OT: 2024 Washington Commanders thread: change we can believe in!

[CapitalsCupReality]

If Woody Johnson’s 18 yr old kid is really running the show, I don’t see them hiring an old head. I’d take Rex Ryan over Rivera in a heartbeat if forced to choose. First choice would be neither one.

 

[zappa4ever]

here's the list of autographs ID'd if interested...
think it's just about all the regulars/starters exc for Jeff Bostic?

Panel 1:
Joe Theismann 7
Joe Jacoby 66
Charlie Brown 87
Tom Beasley 67
Ken Coffey 48
Mark Moseley 3
Neal Olkewicz 52
Otis Wonsley 39
Curtis Jordan 22
Pete Cronan 54

Panel 2 (Reach panel):
Darrell Green 28
Joe Washington? (scrawled) 25
Mark Murphy 29
Jim Hart 17
Trey Junkin 56
Calvin Muhammad 89
Darryl Grant 77
Vernon Dean 32
Jeff Moore 30
Charles Mann 71
Larry Kubin 50
Babe Laufenberg

Panel 3 (white panel w/Dave Butz) :
Dave Butz 65
Russ Grimm 68
Rick Donnalley 76
Art Monk 81
Mike Nelms 21
Tony Peters? 23
John Riggins 44
Anthony Jones 82
Clint Didier 86
Anthony Washington 26
Ricky Smith 26
Mel Kaufmann 55

Panel 4 (white panel) :
Todd Liebenstein 79
Mark May 73
Mark McGrath 83
Keith Griffin 35
Alvin Garrett 89
Bob Slater 75
Ken Huff 61
Don Warren 85
Dexter Manley 72
Greg Williams 47
Monte Coleman (prob) 51
Greg Jones 20
Rick "Doc" Walker 88
Jay Schroeder 10

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Babe Laufenberg, the quintessential 80s backup. Fans had a love affair with that guy….

 

[g00n]

Rivera is going to pull the same stunt wherever he lands. He'll sell ownership on a 4-5 year rebuild and after 2-3 years claim he's only gotten started because it took him that long to clear out the old roster and habits.

He'll bring in all his old friends from his last few teams, and they'll turn the franchise into a "family" compound where the jobs of the people at the top are the biggest priority.

Winning will be a bonus byproduct that may or may not come as a result of the "process" of finding the right "character" guys.

I imagine this trick won't last more than 3yrs in any big market like NY, though. Not with the fans and media there.

 

[g00n]

ahahhaha do it, NY

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

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ahahhaha do it, NY

I’ve watched Rex on TV a lot the last year…..that’s a smart football mind. I think Woody just satisfying the Sr Citizen interview requirements lol….

 

[Neil Racki]

Yeah, I forgot that with the Green Bay loss to the Vikes, we just need to win on Sunday to get 6th - don't need help from the Bears (which I don't think is coming). Changes the calculus some.

Still thought JD took a lot of punishment on that last drive, and that his body could use a break - but there is definitely something to play for in Dallas

"Tired"

was the first word out of his mouth after being asked how does it feel to win the game and go to the playoffs

 

[Neil Racki]

Here's pics of what's left of my 1984 ball if anyone wants to take a scroll thru memory lane, there's 45+ autographs on it; interestingly there's a handful who wouldn't make the roster (Babe Laufenberg anyone? lol) so it was probably signed by/around Aug. 15 before more cuts would happen by Gm.1; I think they're all ID'd except for 2 or 3

This is great

My pop has a white football signed by all the '87 (or '91) Skins

Problem? My pop put it on his shelf and was not kept properly and the signatures are barely visible ...

 

[Chokingdogs]

here's the list of autographs ID'd if interested...
think it's just about all the regulars/starters exc for Jeff Bostic?

Panel 1:
Joe Theismann 7
Joe Jacoby 66
Charlie Brown 87
Tom Beasley 67
Ken Coffey 48
Mark Moseley 3
Neal Olkewicz 52
Otis Wonsley 39
Curtis Jordan 22
Pete Cronan 54

Panel 2 (Reach panel):
Darrell Green 28
Joe Washington? (scrawled) 25
Mark Murphy 29
Jim Hart 17
Trey Junkin 56
Calvin Muhammad 89
Darryl Grant 77
Vernon Dean 32
Jeff Moore 30
Charles Mann 71
Larry Kubin 50
Babe Laufenberg

Panel 3 (white panel w/Dave Butz) :
Dave Butz 65
Russ Grimm 68
Rick Donnalley 76
Art Monk 81
Mike Nelms 21
Tony Peters? 23
John Riggins 44
Anthony Jones 82
Clint Didier 86
Anthony Washington 26
Ricky Smith 26
Mel Kaufmann 55

Panel 4 (white panel) :
Todd Liebenstein 79
Mark May 73
Mark McGrath 83
Keith Griffin 35
Alvin Garrett 89
Bob Slater 75
Ken Huff 61
Don Warren 85
Dexter Manley 72
Greg Williams 47
Monte Coleman (prob) 51
Greg Jones 20
Rick "Doc" Walker 88
Jay Schroeder 10

Pete Cronan??

Cronan the barbarian!

One practice someone had a cardboard stand up of Joe Pa….showed it to Pete, who promptly rained fists upon it. Lol

 

[ynotcaps]

Rivera is going to pull the same stunt wherever he lands. He'll sell ownership on a 4-5 year rebuild and after 2-3 years claim he's only gotten started because it took him that long to clear out the old roster and habits.

He'll bring in all his old friends from his last few teams, and they'll turn the franchise into a "family" compound where the jobs of the people at the top are the biggest priority.

Winning will be a bonus byproduct that may or may not come as a result of the "process" of finding the right "character" guys.

I imagine this trick won't last more than 3yrs in any big market like NY, though. Not with the fans and media there.

Question is: are they considering him just for coach or are they considering letting him "buy the groceries," too?

If it's the first, that's just dumb. If it's the latter, it's lethally stupid.

 

[kicksavedave]

The best part about Ron Rivera coaching the Jets is that he would be reunited with his favorite son, Phidaris Mathis, who the Jets claimed on waivers, because they don't have eyes.

 

[kicksavedave]

This is just silly, and cool, at the same time.

https://athlonsports.com/nfl/washington-commanders/nfl-announces-big-jayden-daniels-news-commanders-ot-win-over-falcons

 

[RedRocking]

I thought this was really cool (after hearing what Mariota said). Jayden took that big shot and was f**king exhausted - almost looked like he was gonna crash on Mariota’s shoulder.

“Stand up, Get your Air…Go Win us the Game.” *sports movie chills*

 

[kicksavedave]

Pretty good value, and if you read the previous article, it's a good sign that Coleman has potential to be a really good LT next year or in year 3. 5-6% is the cutoff to be considered a successful starting OT.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

I thought this was really cool (after hearing what Mariota said). Jayden took that big shot and was f**king exhausted - almost looked like he was gonna crash on Mariota’s shoulder.

“Stand up, Get your Air…Go Win us the Game.” *sports movie chills*

Great moment, but Weinstein’s screaming all the time is putrid. Can’t listen to that crap for more than 30 seconds…so hokey.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Is coach Ron just a Rooney Rule interview and would we get a comp pick if someone hires him?

If hes not expired under the comp pick rule it would be 2 3rds.

 

[kicksavedave]

More goodness.

Washington has scored 30 or more points seven times, including three times in the last four games, and is one of only three teams to score on more than half of its drives this season.

 

[ynotcaps]

I figured out what Jaden needs from Drafta Claus: Cam Skattebo

 

[HTFN]

More goodness

that seems to me like the shit that actually matters.

Mistakes, execution, drops... whatever, nobody's perfect. If you're consistently scoring even with those faults you're not just doing okay, you're doing great with room for improvement.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

I figured out what Jaden needs from Drafta Claus: Cam Skattebo

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Dude is impressive…

 

[kicksavedave]

They're coming for him. We (I) always knew, if Kliff gets hired away from us, it's because JD and the offense performed really well. And it's happening. Plus, isn't this tampering? Can CW actually say this stuff?

Bears QB Caleb Williams says Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury 'fits a bunch' of qualities for next head coach

Kingsbury is one of the top candidates, along with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, for the Bears' vacancy.

chicago.suntimes.com

 

[Cush]

Barkley not playing on Sunday

 

[Ridley Simon]

They're coming for him. We (I) always knew, if Kliff gets hired away from us, it's because JD and the offense performed really well. And it's happening. Plus, isn't this tampering? Can CW actually say this stuff?

Bears QB Caleb Williams says Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury 'fits a bunch' of qualities for next head coach

Kingsbury is one of the top candidates, along with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, for the Bears' vacancy.

chicago.suntimes.com

Yep. Called this weeks ago. Told I was silly, by some ppl. I could easily see this.

Which is fine. I’d thank KK for all his efforts and move on to the next OC

 

[ynotcaps]

This is just silly, and cool, at the same time.

https://athlonsports.com/nfl/washington-commanders/nfl-announces-big-jayden-daniels-news-commanders-ot-win-over-falcons

It's nice to have a little validation that other football fans are recognizing at least something about this franchise as something other than a joke.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Yep. Called this weeks ago. Told I was silly, by some ppl. I could easily see this.

Which is fine. I’d thank KK for all his efforts and move on to the next OC

You also called that the Falcons would overtake us….like I said then, let’s wait and see.