Magic Johnson critiques Commanders after loss: 'No intensity' - ESPN

LANDOVER, Md. — Washington Commanders limited partner Magic Johnson delivered harsh criticism of his new team following a 20-point loss to the Chicago Bears on Thursday night.

After the Commanders lost 40-20 to the previously winless Bears, Johnson tweeted in part that «the Commanders played with no intensity or fire. We didn't compete in the first half.… It was too big of a hole to climb out of and that is why we ended up losing.»

Tonight the Commanders played with no intensity or fire. We didn't compete in the first half and got down 27-3 heading into halftime. It was too big of a hole to climb out of and that is why we ended up losing 40-20.

Johnson, who attended the game, is one of 20 limited partners with new owner Josh Harris. Johnson has been highly visible as part of the franchise, between charitable events and attending games.

But this was his first critical tweet of his new team. And the players did not disagree with his assessment. After all, Washington fell behind 27-3 at halftime.

«I'd probably say that's pretty fair,» Washington receiver Terry McLaurin said.

«Definitely,» defensive end Montez Sweat said. «We came out flat.»

The Bears scored on each of their five possessions in the first half, often because of missed tackles or blown coverages in the secondary. A defense that entered with two sacks recorded four. And an offense that averaged 298 yards in the first four games managed 451.

«We got our ass kicked,» Washington defensive tackle Jonathan Allen said.

Washington coach Ron Rivera said he couldn't repeat his postgame message to the players but that in short he told them, «That's not good enough.»

That's why no one in the locker room was about to reject what Johnson tweeted. However, some said there