Usually in the NFL, it's not a good thing if offensive players are complaining that they aren't getting the ball enough. But for the Washington Commanders, it'll be a refreshing problem to have.
It can be a sign of both on and off-field disconnect, of egos that are too large for the good of the team, and of a quarterback who isn't maximizing his weapons.
It can also mean the best possible thing: there are just too many mouths to feed. Commanders' offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, in his typical self-deprecating manner, is fully prepared for his team to have this very positive problem in 2025.
Commanders' OC Kliff Kingsbury knows he has a lot of weapons to keep happy
The Commanders figure to have one of the most talented offenses in football next season. Second-year superstar quarterback Jayden Daniels will be throwing to second-team All-Pro receiver Terry McLaurin and 2021 first-team All-Pro Deebo Samuel Sr., who was acquired from the San Francisco 49ers over the offseason. Behind them are several talented wideouts who could realistically emerge as the third option, including rookie speedster Jaylin Lane.
Out of the backfield, Austin Ekeler will rack up his fair share of short passes, and the ageless tight end Zach Ertz is back for another year. Starting running back Brian Robinson Jr. is also an underrated pass-catching back, with 527 receiving yards on 56 receptions throughout the past two seasons.
Everybody needs to eat, and there might be some frustration at times when someone gets left out of the game plan. But as Kingsbury notes, that's a much more tolerable issue when the players in question are all good ones.
It's also quite possible that Washington's offensive coordinator is just being too hard on himself. The Commanders' locker room under Dan Quinn is one where unselfishness and humility are key. There's no room for those who prioritize their stats before the success of the team. With a true pro in McLaurin additionally setting the example for the rest of the offense, there's probably nothing to worry about.
That said, there's nothing wrong with a humble brag.
Kingsbury knows he has plenty of toys to work with, and this can be considered his way of subtly acknowledging that. He'll be sure to get everyone involved. If any issues arise, then he'll know it's on him to give his gifted pupils the touches they deserve.
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