Today was the final day of mini camp as the team will now have over a month off before training camp. Over these three days the thought process behind the roster is starting to come together. Today all of the assistant coaches come to the podium so we can access each position group. Today was […]
The second day of veteran mini camp was all about defense, defense, defense. Today’s practice was highlighted by defense, the energy and special guests. For the last two days retired player Warren Sapp has been in attendance with the team. Sapp has been more than just a silent observer, he was actively engaged with the […]
The Commanders opened Mini Camp today with two huge topics looming over the team: the Jack Del Rio saga and the non attendance of star receiver Terry McLaurin. The McLaurin issue is the immediate football concern while the Del Rio is the bigger PR concern. In the pre practice press conference Coach Rivera addressed both […]
In this series I will grade and access the Washington Football Team roster. Today I will start with the quarterbacks. The quarterback position going into the 2021 season was a question mark and at the end of the season the question was answered. This team needs a quality level starting quarterback to be successful. […]
The season has turned on its head in the last three weeks after three straight divisional losses and dread is all over the DMV. However as bad as the team has been they still have a realistic chance at the playoffs. That starts with a win today over the Philadelphia Eagles. Only 12 days ago […]
Well, well, well, the Football Team has been trending upwards after their bye. And things outside of the team’s control have been turning their way. I’m not going to say the p word, however that is a real possibility. To actually say that word, the team must defeat a reeling Seattle Seahawk team. This team […]
Well, welcome back to “As the Ashburn Turns”, where the familiar refrain of mess off the field is wild and definitely not wonderful. This franchise can never be just an on the field team that just wins games. And sadly that is sapping the beacon of hope the last season provided to the fan base, […]
Where do I even begin with this team? All of the offseason good feelings and expectations have come shattering down with inept play, mind numbing mistakes, and questionable coaching decisions. Yesterday’s game was a good microcosm of the season as a whole, with terrible plays but still a chance to win late. In Ashburn a […]
Whew! Or sigh! Or yikes! Whatever you exclaimed after Matt Ryan’s hailmary attempt fell to the ground was probably correct. In a game that had more twists and turns than the beltway under construction, Washington ultimately prevailed and evened their record to 2-2. Though some of the same mistakes that were happening in the first […]
Usually NFL seasons aren’t decided in week 4, but for the Washington Football Team their visit to Atlanta to face the Falcons is that the case. No the season will not be over regardless of the result, however the goal for the season will definitely shift. A win and sitting at 2-2 the goal of […]