ROANOKE, Va. – When it comes to the Washington Commanders, the word exciting would be an understatement when it comes to what the team has accomplished. After all, it’s the first time in over 30 years the team yielded a 12-win regular season. So, yes this turnaround has been anything but an overnight success.
Ask any fan and they’ll tell you, it’s a refreshing feeling around Northwest Stadium--a renewed sense of joy and not only because of a playoff appearance.
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“A new era of Washington football is here.”
That was one of the many encouraging, opening statements the Commanders new managing partner Josh Harris delivered when he stepped in.
Out with the old and in with the new ownership--ownership and mindset. With the Josh Harris group coming on board to lead the organization it feels like the train is back on the track.
“We understand we need to win championships, create a positive impact in the community and create incredible memories and great experiences for our fan base much like I had as a youth growing up in Washington,” said Harris.
With a championship mindset at the forefront of the front office, it’s trickled onto the field in first year coach Dan Quinn and a talented rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.
“I think when I got here, I never used the word rebuild,” said Quinn. “I thought there was a re-calibration that would take place, but it is all hands on deck when you get to these moments. And I wanted that moment to feel these guys have earned that right to go battle for it.”
As the team goes to battle Sunday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, on WSLS, the vibrant energy the team has produced has many of the lifelong fans feeling like it’s the early 90′s--the franchise’s “hay-day” so to speak. But it’s also the first time in a long time fans near and far have been able to walk around with a sense of pride with that “W” logo on jersey’s and other gear.