Typically there are only #WallpaperWednesdays during the regular season, but sometimes exceptions have to be made.
Like marking the occasion of the anniversary of the passing of the late, great Jack Kent Cooke.
Incredibly, it has been 25 years since The Squire passed away.
The 2021 season came to a close last weekend. Not even a victory over the division rival New York Giants provided much in the way of happiness or validation. A 7-10 record means another season without playoffs. Sigh.
Alas, we soldier on. And on.
The close of the regular season also means that the NFL has all the information it needs to begin figuring out the next season’s schedule. While the schedule won’t be announced until early May, Washington’s opponents were announced yesterday.
It seemed appropriate to close out the 2021 wallpapers with something satirical or spoofish… to at least attempt to frame another losing season with some humor.
After a season ending loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, it seemed like a good time to run a vintage wallpaper. Perhaps if we celebrate a player of yesteryear, it will take away some of the sting of the current year.
So today’s #WallpaperWednesday celebrates the greatest player, that is not currently in the Hall Of Fame.
Mr. Joe Jacoby.
It’s #WallpaperWednesday, and today we recognize and appreciate DeAndre Carter. Carter signed with the Washington Football Team this past offseason mostly as a kick returner.
Carter has exceeded most people’s expectations. He been as advertised as a kick returner and then some, having already taken a kickoff 101 yards for a touchdown.
But it’s his work at wide receiver that has been somewhat unexpected. In his fourth season in the league, Carter scored his first receiving touchdown. And his second. And his third.
It’s #WallpaperWednesday, and today we recognize and appreciate Jonathan Allen. Allen signed a 4-year, $72 million contract extension with the Washington Football Team this past offseason.
Sometimes when a player signs their big contract, there is a let off in effort and subsequently, with success. Not with Allen. He is having his best season as a pro, having already registered six sacks. He now has 23 career sacks.
Antonio Gibson ran for 64 yards in the win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. On 24 carries. That’s tough sledding. His two touchdowns were an integral part of Washington’s victory.
The second year receiver-turned-running-back had a solid game. Statistics don’t tell you everything. His first touchdown run was indicative of his effort levels. He made a couple of great blocks in passing situations as well. Something he is only just learning, being new to the position.
Washington’s right guard Brandon Scherff returned to practice in Week 10. The veteran has been on the shelf for four weeks with a knee injury.
Hopefully he will be ready for the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.
Tough stretch. Three losses in a row leaves Washington at 2-5, and the season is starting to get away from them a little bit.
They have to get back on track this week.
One thing that won’t change?
Our undying love for our team.
Washington retired Sean Taylor’s jersey number 21 this past weekend. He is just the third player in Washington history to receive the honor.
Much ado has been made about the lack of notice to fans. Rightfully so, Sean deserved better.
So why not at least honor him with a wallpaper?
It would have been great to put out the wallpaper last week, but the team hadn’t announced the event at that time. 🙁
Another tough loss this week for Washington. It seems like a good time to run another vintage wallpaper, to take our minds off the sting of wasted opportunities against the Saints.
Today we celebrate a Washington Legend.