ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Since being drafted in 2017, Jonathan Allen has played for three different coaches, while representing three different team names, all in Washington.At 4-9, more change is po sible after the season for the Commanders. Entering the bye week, Allen said in a radio interview he is considering asking to be traded to a contender instead of enduring another cycle Kivon Bennett Jersey of rebuilding.At the end of the day, I just want to be competitive, and I want to compete, he said Wednesday. And I think we can do that here. I really do. Like I said, my goal is to win, and Im gonna do everything in my power to put myself in a position to help an organization do that, and help this organization do it.After some rest and relaxation in Florida during the bye week, Allen said hes committed to finishing out the season strong, and that motivation wont be an i sue for the defense, last in the league in points allowed, over the seasons final four weeks.ADVERTISEMENT While making the playoffs is unlikely, individual goals remain up for grabs for several members of the Commanders, especially those with expiring contracts.For a lot of guys in the locker room, a lot of them are playing for the fame, a lot of them are playing for money, so it really just depends, he said. But for me, besides competing to win, Im playing for the legacy, and the name on the back of my jersey.Receiver Terry McLaurin has also played for all three coaches (Jay Gruden, Bill Callahan and Ron Rivera), and all three team names (including the interim Washington Football Team).With only 694 receiving yards this season, hes in danger of mi sing the 1,000-yard mark for the first time since his rookie season in 2019. Still, his veteran leadership has been lauded by young Commanders players, including quarterback Sam Howell. They said McLaurin has voiced his Krishawn Brown Jersey concerns and frustrations, but in a tactful way that shows a commitment to the team.I think the way hes handled it, the way hes been just so profe sional ever since Ive been here about everything, just the way he goes about his life and just how he handles things on the field, off the field, its exactly what you want, Howell said. "He has a right to be frustrated. You want people to be frustrated when theyre Trey Adams Jersey not getting the ball as much as they should be getting the ball. Thats what you want from those good players, those good receivers."With a new ownership group in Washington, led by Josh Harris, Allen and McLaurin would represent potential value to a new regime looking to stockpile draft picks, just as pa s rushers Chase Young and Montez Sweat were dealt at the trade deadline.McLaurin said he doesnt want to focus on the future until that time comes, and like Allen, he sees no shortage of desire to finish strong in an otherwise forgettable season.Ive been through it before, said McLaurin, who was a part of a 3-13 season in 2019. You just handle it as it comes. Kyrie Irving Jersey But right now we look forward to having these last four games of the season, enjoying this team weve got, enjoying the guys we have around here. Because we do have a really good group. Ive enjoyed playing with these guys. So were gonna go out there and try to win these games as we finish up.One player who may have an additional showcase opportunity down the stretch is running back Antonio Gibson. He had been splitting carries with Brian Robinson Jr., but Robinson mi sed Wednesdays practice with a hamstring injury.Gibson is on the final season of his rookie contract. He said even as the season has slipped away, he hasnt seen a decline in practice habits.Regardle s of how its going and how it went, we put in the work, Gibson said. We come here, day in and day out. Were away from family a lot. We spend a lot of time with each other. Id just say finish strong, you know, fight for yourself. For pride. Not giving up these last four weeks, and going out there and putting some good stuff on film.The final stretch starts Sunday with a road game against the Los Angeles Rams, then includes back-to-back matchups against dominant defenses, the Jets and the 49ers.Thats bad news for a potential turnaround for a team not officially eliminated from the playoffs, but potentially good news for draft position. Entering Week 15, Washington holds the No. 4 overall selection.Inside the teams Ashburn facility, there was an acknowledgement on Wednesday that the focus now shifts to individuals playing for their own futures, instead of the initial team goal of a playoff appearance.Everybodys got something to gain, whether its the coaches, whether its the players, we all have something personal to accomplish, whether youre a rookie trying to make it or youre an old guy still trying to get it done, said tight end Logan Thomas. "So for us, you take that approach, you play for the man next to you, and all Jeremiah Lowery Army Jersey those things will fall into place."___AP NFL:

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