This weekend the Washington Football Team clinched the NFC East and thus a spot in the 2021 NFL Playoffs. Despite the Eagles somewhat throwing their chances of winning the game by taking out their starting QB, it felt good as a fan of the WFT to know you get at least one more Sunday to watch your team. It was an ugly win but that has been the theme of the season. The offense has looked very mediocre and the defense grinds out tough situations for them. Their second overall pick, Chase Young, has had an instant impact and helped bring that unit to the next level. Their insanely talented defensive line, has made the rest of an average defense look way better. A lot of props should be given to their current defensive coordinator, Jack Del Rio. His coaching and second half adjustments have been crucial in the close games. I am not expecting much as the team welcomes Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this weekend but that is okay. They are almost certainly not going to win the Super Bowl this year. They need to be thinking about the future from here. I think the biggest priority they will have to address as soon as possible is the quarterback position. They need someone who can ignite their offense. A half decent offense paired with that defense would be so much better. Alex Smith, and the numerous other players who have tried, are just not good enough. They also need another weapon or two on that side of the ball. Terry McLaurin is legit but has nobody else to help with that load. Their other focuses need to be on resigning the talent they have. Brandon Scherff needs to be resigned this offseason. The DL will soon be up for contracts and should be the biggest priority of all. They need to be on this team as long as possible. All of these ideas might sound good but the biggest worry will and always should be whatever Dan Snyder is doing to the team. He is currently under investigation for the culture he allowed to take place during most of his ownership. He thinks he is trying to help the team but repeatedly has set them back. He needs to stay out of the football operations. The WFT is finally getting close to being good and having a good foundation, they can’t let it slip away again.
Trey Holsten