The Washington Commanders Thread

[Benjammin]

Flashbacks to the Ron Rivera era so far.

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[Zonkerbl]

What is happening

[Benjammin]

Worst loss of the season. By far. Almost an amazing comeback but they didn't deserve it. They can still make the playoffs but the first priority is simply to play a complete game.

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[TGW]

The lack of talent is catching up to them. I think people forget that this is the first season of a rebuild. Right now, they are completely undertalented at the skill positions, especially receiver. Noah Brown, depending on what NFL analyst you ask, is a good #4 option. Some might even say Terry is a great #2 (and I tend to agree with this). They need an alpha physical receiver that can take the attention away from Terry and another playmaker at tight end. Right now, Daniels has to create so much of the offense with his arm and legs, and I think just having a guy who can win 50/50 balls with consistency would take a lot of pressure off of him.

[Kanyewest]

Specials teams ultimately cost them the game - a missed field goal, two missed extra points, and a special teams return for a TD. The one completion that was ruled a turnover for Washington and the one where it wasn't ruled that they made a football move wasn't. Multiple drops. Seemed like Washington was playing over its head though- seemed to be getting out physical- not bringing down runners at the point of contact but letting them get additional yards. Blown coverages again in the 4th quarter which isn't helped that Washington can't slow down the run either when it comes down to crunch time.

[tontoz]

We already showed that we don't have the roster to make a playoff run. As the season goes on and guys get banged up our lack of depth is exposed.

Not worried about JD. He threw for almost 300 yards. Everyone is hurting at this time of the year playing through some pain is normal.

Ribs aren't the same as a knee problem. Sore ribs aren't a potential long term problem.

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

We have s 9-8 or 8-9 team that will miss the playoffs.

Seibert is still injured. He should go back on IL.
St. Juste needs to be released.
They shouldn't have prematurely traded for Lattimore.

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

Short.

Our mojo might fade from here on out. I think the book on how to defend JD is out.

Specials teams ultimately cost them the game - a missed field goal, two missed extra points, and a special teams return for a TD. The one completion that was ruled a turnover for Washington and the one where it wasn't ruled that they made a football move wasn't. Multiple drops. Seemed like Washington was playing over its head though- seemed to be getting out physical- not bringing down runners at the point of contact but letting them get additional yards. Blown coverages again in the 4th quarter which isn't helped that Washington can't slow down the run either when it comes down to crunch time.

I agree with all this.

Washington didn't deserve this one.

[Dark Faze]

Context for these last three losses really aren't that bad. We were a bad spot away from potentially winning that Steelers game. Eagles and Ravens games were competitive. No excuses for the Cowboys game--there was real bad play for all 4 quarters but we also probably win that game sans some really bad luck (which has favored us in a couple of wins so it evens out).

Haven't kept up with playoff stuff. I have to imagine we're on the outside looking in. I've been really disappointed with this receiver group. Every week I'm seeing 1st downs get dropped or incomplete due to suspect plays on the ball.

[gambitx777]

We have s 9-8 or 8-9 team that will miss the playoffs.

Seibert is still injured. He should go back on IL.
St. Juste needs to be released.
They shouldn't have prematurely traded for Lattimore.

I was very much up set about the latimore trade. That doesn't fix the WR room being the worst in the league. Doesn't help that we have no stud RB.

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[Zonkerbl]

I love this team. If you're going to lose a meaningless game in a meaningless season, lose SPECTACULARLY

Lose in a way that everyone will remember for the rest of their lives

[tontoz]

Vegas predicted 7 wins for us this season. There is a reason for that, a lack of talent.

This is the first year of a complete rebuild, and the roster they took over was awful. Rivera blew a lot of draft picks.

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

I love this team. If you're going to lose a meaningless game in a meaningless season, lose SPECTACULARLY

Lose in a way that everyone will remember for the rest of their lives

We have two losses I won't ever forget, and that miracle win.

Russell Wilson's moon ball over St. Juste was a dagger to the heart.

The Cowboys loss was a special teams **** show, plus a huge fail in the secondary and both lines offensive and defensive.

The Hail Mary against the Bears will never be forgotten. That made the world fall in love with Daniels pre-injury.

This season has been memorable. The realist in me says WYSIWYG. They are what you see. Capable of being potent on offense. They're very prone to giving up the deep ball. Virtually incapable of stopping a sustained ground attack late in games or when teams play with tempo. The Cowboys made the drive before halftime look easy. That field goal to tie convinced me that the Commanders aren't that good.

Regardless of wins and losses, I hope they finish with high character and good team character.

[queridiculo]

The Commanders weren't as good as the pundits were pretending and they aren't as bad as people are making them out to be now either.

They're playing with great effort, and they've been in every game they've played so far this season.

Something you couldn't say for the majority of the time they hit the field during years past.

These are the kind of growing pains you'd expect with a team that's practically started over this season, and I am damn proud of how they've played so far.

Unfortunate loss against the Cowboys, this one was largely self inflicted, but that's just how it goes some times.

This team is some upgrades on the offensive line away from being a juggernaut on that side, and defensively they're going to get there as well.

The last thing this team needed was a 1st place schedule anyway, and the higher their draft picks end up being the better.

[Tyrone Messby]

Should still make the playoffs but that was same ol Skins if it ever were it. I don’t think Dan Quinn will be running the show if and win this team starts competing for titles. What did he have this team practicing the last 10 days? He’s also a wimp when it comes to play calling. And has no feel for the game imo. Where were the deep shots early on in the game? Maybe that’s on Kliff too. Just an embarrassment of the game. Bring the logo back, build a new stadium in DC, and profit.

[gambitx777]

Context for these last three losses really aren't that bad. We were a bad spot away from potentially winning that Steelers game. Eagles and Ravens games were competitive. No excuses for the Cowboys game--there was real bad play for all 4 quarters but we also probably win that game sans some really bad luck (which has favored us in a couple of wins so it evens out).

Haven't kept up with playoff stuff. I have to imagine we're on the outside looking in. I've been really disappointed with this receiver group. Every week I'm seeing 1st downs get dropped or incomplete due to suspect plays on the ball.

This WR room is potentially the worst in the league. We have 5 zachous, n. brown and crowder don't belong in the NFL in 2024 D brown ssuch terry is ok but he's a good teams 3ed wr. Luke's a rookie but he's 23 there is no #2 if it was gonna be like it would have been Luke. The ten situation isn't great. No stud running back and we gave up how many picks for latimore. ? We could have gotten 2 wr and a rb upgrade for that. It was a poor choice. Not damning but not great.

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[Tyrone Messby]

Agreed on the WR room. It’s the worst in the league and they need a true 1 that Terry can compliment. And the RBs by committee are nice and Ekeler has some juice left but him and B Rob get injured every other game seemingly. We need a younger and more athletic TE as well. Thought Ben might be that guy but he really hasn’t made much of an impact at all. If Taylor comes out of LSU this draft, get him. He’s a beast and completely underutilized under Kelly.

Love Noah Brown but he’s a 3rd option at best.

[TGW]

At least the logo is coming back.

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[LyricalRico]

The Commanders weren't as good as the pundits were pretending and they aren't as bad as people are making them out to be now either.

Big facts.

They're playing with great effort, and they've been in every game they've played so far this season.

Something you couldn't say for the majority of the time they hit the field during years past.

These are the kind of growing pains you'd expect with a team that's practically started over this season, and I am damn proud of how they've played so far.