The Daily Twitter: 27 November 2018

As part of today’s #RedskinsRead event, students are practicing persuasive writing and sharing their work with classmates & former @redskins WR Josh Morgan! pic.twitter.com/yKI0zcqNQI

— Redskins Community (@RedskinsCR) November 26, 2018

Monday Sixpack: four of Redskins losses in 2018 were to teams that have combined for 25 straight wins through this Sunday. Not sure what that means, except that the Redskins have lost to some decent, hot teams...worth noting ahead of a stretch run. https://t.co/rERXytUxbu

— Ken Meringolo (@ItsRainingKen) November 26, 2018

Gruden- They forced three turnovers and we didn’t get any. We know what that record is

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) November 26, 2018

McCoy gets the full week of work with first team offense. Hasn’t happened all year.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) November 26, 2018

Running back Chris Thompson said he's encouraged by the progress of his broken rib and is hopeful about playing Monday at Philadelphia. It's been quite a painful experience.https://t.co/S54Lb2ljgf

— John Keim (@john_keim) November 26, 2018

#Redskins RB talks about how he’s feeling and his recovery process. pic.twitter.com/jMDXvZvX3D

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) November 26, 2018

Trent Williams said his ribs are fine. Reason why he left in ambulance: he was dehydrated and a little light-headed. They wondered about some kidney damage, but that turned out to not be the case. He's fine.

— John Keim (@john_keim) November 26, 2018

“If it feels good [next Monday in Philly] I think the plan would be for me to go.” — Chris Thompson on potentially returning from two broken ribs, one on the left side and one on the right, against the #Eagles. pic.twitter.com/IiM9N0SIXD

— Tarik El-Bashir (@Tarik_ElBashir) November 26, 2018

RB drills from today’s #Redskins practice. Chris Thompson looks fast and quick as usual. pic.twitter.com/rwKpYJLZBu

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) November 26, 2018

Thompson looking quick. And then Kapri Bibbs almost ran me over pic.twitter.com/wihMRzjMvW

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) November 26, 2018

No Quinton Dunbar. No Matt Ioannidis. No Jon Allen.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) November 26, 2018

Quarterback drill where Mark Sanchez and coaches throw pads at Colt McCoy to simulate a pass rush pic.twitter.com/ye8xyGHS1B

— Les Carpenter (@Lescarpenter) November 26, 2018

WR Jamison Crowder, meanwhile, continues to work off to the side due to the sprained ankle that’s cost him the last seven games. #Redskins https://t.co/PusmGZ1VgM

— Tarik El-Bashir (@Tarik_ElBashir) November 26, 2018

Jordan Reed in Street clothes. Was told postgame Thursday he wasn’t in the concussion protocol. #redskins pic.twitter.com/N5SZc9FpV2

— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) November 26, 2018

Trent Williams participated in Monday's session after leaving Dallas in an ambulance.

Another key offensive guy returned, too: https://t.co/2NEWPSMsc4 pic.twitter.com/KWRxuUC8HL

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) November 26, 2018

There will be no injury report because it's a bonus day. There were, however, many key players who got prax off, presumably due to nagging stuff. Among them: TE Jordan Reed, OT Morgan Moses, DTs Matt Ioannidis and Jon Allen, LB Zach Brown and CB Quinton Dunbar. #Redskins

— Tarik El-Bashir (@Tarik_ElBashir) November 26, 2018

New column: Steve takes a statistical look at the NFL's IR list over the past 9 years to find out how bad it's actually been for the Redskins, & to find out how much of an impact IR has had on winning: https://t.co/j8lgjFYd3Y #HTTR #Redskins

— TheHogSty (@TheHogSty) November 26, 2018

Good thing Colt is getting work with the "starters" https://t.co/Ydl5y8Skdd

— Checked The Tape (@Bucket_HTTR) November 26, 2018

NFL scrimmage yards leaders:

1. Gurley - 1,484 (17 TDs)
2. Elliott - 1,437 (8 TDs)
3. Barkley - 1,410 (12 TDs)
4. McCaffrey - 1,365 (10 TDs)

RB position has a ton of young talent

— Max Henson (@PanthersMax) November 26, 2018

D.J. Swearinger again saying Redskins treat late-week practices like they're a joke: "A lot of guys just walk through that Saturday as if that Saturday doesn't mean much." https://t.co/fSZqEZfU3q

— Chris Lingebach (@ChrisLingebach) November 26, 2018

Cooley pod: "I would not be surprised if the #Redskins ended up trying to sign Reuben Foster. Jay has been in love with Reuben Foster since the draft."

— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) November 26, 2018

Short-term and big-picture thoughts on the Redskins based on Week 12 usage including looks at receiver, cornerback and the defensive line.https://t.co/a1ucQNWgL2 pic.twitter.com/q6Uli9tLdN

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) November 26, 2018

3:16 1st Quarter, 3rd & 4

I have no idea why McCoy throws this ball.

They try and use Floyd as a pick, but the DB stays way over the top of it. Quinn's route is dead. Don't throw this. pic.twitter.com/55X6Ul47of

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) November 26, 2018

6:36 1st Quarter, 3rd & 11

Trent Williams saves the play by blocking Randy Gregory into Tyrone Crawfod. Yes, #Cowboys fans...said block is a hold, but it wasn't called and what can ya do.

Hell of a throw by McCoy to whip it back across. Saved consecutive 3 & outs. pic.twitter.com/mR1XjSs6gk

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) November 26, 2018

10:30 1st Quarter, 2nd & 3

This is happening WAY TOO MUCH the past few weeks. LB's are running out of the gap the offense is running into. I've been told it's an ill-timed blitz, but then someone has to replace that gap vs run. Clinton-Dix gets juked and there's nobody home. pic.twitter.com/xgh4KN2e6y

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) November 26, 2018

12:05 1st Quarter, 2nd & 5

Ridiculous play from Swearinger. He starts high as if he's gonna drop back into his zone and is giving a fake man look, but he's actually in man-to-man on Zeke. He flies down and takes a risky angle, but he almost gets the INT. Totally baits Dak pic.twitter.com/kj3gQrA2g9

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) November 26, 2018

My current back-of-the-napkin plan would be continue to acquire playmakers on offense/defense in 2019 Draft, take Jarrett Stidham in the 4th round, then let the chips fall where they may but have ammo to get "the guy" in 2020 https://t.co/FPX5SAf0vT

— Hogs Haven (@HogsHaven) November 26, 2018

There isn't a QB like Baker, Watson or Mahomes in this year's draft and we'd be paying Colt/Alex $24M to do nothing. Are you still OK with pushing in the chips in 2019? https://t.co/MF2Ko3cjiA

— Hogs Haven (@HogsHaven) November 26, 2018

Big Monday question:

Let's assume Alex Smith is able to play again, but will miss at least half of the 2019 season. We cannot reasonably get out of his contract until after the 2020 season (fact). What would you do this offseason?

— Hogs Haven (@HogsHaven) November 26, 2018

The Jaguars are reportedly benching Blake Bortles. Cutting him would result in $16.5M in dead cap space next season. They'll likely try to pay some of his 2019 salary and find a trade partner. Won't be easy.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) November 26, 2018

Now headed to IR w/ an torn thumb ligament, has Andy Dalton played his last snap for the #Bengals? The 31-yr-old has earned $67M in 8 seasons, & has $34M left over the next 2 years. But he can be released this March at a $0 dead cap charge ($16.2M saved).https://t.co/NEqTYsNcrA

— Spotrac (@spotrac) November 26, 2018

Looking at the schedules, I think 9-7 is going to get the job done for somebody in the NFC East. That would mean a 3-2 finish for either the Redskins or Cowboys.

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) November 26, 2018

Although, as you've found out, me saying "AFC South games would be key" in a common opponents tiebreaker was fake news. The key was Washington did too well against Arizona/GB and thus has no shot of winning that tiebreaker.

— Dan Steinberg (@dcsportsbog) November 26, 2018

If the Cowboys and Redskins both finish 3-2, the edge would likely go to the Cowboys, who would be 8-6 against common opponents vs. the Redskins 7-7. Unless Dallas' two losses were to the Eagles and Giants.

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) November 26, 2018

Chargers say Melvin Gordon will be evaluated week to week for a sprained MCL in his right knee.

— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) November 26, 2018

Bengals place Andy Dalton on the injured reserve list and claim Tom Savage off waivers from the 49ers, team announces.

— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) November 26, 2018

Jeff Driskel takes over as the starter at QB for the Bengals.

— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) November 26, 2018

.@BakerMayfield fires back at parallels between his college transfer and Hue Jackson's #Bengals gig: "Not even comparable."

➡️ https://t.co/TYi2hkTwWr pic.twitter.com/qmC2N0q3Gw

— Yahoo Sports NFL (@YahooSportsNFL) November 26, 2018

Browns' Mayfield calls former coach Hue Jackson 'fake'. @twithersAP https://t.co/e7Ybs9MlyH

— AP NFL (@AP_NFL) November 26, 2018

This really should be a rebuilding season for the Seahawks. It could end with them in the NFC playoffs... https://t.co/ave9vMVaXX

— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) November 26, 2018

The #Eagles path to the playoffs is the easiest through the division. But keep an eye on the wild card as well: https://t.co/Ys8LRYsa6H

— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) November 27, 2018

Pat Shurmur thought the game plan was just fine. Pointed to the more than 2:1 pass-run ratio and seven explosive pass plays as evidence. #Giants https://t.co/6IPRQKjd4y

— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) November 27, 2018

Handing out 10 awards from the Eagles-Giants game https://t.co/vPuGvJ2A1L

— Jimmy Kempski (@JimmyKempski) November 26, 2018

Aaron Rodgers was outplayed by Kirk Cousins. Mike McCarthy made some more curious coaching decisions. And the Packers are just about done while the Vikings began to get their $84 million-worth from Cousins... https://t.co/DOEjEpZJUS

— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) November 26, 2018

49ers Sticking With Nick Mullens As Starting QB https://t.co/BGeXOCmsaW pic.twitter.com/WvZsp9WezO

— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) November 27, 2018

Andrew Luck has the @Colts looking like a contender and is playing like an MVP.

More from FMIA ➡️ https://t.co/NplWRRNDJU pic.twitter.com/B7ZR5Y33tG

— SNF on NBC (@SNFonNBC) November 26, 2018

Fournette has been suspended one game by the NFL for this altercation on Sunday. https://t.co/nKUffwvy3m

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 27, 2018

With Fournette's 1-game suspension, Carlos Hyde figures to have an increased role on early downs. New OC, new QB, new LG for this game as well for the #Jaguars.

— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) November 27, 2018

Jags about to become the first team to try and provoke their own quarterback into a fistfight https://t.co/f3GlonqEja

— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) November 27, 2018

Without doing any research, I think I can confidently say that this is the first time ever that an NFL team has fired their offensive coordinator, benched their starting quarterback and had their star running back suspended all on the same day. #Jaguars https://t.co/4PwoiXyX8N

— John Breech (@johnbreech) November 27, 2018

Leonard Fournette absolutely unequivocally does not care about your fantasy team

— Nick Kostos (@TheKostos) November 27, 2018

336 RECEIVING YARDS...

29 years ago today, Willie "Flipper" Anderson set an NFL record that still stands.

(Nov. 26, 1989) @RamsNFL pic.twitter.com/ZfacrpS67s

— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) November 26, 2018

We ask that you please do not @ us during this very difficult time. https://t.co/HBYnXmS4rN

— Blake Bortles Facts (@BortlesFacts) November 26, 2018

Is there any chance #Michigan moves on from Jim Harbaugh after another devastating defeat? @ESPN_ReceDavis gave us the low down: pic.twitter.com/vFNx7yROMG

— Rich Eisen Show (@RichEisenShow) November 27, 2018

Tom Wilson gets the #Caps on the board. He has scored 5 times in 8 games since returning from his suspension. This is getting absurd. pic.twitter.com/RZYfV2TWoi

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) November 27, 2018

Maryland basketball is now ranked No. 24. The Terps play No. 4 Virginia on Wednesday in College Park. https://t.co/1dvZTwcaFV

— Emily Giambalvo (@EmilyGiam) November 26, 2018

So looking forward to Maryland basketball playing No. 4 Virginia on Wednesday. ACC hoops. Big Ten is just not as fun as beating Virginia, UNC and Duke. Even beating Clemson is more fun than beating Wisconsin.

— Rick Snider (@Snide_Remarks) November 26, 2018

Should I? pic.twitter.com/MsOKGD41sl

— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) November 26, 2018

Tony Romo was an amazing find for the broadcast booth so Jason Witten was hired. Thanks Romo.

— Vance Meek (@vancemeek) November 27, 2018

Since 1950, the most pass attempts in a game without an incompletion is 10 by Kurt Warner in Week 15, 2005 against the #Texans

Marcus Mariota has 17 completions on 17 attempts with 2 minutes remaining against the Texans...

Yeah, Warner lost that game too...#Titans

— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) November 27, 2018

Marcus Mariota throws his 1st incompletion. Somewhere Philip Rivers opens a bottle of root beer or milk or whatever Philip Rivers drinks

— Eric Stangel (@EricStangel) November 27, 2018

D.J. Swearinger, Adrian Peterson and Trent Williams are at this game. Two Houston guys and a guy who played for Houston.

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) November 27, 2018

I can’t think about Mike Zimmer without thinking about the time he said he doesn’t have a TV so I just imagine him watching film on his laptop like a millennial

— Charlotte Wilder (@TheWilderThings) November 26, 2018

Will also take suggestions for what to name a NO-PIT Super Bowl. Right now I'm calling it "Back in Black."

— Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) November 27, 2018

The cone makes it safe pic.twitter.com/xGm0gyhprC

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) November 26, 2018

Caps got the Cup, I’m good.
https://t.co/WjI8oAj3lt

— Danny (@recordsANDradio) November 26, 2018