Commanders’ Midseason Outlook | Washington Commanders News

0:00It's September 3rd. I'm Corey with the story, and this is Washington Commander's News Today, AI, Powered Updates on Your Squad. The Washington commanders are facing a lot of uncertainty heading into the new season. Some folks think they'll be playoff contenders, while others are predicting a rough year. The truth is, probably somewhere in the middle. They've got some real talent on the roster, but there are also some areas that could cause problems, especially with how tough the NFC East is shaping. One player to watch is running back to Corey Kroski-Marit. He came out of nowhere last year as a seventh round pick, and became a key part of the offense. He's been hitting the gym hard this offseason to get stronger, which should help him in both the running and passing game. With a committee approach expected in the backfield, Kroski-Marit and new signing Rashad White are set to be the main guys. The new offensive coordinator plans to run a more balanced attack, so expect number 245 to see even more action and potentially make a big leap this year.

1:02On the defensive side, cornerback Mike Sainre still is going to be crucial. With another player sidelined by injury, the pressure is on Sainre still to step up in his third year. He's shown he can make big plays in force turnovers, but he's also given up some big plays too. The hope is that the new defensive coordinator can help him find more consistency. Sainre still's ability to play both inside and outside corner is a big plus, and if he keeps improving under the new coaching, the secondary could be a lot stronger.