Marcus Mariota brutally confirmed what Commanders fans already knew

The Washington Commanders are spiraling into the proverbial abyss once again. A season that saw fans anticipating another playoff run has descended into complete chaos, and the Detroit Lions had no trouble piling even more misery onto this demoralized franchise in Week 10. Washington wasn't anywhere close to keeping this competitive. The offense actually played pretty well under challenging circumstances, but Joe Whitt Jr.'s inept defense continues to be a significant stumbling block holding them back. It was yet another gut-wrenching reality check. And in the defeat's immediate aftermath, veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota brutally confirmed what fans already knew. Mariota's honesty was commendable. He stated that the Commanders need to realize they are not who they thought they were. Perhaps they got caught up in the adulation after reaching the NFC Championship game last season. Still, the experienced signal-caller called on his teammates to return to the same urgency that had led to considerable success.