Baugh changes the passing game
The franchise moved from Boston to Washington, and Baugh's arm, punting and defensive play made it one of the league's early powers.
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Washington's lineage includes Sammy Baugh's passing revolution, Joe Gibbs's three championships with three quarterbacks and a modern rebirth built around new ownership and Jayden Daniels.
Historical reference: Washington Commanders official NFL team page ↗The franchise moved from Boston to Washington, and Baugh's arm, punting and defensive play made it one of the league's early powers.
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Washington fielded gifted passers and receivers but went twenty-four seasons without a postseason appearance.
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Vince Lombardi's brief season and George Allen's veteran teams immediately restored winning and delivered a Super Bowl trip after the 1972 season.
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Gibbs adapted his offense around different quarterbacks and dominant lines, winning Super Bowls after the 1982, 1987 and 1991 seasons.
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Ownership and coaching turnover prevented a stable successor, even as several veteran teams produced brief postseason runs.
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Griffin's 2012 offense electrified the league before injury, while the franchise later changed its name and continued cycling through quarterbacks.
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New ownership hired a modern front office, drafted Daniels and watched his poised rookie season return Washington to the NFC Championship Game.
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