Washington is a team that has shown to be one of the best teams in football over the past few years, yet they have always failed when it comes time for big games. This season will not just be another year full of disappointments but could also usher in an era where Washington finally takes home some hardware.
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ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Football Team won seven games this season, like it did in 2020, and is still looking for a quarterback, as it was last summer. However, there is a significant distinction for the team’s decision-makers: they may be more active in their pursuit of one.
Washington did not believe its roster was complete enough last summer to risk the future for a quarterback. That means making a reasonable offer to trade for Matthew Stafford without going crazy. According to general manager Martin Mayhew, the organization expects to be “selectively aggressive” this offseason.
Coach Ron Rivera likes the roster building after a 7-10 season marred by COVID-19 absences and crucial injuries down the line. He was impressed with the team’s performance during its four-game winning run (Week 10-13), and it influenced his outlook for the future.
Rivera has a 14-19 record in his first two seasons in Washington, and he will need to improve in 2022. However, he is certain that the franchise is on the right track.
“I see everything through rose-colored glasses,” he said. “I’m a pessimist. ‘I feel fairly okay about this,’ you think as you look at things.”
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In 2021, Washington offered the Detroit Lions a first- and third-round selection in the NFL draft in exchange for Stafford, a deal that would have enabled the team to continue to develop. The Los Angeles Rams, on the other hand, made a deal that Washington couldn’t refuse, sending quarterback Jared Goff to Detroit along with two first-round picks (2022 and 2023) and a 2021 third-round selection.
Then, in the 2021 draft, Washington attempted to trade up to get quarterback Justin Fields, but the price was too high.
Washington will look at trades involving the best quarterbacks available this summer. Russell Wilson of Seattle, Deshaun Watson of Houston (who is facing 22 lawsuits claiming sexual assault and improper conduct and wanted a transfer a year ago) and Aaron Rodgers of Green Bay are among them. And most likely the next level below, such as Derek Carr of Las Vegas.
Those players, however, may not be accessible or feasible, and the rookie class may not be able to give the instant assistance required. A mid-tier quarterback, such as San Francisco’s Jimmy Garoppolo, may be the sweet spot, since he would not demand as much trade money or salary-cap room. He’d be a step forward while enabling Washington to keep its core of quality.
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“This is how I grew up: When you have a franchise quarterback, you have to protect him and surround him with playmakers,” Rivera said. “We went the other way, setting ourselves up to protect the quarterback; now that you’ve got playmakers around him, let’s see if we can locate that [QB] and plug him in and see what happens.”
“Our receiving group is one of my favorites. We have playmakers around our quarterback if everyone returns healthy and ready to play.”
The run game: Washington has averaged 154.8 rushing yards per game and 36 minutes, 32 seconds in time of possession in its previous five victories. That was about the offensive line (and tight ends) blocking effectively, running back Antonio Gibson’s progress, and coach Scott Turner’s commitment to the run.
From Weeks 8 through 13, the defense, which was considered a team strength before to the season, was at its finest; it was sixth in points allowed and fourth in yards allowed. However, it had underachieved before to that and was severely hampered in the last five weeks by injuries and COVID-19. In 2022, what will it be?
“I appreciate how our running game is progressing,” Rivera added. “[Gibson] made a significant stride ahead. On defense, we have players who have shown they can make an impact at times. All we have to do now is get it started.”
In the case of the quarterback, the same may be stated. The organization has been weighing its alternatives for some time, from the draft to prospective free-agent or trade targets.
Washington is set to make a change, with at least 12 starters under the age of 27 expected next season.
Rivera said, “Our staff is more than enough.” “I’m hopeful once again. I have faith in our group. I believe in our potential.”
Washington’s faith in its roster could lead to an aggressive pursuit of QBs. Washington is one of the teams that has been linked to Matt Ryan and Kirk Cousins, who are both free agents this offseason. Reference: washington football team atlanta falcons.
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