in every game because of it. I dont see a one more year build, it is a couple as our squad is quite average ither than McLauren and Daniels. What happens if Daniels gets injured? Sheesh. We need a rock solid defense and a solid oline. That describes the team that will force us to be wild card contenders for the next 3+ years, unless we can somehow duplicate their squad. Remember all the posts in August about this being a 3 year build. A miraculous season does not alter our roster needs. Remember 5 straight years of 1st/2nd round draft flops that were supposed to be our pro bowler core. They dont exist. I mean Hail and all for this year for sure, but to build a contender, it usually takes years vs a fluke SB win (which has happened a few times, usually with defense)

If we re-sign D. Brown, I think you could essentially run the same offense back, outside of adding a new LG and RT, or moving Coleman to LG and getting 2 new OT's (likely sign one and draft one).

That leaves a lot of draft picks and FA money to throw at the defense. No team will have a perfect 22. We can definitely have a way more complete team after just this offseason imo.

If we re-sign D. Brown, I think you could essentially run the same offense back, outside of adding a new LG and RT, or moving Coleman to LG and getting 2 new OT's (likely sign one and draft one).

That leaves a lot of draft picks and FA money to throw at the defense. No team will have a perfect 22. We can definitely have a way more complete team after just this offseason imo.

I like your idea!

To fully rebuild, it will take 2 more years. You can’t fill our needs this offseason but we can move closer. 2026 we get those final pieces.

We might actually slip to 10-7,11-6 due to people having tape on Jayden now and our opponents will be tougher. At least on paper.

We need speed at WR and RB

If we re-sign D. Brown, I think you could essentially run the same offense back, outside of adding a new LG and RT, or moving Coleman to LG and getting 2 new OT's (likely sign one and draft one).

That leaves a lot of draft picks and FA money to throw at the defense. No team will have a perfect 22. We can definitely have a way more complete team after just this offseason imo.


Depends on who is available and if we like them better than Brown price wise and talent wise.

Yes though I agree. On Offense it is all about the line. 5 makes all the weapons better than they are.

To fully rebuild, it will take 2 more years. You can’t fill our needs this offseason but we can move closer. 2026 we get those final pieces.

We might actually slip to 10-7,11-6 due to people having tape on Jayden now and our opponents will be tougher. At least on paper.


When your as good as Jayden tape does not matter. People watched tape for 20 years on Brady and it didn’t matter. You cant stop Allen, or Mahomes. Tape will show you a player’s weakness but if they don’t have any good luck. He is that good.

We win at least 7 at home next year. Book it.

When your as good as Jayden tape does not matter. People watched tape for 20 years on Brady and it didn’t matter. You cant stop Allen, or Mahomes. Tape will show you a player’s weakness but if they don’t have any good luck. He is that good.

We win at least 7 at home next year. Book it.

True. Equally valid to point out people have years of film of Barkley and the Eagles OL/scheme. He still nearly broke the single season rushing record.

It's about having everything; coaching, scheme fit, culture, but above all the best athletes in every key position. We don't have all the pieces yet, but we're not a million miles away.

P1 - OL, DL (particularly edge), CB.
P2 - RB and WR (big play ability), and S (a Taylor/Reed guy that can cover the field and create turnovers).
P3 - LB, K and possibly P (Way is an FA, isn't cheap and can't play forever anyway). And if we don't re-sign Mariota, a #2 QB.

I wouldn't be surprised if we try to bring in DeMarcus Lawrence. Not sure how much he has left in the tank tho.

Actually, it will be interesting what the expectations for 25 will be ?

Super Bowl? NFC Championship? Winning the division?

I wouldn’t be surprised with at least a championship appearance again but I also wouldn’t be shocked if we slip slightly to 10-7/11-6 and 6th or 7th seed?

Jayden will keep us competitive but how does the retooled team respond.

Actually, it will be interesting what the expectations for 25 will be ?

Super Bowl? NFC Championship? Winning the division?

I wouldn’t be surprised with at least a championship appearance again but I also wouldn’t be shocked if we slip slightly to 10-7/11-6 and 6th or 7th seed?

Jayden will keep us competitive but how does the retooled team respond.

Compete for the division for sure, but no complaints about taking a wild-card spot. Eagles will probably be tough next year too.

It's going to be a LONG LONG wait for FA to start. I think you look forward to it even more when you're on the cusp of being a regular super bowl contender.