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25 things to know about the Commanders: Jayden Daniels, Zach Ertz and the GM who turned things around

January 23, 2025

Dec 22, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates with Commanders tight end Zach Ertz (86) after catching a touchdown pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Three years ago, Washington was a nomadic franchise with a glorious and very distant past. Their coach, Ron Rivera, wasn’t a bad guy, but he could never manage a winning season in his four years there. The owner? Well, just about everybody hated their owner, including those inside the building. And their hopes were pinned to a starting quarterback (Taylor Heinicke) who had a ton of heart. But he was never the answer.
Heck, they didn’t even have a nickname. Washington Football Team? Ugh.
But there’s been a change in culture, personnel and ownership that has the Commanders one step away from reaching the Super Bowl. This compilation of 25 things to know about Washington will look at...

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