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Could Jayden Daniels and Dylan Crews match their predecessors of a dozen years ago?

In honor of Bob Dylan, and the movie that was released about his life, it is an opportune time to quote his words from The Times They Are A-Changin’: “Come writers and critics who prophesize with your pen, and keep … Continue reading

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A Victory Monday that should not have been a 1-point win

The Washington Commanders will finish the 2024-2025 season with a winning record for the first time since 2016. That in itself should be reason to celebrate on this Victory Monday as Washington is now 9-5 on the season after this … Continue reading

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Game #14: The “Aints”

For the Burgundy and Gold it is squarely time to go to the whip for the stretch run. The bye week came late in the season. This is a team that surely could have used a break earlier. But, the … Continue reading

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Bye Week: Time to Smell the Roses

The WFT has arrived at the bye week. Finally. This is the last week for byes throughout the League. It arrived not a moment too soon for the squad. Thirteen weeks of bruising and bashing takes its toll on the … Continue reading

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Win Needed

Watching Washington’s “Bell Cow” Running Back, Brian Robinson getting injured on the first offensive play of the game last week felt ominous. Realizing that Dallas had won all of its games on the road gave reason for pause. Having their … Continue reading

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What the heck didn’t happen?

After a miraculous 86 yard touchdown pass from Jayden Daniels to Terry McLaurin with 0:33 left on the clock made the score 27-26, and the PAT was all that was remaining to tie the game — and most likely push the … Continue reading

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Role Reversal

Be honest: Before the season did you think, even for a moment, that on Week #12 the WFT would be the playoff-eligible squad versus a suffering Dallas team? It’s OK to say, “No way.” That’s how unpredictable the juxtaposition has … Continue reading

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Thursday Night Lights

The late Washington sports radio personality Ken Beatrice was fond of saying, “More NFL games are lost than won.” This past Sunday only reiterated the point. Washington had every chance to win that game. But, they failed to do so. … Continue reading

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Came up short |——-|

The Washington Commanders came up short by inches on a 4th and 9 pass to Zach Ertz that would have set Jayden Daniels and his offense up at the Steelers’ 41-yard line with a first down. From there, the Commanders … Continue reading

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Time for Midterm Exams

The next eleven days will help define the trajectory of the Washington football franchise this year. It’s Mid-term exam time. And, there will not be a grading curve. First up are the always disciplined Steelers. This one promises to be … Continue reading

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