Commanders Nation is about to embark on a wild ride, and Josh Harris is taking the wheel. He is not just another deep-pocketed owner. Rather, Harris is shaking things up by involving himself at core with everything NFL related. And Logan Paulsen can’t help but notice the positive vibes.
As Paulsen expressed it on the Washington Commanders podcast, “Josh Harris comes in, he’s got the new ownership experience, right? And you’re already seeing the effects of that.” From renovations to the cafeteria revamp, Harris is leaving an eminent mark.
But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Harris is also gearing up for the 2024 NFL Draft, and he’s not just a passive observer. As reported by Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio he’s been more involved in the draft decisions than anyone expected. He even sat in on interviews with top quarterback prospects at the NFL Combine, according to Adam Schefter’s reports.
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“Yeah look at Dan and the culture that he’s bringing in…Adam Peters just the level of professionalism that he brought like I was expecting you know…I’m somewhat familiar…when I was in I knew he [Josh] was going to be good at this but I didn’t know he was going to be like this”, revealed Paulsen.
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— Newsweek (@Newsweek) April 22, 2024
Now, some might argue that an owner meddling too much could hamstring the hired guns like Dan Quinn and Adam Peters. But with Harris’s track record of making savvy investments across multiple sports franchises, his instincts might come handy.
As Paulsen eloquently added, “It just seems like a great opportunity kind to your point, saying not only is everything new, but they’re doing such a great job yeah of at every at every marker.” Thus, evidently, Harris is bringing a fresh perspective, and he’s ready to lead this team to massive glory.
Did Washington Commanders let go of something big?
Speaking of glory let’s get into Bill Belichick’s failed pursuit of the Commanders’ head coaching gig. While Logan Paulsen applauded Harris, Quinn, and Peters for their exceptional efforts, there’s no denying the allure of having a legend like Belichick with 6 SuperBowl rings at the helm.
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An in-depth report from ESPN uncovered intriguing details about Bill Belichick’s pursuit of the Washington Commanders’ head coaching position and the factors that ultimately led to his candidacy being rejected. As per the report, “Belichick was very interested. He grew up in Annapolis, Maryland, and the combination of his hometown ties and football acumen might have helped the Commanders win”. According to the report Belichick also had some insider support. “Commanders minority owner Magic Johnson lobbied hard for Belichick to be the team’s new head coach,” sources said.
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Alas, despite the support, the veteran coach couldn’t find a destination for himself and is still teamless. Now, whether Belichick’s absence might impact Commanders chances or not remain to be seem. Nonetheless, the upcoming 2024 draft will prove to be an important variable for the same.
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