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Last year’s third-round pick got plenty of reps as a rookie. Targets on the offensive rotation were in short supply throughout the campaign, but this experience should serve him well. Even so, McCaffrey cannot take his foot off the gas in pursuit of carving out a bigger role for himself in 2025.
The Commanders selected Jaylin Lane at No. 128 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. He’s explosive with similar traits to McCaffrey. One could even make a strong case for his physical prowess being more impressive, which could lead to surging above the former Rice standout on the depth chart and as a kick returner.
Douglas Fritz from Clutch Points placed the microscope on McCaffrey’s predicament in greater detail. The analyst highlighted his lack of production last season, coupled with other wideouts catching the eye at organized team activities, as reasons why alarm bells are being raised. Something he believes is a bad sign for his overall outlook.
“For all of the good things that were written and said about [Luke] McCaffrey, it never showed up on the field. Keep in mind, too, that McCaffrey had a dynamic quarterback on the field with him. Jayden Daniels turned average receivers into playmakers with his performances. But not McCaffrey. McCaffrey is already out of excuses despite being in just his second NFL season. Sometimes players can take a leap from year one to year two, but most of the buzz from the Commanders revolves around the new receivers. McCaffrey’s name hasn’t come up much. That’s a bad sign.”
Douglas Fritz
McCaffrey will make the squad. The Commanders aren’t going to throw in the towel on his potential so soon into his NFL journey. But unless progress arrives quickly, there’s a chance he could be buried down the depth chart.
Douglas Fritz from Clutch Points placed more hype on Amos, naming him among Washington’s hidden gems that fans should get to know quickly. The analyst expects the defensive back to give Dan Quinn’s defense an aggressive spark. Something that could make a significant difference against some imposing passing attacks on the 2025 schedule.
“Commanders head coach Dan Quinn had things easier on the defensive side of the ball when his cornerbacks made life miserable for opposing offenses. But the personnel didn’t match Quinn’s approach in 2024. The hope for the Commanders is [Trey] Amos will provide an aggressive spark. Plus, he can bait the QB, read from across the field, and converge on the ball.”
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