Losing Jayden Daniels is a tough blow. The loss to Dallas was frustrating. But two weeks don’t define an entire season.

The crew breaks down why there are still plenty of reasons for Commanders fans to believe in this team — starting with the value of having a proven, high-level backup quarterback ready to step in and keep Washington competitive while Jayden works his way back.

🏈 Why Washington built QB depth for exactly this situation
📈 How the Commanders can stay competitive without Jayden
🤔 Putting the disappointing Dallas loss into perspective
⏳ Why it’s simply too early to make sweeping judgments about this team
💪 The importance of staying together through adversity
🔥 And why facing the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks gives Washington an opportunity to make a statement

There’s no ignoring the first two weeks. But there’s also a LOT of football left to play.

The season isn’t defined by how you start — it’s about how you respond.

Now we get to find out what these Commanders are made of.

RaiseHail #HTTC #Commanders #WashingtonCommanders #JaydenDaniels #Cowboys #NFC

Hosts: Logan Paulsen, Santana Moss, Fred Smoot    

Producer: Jason Johnson     

The views and opinions expressed by our analysts and/or hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Washington Commanders or any of their representatives

Losing Jayden Daniels is a tough blow. The loss to Dallas was frustrating. But two weeks don&rsquo;t define an entire season.
The crew breaks down why there are still plenty of reasons for Commanders fans to believe in this team &mdash; starting with the value of having a proven, high-level backup quarterback ready to step in and keep Washington competitive while Jayden works his way back.
🏈 Why Washington built QB depth for exactly this situation 📈 How the Commanders can stay competitive without Jayden 🤔 Putting the disappointing Dallas loss into perspective ⏳ Why it&rsquo;s simply too early to make sweeping judgments about this team 💪 The importance of staying together through adversity 🔥 And why facing the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks gives Washington an opportunity to make a statement
There&rsquo;s no ignoring the first two weeks. But there&rsquo;s also a LOT of football left to play.
The season isn&rsquo;t defined by how you start &mdash; it&rsquo;s about how you respond.
Now we get to find out what these Commanders are made of.
RaiseHail #HTTC #Commanders #WashingtonCommanders #JaydenDaniels #Cowboys #NFC
Hosts: Logan Paulsen, Santana Moss, Fred Smoot &nbsp; &nbsp;
Producer: Jason Johnson&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
The views and opinions expressed by our analysts and/or hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Washington Commanders or any of their representatives

The Command Center Podcast is the official podcast of the Washington Commanders. Former Washington and NFL Legends Santana Moss, Fred Smoot and Logan Paulsen share stories from their lives as NFL athletes, discuss the current Washington Commanders team, and state of the National Football League. 

2025 People's Choice Podcast Awards Nominee for Best Sports Podcast and Best Overall Podcast

2024 People's Choice Podcast Awards Nominee for Best Sports Podcast and Best Overall Podcast