The finger-pointing of blame began long before the Washington Commanders' failed season reached a merciful conclusion. Almost every influential player, coach, and front office leader has been the subject of fierce criticism from the media and fans alike, which only raises the stakes further heading into a crucial offseason.
This is typically what happens when an NFL team fails to meet expectations. The Commanders won five games after reaching the NFC Championship game in 2024. That doesn't happen without collective disappointment, but that did not stop one team analyst from launching a damning attack on wide receiver Terry McLaurin.