The Washington Commanders’ offense is struggling in training camp and preseason action due to a lack of key players. Head coach Kliff Kingsbury attributes this to the team not being fully stocked, with several important pieces still missing.
Receiver Terry McLaurin’s holdout continues, primarily due to contract disputes, although he was placed on the physically unable to perform list due to an ankle injury. Without McLaurin and starting guards Samuel Cosmi and Brandon Coleman, Kingsbury believes it will be challenging for the offense to build chemistry.
Kingsbury emphasizes that time spent together as a team is essential for building rapport and understanding how the offensive pieces fit together. However, he remains hopeful that the team will reunite in time to get up to speed before September.
The Commanders’ situation highlights the importance of continuity and preparation going into each season. While they had an opportunity to build chemistry last year, several absences are now causing them to lose valuable time. Kingsbury is optimistic that with McLaurin’s return and team bonding, the offense can expedite the process and be ready for the 2025 season.
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