Josh Harris was present for his first game as the Washington Commanders new owner in Friday’s preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns. His minority partners, Mitchell Rales and Mark Ein, were also on hand to support the team all three loved as kids.
While preseason results don’t matter, the new ownership group did get to see the Commanders come away with a 17-15 win over Cleveland. There were encouraging performances from multiple young players, including quarterback Sam Howell.
For years, monitoring social media during and after a Washington game could be interesting — and usually not in a positive way. However, there’s a new vibe around the Commanders.
How did Twitter react to the first game without Daniel Snyder since the 1998 season?
RG3
Jahan Dotson just showed you why this Commanders team can make some noise. The skill players are so great they can help a young Sam Howell grow into being the guy in DC.
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) August 12, 2023
Sam Howell
Sam Howell's night: 9/12, 77 yards, TD.
He scrambled for a first down on third and long. He made good reads. Threw the ball away twice when under duress. Did some good things in the rain, on the road for the #Commanders.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) August 12, 2023
Sam Howell made good decisions, was accurate and showed off his mobility. Great play by Jahan Dotson on the touchdown reception. Liked the play-calling from Eric Bieniemy. The offensive line absolutely is a concern, but Sam further cemented himself as the #Commanders' QB1.
— Al Galdi (@AlGaldi) August 12, 2023
Sam Howell hasn't played a lot of NFL football, but he looks like he's played a lot of football.
— Disco (@discoque5) August 12, 2023
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liked what Sam Howell did tonightIf you had questions about who is QB1 before tonight you shouldn't anymore#HTTC pic.twitter.com/NjHyCjFMFq
— RefTheDistrict (@RefTheDistrict) August 12, 2023
Andrew Wylie
KC won Super Bowl with Wylie at RT. 🤔
— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) August 12, 2023
Eric Beiniemy to Andrew Wylie😂 pic.twitter.com/pFnCqt9KV7
— Disco (@discoque5) August 12, 2023
Wylie has hurt the team badly on its first two drives. Cost them points now with this safety. Not a good debut for that man.
— Jamual (@LetMualTellit) August 12, 2023
I'm beating Wylie off the edge on God lol
— Rio Robinson (@Rio_Robinson91) August 12, 2023
Jahan Dotson
Just watch Jahan Dotson (1). Always executes the little things. pic.twitter.com/GIrwhuIC68
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) August 12, 2023
This Jahan Dotson Catch/Touchdown was nasty. #HTTC pic.twitter.com/tAOvaN5hUQ
— Chris Bryant (@HogfarmerChris) August 12, 2023
Excellent catch by Jahan Dotson. Dude is going to be so good. pic.twitter.com/BqAl3tgRf9
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) August 12, 2023
Eric Bieniemy
EB gonna make the “but he didn’t call plays “ cult real
nervous this year…— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) August 12, 2023
Bieniemy chatting with the starting OL at halftime pic.twitter.com/0oJzM14iqS
— Not Robert Griffin (@Pseudo_RGIII) August 12, 2023
bieniemy going from working with the chiefs offense to the commanders offense https://t.co/KBvjCwHgCV pic.twitter.com/pXHjotDGbh
— Annie Agar (@AnnieAgar) August 12, 2023
Josh Harris
Rivera told reporters that they gave Josh Harris the game ball.
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 12, 2023
Josh Harris on the Commanders: "It’s not my team, it’s the city’s team. Being out here and being part of the team that I cheer for and that I grew up with is incredible. At the same time I can feel the pressure, it’s the beginning of a long season and we have to get it done"
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 12, 2023
Josh Harris stood on the sideline with his son and Commanders EVP Marty Hurney during warmups.
(📷 @J_MacPost) pic.twitter.com/1qQP7gJiJb
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 11, 2023
Preseason opener in the books. 17-15, Commanders. Washington has never lost with Josh Harris as owner.
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 12, 2023
