Commanders coach says TE Zach Ertz looks much improved in one major area of his game that can allow him to produce even more this season

Having a rookie quarterback learning a new system and building a connection with his teammates can take a while to get things going on the field, but having a safety blanket tight end that you can depend on helps that process a ton.

Quarterback Jayden Daniels had that last season with veteran tight end Zach Ertz, who surprised everyone. Father Time did not affect one of the most productive tight ends of all time, and one coach says he can be even better this season, thanks to one trait that's been missing: his footwork.

The weapon the Commanders needed

Absolutely nobody expected Ertz to come in and finish second on the team in every major receiving category, but that's exactly what he did. Ertz made a ton of key plays last season, including an insane touchdown grab in the endzone against the Atlanta Falcons to send the Commanders to the playoffs. For everything that Ertz was great at, there was one thing he could improve at, and that was gaining more yards after the catch.

One coach for the Commanders told ESPN reporter John Keim that he believes we could see an improved yards after catch ability from Ertz this season

"Meanwhile, tight end Zach Ertz was, again, a reliable target over the middle -- one coach said his footwork is even better than last year, allowing for more yards after the catch. That was evident Wednesday." -John Keim, ESPN