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Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Wild Card round of the playoffs was a tough pill to swallow for the Washington Redskins players.
But after the game, many of their thoughts immediately turned to the Redskins fans and their support throughout the magical 2012 season — one in which Washington, once at 3-6, won seven-straight games to claim its first NFC East championship since 1999.
Many players took to Twitter to reflect on the season, the fans and the future of the team, including:
Tight end Niles Paul:
I appreciate all the love & support we got from our fans this year. You guys stuck with us even when every one else counted us out #HTTR—
Niles Paul (@Niles_Paul84) January 08, 2013
Linebacker/athlete/special teams ace Lorenzo Alexander:
Redskin Nation thank you for all the support. I appreciate everything you have done for my family and myself. I'm a Skin for life!—
Lorenzo Alexander (@onemangang97) January 07, 2013
Quarterback Robert Griffin III:
When adversity strikes you respond in one of two ways….You step aside and give in..Or you step up and fight.—
Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) January 07, 2013
Safety DeJon Gomes:
I also what to give a shout out to the fans who stuck by us through it all #HTTR—
DeJon Gomes (@D_Gomes24) January 07, 2013
Linebacker Chris Wilson:
Thank u to the best fans in football for a wonderful season. Proud of our guys proud to be a #Redskin #RedskinsNation #HTTR—
Chris Wilson (@CWil51Flint) January 07, 2013
Cornerback Josh Wilson:
Thank you to all the faithful who didn't go up and down throughout this year and stuck with us no matter what…All Hail!!!!!—
Josh Wilson (@TheJoshWilson) January 07, 2013
Offensive lineman Josh LeRibeus:
It's been a great season, thanks to all of our fans for their support. We will come back even stronger next year! #HTTR—
Josh LeRibeus (@JLeRibeus) January 07, 2013
Wide receiver Pierre Garçon:
Thanks for the love and support all season. Looking forward to next year. The grind and hustle will not stop. One love. Thank you—
Pierre Garcon (@PierreGarcon) January 07, 2013
Defensive lineman Chigbo Anunoby:
Tough loss for the team but its always #HTTR all day everyday #Redskins—
Chigbo Anunoby (@datquelondon) January 07, 2013
Kicker Kai Forbath:
My ears are still ringing from how loud you redskins fans were tonight! Can't thank you enough for the support! The best out there!! #HTTR—
Kai Forbath (@KaiForbath) January 07, 2013
Safety Reed Doughty:
Thanks to all the fans for your support. It was a great run, disappointed it ended tonight. Proud of the guys I get to battle with.—
Reed Doughty (@doughty37) January 07, 2013
Offensive lineman Jordan Black:
I don't expect anyone to accept this loss. However, we should take great pride in what we've accomplished this season. #HTTR—
Jordan Black (@jordanblack78) January 07, 2013
Outside linebacker Rob Jackson:
Thanks for all the love and support!!! Family, friends and fan couldn't of done it without ya—
Rob Jackson (@RobJax50) January 07, 2013
Offensive lineman Tyler Polumbus:
Thanks for the support all season. It was a fun run. Hard to see it end.—
Tyler Polumbus (@Tyler_Polumbus) January 07, 2013
Offensive lineman Chris Chester:
Nobody is in this for moral victories, but I'm really proud of our group of guys and really appreciated the fan support #movingforward#HTTR—
Chris Chester (@chesterchris66) January 07, 2013
Defensive lineman Chris Baker:
Hate to loose but proud of the way we fought this yr we just got our feet wet next yr we jumping in the deep end we going all the way #HTTR—
Chris Baker (@cbaker92redskin) January 07, 2013
Safety Jordan Bernstine:
No matter the outcome. I'm still proud to be a part of the Redskins organization. #SKINS #HTTR—
jordan bernstine (@JBernstine) January 07, 2013
Defensive lineman Chris Neild:
Good season boys. Already not liking this bad taste of defeat. Gotta take it all next year #HTTR #Redskins—
Chris Neild (@TruckNeild) January 07, 2013
Defensive end Adam Carriker:
I'm proud of my #Skins! #HTTR #RedskinsTalk—
Adam Carriker (@AdamCarriker94) January 07, 2013
Offensive lineman Jammal Brown:
My season starts now, gotta get my hip right—
Jammal Brown (@JBrown5570) January 08, 2013
Fullback Eric Kettani:
It's a great day today! Commissioned to do 2 paintings and signed a 3 year deal with the @Redskins! Off to Florida tomorrow for some R&R!—
Eric Kettani (@EricKettani) January 07, 2013
