A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Football Team on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021.

All reports, rumors and conjecture are a reflection of the media conversation and are not endorsed or confirmed by the Washington Football Team.

-- The Washington Post's Scott Allen provides four takeaways from Washington's playoff loss to Buccaneers.

-- The Washington Post's Scott Allen also delves into the good and the bad from Washington's postseason game.

-- The Washington Post's Nicki Jhabvala recaps Washington's 31-23 loss to Tampa Bay.

-- The Washington Post's Nicki Jhabvala writes about the friendship Alex Smith and a soldier formed during a shared journey.

-- The Washington Post's Les Carpenter writes that at the end of a remarkable year, Washington's playoff loss felt more like a sign of hope to come.

-- The Washington Post's Barry Svrluga addresses a familiar question after Washington's season comes to an end.

-- The Washington Post's Sam Fortier dives into Taylor Heinicke's legendary performance.

-- The Washington Post's Sam Fortier also addresses Washington's biggest offseason questions.

-- ESPN"s John Keim writes about how Taylor Heinicke's playoff performance earns respect from NFL peers, sports world.

-- ESPN's John Keim writes about how Taylor Heinicke made his case to "be in this league a little longer" with effort vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

-- NBC Sports Washington's Ethan Cadeaux writes about Heinicke on returning to Washington in 2021: 'I'd love to be here'

-- NBC Sports Washington's Ryan Homler recaps what Taylor Heinicke thought of his performance against the Bucs.

-- NBC Sports Washington's Peter Hailey writes that even in loss, what Heinicke did vs. Bucs must be remembered.

-- The Athletic's Rhiannon Walker writes that Ron Rivera's summer reading forecast the challenges of Washington's season. (Subscription)

-- The Athletic's Ben Standig writes about Taylor Heinicke answering Tom Brady's question. (Subscription)

-- The Athletic's David Aldridge ponders what's next for Taylor Heinicke. (Subscription)

-- The Richmond Times Dispatch's Michael Phillips writes about Taylor Heinicke going toe to toe with Tom Brady. (Subscription)

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