Commanders owner Magic Johnson criticizes six turnovers in the worst loss of Ron Rivera’s era against Giants

The NFL community and its surroundings have boycotted Washington Commanders’ two-decade-long owner Dan Snyder for his off-field issues and the team’s prolonged losing streak under his leadership. Following their acquisition of the team, Josh Harris’ group, alongside Magic Johnson, aimed to promptly instigate a cultural transformation within the organization, thereby instilling a sense of optimism among the team’s fan base.

Nevertheless, after the Washington squad’s crushing defeat in Week 12, the owners’ team appeared to have lost faith in their ability to succeed as a team in just one season, and their head coach position appeared to be on the verge of termination.

Magic Johnson expresses frustration over Commander’s loss

The Commanders’ losing run went in a row, letting them find their place in the No. 3 seed of the NFC East. Defeat after defeat came out as a root of irritation for the NBA legend. Following their Week 11 blowout loss to the New York Giants, Johnson let his frustration known to his fans in a jocose post in X.

“Wow! My Washington Commanders turned the ball over six times today and gave the Giants 24 points off turnovers. We lost 31-19,” he wrote on the post.

Following a 2-0 start, the Washington team dramatically lost their rhythm. The latest defeat in Week 11 dropped them to 4-7 on the season. The defeat also marked Johnson team’s second loss to the struggling Giants. Their first loss also garnered criticism from Johnson as he hermetically sealed his players for scoring only seven points during their sludgy 14-7 loss in Week 7.

Ron Rivera’s era hits low point as Commanders face embarrassing loss

Speculation about head coach Ron Rivera’s job security emerged prior to the season, with Harris suggesting that his potential departure could have significant implications for the Commanders’ history. It might not be long before the Commanders break things off with Rivera given the new ownership in Washington.

The Commanders team was doomed by six turnovers in their last defeat against the Giants, losing seven of their last nine games. They played the Giants and gave the impression that a team of MVP players was in charge of their 29th-ranked defense.

Per Rivera it was “a low point, that’s for sure”, yet backstage perhaps Harris’ group is already on the table to sack their head coach and write down their name beside the Las Vegas Raiders, who dismissed Josh McDaniels in the midseason. Some news claimed that Bill Belichick might join the Commanders following the season; however, the team strongly shut down the rumors.

The Commanders’ losing streak perhaps will add another week as they face the 7-3 Dallas Cowboys in Week 12.