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Washington Football Team: Five positives and negatives from loss to Browns

By Ken Johannesen

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 27: Isaiah Wright #83 of the Washington Football Team looks fora yards after a catch against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 27: Isaiah Wright #83 of the Washington Football Team looks fora yards after a catch against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 27: Defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson #98 of the Cleveland Browns pursues wide receiver Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Football Team during the first half at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 27: Defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson #98 of the Cleveland Browns pursues wide receiver Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Football Team during the first half at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

Positive 5

The strategy is simple.  Get the ball to wide receiver Terry McLaurin.  Target him often during each game.

Yes, it is that simple.

The former Ohio State star shined again this week and the impact was quite good.  McLaurin can keep the chains moving and he can score a lot of points.  Need eight yards for a first down?  McLaurin can do that and more, as evidenced by this stat from Grant Paulsen.

Scary Terry caught four passes for 83 yards vs. the Browns, but he honestly needs more targets and more opportunities in the red zone.  In Terry We Trust.

Negative 5

The fifth and final negative for the Browns game actually goes beyond what occurred on the field last Sunday.  It has everything to do with attitude.  A losing attitude – and a winning attitude.

Many years of losing will grind on a franchise and before an organization realizes it, they are in a hole that seems to have no bottom.  Yes, we can refer to it as rock bottom.  The WFT has been there for far too long and losing begets losing.  It’s a vicious cycle that seems to have an endless loop.

The team needs to trust this coaching staff and the process that they have established.  It’s not perfect, but the players need to buy in, especially the veterans.  Giving the younger players a chance is a part of that process.  The older veterans need to not only be mentors, but set the examples of what a team is all about.  Each player must bring the right attitudes each day to practice and the games.

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