Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz looks at the one big thing for Washington’s offseason – a chance for a total reset in the nation’s capital.
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JASON FITZ: The Super Bowl is in the rearview mirror, and that means it’s time to take a look at one big thing facing the Washington Commanders this offseason. And the answer here is simple. It’s about a new culture. Understand that Washington fans for years have been able to blame one person, Dan Snyder, for every shortcoming the team has ever had. Doesn’t matter if it’s on the field. It doesn’t matter if it’s off the field. Rightfully so for so much of the way that Dan Snyder has acted and the way he handled his business. I understand that.
But there’s been a scapegoat. Now, you’ve got new ownership, a new coach, a new GM. You’ve got new everything in Washington. And what you have to show everybody is that that turns into a new organization. Sure, picking second overall is going to give them the chance at the second-best quarterback in this draft. If they want to get aggressive, maybe they trade with Chicago to ensure they get the guy that they have fallen in love with. And certainly, Commanders fans are excited about the potential of Kliff Kingsbury reuniting with Caleb Williams.
But also, you have to look at this from the Washington standpoint and say you better be ready right away for open eyes. Because Commanders fans have lived through a generation of poor ownership. They are going to be cynical. And what they’re going to be looking for is a difference. There is talent on this roster. There are players on this roster I think can play. And in fact, if they hadn’t been aggressive at the trade market, you have to wonder if their roster would look even better right now.
But realistically, this isn’t just about a restart on the field. This is about a restart off the field, in the community, in perception, in public perception nationally around the brand known as the Washington Commanders. Sure, part of this is going…
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Publish date : 2024-02-23 23:17:21
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