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There are some positives even in a seven-game losing streak, but Washington is merely playing out the string at this point.
[T]he Commanders have seen some positives in recent weeks. They’ve gotten healthier and were more competitive in consecutive overtime losses to the Miami Dolphins and Denver Broncos. They won’t meet the expectations they set for themselves coming into this season, but it feels more likely they could end this year on a high note.
Although the losses keep piling up, this team clearly hasn’t given up. The focus, effort and energy is there; the Commanders just haven’t been good enough to win.
McLaurin’s impact can’t be overstated
Terry McLaurin played only 51.1 percent of the Commanders’ offensive snaps Sunday — he was on a pitch count in his first game back from injury — but he made his presence felt. His stat line of seven catches for 96 yards and one touchdown was impressive, but his impact ran deeper.
On Treylon Burks’s spectacular touchdown grab, he was left in single coverage partially because of McLaurin’s gravity. The Broncos were in a single-high safety formation on the play. The safety shaded toward McLaurin’s side, which left Burks in a one-on-one situation.
With McLaurin on the field against the Broncos…the Commanders faced a loaded box on zero runs, and they ran the ball 10 times for 69 yards and one touchdown.
Tunsil has been a standout
Tunsil is set to be on an expiring contract next season, which means he’ll likely be in search of an extension this offseason. It will be interesting to see if he and General Manager Adam Peters can find common ground on a price. McLaurin’s lengthy negotiations caused him to miss most of training camp. Peters should aim to avoid that with Tunsil.
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He has been an advocate for mental health and social justice reform, working with lo cal nonprofits and participating in NFL initiatives like Inspire Change along with establishing a partnership with Children’s National Hospital to launch the Phenia Mae Fund —named in honor of his mother through his FAST54 initiative — in support of the hospital’s pediatric stroke program, marking the fourth such fund he has established for stroke prevention.
Wagner has been a dedicated champion for entrepreneurship, venture capital, and business development. His commitment is evident in initiatives like the Tackle Everything Tech Tour, most recently completing his third tour in Washington, D.C., through which he highlights the importance of building generational wealth and exposing youth to different industries and leaders in the business and tech space.
“To be nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award is truly an honor and a blessing ,” said Wagner. “Serving the community continues to be a rewarding part of my life and I’m...
