The Daily Twitter: 30 October 2018

BREAKING: #Giants QB Kyle Lauletta was arrested for a traffic violation this morning | @njdotcom https://t.co/NiznRpIStl

— Matt Lombardo (@MattLombardoNFL) October 30, 2018

On #Giants QB Kyle Lauletta’s arrest (first reported by @njdotcom), a Weehawken police source says he hit the gas, ignored cops’ orders to stop, almost hit the cop and another car, cut off other cars and then refused to put his window down or step out of the vehicle.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) October 30, 2018

Congrats to Ziggy Hood on signing with the Miami Dolphins today #ssgfam #mizzou #nfl #finsup

— Andy Ross (@adross77) October 30, 2018

Detroit is trading WR Golden Tate to the Philadelphia Eagles for a third-round pick, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 30, 2018

If Tate walks after the season, PHI would likely receive a 3rd or 4th rd comp pick in 2020. Lions chose to make the trade to get that pick now, instead of waiting a year for comp pick. So many teams need weapons for their young QBs...Tate will get big money in the offseason.

— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) October 30, 2018

Skins will face D. Thomas when Texans come to town and will face Eagles twice with Tate.

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 30, 2018

Gruden: We don’t anticipate shoot outs. We anticipate our defense playing well and sticking to the offensive game plan.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) October 29, 2018

Gruden says they’re getting close in the passing game but he declines to get into the x’s and o’s and the details of why.

There are plays out there. Guys need to make them.

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) October 29, 2018

Gruden: “There’s some opportunities to make big plays and we’re just not making them”

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) October 29, 2018

The #Falcons are quiet at the trade deadline, but they did make a move. Source said they signed free agent OL Zane Beadles, most recently of the #49ers.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 30, 2018

The #Texans will acquire WR Demaryius Thomas with caps of $4.5M in 2018 & a non-guaranteed $14M in 2019 (zero dead cap).

The #Broncos take on dead cap hits of $7.5M in 2018 & $3.5M in 2019. https://t.co/xqlHyMDQoR

— Spotrac (@spotrac) October 30, 2018

Chiefs & Steelers Most Likely Destinations For Giants CB Janoris Jenkins https://t.co/oc0lqNpfbc #Chiefs #Steelers #Giants pic.twitter.com/Vqo3fJ3888

— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) October 30, 2018

This is one play I thought Smith really missed out on. Giants appear to rotate to a form of inverted cover 2, leaves MOF wide open as Harris streaks up the seam. #Redskins pic.twitter.com/urgbLtlGUT

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) October 30, 2018

These teams have a case of the dropsies...#Browns #TitanUp #DUUUVAL #Colts #GoBills #RavensFlock #SeizeTheDEY #GoPackGo #RaiderNation #HTTR pic.twitter.com/IsCSfFRH2N

— NFL Matchup on ESPN (@NFLMatchup) October 29, 2018

#Redskins head coach Jay Gruden is 33-37-1 after the team's 5-2 start this year. He would have to go 7-2 in the next nine games to break even with his career record. Can it happen?

— Riggo's Rag (@RiggosRag) October 29, 2018

The #Redskins now hold a 5-1 record against the NFC giving the team its best start against teams in the NFC since 2005. @BDO_USA https://t.co/ITnRnIVkbt

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 29, 2018

Most #NFL power rankings have the Carolina Panthers in the top 5 ahead of the #Redskins who beat them a few weeks ago. Washington still has work to do to quiet the naysayers outside of the #DMV.

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) October 30, 2018

Playing defense, running the ball and not turning it over can absolutely work -- as it has 5 times in 7 games. You just have to not fall behind and not play high-powered offenses. Both will happen eventually. Then what?

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) October 29, 2018

All the way back in training camp we kept reporting a workmanlike approach by the #Redskins and that is what the team has become. Dominant defense, AP running the ball, and Smith not throwing INT’s is what they are. It’s a recipe that works.

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) October 29, 2018

Next opponent: #Falcons. They are 3-4. Are we gonna do this "trap game" nonsense again?

— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) October 29, 2018

PFF apologizes to DJ Swearinger for annoying him with a tweet, and the safety was kind enough to (mostly) accept it: https://t.co/wPBDHjSLd2 pic.twitter.com/fZ9WYXwHMt

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) October 29, 2018

Here's your weekly reminder that #Redskins LT Trent Williams is an absolute monster and not to get in his way when he pulls to the edge. pic.twitter.com/LwP38yaToD

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) October 29, 2018

Brandon Scherff is elite. Deadly jump set with crazy quick/accurate hands + crafty in regaining leverage. You see that + independent hands + baiting in these 3 plays: pic.twitter.com/Y54UIt1DgL

— Brandon Thorn (@VeteranScout) October 29, 2018

totally agree. Though maybe they tried and Scherff decided to wait to boost his value. Skins just need to send the Zack Martin contract and add 10-15% and get this done.

— Steve Shoup (@Steveospeak) October 29, 2018

All Brandon Scherff does is bury opposing defenders.

READ: https://t.co/dSp55wFFli pic.twitter.com/ZYAyag9bR3

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) October 29, 2018

Brandon Scherff's teammates and coaches are well aware of just how important he is to the offense: https://t.co/YrkpEfevoZ pic.twitter.com/4ZkwJmg4UR

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) October 30, 2018

Sure doesn’t seem like a coincidence that the Cowboys’ line has fallen apart as they get further away from Bill Callahan’s tenure with the team while Washington’s line is opening up huge holes for Adrian Peterson.

— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) October 29, 2018

Adrian Peterson is on a TEAR right now and making history on a weekly basis: https://t.co/NcWCNPPRhs pic.twitter.com/baRsFefcX5

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) October 29, 2018

It was a joy to watch @JerryBrewer write this gem of a column on the Acela last night as the lights of every little New Jersey town between Newark and Wilmington flashed by outside.
https://t.co/iEEbXA6WP2

— Les Carpenter (@Lescarpenter) October 29, 2018

* Cris Carter on Adrian Peterson: "I was wrong."
* Tiki Barber on Adrian Peterson: "We are sorry, AP."https://t.co/ZxUKAEykXP

— Dan Steinberg (@dcsportsbog) October 30, 2018

Please don't let the fact that it's becoming a weekly thing force you to forget how AMAZING Adrian Peterson's year is: https://t.co/NcWCNPPRhs pic.twitter.com/rtRqWRyG9K

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) October 30, 2018

Redskins make roster moves - https://t.co/ZUJMMlvWPe via @SportsJourney #Redskins #HTTR #NFLNews

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) October 29, 2018

#Redskins make it official, Troy Apke (hamstring) to IR.

— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) October 29, 2018

Gruden did not have an update on tackle Trent Williams's thumb injury. Says Williams is in a cast and they have to wait until Wednesday to see what he can do in practice before deciding if he misses time. The issue is whether Williams will be able to grab with the thumb.

— Les Carpenter (@Lescarpenter) October 29, 2018

Trent Williams (dislocated thumb) will get a modified cast on his right hand for Wednesday’s practice, Jay Gruden said. The goal is to protect the thumb but also allow Williams to grab. Unclear if it’ll work. Gruden sounded hopeful about Sunday, tho. #Redskins

— Tarik El-Bashir (@Tarik_ElBashir) October 29, 2018

Chris Thompson Injured a rib on the other side. Now about pain tolerance. Painful issue

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 29, 2018

And Kapri Bibbs suffered a labrum injury. IR a possibility for Apke

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) October 29, 2018

Quinton Dunbar, who has missed two games with a nerve issue in his leg, says he’s hopeful of returning Sunday vs. the #Falcons. He said the nerve that’s damaged is actually in his hamstring but it wrapped around his leg and effected his shin, too. #Redskins

— Tarik El-Bashir (@Tarik_ElBashir) October 29, 2018

Quinton Dunbar just told me he’s determined to come back this week. He says it hasn’t been frustrating to watch because Stroman playing helps build depth, but Atlanta might be the best offense they’ll play all year. He thinks he can get back.

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) October 29, 2018

Jay Gruden tells me he expects Quinton Dunbar back this week, and that means little chance of CB trade https://t.co/azBczprBCJ pic.twitter.com/EeAOAIfDBg

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) October 30, 2018

Sidelined the past two weeks with a lower leg injury, #Redskins CB Quinton Dunbar tells @CraigHoffman he's "determined" to play Sunday vs the #Falcons. https://t.co/5H7DmnZDRX

— 106.7 The Fan (@1067theFan) October 30, 2018

Weathering the injury storm last year has paid dividends for the Redskins this year: https://t.co/guE1qKGCVA

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) October 29, 2018

Sims isn't coming back. You only get to bring two dudes back. They're not burning both of them on WR's, especially when Sims is basically a developmental project.

Quinn can play now and they need him. He's a better player than Maurice Harris. https://t.co/D5RNNHoopS

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) October 30, 2018

As you know, #Redskins run defense has been lights out in 3-game streak. 191 yards allowed total.

That’s an avg. of 63.6 rushing yards allowed per game (191/3). On 54 rushing attempts, that’s 3.53 yards per rush.
Defense gets an A Minus grade for win! https://t.co/ql0BGW4E7B

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) October 29, 2018

Saquon Barkley latest top back to be shut down by Redskins Run D.. Stacking up impressive numbers vs. top back... https://t.co/b0doFvDM0k

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 29, 2018

Few things lead to wins more than forceful play on the defensive front, and for three straight wins, that's exactly what the Redskins are getting. https://t.co/qnyYoFe2iz pic.twitter.com/6QB2nzKuH8

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) October 29, 2018

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— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 29, 2018

Congrats to the Golden Greek, @MattIoannidis for being our @Kia MVP of the Game! #kiasorento | #HTTR pic.twitter.com/hW8bl8KuAB

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 29, 2018

Mason Foster was asked if he can spell the name of Matt Ioannidis: “he corrects me all the time. He wrote it down in my phone...I just call him Zeus.”

— Les Carpenter (@Lescarpenter) October 29, 2018

And here's a run stunt from Ioannidis. Lines up head over the RT, stunt inside to the A gap. Blows up both the C and RG. Again, LBs roam freely. pic.twitter.com/JyykWqJFKB

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) October 30, 2018

6:15 1st Quarter, 3rd & 2:

This is teaching tape on a pick play. Doctson and Richardson create traffic without contact, meaning zero chance of OPI. pic.twitter.com/Wh3s6AJCGu

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) October 30, 2018

President’s booth at Ford’s is open. Go see it. pic.twitter.com/TRBIzo2CJS

— Rick Snider (@Snide_Remarks) October 29, 2018

Very cool - for Salute to Service week the Redskins are offering discount tickets & food for military members. Info here: https://t.co/JVbYaUx1gP

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) October 29, 2018

Ryan Kerrigan and Brandon Graham lead all edge defenders with nine total pressures in Week 8. pic.twitter.com/iB5MuJOx8F

— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) October 29, 2018

I am so, so sorry. The story broke as we went on the air and I read it reverse. God I feel terrible. Sorry. This is the outcome the #Redskins expected.

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) October 29, 2018

As you know by now, I made a terrible mistake. Inexcusable but thanks for adding to my humiliation. I appreciate it.

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) October 29, 2018

The Redskins prevailed in the grievance that Scot McCloughan filed against them after his ouster as GM, from @lizclarketweet and me... https://t.co/qLgEU7gbQH

— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) October 29, 2018

DJ Swearinger (@JungleBoi_Swagg) is playing superb football this year, but I know I'm not the only one who winced a bit at how he carried the football after his second INT. pic.twitter.com/pahDL7DO5D

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) October 29, 2018

Want to see a safety playing with confidence? Watch D.J. Swearinger here. Clearly has a strong idea of what is coming from film study, positions himself inside anticipating the route, takes it away #Redskins pic.twitter.com/Wnos12545N

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) October 30, 2018

DJ Swearinger doesnt get why Josh Norman doesn't travel with No. 1 receivers either. His honesty on this was surprising and refreshing. Check out @ChrisLingebach's story from Swearinger's #GrantAndDanny apearance today. https://t.co/sZdHvUo85v

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) October 29, 2018

Norman's been frustrated for over a year at how little action he gets. He wants to make plays. It boiled over to a point Sunday, but in a positive way. He smothered Odell.

Pretty sure the only catch he had on JNo was the sick one-hander late.

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) October 30, 2018

Swearinger says the #Falcons are the best offense the #Redskins might see all year. Says they have three #1 receivers.

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) October 29, 2018

DJ Swearinger (@JungleBoi_Swagg) tells @granthpaulsen and @funnydanny that the second interception was a disrespectful throw from Eli Manning

He says it’s like Eli didn’t watch film from the week before. Also said it’s the easiest INT of his career.

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) October 29, 2018

D.J. Swearinger gets a call from Deion Sanders and an apology from Pro Football Focus https://t.co/1O4lWiJPoW

— Dan Steinberg (@dcsportsbog) October 29, 2018

Hey @JungleBoi_Swagg, we wanted to say sorry for not using your image on the highest graded safeties graphic last week. Is this better? pic.twitter.com/Z0u96BftFt

— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) October 29, 2018

After doing something that hadn't been done since 1921, Adrian Peterson said 2,000 yards in a year is still possible.

Maybe we should start believing him: https://t.co/MoGDPmBd9l pic.twitter.com/Q9jCZgck39

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) October 29, 2018

Old man with a bad knee just destroyed that safety's angle.

— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) October 29, 2018

Adrian Peterson is nearly on track for the most rushing yards by a RB 33 or older. John Riggins had 1,347 with the Redskins in 1983. Peterson's current pace projects to 1,342 yards. Not too bad for a player nobody wanted until late in the preseason.

— Joel Corry (@corryjoel) October 29, 2018

.@redskins whipped @giants up front all day. Took them behind the woodshed and stole their lunch money . The @giants won’t win and won’t get better until this unit improves . It is a very simple game. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/0lkojLfUM6

— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) October 29, 2018

One other cool thing about what @BaldyNFL showed here is all SIX of @AdrianPeterson runs in this clip came with Alex Smith under center. #Redskins have been running a bunch of pistol/gun cross-face RPO style runs & having some success. This is more old school. Avoids tendencies. https://t.co/SDmsxYhz86

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) October 29, 2018

Anderson blew up the TE and set a hard edge... Doesn't make the play but certainly doing his job set it up. How it works... that play also shows the mindset/attitude he plays with. Nasty. What attracted them to him in the first place. https://t.co/ooAMOwtieh

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 29, 2018

Last week, Jay Gruden seemed open to the idea of a trade.

But on Monday, he told @JPFinlayNBCS he really doesn't think changes are needed: https://t.co/GtMKNBy8IQ pic.twitter.com/8c9WaSGEES

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) October 29, 2018

"(Doctson) is coming through with some tough catches… Those are the kinds of catches Pierre Garcon used to make. Not saying Doctson is now Garcon, but he's making grabs in traffic I didn’t think he could a year ago." https://t.co/WSvscgeBZu

— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) October 29, 2018

W-L records of NFL teams with best turnover differentials

+10 Browns 2-5-1
+7 Bears 4-3
+7 Seahawks 4-3
+6 Rams 8-0
+6 Redskins 5-2
+5 Chargers 5-2
+4 Chiefs 7-1

Browns
W-L percentage .313

Rest of list
W-L percentage .750

— Curtis Patrick (@CPatrickNFL) October 29, 2018

Stephen a smith showing love to the redskins it’s our time .... #HTTR #Redskins pic.twitter.com/8UXGcNro1W

— RedskinsRunn21 (@redskinsrunn21) October 29, 2018

To go with our last post:

Here are the UNDER CENTER rushing leaders.#LARams #DallasCowboys #GoNiners #HTTR #BroncosCountry #Browns #GoPats #GoSaints #FightForEachOther #Skol pic.twitter.com/SLn6eEn07o

— NFL Matchup on ESPN (@NFLMatchup) October 29, 2018

The Cowboys have fired offensive line coach Paul Alexander #cowboyswire

— Nick Eatman (@nickeatman) October 29, 2018

In firing Hue Jackson, #Browns once again trying to clean up an avoidable mess. https://t.co/OqkNvg2tNE via @usatoday

— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) October 29, 2018

From the #Browns pic.twitter.com/wE1Tvk2SX8

— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) October 29, 2018

Jimmy Haslam asked whether this coaching change was overdue. Says "hindsight is 20/20" and: "I like and respect Hue (Jackson) and wanted to give him every chance to be successful."

— Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala) October 29, 2018

I would do everything in my power not to fire a head coach in season. That said, Hue Jackson coached the #Browns in 40 games and they won 3 times. That seems impossible to do.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) October 29, 2018

Typically not a fan of firing coaches in season, but this had to happen. It's been a mess and you risk setting back the development of Mayfield and the rest of the young core. https://t.co/Rdj0v6DHfx

— Steve Shoup (@Steveospeak) October 29, 2018

Apparently the workout consisted of taking Hue’s stuff down to his car.

— Mark Desimone (@MarkDe5150) October 29, 2018

Remember when Twitter destroyed Jay Gruden and said Hue Jackson was the real genius behind the #Bengals offense? Thank you, #HardKnocks.

— Paul Conner (@P_ConnerJr) August 24, 2018

Eleven years ago I spent a good deal of time with new Browns coach Gregg Williams working on this profile for @PostSports. I always enjoyed chatting with him. He had great insights, was loved by players and was absolutely crushed by Sean Taylor's death.https://t.co/KIpxLr44bN

— Les Carpenter (@Lescarpenter) October 29, 2018

Ty Montgomery told his wife not to attend his public appearance tonight because of the vile, dangerous shit some tiny-brained fans posted on social media. Just pause and think about how fucked up that is. It absolutely makes my blood boil how stupid some humans are.

— Aaron Nagler (@AaronNagler) October 29, 2018

After a suspension, 10 interceptions and a benching, it's time for the #GoBucs to consider moving on from Jameis Winston, writes @eric_adelson.
➡️ https://t.co/ar41lZD7Ia pic.twitter.com/I3WP57t9Tk

— Yahoo Sports NFL (@YahooSportsNFL) October 29, 2018

We’re probably done seeing Jameis this season even if FitzMagic turns back into FitzPeePee. Jameis is guaranteed his fifth-year option $ if he gets injured. Can’t see them risking tying up $21M of 2019 cap space on a guy they clearly think is a turd.

— RosterWatch (@RosterWatch) October 29, 2018

COLUMN: @TomECurran: #Patriots have been busy leading up to trade deadline, talking to nearly every team in the #NFL. https://t.co/vdqSo1AMSC

— NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSBoston) October 29, 2018

The reason it's hard for a guy like Derrick Henry to be a volume runner in the NFL in 2018
#Titans https://t.co/Y58wvk7Kj8

— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) October 29, 2018

The Vikings, with Kirk Cousins, were supposed to be better than this... https://t.co/WuZ3ZMhYKM

— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) October 29, 2018

"Cousins is astonishingly meh. He's Olive Garden." @mikefreemanNFL

A good line on Cousins performance last night. Part of problem that system encourages. Blame the QB, credit the QB for everything. https://t.co/J2Ieni3S5B#Redskins #Vikings

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) October 29, 2018

Carson Wentz fumble situation

2016: 16 games, 14 fumbles (led NFL)
2017: 13 games, 9 fumbles
2018: 6 games, 7 fumbles (leads NFL)https://t.co/RvfvfUiPGh pic.twitter.com/LykCYMFoyS

— Jason McIntyre (@jasonrmcintyre) October 29, 2018

Where will Bryce Harper play in 2019? A comprehensive guide to the leading contenders, courtesy @barrysvrluga and @chelsea_janes https://t.co/2cPAf06BrW

— Dan Steinberg (@dcsportsbog) October 29, 2018