Commanders 2026 Preview: Can Jayden Daniels Take the Next Step?

from Deep Dive Gambling Podcast · host Whale Capper

Sign up for Circa Sports Survivor and Circa Million — a combined $30 million guaranteed this season: https://www.circasports.com/contests 00:00 - Show open and the Commanders as the East's third choice 02:00 - A five-win 2025 after the 2024 title run 03:14 - Kliff Kingsbury's offense and the Jayden Daniels breakout 04:59 - Pulling last year's rosy take on the team 06:26 - Kingsbury out, David Blough in, Dan Quinn returns 08:40 - Jayden Daniels's injuries derail the season 13:08 - Dan Quinn's hot seat and the defensive collapse 15:42 - Adam Peters and the roster-building critique 16:46 - The draft, Sonny Styles, and free agency 21:21 - Secondary problems and new coordinator Daronte Jones 23:18 - David Blough as a first-time play caller 26:57 - Grading the quarterback and OC number 33:24 - Skill group and offensive line ratings 37:33 - Defense, the coverage collapse, and pass rush 45:52 - Coaching, special teams, and the power-rating gap 48:53 - Preseason, camp, and the schedule 57:29 - Betting angles, comeback player and win total 1:00:02 - Wrapping up, Cowboys and Eagles next Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Jayden Daniels era has had some highs and it's had some lows. We'll be digging in to where we see this team heading in year three of the young QBs career. Drew and Andy break down what the Commanders need to get right in 2026. -How the receiver room changes with Deebo Samuel gone and new additions in the mix -Where the Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors actually stand -Dan Quinn's defense heading into year three -Win total value and our early lean -Biggest question marks on both sides of the ball before Week 1