Burgundy Blogcast

Commanders lose to Cowboys (4-13) 08.01.2024 11:29 ↓

Ron Rivera’s tenure ends on a humiliating eight-game losing streak, but there is hope in a new beginning (and the 2nd overall draft pick).

Commanders lose to 49ers (4-12) 01.01.2024 10:58 ↓

The tank continues, with a beautiful end in sight.

Commanders lose to Jets (4-11); Brissett named QB1 28.12.2023 15:31 ↓

A magnificent 54-yard field goal by the Jets’ Greg Zuerlein with :05 remaining saved Washington from disastrous victory.

Commanders lose to Rams (4-10) 18.12.2023 14:10 ↓

Sam Howell’s viability comes back into question after Jacoby Brissett shows him up, in relief.

Commanders lose to Dolphins (4-9) 04.12.2023 19:47 ↓

Against Tua and Tyreek, Ron Rivera’s defense looked a lot like Jack Del Rio’s defense (and also a lot like chunky barf).

Commanders lose to Cowboys (4-8); Del Rio fired 27.11.2023 10:15 ↓

Dak Prescott started his Thanksgiving dinner in the end zone. Jack Del Rio’s tenure did not survive the incident.

Commanders lose to Giants (4-7) 20.11.2023 8:39 ↓

Ron Rivera and Jack Del Rio got humiliated by some bro named Tommy DeVito.

Commanders lose to Seahawks (4-6) 15.11.2023 16:12 ↓

Washington’s leaky defense wasted Sam Howell’s heroic 4th-quarter comeback in Seattle.

Commanders defeat Patriots (4-5) 08.11.2023 16:11 ↓

Thanks mostly to the continued emergence of Sam Howell, Washington maintained its disguise of respectability with a narrow victory in Foxboro.

Commanders lose to Eagles (3-5); Sweat and Young traded 01.11.2023 24:34 ↓

Yet another loss turns the Commanders into active sellers at the deadline, and two stalwarts become symbols of the past.

Commanders lose to Giants (3-4) 25.10.2023 14:39 ↓

It’s the second colossal disaster in 17 days, and Ron Rivera’s seat is on fire.

Commanders defeat Falcons (3-3) 16.10.2023 19:05 ↓

Three interceptions of a shaky Desmond Ridder propelled Washington to slump-snapping victory in Atlanta.

Commanders lose to Bears (2-3) 06.10.2023 13:43 ↓

Utter humiliation on national TV. Again.

Commanders lose to Eagles (2-2) 03.10.2023 17:16 ↓

Sam Howell shined like a star in Philly, but a golden opportunity slipped away in overtime.

Commanders lose to Bills (2-1) 26.09.2023 23:48 ↓

Alumni Homecoming Weekend served mainly to reunite Commanders fans with their old friends, Pain and Suffering, during a 34-point bludgeoning by the Bills.

Commanders defeat Broncos (2-0) 18.09.2023 17:25 ↓

The upstart Commanders remain undefeated with a wild comeback win at Mile High.

Commanders defeat Cardinals (1-0) 11.09.2023 15:51 ↓

The Commanders beat the Arizona Cardinals in a fairly ugly but nonetheless cathartic opening to the Josh Harris era.

A conversation with Ben Standig, or "Life After Trent" 21.05.2020 1:16:05 ↓

Brent is joined by Redskins reporter Ben Standig of The Athletic, to discuss (among other things): the team's 2020 outlook, its 10 best players, reasons for both hope and doubt on Dwayne Haskins, the over-crowded running back room, Cody Latimer's place in Ron Rivera's culture, the blurring of the line between bloggers and reporters, and sad ways to kill your quarantine.

Miscellaneous topics, or "Urb Your Enthusiasm" 17.05.2020 30:01 ↓

Thoughts and observations about Project 11, Haskins' diary, and several other Redskins-related goings-on.

Draft wrap-up, or "Charles in Charge" 27.04.2020 48:05 ↓

The Redskins finally dealt Trent Williams (to Kyle Shanahan!) moments before Day 3 started, then proceeded to add several more promising prospects, including Saadhiq Charles and Antonio Gandy-Golden.

Draft Days 1 and 2, or "Forever Young" 25.04.2020 19:43 ↓

The Redskins bagged havoc-wreaker Chase Young and game-breaker Antonio Gibson, but thus far have failed to trade Trent Williams.

Free agency recap, or "Name That Backup!" 20.04.2020 36:36 ↓

A comprehensive update to my view of the Redskins after the primary phase of free agency, and with less than a week to go before Rivera's first draft.

Pre-draft convo with my buddy Colin, or "Smack in the Chat Box" 15.04.2020 40:22 ↓

Season 6 in the house! For this special episode, devoted Redskins fan and my third- or fourth-smartest friend Colin joined me to discuss the upcoming draft.

On the eve of free agency 16.03.2020 35:51 ↓

Ron Rivera's first free agency cycle is upon us. Let's rock and roll.

Schaffer out, Doug Williams reassigned 12.01.2020 14:01 ↓

Thoughts on a few more important changes in the Redskins front office.