"Things have not started well for the Washington Commanders this season, and fans are inevitably looking for scapegoats. Some are more obvious than others, but this is a collective effort in victory and the same goes when times get tougher. Nicki Jhabvala from The Athletic took a lot of heat from the fan base on social media during the offseason by proclaiming that something just felt off about this team."
"The wide receiver wasn't on the field all summer due to a fierce contract standoff with the Commanders. McLaurin eventually got a new deal, although it wasn't close to the money he was after. This always had the scope to cause complications, and the second-team All-Pro had barely shaken off the rust before going down with quad and hip injuries. McLaurin's been missing for four games. He's not spoken to the media at any stage, while other injured players have."
"He's not traveled with the team to away games, and he's acting a little differently. Maybe getting hurt and missing a considerable period for the first time in his career is taking a toll, but it's not hard to see why fans are starting to ask questions. There doesn't seem to be much substance attached. McLaurin is a revered member of the locker room and one of the team's most accomplished performers."
Washington Commanders have started the season poorly and fans are searching for scapegoats as losses mount. Insiders sensed off-vibes compared with the previous NFC Championship run, a judgment that has been vindicated through seven weeks. Attention has focused on Terry McLaurin after an offseason contract holdout, a late reduced deal, and subsequent quad and hip injuries that sidelined him for four games. McLaurin has not spoken to media or traveled to away games, prompting fan questions despite his respected locker room status and his teammates' excitement about his return to practice. The team's struggles reflect broader collective problems rather than McLaurin alone.
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