If the Washington Commanders want to reach similar heights or perhaps even go one better than their 2024 campaign efforts, it must be a collective effort.
There is no room for passengers. Everyone has to play their part. From the franchise cornerstone pieces to those on the fringes, anything less than exceeding expectations has detrimental consequences attached. That is the price of success, something the Commanders achieved a significant amount of during a season that nobody associated with the club will ever forget.
Adam Peters worked hard to ensure that head coach Dan Quinn had everything needed on the playing personnel side of things. He was ultra-aggressive, making bold trades and signing free agents with vast playoff experience. That's only going to help the options already around, but Washington's chances will enhance considerably if some unheralded players surprisingly come to the fore.
Easier said than done, of course. However, it's not impossible by any stretch of the imagination if the right improvements are made over the summer.
With this in mind, here are seven hidden weapons the Commanders must unleash to dominate in 2025.
Hidden weapons the Commanders must unleash to dominate 2025
Ben Sinnott - Commanders TE
There was some intrigue about what Ben Sinnott might be able to offer in Year 1 of his professional career. The Washington Commanders saw enough in the tight end to take him in the second round, but he was largely on the fringes where the offensive rotation was concerned in 2024.
That was out of his control, to a certain extent. Zach Ertz galvanized his career after choosing to reunite with Kliff Kingsbury in Washington. John Bates' exceptional blocking came in for constant praise. This left Sinnott firmly entrenched as the No. 3 option, but he did flash promise when caleld upon.
Ertz and Bates both signed new deals this offseason. However, the Commanders will be expecting Sinnott to make a bigger contribution with another summer to hone his craft.
Sinnott is a well-rounded athlete. He can block, catch, and isn't afraid to do the dirty work in pursuit of helping the team. The former Kansas State star also caught the eye on special teams when needed.
Even so, the Commanders didn't draft Sinnott on Day 2 for the player to become a special-teams ace. They want him to gradually emerge as a valuable outlet in the passing game. If he can achieve this in Year 2, he'll be a surprise most teams won't see coming.