On this "Colt" Cut: Gumbi and Bryan jump back to modern times and discuss the news of the day: no, not Kyle Pitts’ cone drills, but the always-inevitable announcement finally made official by the NFL that the regular season is going to be expanded to seventeen games. While one might believe that more football = more fun, we think there’s a lack of feng shui that is going to take some getting used to. Click here to listen to the full episode from April 5th. If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe to the Hogs Haven Podcast network on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and Spotify. (Also, the Cult of Colt is onTwitter! Follow us at @TheCultOfColt.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Colt" Cuts: Seventeen Games Disrupts The NFL's Feng Shui

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FROM THE SB NATION NFL SHOW: NFC East win totals WFT + Eagles

We’re at the time of the year when it can feel like watching football is something that both at arm's length in the somewhat distant future, and that has only happened in a distant memory. The post-Super Bowl-pre-combine period is when truly the hungriest of NFL fans feast for the game by eating pro-day tape. Here though, on the Cult Of Colt, we’re learning our strengths and know our weaknesses well, and for us to endeavor to break down Jay Tufele’s 40-yard dash technique or what Bill Belichick’s feelings on Mac Jones’ deep ball might be, well, we’ll leave that to those who claim to be the experts. No, here on the Cult Of Colt, we’re not going to attempt to be something that we simply aren’t. Rather, we’re here to share our feelings, thoughts, and enthusiasm for the things that have the most meaning to us, and sometimes that means firing up the ol’ Throwback Machine and talking about the past. On this edition of the Cult Of Colt, we begin a new yet unnamed retrospective looking back at some of our favorite games, moments, and events from Washington Football Teams of yore, starting with what is the highpoint of my WFT-fandom (and the high-water mark for many of my generation): the 2012 Week 17 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. While this contest happened just a little under a decade ago, re-watching it was akin to popping an old family home movie back in the VCR and letting the feels roll in again. For those who can’t quite put themselves in the headspace: this game was as big as it got. Washington was riding high, winners of five straight after starting the season 3-6, and had the opportunity to face their heated division rival for a chance to clinch the NFC East for the first time since 1999. Gracing the roster was a mix of well-established veterans like Santana Moss, Deangelo Hall, and London Fletcher; but what felt most exciting was the youth and high-ceiling talent from Robert Griffin III, Alfred Morris, Trent Williams, Ryan Kerrigan, and Perry Riley. In addition, two-time Super Bowl winner Mike Shanahan patrolled the sidelines surrounded by his own crop of up-and-comers including Offensive coordinator, Kyle Shanahan; QB coach Matt LaFleur, tight ends coach Sean McVay, and DBs coach Raheem Morris. The good guys won, the bad guys lost, and the celebration was well-earned. ...and then... And then we truly learned some hard lessons about the fleeting nature of success. The chewed-up field ate Griffin’s knee the next week, the wheels fell off, the young stars left town or didn’t pan out, and the promising coaches in the in-house coaching tree left to make their mark elsewhere. Perhaps it’s masochistic to continue to dwell on what was and what might have been, but isn’t that what being a fan is all about? After our time in the memory vault, Gumbi and I jump back to modern times and discuss the news of the day: no, not Kyle Pitts’ cone drills, but the always-inevitable announcement finally made official by the NFL that the regular season is going to be expanded to seventeen games. While one might believe that more football = more fun, we think there’s a lack of feng shui that is going to take some getting used to. In retrospect, how do you remember the 2012 season in Washington? Share your thoughts on some other games that we can re-watch and share our thoughts by commenting or tweeting us @TheColtofColt. If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe to the Hogs Haven Podcast network on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and Spotify. (Also, we made a podcast Twitter! Follow us at @TheCultOfColt.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cult Of Colt: Fire Up The Time Machine, We’re Remembering The 2012 NFC East Championship Game

In this "Colt Cut" Bryan and Gumbi, we take a moment to show some love to Nick Sundberg, the longest-tenured member of the team and perhaps one of the team's most reliable players. His contributions didn’t go unnoticed, which is to say bless up to him for us never having to give a second thought to whether or not he would take care of business. Click here to listen to the full episode from March 19. If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe to the Hogs Haven Podcast network on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and Spotify. (Also, the Cult of Colt is onTwitter! Follow us at @TheCultOfColt.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Colt" Cuts: The Quiet Reliability Of Nick Sundberg

In this "Colt Cuts" segment, Bryan and Gumbi spend some time looking around the NFL and the other moves that have occurred in the opening week of free agency. The Patriots have left to stone unturned and no tight end roster-less, Dak got paid, and bless the Bears and their fans as... they got their man. Trent Williams finally got what he was looking for here in D.C., not just “the bag” but the contract to support his belief that he’s the best in the game at his position. Click here to listen to the full episode from March 19. If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe to the Hogs Haven Podcast network on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and Spotify. (Also, the Cult of Colt is onTwitter! Follow us at @TheCultOfColt.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Colt" Cuts: Week One Of NFL Free Agency

Quarterback wasn’t the only position that’s been seemingly settled with an upgrade for the WFT. On this "Colt Cuts" segment, Bryan & Gumbi share our thoughts on the addition of Curtis Samuel to play opposite Terry McLaurin, and the sleeping lion that is William Jackson III. In addition, we share our thoughts on the kicker (the actual kicker) in the decision to bring back Dustin Hopkins for a 7th season in D.C. Click here to listen to the full episode from March 19. If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe to the Hogs Haven Podcast network on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and Spotify. (Also, the Cult of Colt is onTwitter! Follow us at @TheCultOfColt.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Colt" Cuts: The WFT Cannonball Into The Free Agency Pool

"Colt Cuts": The Quiet Reliability Of Nick Sundberg

On this episode of Rile’d Up, Tiffany and Allana were joined by Matt Holmes of the Los Angeles Lakers. The trio discussed the latest additions and resigning players in Washington, and how this team can build off of last season’s plus sides. The addition of Ryan Fitzpatrick, Curtis Samuel, and William Jackson lll in Washington, shows just how great it is to be patient. Coach Ron Rivera stressed his desire to take his time and show poise in building up this team. While many fans and analysts tend to want the “big ticket” players in drafts and free agency, there is nothing wrong with weeding through the crowd to find the right fit for a growing franchise. Ryan Fitzpatrick comes to Washington a journeyman with a proven history of breakout seasons and excellent press. The type of press that would do Washington some serious good after the woes the franchise has experienced in the last couple of years.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rile'd Up: Patience Looks Good on Washington

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FROM THE SB NATION NFL SHOW: Washington free agency analysis

"Colt Cuts": The WFT Cannonball Into The Free Agency Pool

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Pig Pen Podcast: Dan Snyder has ALL the power

Fresh off the news that the Washington Football Team signed a 1 year-$10,000,000 contract, Bryan and Gumbi share their initial reactions to the signing in this "Cult Cut" from our March 19 episode of The Cult of Colt. While it may not be a "sexy" move (beard aside) our hosts believe that it makes sense for Ron Rivera and his plan to re-make the team with his grand vision. Ultimately the kicker to consider: he may not be the most talented QB in the NFL, but he may be one of the most fun to watch. Click here to listen to the full episode from March 19. If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe to the Hogs Haven Podcast network on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and Spotify. (Also, the Cult of Colt is onTwitter! Follow us at @TheCultOfColt.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Colt Cuts": We're Ready For The Fitzmagic To Happen

Round these parts, there is some healthy skepticism about what can and cannot be accomplished between the first week of the season and the last. While “Winning Off The Field” became synonymous with losing on it, the Washington Football Team under the new leadership of Ron Rivera and Jason Wright, gets their first full crack at improving a squad that saw their most successful season in years, and act quickly they did. On this edition of the Cult Of Colt, we dive into the first few days of free agency and first and foremost offer our thoughts on the Ryan Fitzpatrick signing. While we agree it’s not a “sexy” pick, we can acknowledge that the opportunity cost was right on the money. For all the “what ifs” and “well they could’s” ultimately Fitzpatrick represents a relatively low-dollar, veteran, stop-gap solution who, and let’s not forget this: can still win games. Given that the market has been set early with the Rams-Lions QB swap, the price to upgrade via trade was too rich for our blood (and clearly for the team’s) and the next cut of tradable quarterbacks (Sam Darnold, Marcus Mariota) could certainly not have been that much better (if better at all) than Fitzpatrick. The other thing that has gotten lost in the fray in all of this is Ryan Fitzpatrick is fun! He’s a great interview, he’s a cool guy, and while there is unquestionably a sense of danger when he drops back to pass, the thrill of it all immediately makes WFT games more exciting by a fair measure. Not to mention for anyone who is still calling for Taylor Heineke, this move also represents the best opportunity for him to earn the starting job at some point, and perhaps some point relatively soon. Quarterback wasn’t the only position that’s been seemingly settled with an upgrade. The addition of Curtis Samuel to play opposite Terry McLaurin cannot be understated in terms of giving some much-needed breathing room to Washington’s star wideout. No longer can teams double him exclusively with safety help over the top, and while McLaurin is clearly excited to reunite with his former OSU teammate, he should be more excited at the opportunities to get open that this move will present. We also took some time to look elsewhere around the league: the Patriots have left to stone unturned and no tight end roster-less, Dak got paid, and bless the Bears and their fans as... they got their man. Trent Williams finally got what he was looking for here in D.C., not just “the bag” but the contract to support his belief that he’s the best in the game at his position. Finally, we take a moment to show some love to Nick Sundberg, the longest-tenured member of the team and perhaps one of the most reliable. His contributions didn’t go unnoticed, which is to say bless up to him for us never having to give a second thought to whether or not he could get the job done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cult Of Colt: Starting Free Agency Sexy Outside The Lines And Thrilling Between Them

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FROM THE SB NATION NFL SHOW: Washington hits a home run with Ryan Fitzpatrick

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Pig Pen Podcast: Things falling our way

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