“It’s Hard to Find Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen”: Former Washington HC Predicted Franchise’s Downfall After Failing to Replace a Potential Franchise QB

The Washington Commanders seem to move in a downfall. Despite the rebranding and principal transactions, it does not seem to be the case. They got Carson Wentz during the off-season trades, but the franchise is still in some dilemma. The team had a golden chance with Kirk Cousins, but they bailed on him. They failed to get someone of the Patrick Mahomes or Josh Allen caliber. After that, a former coach inevitably saw the downfall.

The Washington franchise front had their hands over Kirk Cousins. But in 2017, the franchise had to make a judgment call. Either they could agree to the QB’s demands for the desired price tag or move ahead of his era in Washington. They chose not to meet the appeals. It led to them still running around the league.

Amidst the scenario, former Washington HC Jay Gruden said, “It’s hard to find Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen. “It’s not going to happen very often — once every 20 years. So, if you get a guy like Kirk, who can run the show, be a good leader, he’s tough, he’s accurate, you ride with him.”

Washington has had 11 different starting quarterbacks since Kirk Cousins walked off the franchise. He agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings on a three-year, $84 million contract in 2018. It’s safe to assume that Cousins walked away with the victory. He made substantial improvements and made the Vikings stand out ever since.

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The Commanders tried to pull the heavy trade after going all in for Carson Wentz. He opened the first six games. However, Wentz is now out with a finger injury, and the franchise placed him on the IR.

Washington Commanders called up the Chiefs for a Patrick Mahomes trade?

The offseason had the Washington Commanders with some buzz with their developments. They got a franchise name change. But their quest for a quarterback was like the front running news. The franchise tried every route to get a credible athlete to lead the offensive side. The executive front even contacted the teams in the league for trade availability and the price, including the Kansas City Chiefs.

As per SI, some second-hand accumulated findings suggest the Commanders contacted every Football team about a trade for their QB. The Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes are also on the list. Obviously, Kansas City will not shell out one of its driving assets. It led to them settling with the Colts for QB Carson Wentz.

The Commanders are on a three-game win streak. But will they make the tally to four after beating the Vikings? It is subject to witness.

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