There's a "Lull" but it's in the DNA!

[Stymietee]

Welp, after two straight losses albeit against teams that are now 8-2 on the season, there's a noticeable "lull" on this board and some are questioning why this has taken place. It seems to me that this football team like every other one in the NFL has what I like to call, a football DNA. Unlike biological makeup or human genetics, this DNA is learned, conditioned, and stored in memory.
When looking at Commanders' Nation there was a noticeable excitement around the teams' 7-2 start and a noticeable silence following two straight subsequent losses which I contend is in that group's historical DNA. So, how do I define the DNA that has brought on this sudden lull? Well, considering the sordid history of the franchise during the last 23 years or so, it can be best described as one of impending doom, a sense of unease that this recent bit of good fortune will soon be replaced by more of what those previous 23 years
bought them. So, Sty, you smart ass, how did we get here? Well, if you listened carefully and paid attention to them... there were two things mentioned that casually went under most individualistic radars but are at the heart of this uncomforting feeling.

1. The "rookie" QB wall (perhaps injury)
2. Questions about Kingsbury's play-calling and historical inability to adjust to opposing defenses as the season progresses.

Whatever the future holds, it's going to take time to rid Commanders Nation of its historical ghosts and begin to grow confidence in its new QB and play-caller, but it will help if both perform well against the Cowboys. That said, f this current two-game trend continues next week the historical DNA characterized by a sense of unease, impending doom, and the "lull" that some speak of here will become more palpable.

Your thoughts?

 

[j_y19]

You are correct, we have been conditioned to “expect” the other shoe to drop. Is this 2 game skid is the beginning of the truth? Personally, I don’t believe so. First, our schedule helps us get over the hump. Being honest, we must have one of the easier closing schedules of any team in the hunt. Second, I think this mini bye this week can help heal us up in key areas, most importantly at QB. Jayden has not played as well since his injury. I’m sure part of it is defenses are figuring him out, and designing schemes to counter. But Jayden also just hasn’t been himself. Hesitant to run, throwing off back foot, and a few other bad habits that have only appeared in the last few weeks.

As for Kliff, with BRob back and our OLine getting healthy, we need to lead with the running game to draw the pressure off of Jayden. We have the horses to do this. We can, and should, make the playoffs this year. Once in, anything can happen, but most importantly , we are breaking the cycle of losing and we can all hope again.

 

[Sportster 72]

Pretty much agree j_y.

There could be a lot of things at play and maybe all of those things have caused the two game losing streak:

Playing better teams
More tape on Jayden and the offense
More tape on Kliff
Injury to BRob
Injury to Jayden

We seemed to have a good scheme on defense against Philly through 3 quarters and I think the D just got worn down in the 4th.
Looking forward to Lattimore playing

I agree we have a somewhat favorable schedule down the stretch.
Dallas just looks lost and it is likely we won't see Dak at all
I am not as worried about Atlanta as I was a couple of weeks ago .... probably just jinxed us
NO is playing better
We should look good against the Titans

I am still hoping for 11 wins.

 

[Skin'EmAll]

Welp, after two straight losses albeit against teams that are now 8-2 on the season, there's a noticeable "lull" on this board and some are questioning why this has taken place. It seems to me that this football team like every other one in the NFL has what I like to call, a football DNA. Unlike biological makeup or human genetics, this DNA is learned, conditioned, and stored in memory.
When looking at Commanders' Nation there was a noticeable excitement around the teams' 7-2 start and a noticeable silence following two straight subsequent losses which I contend is in that group's historical DNA. So, how do I define the DNA that has brought on this sudden lull? Well, considering the sordid history of the franchise during the last 23 years or so, it can be best described as one of impending doom, a sense of unease that this recent bit of good fortune will soon be replaced by more of what those previous 23 years
bought them. So, Sty, you smart ass, how did we get here? Well, if you listened carefully and paid attention to them... there were two things mentioned that casually went under most individualistic radars but are at the heart of this uncomforting feeling.

1. The "rookie" QB wall (perhaps injury)
2. Questions about Kingsbury's play-calling and historical inability to adjust to opposing defenses as the season progresses.

Whatever the future holds, it's going to take time to rid Commanders Nation of its historical ghosts and begin to grow confidence in its new QB and play-caller, but it will help if both perform well against the Cowboys. That said, f this current two-game trend continues next week the historical DNA characterized by a sense of unease, impending doom, and the "lull" that some speak of here will become more palpable.

Your thoughts?

I agree. The feeling of imploding affects us or dulls our confidence. I do believe we are at point where we won't rest until we have secured our playoff spot. Its possible jayden needs to rest one more game but i have confidence that we will sweep dallas, beat the titans, and now with the way ATL is playing, we can beat them and N.O.
I no longer believe we can beat the eagles, unless several unexpected things go our way.
At this point im just focused on winning our first playoff game in centuries

 

[Stymietee]

I agree. The feeling of imploding affects us or dulls our confidence. I do believe we are at point where we won't rest until we have secured our playoff spot. Its possible jayden needs to rest one more game but i have confidence that we will sweep dallas, beat the titans, and now with the way ATL is playing, we can beat them and N.O.
I no longer believe we can beat the eagles, unless several unexpected things go our way.
At this point im just focused on winning our first playoff game in centuries

Things were too good too soon for some here and around Commander's Nation and learningvto properly handle prosperity blinds some people. As they climbed to 7-2 I heard talk of a Superbowl and just as quickly talk of the "same old ______" (insert name) after the loss to Philly. I honestly wish that people wouldn't do that to themselves! Confidence is a tricky thing and after so many years under Snyder people want to believe, but you simply don't discard that much disappointment in year one under new management.