I just saw this on FB and I believe it’s true.
If you want stats, look for LeBron.
If you want rings, look for Russell.
If you want MVPs, look for Kareem.
If you want records, look for Wilt.
If you want impact, look for Steph.
If you want dominance in a position, look for Shaq.
I’m so tired of hearing how
#Redskins
fans have quit on the team/players. It might be the other way around. Seriously, I’m amazed the fans have supported the losing, coaching changes, and other gaffes for as long as they have. If you’re 35 or under all you know is consistent L’s.
Again I say, race played no part in releasing Dwayne Haskins. Performance and immaturity did. Remember the team has a minority head coach who’s career success came with a black QB (Cam Newton). The team also has the leagues only minority Sr. VP so that narrative can’t be pushed.
I’m shocked some of you are not happy with what’s going on with the
#Redskins
! Most are, but the ones who aren’t what more could you have asked for? New coach who’s proven, new d-coordinator, new FO structure, and new trainers. This was a positive clean sweep in my opinion.
I don’t want to hear anything about injuries to Philadelphia. They were up 17 points and then got hit by a truck. Sometimes you have to tip your hat and give credit where credit is due. The Washington Football Team was as impressive in the second half as they have ever been.
Chase Young. I mean damn, he’s only played in six NFL quarters and is already the best defensive player on Washington. Period! He’s a dominant talent the team hasn’t seen since the late great Sean Taylor.
It needs to be said. The
@Commanders
looked underprepared and lifeless today for a game that has their playoff fate at hand. They have been outcoached and outplayed by a team that has nothing to play for. It's inexcusable. They have failed to win home games that were winnable.
After a long Sunday at the game and while traveling back to DC, I was thinking about how
#Redskins
fans have to be some of the most loyal fans in sports to witness what they have over the past 20 years. You guys don’t owe any apologies to anyone for your frustration.
I’m trying to stay in my journalistic lane, but oh well not today. Congrats
@Commanders
and
#Redskins
fans. A day many wondered if it could ever happen has. Now it’s time to get things back to where it was and that’s showing the world the best fanbase in sports. Toast go out to
I can’t bite my tongue on this. How, why, would you, could you, have this very special day for the Taylor family, former teammates, and loyal fans without proper homage and notice? This is inexscusable on all levels
#WashingtonFootball
. Do better!
If you don’t see improvement in Dwayne Haskins as a starter I really don’t know what else to say. He’s not expected to be Tom Brady right now but to show improvement. I’m seeing gains each week and that’s all we wanted to see.
#Redskins
Thoughts?
For those haters calling the hiring of Jason Wright as
@WashingtonNFL
team President a token move. Remember, us tokens sometimes lead to big coins when given opportunity that we have earned and are qualified for.
You guys know I try to stay away from race talk, but as I black man and a proud one, I take offense to anyone bringing it up regarding Haskins. Race has nothing to do with poor performance/letting your teammates down. There’s plenty black QBs balling around the league so stop.
Dwayne Haskins was on the sidelines speaking fiery to his offensive line. Isn’t that the sign of a competitor and what you want to see from your QB? I think the rookie has played well under the circumstances today. Yes he’s missed some throws but he has not turned ball over
#httr
Sam Howell is sharp on the first day of camp. Quick decision making and his deep ball when thrown has been pin-point. He looks really comfortable in the pocket.
#httc
Ike Hilliard went to bat for Steven Sims Jr. to be sign as an undrafted free agent by the
#Redskins
FO. Told me he had 17 game tapes on the rookie at Kansas. He also had Terry McLaurin as a 2nd round grade. Dude can coach and evaluate talent. Future is bright at the WR spot.
A game doesn’t come down to one play but damn that was text book pass interference. The referring in the NFL is at an all-time low. Too many new rules every year when the previous rules weren’t mastered in the first place. League needs to get back to the basics of officiating.
I really think a younger and more innovative person needs to lead the
@Commanders
on the field. These results are too often. Four games in a row of giving up 30+ won’t get it done when your draft capital has been used on that side of the ball. JDR and even Ron should be on a
Chase Young: I wanted to be remembered for this game. I wanted to make an impact. I used to watch this game (Thanksgiving Day) as a kid all the time. I played with a few chips on my shoulder today and I'm glad we came away with a team win.
On September 10th, the Arizona Cardinals might be walking into a hornets nest. I mean FedEx Field might be the loudest it will have ever been.
@Commanders
fans will be screaming off 25 years of frustration and pure excitement for the future.
I truly feel like Terry McLaurin and Montez Sweat should have made the
#ProBowl
. Also how does Ingram make it TE and Logan Thomas has better numbers? It’s a popularity contest for sure.
#NFL
No one will ever be able to say that
@WashingtonNFL
isn’t leading the way in diversity hires. The team has hired former player Jason Wright as team President. Wright becomes the first African American in history and youngest team President in the NFL.
Some of y'all just can't be pleased no matter what. I mean the
@Commanders
were down 21-3 and looked lifeless, but found a way to battle back and win. Does that not show resiliency? Sheesh..
No way do we look back at this
@Commanders
draft class and count the whiffs. This on has the makings of something special. The common denominator is these picks are dawgs. They are not pleasant people on the field. Peters is on it.
#NFLDraft
#NFL
#RaiseHail
Refereeing around the league is regressing. At some point refs have to be held accountable for making such egregious calls. This isn’t about just Washington but the league as a whole.
#NFL
When Ron Rivera was hired he said that his defense would play fast, downhill, and wouldn’t allow offenses to dictate to them. Well, Jack Del Rio’s defense has been dictated to every week for the past two seasons. It’s too much talent on D for these results.
#httc
@SportsJourney
Curtis Samuel to Washington as expected. It’s a good move (3-year deal for $34.5M) for a player who’s familiar with the offense. He will help his friend Terry McLaurin out considerably now to not be double teamed. How do you like the moves being made now?
Hey guys, it was an honor for me to bring you coverage this season. Next year has the makings of something special and God willing I will be back doing it again for you. Have a great start to the new year and be safe. 👊🏾
How many of you can remember Martin Mayhew and Darrell Green starting at CB in the last SB win for Washington? I still think that team was one of the all-time best.
Redskins Nation I feel for you back in DC. It absolutely looks worse in person here at MetLife Stadium. This group looks totally unprepared and uninspired. No way to dance around or sugarcoat it.
I see WR’s running slant routes all day against Washington because they have a slow LB covering them. If I see this and fans do too, how does Del Rio not make changes? Same for the CB’s playing off the ball so much. St-Juste had no business that far off of Metcalf.
#NFL
#httc
With all due respect to the most loyal fan base I have ever covered, the
#Redskins
name change doesn’t erase your memories. You still will have your Sundays w/ family & friends. It’s time to create new memories now. What helps start everything anew is with winning football.
Don't go taking this too far, but
#Redskins
rookie Terry McLaurin to me is like a combination of both DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon. I mean he’s fast and plays fast (not DJAX fast). His body size to me is similar to Garcon and he’s physical. I expect big things from him.
Once again I’m seeing on my timeline people talk about how bad the
@Commanders
are. Did I just witness a different game? I thought they went into an undefeated team’s place and took them to overtime. Is that a bad team? Someone help me out and explain.
The refs today are egregiously bad. Several missed calls and even more questionable ones. The calls have changed the tide of the game in favor of the Eagles.
#httc
#NFL
If I’m
#WashingtonFootball
, I think I look hard into signing LB Jaylon Smith if he’s available. He’s a former Pro Bowler that the team clearly could use with the recent season ending injury to Jon Bostic. He also could bring some intel against a division rival.
#NFL
Meanwhile, while we wait for the new Redskins name to drop, how many of you can actually remember the teams last SB win and how connected the region was? I will say that true fans won’t complain about a name and will always ride if the product on the field is winning games.
For the
@Commanders
to come out as flat as they are at home on a nationally televised game, and against a winless team, is flat out embarrassing. The crowd here is silent and in shock to what’s happening. There’s no excuse for it.
#httc
#NFL
I sure hope the
@Commanders
ownership doesn't hire any coach that was a previous head coach. They should be looking exclusively at the next wave of young coordinators who need their chance to lead. That’s the direction the
#NFL
is heading.
Coaching, coaching, coaching. You can call the players out as well, but the
@Commanders
look so unprepared for tonight’s game in everything they are trying to accomplish. The defense has been a train wreck. I don’t think that they are lacking in talent. The defensive scheme is
Call me crazy, but if Washington ends up with an 8-8 record and an NFC East divisional crown, I would really consider Ron Rivera for
#NFL
COY. Everything he has had to overcome since coming to DC is unfathomable and on historical levels.
I really want to hear from the Chase Young hate crowd. He has made a difference and added another weapon to a stout defensive front. The second half has given a glimpse of how dominant the D-line can be with all of its pieces in place.
#httc
#NFL
Chase Young: I muted everything out and didn't pay attention to the mock drafts. He said Ron Rivera talked to him first and told him he was going to be a
#Redskins
then Rivera spoke to his dad.
Call me crazy, but I think Dyami Brown is having an initial training camp that’s impactful and similar to what Terry McLaurin had as a rookie. Than again when I said McLaurin could be a starter after his first camp, I was called nuts. 🤷🏾♂️🤦🏽♂️
#WFT
#WashingtonFootballteam
For the record, if I were D-Coordinator, Reaves and Curl would be my safety tandem. I also would play bump and run coverage at corner (no 10-yard cushions) and not substitute players as often unless they were gassed (Settle and Ioannidis would be in my rotation though). 🤷🏾♂️
My reaction if I’m
#WashingtonFootball
brass on any potential trades for QBs Watson or Stafford where the Texans or Lions ask about young players such as Young, Sweat, Curl, McLaurin or Gibson. They should be strictly off limits. Point blank Period!
Amateur hour refs today. I mean the league can’t have this every week. Last week Indy vs Cleveland, today Washington vs Philly. No way around it. This was bad today and messed with the flow of a really good football game.
#NFL
It’s time now for the
@Commanders
to get Kam Curl taken care off. He’s one of the most underrated players at his position in the league. As far as resigns he has to be priority No. 1 on the defense.
#NFL
Ron Rivera would bring a tough defensive mindset set to the
#Redskins
. I also think he could retain Kevin O’Connell as OC and Ike Hilliard as WR’s coach which I think he should. At the end of the day fans would get their wish with Bruce Allen being out of control and likely gone.
Ron Rivera said the 'fumblerooski' play they ran early in the game actually came from the movie 'Little Giants' and that play was called the 'Annexation of Puerto Rico.'
#Redskins
really struck gold with McLaurin. I like Harmon, Quinn and Sims Jr as well. If Guice and Love can come back strong from injuries and Haskins develops thing aren’t as bleak as they appear at the moment. Those youngsters could help change things in time.
I really feel for
@commanders
fans. They were told to pack the stadium this year and support the team. The product on the field doesn’t give a lot to be excited about. Don’t expect changes with a game against Dallas in four days, but it sure seems warranted if they do lose today.
Jimmy Moreland said the team was happy Ron Rivera won his first game and they gave their coach the big game ball. He said but the team does something special for their coach everyday and that’s pray for him and hope he gets better with his treatment.
I know I'm in the minority with this, but I think
#Redskins
QB Dwayne Haskins should play and not come back out. The saying best chance to win is for clubs that are "winning". If he's not ready then get him ready. Let the young talented pups on the team play, learn, and grow.
All of the blame being out on Carson Wentz isn’t accurate. Can he play better? Sure. But, his offensive line hasn’t been consistent either. It just seems like teams know everything Washington throws at them on both sides of the ball. At this point I’m convinced it’s schemes.
I don’t want to hear that the Guice/AP tandem was always the plan for the
#Redskins
because Gruden disrespectfully made AP inactive. Let’s give credit to Callahan and O’Connell for yesterday’s plan. That’s how it should’ve been handled originally because the duo looked great.
The
@Commanders
are in the best position possible to make the playoffs. It’s rather simple. Win out and you're in. Two home games and they control their own destiny. What more could you ask for to close the regular season?
#httc
Not sure what the
#Redskins
are trying to accomplish with yet another weekly disaster. Today’s news of FO staff firings wreaks of mismanagement. I feel awful as those people have families and moved here only 6 months ago. I feel equally bad for Skins fans who deserve better.
The
@Commanders
(
#3
rank) are averaging 176 ypg on the ground. The Bengals (
#29
rank) are giving up 159 ypg against the run. Cincy is without starting DT Sheldon Rankins and probably BJ Hill. Washington must run a lot as the Bengals rank
#1
against the pass.
#NFL
#RaiseHail
Sooooo, you let two productive DT’s in Settle and Ioannidis - who you could have signed and not broke the bank - walk. Now you might let your starting DT walk or try to trade him? I’m confused as to what the plan is with the
@Commanders
.
#NFL
The signing of Bobby Wagner by the
@Commanders
is huge on many levels. For one, he’s a great player (don’t @ me about his age). Secondly, he can show Jamin Davis how to be a solid pro. Finally, Wagner, Davis, and Luvu are now a possible strength as a position group.
#NFL
Taylor Heinicke is playing like a QB who wants to remain a starter for
#WashingtonFootball
for the foreseeable future. If he can lead the team to a miraculous turnaround on the season, he might have something to say about a QB being drafted or brought in via FA.
#NFL
I can hear the Haskins supporters now saying the offense looks the same and so does the play calling. Also, I will say the talk of winning the division over development is wishful thinking. Today looks like it’s not on the QB’s at all but other things.
I'm a big EB fan and his riding players and ramping up the tone of practice is for the betterment of the players. Whoever has a problem with that is flat-out SOF-T. This organization is changing the culture and it starts with being pushed to the max.
#httc
#NFL
Rivera said he was getting an IV at halftime and that Dwayne Haskins stood up and addressed the team. He mentioned he was proud of the 2nd year QB for stepping up and giving a pretty good halftime speech.
Ron Rivera won me over at his introductory press conference. You could tell professionalism was in the room that day. Never more so than now, his presence is needed for Washington’s players, fans, & even the media. He will need support to turn around a proven dysfunctional setup
I just don’t want to hear the word rebuild. That’s been said the past 20 years. The Eagles, Dolphins, and Bengals turned things around in two years under new coaches. Look at Jacksonville as well. Great players benefit from great coaches. They go hand in hand.
#NFL
#httc
Some of you pilling on Haskins, need to understand that the
#WashingtonFootball
offense doesn’t have a whole lot of game breakers on it at this point. The whole offense needs to improve collectively. They lost to a better team yesterday so give the Cards credit.
The
#WashingtonFootballTeam
final 53 man roster will be one of the most talented and deserving rosters in a long time. Each spot will have been earned. That’s what a ‘culture change’ on the field consist of. Tough roster decisions that the good teams go through each year.
If I hear one more time about the four 1st-rounders on the
#WashingtonFootball
d-line. They haven’t lived up to the expectations many (including myself) thought was possible. It’s a collection of bad play and bad scheming. The defense sits back and lets offenses dictate.
Overall, I thought today was a good day for Snyder and the
#Redskins
to enter into a new era. I mean Bruce Allen and head trainer Larry Hess were fixtures that some thought were untouchable despite the negativity that surrounded them. These are huge moves being made!
Man, Rivera just answered my question about the fans. He said he understands why you are upset and have felt the way you have because the
#Redskins
have been losing. He said if you can get behind the team again it will be needed.
People ask how are the
@commanders
worth $6B? Well, let me break it down for you. An older historical franchise in the nations/world’s capital, DMV is one of the US’s wealthiest regions with growing jobs, and not to mention some of the most loyal fans in sports. Enough said!
I’m not trying to be negative, BUT this is the reason I asked how does playing Haskins after his exploits of last week give Washington the best chance to win? I don’t want to hear about Montez not ever taking an NFL snap. Their 1st rounder has & still looks like he hasn’t.
You have to be impressed by what Peters and Quinn are doing for the
@Commanders
. Not over spending for FAs and signing some who now might be reaching their best days. Also, signing leaders in Ekeler and Wagner. Trading Sam for a 3rd. They are doing great in my book
#NFL
The Washington Football Team releasing Adrian Peterson has to be a move that was based on long term solutions they must feel is available on the current roster. AP was pure class since he arrived in DC and it was a pleasure to cover and get to know him.
It’s obviously not the season
#Redskins
fans had invisioned or hoped for. It still was and is an honor to report for you the fan. I appreciate all of the great dialog and mainly the awesome support I get from you. Let me say thanks to you the fans! 👊🏾👍🏾👏🏾
Ok I’m going to say it! Next week start Haskins and don’t look back. Stop saying he’s not ready and another QB gives them the best chance to win because they are about to be 0-5. Give him the reps with the starters and let him compete and learn and see what you have.
#Redskins
All I know, what I heard today from Eric Bieniemy sure sounded like a head coach. If that’s how he interviewed in the past, I’m even more dumbfounded as to why he isn’t a HC already with the success he’s had. It’s about to get real for the
@Commanders
O.
EB really needs to consider running a faster tempo offense to start the games or throughout because Howell looks more comfortable when doing so.
#httc
#NFL
Just throwing it out there. Since there have been changes to the
#Redskins
structure why not go all out and change the uni’s? If anything rock these helmets going forward.
This is the
#Redskins
most suspenseful and important draft since 2012 and RG3. Selecting Chase Young would give the team a big boost with fans and potentially returns to FedEx Field which has been taken over by other teams supporters.
The
#Redskins
loss was bad on a lot of levels. The team might seriously be tone-deaf to seeing yet another home game being taken over by the visiting teams fans. Skins have no home field advantage whatsoever and it seems fans are truly fed up until changes are made.
No way to put it. The
@Commanders
look similar to how they have been over the past several years. They have no answers for Tampa on defense or offense. They’re not the physical, energized team most were expecting to see.
#nfl