"And yes, I can be all "AHAHAHAHA DAN SNYDER" because his team became good again two seconds after he fled the premises. But the joke's on me because, as we speak, Snyder is still alive and still grossly wealthy instead of being in a prison cell somewhere, tasting billy club. Meanwhile, his successor has to kiss President Heart Failure's swollen feet so he can get a new stadium."
"OK we've got that part out of the way, so let's talk football now. No one expected the Commanders to be this good, this quickly (or at all, really). But thanks to a gifted rookie, a schedule that was soft as cotton, and the brainpower of Tyrique Stevenson, HEY PRESTO! Washington is suddenly a football town again. Even the National Guard can't wait to see what this team has planned for an encore."
"Well here's a spoiler for them, and for you: what comes next is ... REGRESSION. You need only look closely at the 2024 results to see it coming. Washington started last year getting frog-stomped in Tampa Bay, with Baker Mayfield racking up four TD passes in a 17-point win. A four-game win streak against dogshit teams ensued, only for Baltimor"
Many people remain opposed to the Washington Commanders and anticipate continued name controversy. A 12-5 2024 record returned the team to relevance after years of neglect. Ownership change removed Dan Snyder from daily control, but financial and political entanglements linger, including a new-owner push for a stadium. On-field improvement came from a gifted rookie, an unusually soft schedule, and strong play from Tyrique Stevenson, generating renewed local enthusiasm. Expectation of continued success faces skepticism, with early-season losses and a streak against weak opponents cited as evidence that regression is likely in the coming season.
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