The Daily Twitter: 9 January 2019

As @MikeGarafolo said earlier, Torrian Gray is out with the #Redskins. As he hinted, it’s part of a much bigger house cleaning on that side of the ball.

Final names aren’t known yet, but a source indicates the changes will be basically whole-sale.

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) January 8, 2019

Joe Woods is the DB coach I thought the Skins were going to hire two years ago before they hired Gray. Not surprised Skins may be showing interest again to add Woods to their staff now or that Gray might be out the door.

— T M (@reshmanuel) January 8, 2019

A shame to see Torrian Gray go.

The #Redskins had a lot of challenges in the secondary this year, but they stemmed from personnel/availability, not scheme/coaching.

Also means that young guys like Dunbar and Everett will now be on their 3rd DBs coach in 5 years. Not ideal.

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) January 8, 2019

One question about Torrian Gray was if could he transfer his skills from college to the NFL. Frankly, I don't know that many coaches could have tamed that room this year. Still, had to make a change. Can't keep the status quo.

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) January 8, 2019

Exactly..As we all said at the time..big mistake & arrogance that they knew better. https://t.co/KHrnVIUzVq

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) January 8, 2019

Talked to one player as all this was developing today that said this EXACT thing.

Everyone talks about letting McVay go, which they could do nothing about. They could’ve kept Aubrey. Brutal to let him go and really push him out the door. https://t.co/JJrzpYPyZ7

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) January 8, 2019

Um. Yeah. This does not bode well for Manusky. https://t.co/XrtjJjG4Ir

— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) January 8, 2019

If Washington is reaching out to a new DBs coach, and holding meetings w the hottest D-coordinator candidate on the market, it seems fair to suggest the Redskins are rebuilding their defensive coaching staff https://t.co/Nz8fbkv0fk pic.twitter.com/SeYrFACE8o

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) January 8, 2019

Also don’t think they want to offer the job and get told, “No. I’m going to Tampa, even though I played here and won a Super Bowl.”

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) January 8, 2019

Former #Jets coach Todd Bowles is the top choice to join Bruce Arians in Tampa. Would make for quite a staff. https://t.co/ExK5rPhtGA

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 8, 2019

Interesting development, given that Manusky is still the DC for the time being. Would have to imagine being on Arians staff in Tampa would be more appealing than any job with the Skins right now though. https://t.co/FjsnnxIP0d

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) January 8, 2019

Don’t know. Does sound like Doug Williams has a good relationship with him. But TB might just be better situation for him. We shall see. https://t.co/8jCEeIVv4d

— John Keim (@john_keim) January 8, 2019

Former Jets Head Coach, Todd Bowles is joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the Defensive Coordinator per sources. First reported by @AlbertBreer

— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) January 9, 2019

#Redskins fans can stop dreaming of Bowles now https://t.co/LcaTTFsg9t

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) January 8, 2019

Based on today's buzz + couple private whispers, my read: Manusky requested position coach changes (supposedly incl TG, KO), Jay flirting w potential replacements but may not even know yet whether he's keeping Manusky. Most of staff still in the dark.

— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) January 8, 2019

Bruce Arians has been hired by the Bucs because he flew to Tampa and showed them this: pic.twitter.com/6WBVGa67Gn

— Kevin Clark (@bykevinclark) January 8, 2019

One downside to having a defensive-minded head coach? You'll lose your offensive coordinator time and time again if you have good ones. Those guys don't stay assistants long.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) January 8, 2019

The Redskins had the No. 1 offense in the NFL in 2012 with a QB in Robert Griffin who has not been a full-time starter since leaving DC. That staff that worked with him now comprises 19% of the NFC's head coaching jobs.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) January 8, 2019

Congrats to Matt Lafleur and his family! Great coach, better guy! https://t.co/wse51jllCQ

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) January 8, 2019

Sources: The #Bucs are focusing on hiring former #AZCardinals coach Bruce Arians as their new coach and the strong interest is mutual. Negotiations are likely to begin soon. Here we go.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 8, 2019

Just occurred to me that Arians could keep DeSean Jackson in Tampa. He loves a smallish field-stretching speedster:

Dennis Northcutt
Santonio Holmes
Mike Wallace
T.Y. Hilton
John Brown
JJ Nelson

— Chris Wesseling (@ChrisWesseling) January 9, 2019

Fired from Texas Tech to OC at USC to HC in the NFL in less than two months. This sport is wild man. https://t.co/JvGGWS8Mkn

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) January 8, 2019

Kliff Kingsbury is the new head coach of the Arizona Cardinals. So what happened with him and USC? @JayGlazer's mailbag this week: https://t.co/juqrp7IedM

— The Athletic NFL (@TheAthleticNFL) January 9, 2019

How do you shitcan a guy who came to you with 1 year of NFL coordinator experience after 1 season then turn around and hire a guy with no NFL coaching experience at all?
And do it with a straight face? https://t.co/bUMaeRzF5c

— Tom E. Curran (@tomecurran) January 9, 2019

Column: On Kliff Kingsbury and the misguided McVay-ification of the NFL that allowed him to fail up https://t.co/ZtmD0RkQGB

— Jerry Brewer (@JerryBrewer) January 8, 2019

My understanding is that two finalists for the #Browns head coach job are Freddie Kitchens and Kevin Stefanski. At this point, those are the only two known finalists, so that may be it. @TomPelissero said Stefanski headed there now, Kitchens is still in the building.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 8, 2019

https://t.co/tduuNxV20o

— Will Blackmon (@WillBlackmon) January 8, 2019

Dolphins owner reportedly has a "burning interest" in John Harbaugh, but would he leave? https://t.co/DCMpi5Tm9a

— Post Sports (@PostSports) January 8, 2019

Hopefully Derrius Guice can break our recent string of bad luck with second round picks. Ryan Anderson still has time too

— Redskinstoday (@redskinstoday_) January 8, 2019

LSU fans, do y’all think I get enough recognition for my 2016 season at LSU?

— 2️⃣9️⃣ (@DhaSickest) January 7, 2019

Redskins Film Room: 2018 running back position as @MarkBullockNFL reviews the backfield's performance.#HTTR https://t.co/0ys0QPRF5E

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticDC) January 8, 2019

This is a stand up guy that a lot of young players can look up to. This is how you handle adversity like a pro. Cody is a heck of a kicker and will be for a long time. No reason to be taking the heat he is especially when that ball was tipped. #ClassAct https://t.co/Ae2kr0DYIy

— Jake Elliott (@jake_elliott22) January 7, 2019

I agree that this is interesting, and a reminder that the franchise-tag position designations are outdated and should be changed in the next CBA. https://t.co/Bil411zt1S

— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) January 8, 2019

Raiders’ GM Mike Mayock says Jon Gruden has 'final say' on personnel decisions with their team:https://t.co/I2HHuh3tnv

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 8, 2019

Feeling better about my chances. https://t.co/PprnxqDRFI

— Jake Kring-Schreifels (@jakeks19) January 7, 2019

Candidate 1: "I've spent the last decade building great defenses."
Candidate 2: "I had a Bud Light Lime with Sean McVay at the NFL combine."
All eight NFL teams with openings: Well, I've heard enough. Let's start talking contract, candidate 2.

— Kevin Clark (@bykevinclark) January 7, 2019

There are so many connections in this league. LaFleur was comfortable keeping Pettine on because his mentor Kyle Shanahan was Pettine’s OC in Cleveland, and they have a good relationship. LaFleur’s brother Mike LaFleur (now WR coach in SF) was on that Cleveland staff too. https://t.co/7tPowDnBjG

— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) January 8, 2019

Arguably the most outrageous run in NFL history https://t.co/Y3Ta8uJLfn

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) January 8, 2019

I've been to Seattle, New England, Kansas City and plenty of other stadiums -- there is absolutely no question that playing the Saints in New Orleans is the toughest game in the NFL

— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) January 8, 2019

Hey @JPFinlayNBCS — I just figured out the genius of Bruce Allen.. He’s had the #Redskins on a decade long #TankForTrevor and we’re now just 2 years away from it coming to fruition!! The way this kid moves in the pocket & sees the field is sick.. #ALLIN

— Rob Carlin (@RobCarlinNBCS) January 8, 2019

How is it possible Trevor Lawrence was playing HS football last year?

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) January 8, 2019

Yeah pic.twitter.com/R7VxEcU5V0

— not Johnny Manziel (@JohnnyFootbalI) January 8, 2019

Looked into it. The XFL would accept younger players into the league, and in fact @OliverLuckXFL mentioned college players choosing to play in the XFL instead of transfer.

— Aaron Oster (@TheAOster) January 8, 2019

It’s one thing to lose, it’s another to get dominated in every way. Doesn’t happen to Bama. This is incredible from Clemson.

— Russillo (@ryenarussillo) January 8, 2019

This is the worst thing to happen to Alabama since sibling marriages were outlawed

— KyleSkey (@KyleSkey) January 8, 2019

Nick Saban taking the money back from his players after the loss pic.twitter.com/HcfFhLGD1M

— Ben Mason (@benmason06) January 8, 2019

Somewhere, in the not so distant future, some Ugandan kids are going to be gifted brand new Alabama '18-'19 CFP National Champions Tshirts..... and that makes me real happy.

— Chase Williams (@BlakberrySmoke) January 8, 2019

I hear “Orange is the new Crimson”.

— Corey Littrell (@RCLittrell) January 8, 2019

you mean to tell me Mercer, LA Lafayette, and Citadel didn't prepare Alabama!?!? Hahahaha... ...Play a real schedule start to finish.

— Daniel (@chop1222) January 8, 2019

Next week some poll will have Bama as #1 for 2019

— Living my life (@Reallifeontime) January 8, 2019

This lady must have taken the underpic.twitter.com/TgEyH0rxDU

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) January 8, 2019

#NationalChampionship #CFBChampionship #NFLPlayoffs goo LA⚡ pic.twitter.com/lT13Y4Pto5

— peaceonearth2019 (@saveusalll) January 8, 2019

Interesting comment from Deion Sanders here on NFL Network. Claims Tomlin knew everything that had transpired with Antonio Brown that week & that AB had permission from the #Steelers to miss each day of practice ahead of their Week 17 game. Very different to what Tomlin said ... pic.twitter.com/IAKiWXASHt

— Simon Chester (@SimonAChester) January 9, 2019

There are two starting quarterbacks still in the playoffs who are older than three of the head coaches in the NFC West.

There are three starting quarterbacks still in the playoffs who are older than the head coach of the L.A. Rams. https://t.co/kswT8V30Kd

— Vincent Verhei (@FO_VVerhei) January 9, 2019

Todd Gurley missed the last two weeks of the regular season, enjoyed a first-round bye and is still limited in practice.

Methinks his knee is not in good shape.

— TurfShowTimes (@TurfShowTimes) January 8, 2019

So, um...

I'm just curious about @TeamYouTube's process for verification? pic.twitter.com/B5Qnl2jJqk

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) January 8, 2019

Alabama is down by 22 points in the 4th quarter but that did not stop their secondary from doing a victory dance after stopping a pass on 2nd down. I am, like, super impressed right now.

— Gregg F'in Williams (@GreggWilliamsOH) January 8, 2019

Just once it would be nice to see one of these athletes in a post-game press conference answer with:

"Well. I just put my faith in God...... but we still kept losing. So then I just did it myself, ya know... without God. All in all, he really didn't help us much this game."

— Gregg F'in Williams (@GreggWilliamsOH) January 8, 2019

Trace Lincoln's final day, and the path Booth followed while stalking him with @TourGuideDC #washington #dc #tour https://t.co/mvVicfpGhX

— VoiceMap (@MyVoiceMap) January 8, 2019

Levels of ultrafine dust again exceed safety standard in many areas of Bangkok and surrounding provinces on Tuesdays.

— ThaiMythbuster (@thaimythbuster) January 8, 2019

Pollution Control Department has urged people in worst-affected areas to wear masks as air pollution is set to get worse over the next few days.

— ThaiMythbuster (@thaimythbuster) January 8, 2019

UPDATE: It's 1/8/19 and Bruce Allen is still employed by the Redskins... #FireBruceAllen https://t.co/1JML5w1Y0P

— Hogs Haven (@HogsHaven) January 8, 2019