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On Saturday night, quarterback Matthew Stafford finally concluded a 12-year stint with the Detroit Lions as he packed his bags and relocated to the Los Angeles Rams after he was involved in a trade. However, Ben Standig of The Athletic bared that the Washington Football Team also made a run for the veteran playmaker and […]

It’s no secret that Dan Snyder is one of the least popular owners in all of American sports. Whether it’s Washington Football Team fans lamenting the lack of success the franchise has achieved over the last two decades or the employees forced to fold his toilet paper into neatly styled points, Snyder has never lacked […]

The Washington Football Team finished the 2020-21 season with a 7-9 record. Fortunately, they played in the struggling NFC East and that losing record was the best out of the worst division in the NFL. They got bounced in their NFC Wild Card Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This was not a disappointing outcome […]

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera’s battle with cancer was well-documented throughout the course of the 2020 season. It appears Rivera beat the disease. Rivera’s daughter, Courtney, revealed on Twitter Thursday her father has been deemed cancer-free. Thank you all for the love and prayers ❤️💛 just got off the phone with mom and […]

After U.S. President Joe Biden finally took office, the resolution to make the Washington D.C. into the nation’s 51st state has been reintroduced and gained traction in the Senate. The riots at the U.S. Capitol back on Jan. 6 further escalated the call for the resolution, with Biden also becoming a supporter of statehood, via […]

There’s a new era brewing for the Detroit Lions as Dan Campbell accepted the team’s vacant head-coaching job. But with Campbell making his presence felt — you can argue he did something else — in his introductory conference, there’s an era coming to a close with Matthew Stafford wanting out. It was reported by ESPN’s […]

The Washington Football Team is assembling their front office and coaching staff in Ron Rivera’s second season with the organization. While hiring Martin Mayhew as their new general manager, Washington is also making history by promoting Jennifer King to a full-time offensive assistant. Important development in Washington: Jennifer King is going to become a full-time […]

Over the past year, no fewer than 11 teams throughout the NFL have hired a new head coach. All of them decided to pass on Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, which, according to Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith, is a complete travesty. Smith, who had the opportunity to work under Bieniemy during […]

On Thursday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed quarterback Dwayne Haskins to a one-year contract. The deal is a reserve/future contract. Haskins, a 2019 first-round pick, was released by the Washington Football Team on Dec. 28. Haskins met with the Steelers on Thursday before inking the deal, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Shortly after the signing, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hosting former Washington Football Team first-round pick Dwayne Haskins on Thursday. The ex-Ohio State quarterback met with the Steelers today, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Former Washington Football Team QB Dwayne Haskins has a visit with the #Steelers today, sources say. Some potential QB depth and upside. The free agent […]

The Washington Football Team is reportedly nearing the final stages of hiring Marty Hurney as its new GM, Ian Rapoport of The NFL Network reports. Washington has yet to make the announcement, but should make the deal official within the day. The move will reunite Hurney with current Washington coach Ron Rivera. A former PR […]

It’s clear: By throwing for only 2,657 yards, eight passing touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, combined with 157 carries for 592 yards and 12 rushing scores, Cam Newton struggled for the New England Patriots in the 2020 NFL season. Beset by a team not totally sure of its offensive identity after franchise savant Tom Brady left […]

Nothing but respect from Tom Brady to Alex Smith. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Washington Football Team in the NFC Wild Card round on Saturday, ending Washington’s 2020 season and, possibly, the career of quarterback Alex Smith. After the game, Brady showered Smith with some NFSW praise for his gutsiness and courage. “Hey, I’m […]

The Washington Football Team’s first season under head coach Ron Rivera came to an end after a loss to Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday in the Wild Card Round. Despite guiding Washington to its first postseason appearance in five seasons, Rivera still has some regrets about how the season turned out, […]

Chase Young and the Washington Football Team came up just short against the Tom Brady-led Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Wild Card weekend, but that doesn’t mean that the Washington fan base should be upset. The Football Team went from the second worst team in the NFL to a playoff team in only one year. How […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide took down the Ohio State Buckeyes in Monday night’s College Football Playoff National Championship, 52-24, winning their 18th national title and regaining their status as the top college football team in the country. Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith put on a show with 12 catches for 215 yards and three touchdowns in […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide and Ohio State Buckeyes will square off Monday night in the College Football Playoff National Championship, and there will be plenty of star power on the field. Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith leads the Crimson Tide’s offense, along with fellow stars Mac Jones and Najee Harris. Meanwhile, Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields and […]

The NFL just concluded its first-ever Super Wild Card Weekend which turned out to be a show for every football fan. Saturday’s proceedings saw the Buffalo Bills win against the Indianapolis Colts followed by the Los Angeles Rams edging the Seattle Seahawks, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers eliminating the Washington Football Team. Meanwhile, Sunday’s games […]

On Saturday night, Tom Brady led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to their first postseason win since the 2002 season. Sunday, Brady posted a video on his Twitter account with a message to fans, and he says he knows who he wants to play in the next round. Check out the video below: W pic.twitter.com/3RX7jzS7gA — […]

Alex Smith was a feel-good story for the Washington Football Team this season, but it is undetermined if he’ll be back in a uniform next season. After not being able to suit up in Washington’s playoff loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Smith is going to take some time before making a decision on his […]

Ronald Jones was unable to suit for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday night versus the Washington Football Team and it remains to be seen if he’ll be ready for next week’s game. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Jones’ status for Tampa Bay’s upcoming playoff tilt is yet to be determined. Injury updates:— […]

With Alex Smith inactive due to his calf injury, the Washington Football Team turned to backup playmaker Taylor Heinicke as the starter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The former XFL gunslinger may not have led the team to a victory, but he did come out with a brave performance that will certainly help him moving […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers advanced to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs after defeating the Washington Football Team on Saturday night. Ideally, the Bucs should be feeling good about the win, as they come a little closer into achieving their goal of winning a Super Bowl championship. However, head coach Bruce Arians wasn’t smiling […]

Be careful what you wish for, because you might just get it. That’s exactly what Chase Young discovered on Saturday following his previous remarks regarding the Washington Football Team’s Wild Card matchup against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Speaking to the media following the Buccaneers’ 31-23 win, head coach Bruce Arians noted how […]

The Washington Football Team may have lost their Wild Card game to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but the team will not forget how Taylor Heinicke suit up on short notice and played his heart out against Tom Brady. With starting quarterback Alex Smith a late scratch after experiencing soreness in his calf, Heinicke was suddenly […]

In a rare moment for football fans everywhere, Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes is just like the rest of us for Day 1 of the NFL Playoffs – a spectator. After seeing Taylor Heinicke and the Washington Football Team hold their own against Tom Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Mahomes tweeted out what everyone was […]

Washington Football Team veteran quarterback Alex Smith is listed as inactive for the NFC East division champs’ Wild Card matchup with Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Backup passer Taylor Heinicke will have to start under center in Smith’s stead. And with Alex Smith inactive, that means that WFT QB […]

The Washington Football Team is currently in an uncertain situation as quarterback Alex Smith recently experienced soreness in his calf in the lead up to their Wild Card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He will still be evaluated for matchup but there is a growing possibility that backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke will start in […]

The Washington Football Team is preparing for its first matchup of the playoffs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday. If they’re successful in their efforts, Washington can advance out of the NFC Wild Card scenario and look forward towards some additional heavy competition. While that is the main plan going into Saturday, the status […]

NFL Wild Card Weekend has finally arrived, and one of the most anticipated match-ups will take place Saturday night, as the Washington Football Team host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The NFL odds for this game are also now available, which is why we’re here. As is often the case with the 4-5 matchup, these two […]

After changing their name, finishing second-to-last overall in 2019, getting a new head coach and getting Alex Smith back on the field, the Washington Football Team are in the playoffs. Yes, they finished with a losing record at 7-9, but luckily their division was so bad that that was enough to be crowned NFC East […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to play the Washington Football Team this Saturday in their first playoff appearance since 2007. While Washington’s postseason drought wasn’t as long, this is their first playoff game since 2015. Tom Brady’s Buccaneers ended up second in the NFC South, winning a total of 11 games after consistent disappointment […]

Chase Young made headlines earlier this week when he called out Tom Brady following the Washington Football Team’s victory over the Philadelphia Eagles to clinch a playoff spot. Ahead of Washington’s Wild Card matchup with Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Young isn’t backing down on his desire to face the greatest quarterback of all […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 128 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 128 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 128 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan go over their biggest takeaways from Week […]

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith struggled in his return from a calf injury against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17. Washington head coach Ron Rivera considered pulling Smith but ultimately decided to stick with him. However, heading into the Wild Card matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Rivera is considering a plan to rotate […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans may not be able to play on Saturday, and Chris Godwin doesn’t envy the person who might have to deliver the news. Godwin was (jokingly) asked by NFL Network’s James Palmer if he feared for the safety of whoever would be tasked with telling Evans that he won’t […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians has responded to Washington Football Team rookie Chase Young calling out Bucs superstar quarterback Tom Brady following Washington’s huge win against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Chase Young was understandably excited after Washington clinched the NFC East title after the Football Team’s Week 17 victory over the Eagles, […]

Back on May 5, 2018, the Atlanta Falcons thought they were locking up their franchise QB of the future, handing out a five-year extension to Matt Ryan, who — at the time — they thought would remain a strong offensive leader for many years to come. That long-term investment made on former Boston College and […]

By now everyone knows the story of the final Sunday Night Football game of the 2020-21 regular season–an NFC East clash that saw Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson become an even bigger enemy to Joe Judge and the New York Giants. With Pederson’s Eagles not playing for anything against the rival Washington Football Team […]