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We're back again for another edition of Hail Mail, and the Washington Commanders are at a crossroads after their 38-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks and the trade deadline approaching today (Nov. 4) at 4 p.m.

One fan reached out to me about the team's potential decisions to get involved in trades, so let's dive into that.

-- @washtailgate: I can't see us making any trades. Do you?

Trades are always a trickier subject than I think some fans realize. It's one of those situations where I think the Madden video game warps some of our perceptions about how these moves go down.

Before I give my answer on this, let me explain why the decision to trade or acquire a player is a layered decision. If a team is considered a "

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