The Daily Twitter: 2 January 2019

Big news! Or not. But, everyone likes moves. https://t.co/YHHMNxKE7i

— Breaking Burgundy 2.0 (@TSCRedskins) December 31, 2018

With the injuries, the Redskins basically spent December stashing all their futures players on the 53-man roster. https://t.co/nCNJNFMUIO

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) December 31, 2018

So crazy. https://t.co/p7QhmS0qtV

— Paul Conner (@P_ConnerJr) January 1, 2019

Dan Snyder stayed at FedEx for about eight hrs after the game, mostly in closed-door "meetings." I do not have a full invite list, but Bruce Allen was with him for most or all of it. (To me, that doesn't seem like something that would happen if Dan were about to sack Bruce.)

— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) January 1, 2019

Around 3 AM, Snyder left FedEx, got in his plane, and flew to the Bahamas, where he goes often. I think he's still there. I do not think any #Redskins officials joined him, but I'm told he has continued to dialogue by phone w Allen.

— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) January 1, 2019

I said in previous post to Keim I thought Snyder and Allen were out testing the waters to see if there are any coaches interested. Once they get the answer they'll either keep or fire Gruden. Hope it leaks if this is what they are doing. Not that they care.

— Killerbees (@towncreekboys) January 1, 2019

Sentiments like this happen over a period of time. Skins have been a .500 team for past four years yet vitriol more in line with a team much worse. Simple as winning to regain fans? Only u can answer. Skins should not assume tho. https://t.co/MXnixvaxbA

— John Keim (@john_keim) January 1, 2019

Have seen it in a quick check. People seem to be surprised that they would have this arrogant attitude or belief in their brand. Or that they still have it. This is the problem. They think the media & fans have it all wrong. Not them.

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) January 1, 2019

Average rating for skins games on Fox in this market over last eight seasons. Larger forces at play, obviously. But you really don’t think anything has changed? Were they good in 2011 and 2013? pic.twitter.com/CP8jXWHvgt

— Dan Steinberg (@dcsportsbog) January 1, 2019

I'm assuming Jay Gruden stays even if he peppered answers yesterday about his future with "if" often.

But, that Bengals' opening. A deal with his old team would run 4-5 years. 2 years left here. Maybe out after 2019 with another playoff miss. Dalton meh but >> Skins QB sitch.

— Breaking Burgundy 2.0 (@TSCRedskins) January 1, 2019

Really hard-working guy always on a quest for knowledge and improvement. https://t.co/4wa0IuXc8d

— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) January 1, 2019

From our story, Fritz Pollard Alliance leaders said they are not overly alarmed about the disproportionate number of minority coaches being fired in this cycle. But it does point to the ongoing need to ensure the interviewing and hiring process is fair, they said.

— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) January 1, 2019

Fritz Pollard Alliance's John Wooten: “We all know it’s win or go home. We’ll work at it and go on. We’ll keep looking at it and push forward for the next opportunities.”

— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) January 1, 2019

New year, new 2019 #NFL mock draft (along with some names to watch with the Redskins at 15).https://t.co/uGuqoEuLuC

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) January 1, 2019

Landon Collins, Tyrann Mathieu (not listed in this story) and C.J. Mosley (not listed) should be at the top of the #Redskins' wish list. Realistically they'd sign just one of Collins/Mathieu and I can see Mosley re-signing with Baltimore before FA starts.https://t.co/V3uPJsFJKK

— Jake Russell (@_JakeRussell) January 1, 2019

Washington HC Jay Gruden on Alex Smith’s condition: “We're obviously hopeful he can turn a corner and start the rehab process and possibly get back on the field. That’s all we can hope for right now.”

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 31, 2018

What the #Redskins options are at the quarterback position for 2019 https://t.co/JMJIIY0BG3

— Riggo's Rag (@RiggosRag) January 1, 2019

Packing and roster uncertainty for several veterans highlighted Redskins exit interview day. With Josh Norman's situation, what he leaves behind in his locker may hold the answer. https://t.co/WuQzltBiQ9

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) January 1, 2019

Some key longtime Redskins are approaching 30 or already there. How much time is left for this group? On Trent Williams, Ryan Kerrigan, Jordan Reed and the future. https://t.co/HpbWGGoj56

— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) January 1, 2019

A 2019 backfield of Adrian Peterson, Derrius Guice and Chris Thompson?

Yep, that sounds good to Chris Thompson. pic.twitter.com/KckXoF2qsw

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) December 31, 2018

Did u see the lineups they had? Don’t know many coaches who would keep winning with a fourth qb who just joined team. If u don’t like JG that’s fine. If don’t think right coach ok. But be realistic about what they were dealing with.

— John Keim (@john_keim) January 1, 2019

We've heard almost 30 names connected with the 8 current NFL HC openings

Based on the volume of interest (interviews/requests/etc), these 8 names seem to be the most coveted

Eric Bieniemy
Dan Campbell
Vic Fangio
Brian Flores
Adam Gase
Mike McCarthy
Mike Munchak
Kris Richard

— Dan Hatman (@Dan_Hatman) January 1, 2019

From the @NFLResearch team on coaching changes in recent years. What’s interesting is there were only three in 2010. That year was certainly an anomaly. Oh, and we’re still watching John Harbaugh in Baltimore so nine this year remains possible. pic.twitter.com/Zt43I3JWmB

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 1, 2019

I would sign Peterson today. Every dollar invested in him is a dollar invested in Guice.

There's no better professional mentor for Guice than AP, and he told me in our sit-down that he's willing to split carries. https://t.co/R9RTpPIUSi

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) December 31, 2018

Only one NFL quarterback played every snap for his team this season: Russell Wilson. He's never missed a single game or start in his seven pro seasons.

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) January 1, 2019

From @JarrettBell: Opinion: NFL coach firings reveal accountability problem with many teams' GMs https://t.co/NEgmq9ndul via @usatoday

— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) January 1, 2019

Not every NFL coaching job is the same. @ByMikeJones breaks down the best open positions. https://t.co/EqdEDf2LDh

— USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) January 1, 2019

There was a time when you could have believed that Kirk Cousins to the Vikings, Alex Smith to the Redskins and Case Keenum to the Broncos would be a win-all-around scenario. Not so much, as it turned out... https://t.co/XT9CO8ncQt

— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) January 1, 2019

I believe the sentiment among some veteran head coaches is that they want every official to call each penalty they see regardless of number so games are officiated fairly and the integrity of game is preserved. https://t.co/fLF3LSItC2

— Ed Werder (@EdwerderRFA) January 1, 2019

Browns have no plans to interview Adam Gase again https://t.co/ZkBCawzphm

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 1, 2019

Eric is right

This is the first 16-game season without a single 8-8 team

And @KBfan11 also correct: 7-8-1 Browns were same distance away as Vikings https://t.co/X37OE0raXt

— Eric Edholm (@Eric_Edholm) January 1, 2019

49ers Could Pursue Trade For Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr? https://t.co/jKsIfFahZZ pic.twitter.com/heo88NoXWH

— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) January 1, 2019

Given Adam Gase and Josh McDaniels are viewed as “hot” candidates despite their previous failures as head coaches, it is a surprise Jim Schwartz isn’t mentioned as a candidate after being on a Super Bowl team a season ago.. https://t.co/v0zg8ggAsd

— Bucky Brooks (@BuckyBrooks) January 1, 2019

Re-ranking the NFC playoff teams (via @LT_21)
1️⃣ @Saints
2️⃣ @ChicagoBears
3️⃣ @RamsNFL
4️⃣ @dallascowboys
5️⃣-6️⃣ ???

Do you agree?

: @NFLTotalAccess | #NFLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/wLzjukX4b5

— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) January 1, 2019

This is going to be a good draft for teams who need TEs. Turning into a relatively deep class

— Lance Zierlein (@LanceZierlein) January 1, 2019

Antonio Brown has requested a trade. Im told it was not a demand but he has asked to be dealt. Very unlikely Rooney would capitulate. Brown has issues with Mike Tomlin and Ben Roethlisberger. Feels like the coach is too aligned with the QB.

— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) January 1, 2019

The latest:
-Ben Roethlisberger said he didn’t witness Antonio Brown's apparent “blowup”

-Nah, the Steelers probably wouldn’t trade ABhttps://t.co/Z9MC9KeCMs

— SB Nation NFL (@SBNationNFL) January 1, 2019

All prorated money sticks with the old team and the rest of the deal moves to the new team. So for AB $21M dead for the Steelers and non guaranteed cap hits of $15.1M, $11.3M, and $12.5M for team that traded for him https://t.co/W2gcLNC83T

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) January 1, 2019

The NFL depends on the labor of black men, particularly from the South, sacrificing their bodies to escape poverty.

How can the NFL, and its 32 teams, better support black men and the trauma they carry while attempting to thrive in a very stressful and violent environment?

— Master (@MasterTes) January 1, 2019

"He should know that he will always have a home with the Titans."

Full statement from @Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk on retiring linebacker @rak98.

HERE https://t.co/lC5tPsqbQE pic.twitter.com/3rmwUbuSpQ

— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) January 1, 2019

Highest rate of off-target throws, 2018
1. Josh Allen 23.7%
2. Sam Darnold 20.4%
3. Tom Brady 20.1%
4. Aaron Rodgers 19.9%
5. Matthew Stafford 19.4%

Excludes throwaways

[Source: ESPN]

— Scott Kacsmar (@FO_ScottKacsmar) January 1, 2019

For the next 15 wks Barkley will have his first opportunity to enjoy the spoils of being Saquon. It wouldn’t be crazy to think it will change him, at least subtly. Maybe for the better. Maybe not.

That’s the Giants’ reality as they send their rookie out into the big bad world. https://t.co/dgOlBit5zu

— Tom Rock (@TomRock_Newsday) January 1, 2019

Grading every first round draft pick in the NFL in 2018:https://t.co/TnVx1h17s8

(via @PFF_Chichester) pic.twitter.com/p5EBJ6ykq3

— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) January 1, 2019

There's a reason why you are "hearing" this... It's the same reason why the media "heard" that Sam Darnold was a lock to be the #Browns 1st overall draft pick this year or that Todd Haley was going to be promoted to HC when Hue was getting fired. https://t.co/6x8kyXsMoc

— Gregg F'in Williams (@GreggWilliamsOH) December 31, 2018

When you think about it, the #Browns kept the Steelers out of the playoffs with that Week 1 tie.

They get in at 10-6. pic.twitter.com/YePGQAtWiZ

— Randy Lee Danger (@randella22) December 31, 2018

Baker Mayfield just set the ALL TIME record for Rookie Passing TDs and yet Peter King says this feat is not as memorable or newsworthy as any of the following stories:

-RG III “You gotta believe”
-Matt Millen speaks
-Coaching crappola

Gee, I wonder why print is a dying medium? https://t.co/8ZHkCmPW11

— Gregg F'in Williams (@GreggWilliamsOH) December 31, 2018

It's been a great ride #Cleveland. It's a shame Jimmy Haslam screwed up yet again and fired the greatest coach to ever take a dump in First Energy Stadium. Thank you for the lozenges and we will always have the C-gap. Go #Browns and never forget: #ComeGetSome. pic.twitter.com/yh8AUcE8EN

— Gregg F'in Williams (@GreggWilliamsOH) December 31, 2018

Iowa just won the Outback Bowl with -16 rushing yards and ZERO penalties

— Chris Hassel (@Hassel_Chris) January 1, 2019