Burgundy Blogcast

Commanders lose to Cowboys (4-13)

January 08, 2024 03:10 - 11 minutes - 6.48 MB

Ron Rivera’s tenure ends on a humiliating eight-game losing streak, but there is hope in a new beginning (and the 2nd overall draft pick).

Commanders lose to 49ers (4-12)

January 01, 2024 18:57 - 10 minutes - 6.14 MB

The tank continues, with a beautiful end in sight.

Commanders lose to Jets (4-11); Brissett named QB1

December 28, 2023 02:11 - 15 minutes - 8.73 MB

A magnificent 54-yard field goal by the Jets’ Greg Zuerlein with :05 remaining saved Washington from disastrous victory.

Commanders lose to Rams (4-10)

December 18, 2023 03:55 - 14 minutes - 7.9 MB

Sam Howell’s viability comes back into question after Jacoby Brissett shows him up, in relief.

Commanders lose to Dolphins (4-9)

December 04, 2023 03:33 - 19 minutes - 11.4 MB

Against Tua and Tyreek, Ron Rivera’s defense looked a lot like Jack Del Rio’s defense (and also a lot like chunky barf).

Commanders lose to Cowboys (4-8); Del Rio fired

November 27, 2023 03:21 - 10 minutes - 5.85 MB

Dak Prescott started his Thanksgiving dinner in the end zone. Jack Del Rio’s tenure did not survive the incident.

Commanders lose to Giants (4-7)

November 20, 2023 03:12 - 8 minutes - 4.93 MB

Ron Rivera and Jack Del Rio got humiliated by some bro named Tommy DeVito.

Commanders lose to Seahawks (4-6)

November 15, 2023 16:09 - 16 minutes - 9.31 MB

Washington’s leaky defense wasted Sam Howell’s heroic 4th-quarter comeback in Seattle.

Commanders defeat Patriots (4-5)

November 08, 2023 14:26 - 16 minutes - 9.17 MB

Thanks mostly to the continued emergence of Sam Howell, Washington maintained its disguise of respectability with a narrow victory in Foxboro.

Commanders lose to Eagles (3-5); Sweat and Young traded

November 01, 2023 18:01 - 24 minutes - 14.2 MB

Yet another loss turns the Commanders into active sellers at the deadline, and two stalwarts become symbols of the past.

Commanders lose to Giants (3-4)

October 25, 2023 03:15 - 14 minutes - 8.36 MB

It’s the second colossal disaster in 17 days, and Ron Rivera’s seat is on fire.

Commanders defeat Falcons (3-3)

October 16, 2023 01:29 - 19 minutes - 10.9 MB

Three interceptions of a shaky Desmond Ridder propelled Washington to slump-snapping victory in Atlanta.

Commanders lose to Bears (2-3)

October 06, 2023 04:28 - 13 minutes - 7.61 MB

Utter humiliation on national TV. Again.

Commanders lose to Eagles (2-2)

October 03, 2023 03:36 - 17 minutes - 9.73 MB

Sam Howell shined like a star in Philly, but a golden opportunity slipped away in overtime.

Commanders lose to Bills (2-1)

September 26, 2023 03:28 - 23 minutes - 13.3 MB

Alumni Homecoming Weekend served mainly to reunite Commanders fans with their old friends, Pain and Suffering, during a 34-point bludgeoning by the Bills.

Commanders defeat Broncos (2-0)

September 18, 2023 03:37 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

The upstart Commanders remain undefeated with a wild comeback win at Mile High.

Commanders defeat Cardinals (1-0)

September 11, 2023 01:39 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MB

The Commanders beat the Arizona Cardinals in a fairly ugly but nonetheless cathartic opening to the Josh Harris era.

A conversation with Ben Standig, or "Life After Trent"

May 21, 2020 00:01 - 1 hour - 69.7 MB

Brent is joined by Redskins reporter Ben Standig of The Athletic, to discuss (among other things): the team's 2020 outlook, its 10 best players, reasons for both hope and doubt on Dwayne Haskins, the over-crowded running back room, Cody Latimer's place in Ron Rivera's culture, the blurring of the line between bloggers and reporters, and sad ways to kill your quarantine.

Miscellaneous topics, or "Urb Your Enthusiasm"

May 17, 2020 04:41 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB

Thoughts and observations about Project 11, Haskins' diary, and several other Redskins-related goings-on.

Draft wrap-up, or "Charles in Charge"

April 27, 2020 03:57 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

The Redskins finally dealt Trent Williams (to Kyle Shanahan!) moments before Day 3 started, then proceeded to add several more promising prospects, including Saadhiq Charles and Antonio Gandy-Golden.

Draft Days 1 and 2, or "Forever Young"

April 25, 2020 05:40 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

The Redskins bagged havoc-wreaker Chase Young and game-breaker Antonio Gibson, but thus far have failed to trade Trent Williams.

Free agency recap

April 20, 2020 04:34 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

A comprehensive update to my view of the Redskins after the primary phase of free agency, and with less than a week to go before Rivera's first draft.

Free agency recap, or "Name That Backup!"

April 20, 2020 04:34 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

A comprehensive update to my view of the Redskins after the primary phase of free agency, and with less than a week to go before Rivera's first draft.

Pre-draft convo with my buddy Colin, or "Smack in the Chat Box"

April 15, 2020 02:18 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

Season 6 in the house! For this special episode, devoted Redskins fan and my third- or fourth-smartest friend Colin joined me to discuss the upcoming draft.

Pre-draft convo with my buddy Colin

April 15, 2020 02:18 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

Season 6 in the house! For this special episode, devoted Redskins fan and my third- or fourth-smartest friend Colin joined me to discuss the upcoming draft.

On the eve of free agency

March 16, 2020 04:03 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

Ron Rivera's first free agency cycle is upon us. Let's rock and roll.

Schaffer out, Rogers in, Doug Williams reassigned

January 12, 2020 18:22 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MB

Thoughts on a few more important changes in the Redskins front office.

Schaffer out, Doug Williams reassigned

January 12, 2020 18:22 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MB

Thoughts on a few more important changes in the Redskins front office.

Rivera, Del Rio, Turner hired

January 09, 2020 02:56 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

New head coach Ron Rivera is building a new staff with many former colleagues, and without former heir-apparent Kevin O'Connell.

Bruce Allen gets fired

December 31, 2019 03:31 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

We did it. We actually did it. We made Dan Snyder #FireBruceAllen.

Bruce Allen fired

December 31, 2019 03:31 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

We did it. We actually did it. We made Dan Snyder #FireBruceAllen.

Redskins lose to Eagles (W15)

December 16, 2019 04:32 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Eagles fans took over FedEx again—and left happy again—but at least Haskins finally looked the part.

Redskins lose to Packers (W14)

December 10, 2019 04:44 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

The Redskins got eliminated by the Packers. Will Bruce Allen get eliminated by Dan Snyder?

Redskins lose to Bills (W9)

November 04, 2019 03:48 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

Haskins finally got a start! But it was boring and the Redskins are still bad.

Redskins lose to Vikings (W8)

October 25, 2019 04:39 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

Another frazzled relief appearance by Dwayne Haskins posed no threat to Kirk Cousins's superior second squad.

Redskins lose to 49ers (W7)

October 21, 2019 03:29 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

Kyle Shanahan and a torrential downpour spoiled Homecoming, as the Redskins never even got on the board.

Redskins defeat Dolphins (W6)

October 14, 2019 02:41 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

The Redskins wasted a unique opportunity by juuust barely beating the worst team in modern NFL history.

Gruden fired, Callahan promoted

October 08, 2019 01:41 - 10 minutes - 9.7 MB

Jay Gruden was relieved of his head coaching duties because he just had to go. His temporary successor is not off to a great start.

Redskins lose to Patriots (W5)

October 07, 2019 03:16 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

Nothing matters.

Redskins lose to Giants (W4)

September 30, 2019 03:48 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Even the debut of Dwayne Haskins (in relief) could not spark the Redskins to so much as a single touchdown against their lowly rival.

Redskins lose to Bears (W3)

September 24, 2019 05:05 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

Case Keenum melted down and the Redskins fell apart on Monday Night Football. Shocker, I know.

Redskins lose to Cowboys (W2)

September 16, 2019 03:04 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

The Redskins got embarrassed at home, by a division rival, again. This short episode is mostly just me ripping their pathetic defense.

Redskins lose to Eagles (W1)

September 09, 2019 03:10 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

Burgundy Blogcast returns—for some reason—to comment on a tough divisional Week 1 loss for the Redskins, and to squash any of your pathetic remaining hopes for a better future.