The best gift this season for Washington Commanders fans is the team winning a game and some new merchandise. It’s why the team store was packed on Christmas Eve as shoppers got geared up with the burgundy and gold.

I want to talk about three feelings — confidence, pride and faith — in the context of the past, present and future of the Washington Commanders. Every week, we ask Hogs Haven readers the same question: Are you confident in the direction of the Commanders?

The rush was on Tuesday as shoppers grabbed last-minute essentials at Mall of America, just hours before Christmas Day.