This time last year, everything was seemingly fine within the Washington Commanders. They were gearing up for their playoff return after a phenomenal first campaign under the new regime that would eventually lead to an NFC Championship game.
Everything was looking up. Fans were dreaming of Super Bowl contention after years of languishing among the bottom feeders. The correct structure was in place, and the ambitous plans behind the scenes were finally being cemented to wake up this sleeping giant once and for all.
Just 12 months later, the Commanders are on the outside looking in after a disastrous campaign.