Tailgate Ted

Tailgate Chef, Local TV Chef, Cohost of the @DMVMessHall podcast, Diehard Commanders, Capitals, Wiz, & Nats Fan, Amateur Food Critic, Husband & Pickleballer

[Tailgate Ted @TailgateTed]

This fanbase has been through it all. The losing seasons, the name changes, the Congressional inquiries, the constant ups and downs, and now quite possibly the most embarrassing ending to a game we’ve ever witnessed.

I feel for my brothers and sisters in the Burgundy and Gold. We’ve endured so much over the years, and just when it feels like we’ve finally turned the corner, a game like Sunday reminds us how difficult this journey has been.

🎙️ More on the latest @DMVMessHall: SELF DESTRUCTION.

#RaiseHail #DMVMessHall

[Nicki Jhabvala @NickiJhabvala]

Stefon Diggs knew he shouldn't try to catch that ball over the middle in the final seconds against the Rams ...

[Tailgate Ted @TailgateTed]

Dear @NFL you may want to review these graphics after you have AI or an intern create them. Chase Young does not play for the Commanders.

[Washington Commanders @Commanders]

LIVE: HC Dan Quinn speaks to the media after practice https://t.co/TGbpNT60uJ

[Tailgate Ted @TailgateTed]

See you all in the morning with breakfast! ☕🥯 @JunksRadio @moneymetalcakes @GlassJoeJP @EBJunkies @drabtshirt @matt_valdez

That Commanders scarf might have been a bad trade for breakfast, but bagels for the ADs? PRICELESS!

[Washington Commanders @Commanders]

Honoring all who serve or have served this #VeteransDay 🇺🇸

[7News DC @7NewsDC]

Several restaurants and businesses are offering free meals and other deals to veterans and active-duty military members.
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[Steak/Sauna/Parlay/Draft King @EBJunkies]

🚨🚨Adam Peters coming on in 20 minutes! 🚨🚨

[Tailgate Ted @TailgateTed]

@r_o_a_d_runr AP isn’t going anywhere this offseason but he should be on the hot seat

[Tailgate Ted @TailgateTed]

Allegretti should have been the next man up when Patrick went down against the Rams, not sitting on the sideline riding a stationary bike.

The center position has been a revolving door, and Peters has failed to adequately address it. That’s just one of several roster construction issues that continue to show up on Sundays.

You can’t keep asking Jayden to overcome problems that should have been addressed.

#RaiseHail

[Grant Paulsen @GrantPaulsen]

The Commanders are expected to turn to Nick Allegretti as their starting center Thursday night against the Giants, sources say.

Allegretti opened the year as the team’s center but hasn’t stated since Week 3. With Lucas Patrick out Allegretti will get the nod over Matt Gulbin.

[JP Finlay @JPFinlayNBCS]

Jayden Daniels full answer on David Blough has way more context. There’s a lot more we than he. Was all still true and fair but I think full Q&A is helpful for tone of answer, starts: “we're far ahead of where we were OTAs, but we're still growing and we're still learning and going through things.”

[Washington Commanders @Commanders]

LIVE: QB Jayden Daniels speaks to the media https://t.co/XiFMjKxpWR

[Tailgate Ted @TailgateTed]

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[Washington Commanders @Commanders]

LIVE: HC Dan Quinn speaks to the media https://t.co/GBP5AbGhKq

[Mark Bullock @MarkBullockNFL]

This is ridiculous. Spent all offseason telling us they believe in Allegretti as a starting C because he can make all the calls.

Bench him after a few weeks for Lucas Patrick, who they signed after week 1.

Patrick goes down with a concussion at half time vs Rams, instead of going back to Allegretti, an experienced vet that can make protection calls vs Garrett/Donald, they turn to a rookie 6th round pick.

Now they’re going back to Allegretti. Baffling

[Tailgate Ted @TailgateTed]

You can have Sam Hartman for some juicy Lucys

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

Developing: The Vikings have begun making calls around the league about trading for a quarterback ahead of today’s 4 pm ET deadline, per @rapsheet and me.

[Tailgate Ted @TailgateTed]

I wonder if they’ll give me a free 🍺

[Washington Commanders @Commanders]

burg on burg on burg on burg

[Tailgate Ted @TailgateTed]

No new episode of @DMVMessHall today. After that loss, I needed to get out of town, clear my head, and regroup.

@RallyCaptain and I are working through our schedules to get a podcast out to you all before the Giants game.

Appreciate everyone who tunes in and supports us. HTTC! 🏈

[Tailgate Ted @TailgateTed]

You want to TRADE Jayden Daniels?! 🤦‍♂️ Washington has had 33 starting QBs in 30 years, and now that we finally have our franchise QB, people want to move on?

Jayden can’t do it alone. He needs help, protection, and weapons around him. He’s doing everything he can to win. It’s time this organization does its part and builds a team around him.

BUILD AROUND JAYDEN. STOP BLAMING JAYDEN.

#RaiseHail #Commanders
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[Joshua Phoebus @jphoebus]

@TailgateTed And let’s be honest, Daniels is 3-9-1 in his last 13 starts. If he’s changing the game, it’s not producing wins. If a team comes calling with high draft picks for Daniels, WAS should sell.

[Tailgate Ted @TailgateTed]

@addystrong Diggs and Chaisson are the only real trade able players on your roster.

[Tailgate Ted @TailgateTed]

We aren’t picking up the pieces anymore. This is Adam Peters’ roster, not Ron Rivera’s.

Other than Jayden Daniels and Sonny Styles, both first-round picks, I’m struggling to identify one player Peters has drafted who has become a legitimate game changer.

It’s too early to draw a final conclusion on Antonio Williams. I want to see how he produces when defenses start game-planning for him as a WR2. But the jury is still out.

We caught lightning in a bottle in 2024. That spark is gone, and right now this team has no identity.

The roster construction, questionable personnel decisions, and especially the dismantling of the offensive line are major red flags.

We have nearly $25 million in available cap space, yet somehow failed to adequately address the most important position group when it comes to protecting our franchise quarterback.

You can live with growing pains when you’re rebuilding. But at some point, you have to start seeing the results.

Adam Peters has been given the keys to this franchise. It’s time for the roster to reflect that.

Protect Jayden. Build an identity. Find difference-makers.

#HTTC #RaiseHail

[Andy B @washingtonukfan]

Genuine question commanders fans. What is the fundamental problem with our team/ organisation? We had the synder years he’s gone. Is it a fact we are still picking up the pieces OR are we just a very poor team and it’s time to just admit that? #RaiseHail