After the Washington Commanders’ win over the Detroit Lions in the NFC divisional round, managing partner Josh Harris congratulated players and coaches in the locker room.
Before Harris departed Ford Field, reporters caught up with him to give his thoughts on Washington’s 45-31 upset win.
“I’m elated, I’m so happy for the DMV, I can’t imagine what’s going on there,” Harris said. “I’m so happy for these guys. I just listened to the sounds of the locker room; I couldn’t leave.”
Harris was then asked about when he realized this season could be special.
“When DQ and Adam came, right?” Harris said. “We knew, we went to the draft, went through free agency, and then we ended up with this group of guys, and it started building. I’ve always said, ‘culture, talent, and people.’ You know, when you have the right people….I’ve been talking to a lot of people [about] what’s going on in that locker room is different. It’s different.”
Harris was given a chance to take a victory lap, and, as always, gives credit to others and is especially happy for the fans.
“It’s been a long time coming for the DMV, and I’m so happy to be a part of it,” Harris said.
.@BenStandig and I caught up with @Commanders Owner Josh Harris outside the #Commanders locker room. @1067theFan @team980 @AudacySports pic.twitter.com/EghjWJymj0
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Harris is correct. It has been a long time coming.
Harris became Washington’s managing partner in July 2023. Remarkably, 18 months later, the Commanders are headed to the NFC championship game for the first time in 33 years.
Leadership and competence matters.