Apparently, the Washington Commanders were not told this was supposed to be a rebuilding year. So much for a three-year plan.

As we near the halfway point, they’re 5-2 and in prime position to win the NFC East. Rookie Jayden Daniels has exceeded the wildest of expectations — those scouts who saw “Mahomes” might’ve correct — and head coach Dan Quinn is one of the best culture-builders in the game. On Friday AM, I’ll have a story on running back Brian Robinson Jr. We sat down in Virginia, and wow. What a road it’s been for the man who absorbed two bullets.

Until then, here’s a big-picture podcast on the Commanders. I’m joined by JP Finlay.

Finlay covers the Commanders for NBC Sports Washington and hosts “B Mitch & Finley” with former NFL great Brian Mitchell on 106.7 The Fan. You can follow him on X.

We get into everything from the offensive line’s play to Daniels’ immediate success to a (very) deep coaching staff.

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