#coaching-job-security

#coaching-job-security

The Commanders were expected to be among the challengers after reaching the NFC Championship game last season. Injuries, aging players falling by the wayside, and potential breakout stars failing to take the next step have all contributed significantly to their demise. Washington has won just four games, and if Quinn cannot build momentum in the final three contests, questions will rightfully be asked.

Thursday night's display in Washington was downright despicable. When your coach has no words to defend your effort, you know you had yourself a night. But sadly, the lack of effort and care has been a theme for most of the season thus far. This team is absolutely cooked. Obviously, we kicked off the Friday edition of Leafs Morning Take by giving our initial comments on whatever that game was. We were harsh, we were critical. At the end of the day, it's getting to a point where the players may be forcing Brad Treliving's hand. This isn't on the coach, but ultimately, it's easiest scapegoat to pull.

Dave Hyde, Sports Columnist (Season record: 2-4): Dolphins 18, Browns 15 Two struggling 1-5 teams. One team averaging 13.7 points. The other averaging 22.3. One with a rookie quarterback. One with a six-year veteran. The only question here is does a bottom-third Cleveland rushing game dominate the Dolphins defense.

A week after its monumental upset of Penn State, UCLA could get some answers about the trajectory of its season. A road game against an opponent with plenty of its own urgency should tell the Bruins whether they're on the road to redemption or merely picking up speed on a route to nowhere. Michigan State (3-2 overall, 0-2 Big Ten) needs a win as badly as UCLA (1-4, 1-1)