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Each year, we spend a great deal of time during the offseason making projections – some BOLD and some subtle.
In this Tyler’s Take, I am predicting both an offensive and defensive MVP for the 2026 Washington Commanders. As a special bonus, I also added a runner-up for each side of the ball.
You may be thinking this is a layup prediction, but #5 just has that mentality where he wants to be the best, and after a down year, filled with injury, he’s going to come out and put the league on notice yet again.
Although we probably won’t see as many designed runs as we saw in his first two seasons, make no mistake, Daniels will destroy teams on the ground if the defense turns their backs to him in coverage.
I think we see that 2024 accuracy return in an offense that will be tailored to his strengths as a passer and I wouldn’t be surprised if he flirts with 4,500 yards through the air.
I was going to go with Terry here, but I decided to give Tunsil his props. In my opinion, he’s a top three left tackle in the league, and he keeps himself in phenomenal shape – so he remains in his prime.
He got a well-deserved extension this offseason and I believe he’ll reward the team with stellar play.
We’ve all heard how important the safety position is in new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones’ defense. With Cross patrolling the secondary, I expect BIG things from the newly acquired free agent.
Nick Cross is an absolute disruptor in the box, acting as an extra linebacker and showing well in short-to-intermediate coverage. However, his athleticism sets him up to be much more than just a box safety. He has 4.3 speed and good ball skills that a creative coordinator can use to disguise coverages on the back end.
He’s described as an intelligent player who doesn’t mind doing the little things so others can shine, and although you may think that could take away from his stats, I think it just ADDS to his overall importance on this defense.
I know there were some irate fans when Sonny Styles was not included in my top 13 list of Washington Commanders players. My reasoning behind that was simple – I need to see him play a season before I can fairly rate him.
However, I said nothing about projections…
Styles...
