Josh Harris’ first season as the owner of the Washington Commanders was not very memorable. However, if the team selects Drake Maye as their primary quarterback in the upcoming draft, they will have a chance to turn things around.
Last year, the Commanders were in turmoil after firing defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio and defensive backs coach Brent Vieselmeyer early in the season. This caused Washington to struggle throughout the months, particularly after suffering a catastrophic eight-game losing skid.
This poor record led Harris to let head coach Ron Rivera go at the start of 2024. The season ended for the Commanders at the bottom of NFC East with a 4-13 record. As a result, the team missed the playoffs, which meant that they now hold the NFL’s longest active drought without a win in the postseason.
All of these factors have pushed the Commanders to an advantageous position in the offseason. Using the league’s largest cap space, coupled with a high pick in the draft, Washington has a chance to greatly improve its roster for the upcoming season.
Washington Commanders Pick Drake Maye As Starting QB in Bold Prediction
Apart from having the NFL’s biggest cap space for next season, they also hold the second-overall pick in the 2024 Draft. Seth Walder explains why selecting Drake Maye to be their quarterback is advantageous for the team in his article for ESPN:
“The Commanders lost their final eight games to move into the No. 2 slot in a quarterback-heavy draft, absolving them of the decision of whether to give Sam Howell another shot. Now they’ll get a top quarterback prospect — perhaps UNC’s Maye — without having to trade up and can keep Howell as a solid backup. Washington’s stock is on the rise,” Walder said.
Maye’s talents will surely be utilized well in Washington, if ever the front office picks him. In any case, the possession of the second-overall pick and a massive cap space will surely help the Commanders become better. team in his article for ESPN:
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