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Man, while we didn't get a lot for Chase, I am fine w/ the trades. To come out of the trade deadline with 2 additional picks in the 1st 3 rounds is solid. Harris got ahold of the team so late, this is year 0, its the 1st pancake you toss out.

Next year we get:

1. The first true year of new ownership
2. A GM that will be hired with plenty of time to develop a free agency and draft plan
3. A head-coach that can actually move his arms
4. Top 5 cap space
5. 9 draft picks

Give me the kool-aid. Next year will be A LOT more fun than this year.

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Yup. This is and has, since our victory over the mighty Cardinals, been a transition year. A transition to a place free of that fucking douche bag Snyder. I am super excited for the future.

I hope Sam continues to impress. Would make the transition waaaay easier if we have the quarterback of the future already on the roster.

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90 M In space

1ST
Two 2nds
Two 3rds
4th
5th
6th

Not bad

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Look how the Lions upgraded their team last draft

Round 1, Pick 12 — RB Jahmyr Gibbs.
Round 1, Pick 18 — LB Jack Campbell.
Round 2, Pick 34 overall — TE Sam LaPorta.
Round 2, Pick 45 overall — DB Brian Branch.

All these guys have had big time impacts on the team. Remember we passed on Brian Branch who been playing at a pro bowl level, exact same position type as Quan Martin who been a bust so far

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[QUOTE=Chico23231;1350902]Look how the Lions upgraded their team last draft

Round 1, Pick 12 — RB Jahmyr Gibbs.
Round 1, Pick 18 — LB Jack Campbell.
Round 2, Pick 34 overall — TE Sam LaPorta.
Round 2, Pick 45 overall — DB Brian Branch.

All these guys have had big time impacts on the team. Remember we passed on Brian Branch who been playing at a pro bowl level, exact same position type as Quan Martin who been a bust so far[/QUOTE]


Ron knows better!

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[quote=Chico23231;1350902]Look how the Lions upgraded their team last draft

Round 1, Pick 12 — RB Jahmyr Gibbs.
Round 1, Pick 18 — LB Jack Campbell.
Round 2, Pick 34 overall — TE Sam LaPorta.
Round 2, Pick 45 overall — DB Brian Branch.

All these guys have had big time impacts on the team. Remember we passed on Brian Branch who been playing at a pro bowl level, exact same position type as Quan Martin who been a bust so far[/quote]

It can be done, and it helps when you already have a good QB. I think we do. Also, I can't help but wonder if better coaches would get more out of these players who were drafted, Martin, Forbes, Davis, etc.

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I think it is a combination of both personnel decisions and coaching. When you take the wrong player and don’t coach him up it can lead to seasons being over in October. [emoji35]

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Right after the game ends to the Cowboys on Week 18, I want Rivera and JDR to be summoned up to Harris' suite. This should be all that needs to happen (don't even need words):

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I have come around to the idea that it's now too late to sack the coaches without a possibly devastating effect on the team. We don't have an Antonio Pierce, so without a clear replacement, we're better off waiting until week 18. Mores the pity.

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[quote=AnonEmouse;1351868]I have come around to the idea that it's now too late to sack the coaches without a possibly devastating effect on the team. We don't have an Antonio Pierce, so without a clear replacement, we're better off waiting until week 18. Mores the pity.[/quote]

I don't know what good it would do to fire them now other the brief satisfaction of doing so

My guess is Harris lets RR retire which means a new coaching staff and JDR will just file out with RR.

For what is worth RR in the past 4 years has dealt with DS and cancer, he deserves a decent send off. He generally looks and acts like a class act, unlike say Urban Myers

The only coach really in question as too what to do with him is EB

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Go get Tee Higgins this offseason. He may not stay in Cincinnati and is exactly what Howell needs: a 6' 4", big bodied, 1B-type receiver who's only 25 years old and will line up his prime years with Howell's.

Our WRs have consistently failed to beat man coverage in the short time our OL gives them to win routes before Sam has to get the ball out this year. We need a big receiver with a larger catch radius who will also be easier for Sam to see.

Terry and Higgins as our 1A/1B with Jahan in the slot solidifies the WR corps and we can go get a TE in the draft.

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I tend to agree. A rookie with the same traits would likely be bad use of a high pick, even if he could come in a produce from day 1. Brown is likely #4 WR or gone, and Samuel is likely out too. Besides his injuries have robbed us of a lot of his potential. We need a solid Art Monk type #2.

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[quote=AnonEmouse;1351868]I have come around to the idea that it's now too late to sack the coaches without a possibly devastating effect on the team. We don't have an Antonio Pierce, so without a clear replacement, we're better off waiting until week 18. Mores the pity.[/quote]

Your are correct, of course it speaks volumes for the quality of the coaching staff Ron has assembled. Outside of Chris Harris before he left I don't any of our staff have been in consideration for coordinator positions on other teams. I think the failure to adequately replace Harris is the catalyst for how our defence had gone from top ten last year to bottom of the pile this year. Secondary is garbage despite significant draft resources being spent. I wonder whether Harris would have signed off on drafting those guys.

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We also have to consider the possibilty that a new DC will want to go back to a 3-4 scheme which may mean trading/ cutting a significant amount of the current defensive roster.

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[quote=EdmundDorf;1351978]We also have to consider the possibilty that a new DC will want to go back to a 3-4 scheme which may mean trading/ cutting a significant amount of the current defensive roster.[/quote]

This would honestly be the best off-season possible to transition back to a 3-4. We don't have any DE's on this team that absolutely have to be on this team next season that would keep us from transitioning. 3-4 wouldn't work with Chase or Sweat, but they're gone. The cupboard is pretty much bare on defense to start over and do whatever you want. Just can't wait for a real GM to be hired and for Rivera/JDR to be fired.

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Is anyone else secretly worried that Harris runs it back with Ron and Jack or even just Ron? Like somehow they think it is about personnel more than scheme/coaching? We are all 100 percent convinced that they are both dead men walking but there is this little part of me that worries they will be back.

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[quote=punch it in;1351997]Is anyone else secretly worried that Harris runs it back with Ron and Jack or even just Ron? Like somehow they think it is about personnel more than scheme/coaching? We are all 100 percent convinced that they are both dead men walking but there is this little part of me that worries they will be back.[/quote]

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They gone'!!!

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1352001][IMG]https://media2.giphy.com/media/Frj5mE4aGKgjS/giphy.gif[/IMG]

They gone'!!![/quote]

Perfect GIF placement.

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[quote=punch it in;1351997]Is anyone else secretly worried that Harris runs it back with Ron and Jack or even just Ron? Like somehow they think it is about personnel more than scheme/coaching? We are all 100 percent convinced that they are both dead men walking but there is this little part of me that worries they will be back.[/quote]

Unless we went on a hell of a run there’s no chance Ron is back as HC

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[quote=MTK;1352005]Unless we went on a hell of a run there’s no chance Ron is back as HC[/quote]

I honestly think even Ron doesn’t want come back ; he is ready for retirement and / or a smaller role ( coordinator different team)

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[quote=punch it in;1351997]Is anyone else secretly worried that Harris runs it back with Ron and Jack or even just Ron? Like somehow they think it is about personnel more than scheme/coaching? We are all 100 percent convinced that they are both dead men walking but there is this little part of me that worries they will be back.[/quote]

I see the logic in that thought, although I think it's more that Harris wants to be respectful to his staff, rather than doing things behind their back.

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I’m all in with the 2024 kool-aid. Could really care less about the results on the field right now. We got rid of Snyder and it looks like we have a QB. We’re looking at a new GM and coaching staff coming in. We’ve got cap room and picks.

I’m genuinely excited about the future around here.

Pass the Kool Aid - 2024 Season Preview
 

[QUOTE=MTK;1352014]I’m all in with the 2024 kool-aid. Could really care less about the results on the field right now. We got rid of Snyder and it looks like we have a QB. We’re looking at a new GM and coaching staff coming in. We’ve got cap room and picks.

I’m genuinely excited about the future around here.[/QUOTE]


Yeah. 100 percent. I said this even when we were 2-0. The wins felt hollow. Sam has proven himself and we picked up two early picks. This is the best position this team has been in since the glory days.

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[QUOTE=sdskinsfan2001;1352001][IMG]https://media2.giphy.com/media/Frj5mE4aGKgjS/giphy.gif[/IMG]

They gone'!!![/QUOTE]


Sorry. It was therapy for me. Snyder derangement syndrome. Gif was perfect. Some of your finest work.

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So, it seems everyone is on board with the fact that this season is over, and we are all in on 2024. With that being said do we want to win any more games? Lol. We are still in the running for a top 5 pick, and higher picks in each round there after. The perfect scenario for the future would be Sam continues to ball out but we lose. It would be hard to stomach for the next several weeks. Maybe thats why we haven’t fired JDR. Maybe it’s a tank thing?

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[quote=punch it in;1352040]So, it seems everyone is on board with the fact that this season is over, and we are all in on 2024. With that being said do we want to win any more games? Lol. We are still in the running for a top 5 pick, and higher picks in each round there after. The perfect scenario for the future would be Sam continues to ball out but we lose. It would be hard to stomach for the next several weeks. Maybe thats why we haven’t fired JDR. Maybe it’s a tank thing?[/quote]

Doesn't matter what team it is I always want to believe that the players have too much pride to tank.

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[QUOTE=Giantone;1352044]Doesn't matter what team it is I always want to believe that the players have too much pride to tank.[/QUOTE]


Oh I am in no way insinuating that they are or they are throwing games. Though there are a few that make me wonder. Just saying that the new ownership group might be keen on the fact that JDR is single handedly costing us games and fine with it due to the fact that it will help with the draft.
It is an organic tank. Lol.

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The most important thing is hiring the right GM (or the right Team Prez who hires the right GM) and empowering that FO to hire the right HC who will then bring the right coordinators and staff.

On that note, I hope they don't go after Belichick. That would be such a vintage Early Snyder Era move.

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I thought reading the headline there would be actual comment from Harris to confirm RR is in place till year end, but instead it reads as more speculation than anything.

[URL="https://www.nfl.com/news/commanders-owner-josh-harris-plans-to-evaluate-ron-rivera-after-season"]https://www.nfl.com/news/commanders-owner-josh-harris-plans-to-evaluate-ron-rivera-after-season[/URL]

It suggests its unlikely that RR will be fired tomorrow, but that doesn't mean he's guaranteed and it certainly doesn't protect JDR. I have a feeling from this RR could be bumped upstairs come January (NOT GM!) rather than out and out fire him (unless he retires), but JDR (and others) will be gone. Personally I'd rather see a GM in place now if possible (but that could depend on their preference only being available in January) and JDR fired sooner than later.

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Was really hoping to wake up to Rivera and JDR is fired thread.

Oh well, looks like still 5 more weeks. I think we will beat either the Jets or Rams and lose to everyone else. 5-12 here we come.

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I hope they lose out and go 4-13. Get the number 3 pick. Let a REAL GM do his job not some fake Ron Rivera who clearly can’t draft shit.


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[quote=skinsfaninok;1353150]I hope they lose out and go 4-13. Get the number 3 pick. Let a REAL GM do his job not some fake Ron Rivera who clearly can’t draft shit.


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THIS

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[quote=skinsfaninok;1353150]I hope they lose out and go 4-13. Get the number 3 pick. Let a REAL GM do his job not some fake Ron Rivera who clearly can’t draft shit.


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Martin Mayhew and Marty Hurney…all too old and don’t have a fuckin how to team build.

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Bobby Slowik or Press Taylor. Want Slowik. Adam Peters for GM.

9 picks. Five in the first three rounds.
Boatload of cap space.
A quarterback.

Im guzzling kool aid if they make the right hires at gm and hc.

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[url]https://twitter.com/jasrifootball/status/1728788287974678784[/url]

Captain obvious with the rumors here.

Lets ride it out, I hope to see competitive games but if they lose I'm not sweating it. Ron should gracefully retire after the season is over to spare the shame of getting fired.

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[quote=punch it in;1352052]Oh I am in no way insinuating that they are or they are throwing games. Though there are a few that make me wonder. Just saying that the new ownership group might be keen on the fact that JDR is single handedly costing us games and fine with it due to the fact that it will help with the draft.
It is an organic tank. Lol.[/quote]

"Organic tank" lol! Yes, we suck enough to keep it natural.

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[QUOTE=Hoglips;1353267]"Organic tank" lol! Yes, we suck enough to keep it natural.[/QUOTE]


Exactly what i meant. Haha.

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The C-men increasing ticket prices in 2024



[url]https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/12/06/commanders-season-ticket-prices/[/url]


Half of the season tickets will increase by no more than 7 percent, and the lowest-priced seats — 10,000 in the upper level — will not increase in price at all. The team declined to share the highest increase for the remaining seats.

The team sent renewals to season ticket holders Wednesday afternoon, with a deadline of Jan. 19.

On average, ticket holders on annual plans will pay an extra $12.50 a month. Including premium seating, the average price will go up $15 a game.

The cost of parking at FedEx Field will not change.

The ticket price increase is the sixth this century for the franchise and the second in as many seasons.

Last year, for the first time in a decade, the Commanders increased ticket prices by an average of 4 percent after the team invested nearly $2 million in upgrades to its club level.