The Daily Twitter: 16 October 2019

.@cleveland19news just deleted their tweet about the Browns trading for Trent Williams.

They run a very tight ship over there. I guess I'll have to start taking screen shots of their "breaking news" tweets.

— Roberto Shenanigans (@Rob_Shenanigans) October 15, 2019

UPDATE: Redskins officials "emphatically insist" that Trent Williams is not headed to the Cleveland Browns, according to Washington Post reporter Les Carpenter. Williams, who is fighting for a new contract, has not yet played a game in 2019. https://t.co/20zbKQYXK7

— Cleveland 19 News (@cleveland19news) October 16, 2019

Here is Steve’s tweet just before we traded for OBJ. He used the word soon in that one as well. I hope Steve is “soon” 2 for 2 on calling these big trades! pic.twitter.com/ArS3mdHWMp

— dpgullo (@dpgullo) October 15, 2019

I have a very reliable source telling me that the Trent Williams deal will be done by Wednesday Night and that the details are involving

Higgins
Njoku
1st pick
Our 3rd for their 5th
2021 6th round pick

For

Trent Williams

— Browns Country (@TheFanDomeShow) October 16, 2019

For those asking, Tuesday, October 29 is this year's trade deadline. 2 weeks away.

— Hogs Haven (@HogsHaven) October 14, 2019

#Browns dealt their 2019 1 for OBJ, John Dorsey doesn’t seem inclined to move their 2020 1st rounder from what I’ve heard.

— Daryl Ruiter (@RuiterWrongFAN) October 15, 2019

Going back to training camp, Erik Flowers was supposed to be a weak link on the O-line. Instead he has turned out to become a solid starter who has gotten better in a new role at guard. #Redskins

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) October 14, 2019

Fun things I learned today on #Redskins twitter.

- Mike Tomlin will be a bad coach because he trips people
- The Dolphins are better than we think
- "Stats don't matter"
- We are going to run down the throat of the 49ers

I disagree with these statements, so I'm depressed.

— George Carmi (@Gcarmi21) October 15, 2019

And again...some people just don’t get it https://t.co/X8mojs7EYx

— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) October 14, 2019

Through 6 weeks Terry McLaurin’s ranking among rookies with at least 10 receptions:

Receptions: 1st(23)
Yards: 1st(408)
Yards per Reception: 4th(17.7)
Yards per game: 1st(81.6)
Touchdowns: 1st(5)
Receptions of 20+: 1st(8)
First Downs: 1st(20)

Absolute stud, and a steal.

— Matt Valdovinos (@MVScouting) October 14, 2019

I just voted for SCARY TERRY McLAURIN as the Pepsi Rookie of the Week! Fans pick the winner, so go vote! https://t.co/nl4OgH9uIE via @nfl#HTTR

— billhorgan (@billhorgan2005) October 15, 2019

Scary Terry is pretty nice off the field pic.twitter.com/aFbSIL9OyZ

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 14, 2019

OH LAWD, @TheTerry_25!! pic.twitter.com/jZ4OQkxHev

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 15, 2019

The #Redskins do in fact have a top NFL corner, and his name is Quinton Dunbar https://t.co/4fdGDhkGli

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) October 15, 2019

I haven't seen many people talking about him, but #Redskins LB Shaun-Dion Hamilton quietly had the best game of his career.

He had a 92.4 overall grade and this beautiful pick. His ability to break on the ball and finish with the interception is next level. #HTTR pic.twitter.com/H9ZV8Z645Y

— Nick Akridge (@PFF_NickAkridge) October 14, 2019

Watch McLaurin’s turn and acceleration out of the cut. Sells the route and a fast guy kept a little extra in reserve. Head fake sells it and speed finishes. Savvy. Also example run set and play fake helping. pic.twitter.com/TvxTPSH4CH

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 14, 2019

Landon Collins had a couple of big plays for the #Redskins this week. First was a sack. Came on a safety blitz vs Dolphins PA fake. RB attempts to pick him up off the fake, Collins catches him lunging and skips by him before chasing down Rosen for the sack. pic.twitter.com/yJCuHSXvPu

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) October 15, 2019

Daron Payne is so stout against the run. 3rd and 2, Dolphins try to double team him with the LG and LT. Payne withstands the double team, hardly giving up any ground as he breaks through it to make the tackle on the RB. Impressive play #Redskins pic.twitter.com/WeYMNYuUIw

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) October 15, 2019

Pointed this out during the game. In slo-mo it looks worse. Just whiffed. https://t.co/VSf4rcLRoS

— Sean Kennedy (@EatSleepRedskin) October 15, 2019

FWIW: The Dolphins Defense allowed 40 PPG and the #Redskins offense went 2/12 on 3rd downs against them.

If the Dolphins called a legitimate play on the 2-point conversion (or if Fitzgerald played the entire game) we would have lost.

4 days of practice doesnt change a team. https://t.co/MBjYqe9pOg

— George Carmi (@Gcarmi21) October 14, 2019

Great team win! #HTTR

— Terry McLaurin (@TheTerry_25) October 13, 2019

FB alert!

Redskins signed FB Michael Burton and placed TE Jerome Cunningham on the reserve/injured list, per team.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 15, 2019

Hearing Trent Williams should be on Browns roster quite soon.

— Steve Doerschuk (@sdoerschukREP) October 15, 2019

Redskins officials met with Trent Williams about three weeks ago. My understanding is they didn’t change Trent’s mind about coming back. Maybe feelings were softened the other way though?

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) October 15, 2019

Just know: Bruce Allen makes the deals. And he’s surprised some there before. Why I added “to their knowledge”. But only can go by what I’m told/hear. if something happens would be a surprise to many.

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 15, 2019

If the #Redskins do trade Trent, personally I think they waited too long. Are they going to get top value now for the Pro Bowl and future Hall of Fame tackle?

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) October 15, 2019

Cooley: “I think they expect Alex Smith to come back and at least give an attempt to play.” (Next year).

— Redskins Realm (@SkinsRealm) October 15, 2019

Okay, so the contracts of both Keenum & McCoy expire this year.

Alex Smith's deal runs through '22 & has a huge amount of dead money through '20.

Are we looking at a situation where the 2020 QB room is Smith & Haskins? Would the tm dare start Smith over Haskins next year?

— TheHogSty (@TheHogSty) October 15, 2019

Print your playoff tickets baby!!! The #Redskins are only two games out of first place in the NFC East.

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) October 13, 2019

On the culture in Ashburn. "I don't think the culture is bad at all, quite frankly." Starts ticking off the names of players. @Stugotz790 interrupts him to shift culture talk to Bruce Allen. "Yeah, I can't say anything negative about the culture right now."

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 15, 2019

The #Redskins have signed T Victor Salako and DB Maurice Smith to the practice squad.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 14, 2019

Whoa.

Says something that two starters for the 2017-18 Redskins (DJ Swearinger) have been cut before the halfway part of this season with a new team. https://t.co/BiCFTkpyuR

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 14, 2019

Zach Brown has wasted a lot of talent and athleticism by not being able to figure a lot of things out.

Nobody with the #Redskins surprised by this. https://t.co/kgI1L2RoDZ

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) October 14, 2019

The Zach Brown carousel continues https://t.co/xeE5TC9WlV

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) October 15, 2019

pic.twitter.com/I6SLHpEwpi

— Jonny Quest (@JonGrant360) October 14, 2019

Anquan Boldin Retires As A Raven https://t.co/KwL2WRppFI pic.twitter.com/bitNkwVgQO

— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) October 14, 2019

XFL‼️ DRAFT IN THE MORNING 10 AM EST-1PM EST wish me luck the time has come ‼️ pic.twitter.com/DNghUXWi1H

— Martez Carter✨ (@ThatManCarterIV) October 15, 2019

Tuesday morning quarterbacks. #XFL pic.twitter.com/BcDnjDMYfo

— XFL (@xfl2020) October 15, 2019

Another ex Ohio State qb is coming to town. Washington’s XFL team lands Cardale Jones https://t.co/OrNGh20GfV

— Dan Steinberg (@dcsportsbog) October 15, 2019

Colts' Darius Leonard: 'Retirement never once came out of my mouth'https://t.co/kU4FhvtHgR pic.twitter.com/p8pufLKf2d

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) October 15, 2019

Sources: #Jets G Kelechi Osemele is having surgery to repair his shoulder. Rough news for a team coming off its first win. This dates back to the issues that first popped up a few weeks ago.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 15, 2019

...but why? https://t.co/iRN9U56PQf

— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) October 15, 2019

#Rams trade of Peters will open up about $5.5M in net cap space bringing them to be in the ballpark of $7.5M. Should open up other trade possibilities if they are still shopping

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) October 15, 2019

Sources: #Jaguars CB Jalen Ramsey is in the process of being traded to the #Rams. A situation resolved and a big addition for LA.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 15, 2019

It’s happening: Former Jaguars’ CB Jalen Ramsey is being traded to the LA Rams for two first-round picks in 2020 and 2021, and a fourth-round pick in 2021, source tells ESPN.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 15, 2019

Jalen Ramsey really used all his sick days, PTO, and personal days before getting a new job. Work smarter not harder

— Megan (@megreyes_) October 15, 2019

For Ryan Tannehill, a potential new beginning and opportunity. For Marcus Mariota, the end of an era. And intriguing player for this offseason https://t.co/b6fJIwm8TW

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 16, 2019

Definitely a strange trade year. We saw franchise tagged players traded for 2nd and 3rds while Tunsil and Ramsey fetched multiple 1s and may not be even extended.

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) October 16, 2019

Falcons project to be around $13M over the cap in the offseason. They need changes

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) October 13, 2019

The once upon a time 4-0 Chiefs and 3-0 Rams and Cowboys are all a combined 0-8 since then.

— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) October 13, 2019

DeMaurice Smith and the NFLPA have been meeting with all 32 teams about the upcoming collective bargaining agreement. @ByMikeJones was on hand for the meeting with Chiefs players: https://t.co/6QBE1wQnB9

— USA TODAY NFL (@usatodaynfl) October 15, 2019

Bottom scoring output relative to schedule

1. Dolphins -61.4%
2. Jets -35.9%
3. Redskins -33.3%
4. Titans -31.1%
5. Bengals -27.6%
6. Bears -19.2%
7. Chargers -18.7%
8. Cardinals -13.4%
9. Saints -13.0%
10. Bills -12.2%

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) October 15, 2019

There were six really ugly passing performances in week 6, and all came from high draft picks, including 4 players drafted in the top 2 https://t.co/AwtzAxcVBG

— Football Perspective (@fbgchase) October 15, 2019

4 major blown calls tonight , all four went against the Lions. DB going for the INT called for Unnecessary Roughness. A non call on a blatant DPI . Then two ridiculous calls for hands to the face. Refs can’t guess and can’t get these wrong. Lions would’ve won by 2 scores @NFL

— Jack Del Rio (@coachdelrio) October 15, 2019

So twice tonight they called Trey Flowers for illegal hands to the shoulder sort of near the face?

— Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) October 15, 2019

First pic: illegal hands to the “face” penalty to keep a drive alive after a third down sack.

Second pic: not pass interference.

Hey but they’re trying their best out there. pic.twitter.com/Iecs6SzGXr

— Michael Hurley (@michaelFhurley) October 15, 2019

The referees explaining what they saw during those 2 figment hands to the face penalties:#MNF #DETvsGB

pic.twitter.com/e8MDFC2iBK

— Emmanuel Acho (@thEMANacho) October 15, 2019

NFL referees called one of these plays an illegal horse-collar tackle but said the other tackle was okay. Guess which of the two tackles was penalized?

HINT: It is not the one that is the obvious horse-collar. pic.twitter.com/glH7VCKI2p

— Roberto Shenanigans (@Rob_Shenanigans) October 15, 2019

After review, the ruling of a catch in #DETvsGB is changed to an incomplete pass. Al Riveron explains: pic.twitter.com/sMsvrWqYYl

— NFL Officiating (@NFLOfficiating) October 15, 2019

Here's what incompetence in officiating does: It gets people thinking that the league may be getting back at Lions coach Matt Patricia for wearing the Goodell clown nose T-shirt after Super Bowl LI. While extremely unlikely, horrible calls open the door to conspiracy theories.

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 15, 2019

NFL officiating is so consistently bad. Jerry Jones used to argue with me that human error among refs is good for the game because it creates day-after controversy and conversation and increases interest. Maybe so. But I'd rather talk about great plays than bad calls.

— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) October 15, 2019

Not sure what a DB is supposed to do. Need a common sense application to some of these rules. Too often the day after games are filled with complaints about officiating. That’s an issue. https://t.co/9F5OBF8l7K

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 15, 2019

The officials flagged the Lions for lining up with 12 players, leading to a Packers touchdown. On the very next drive, the officials didn't flag the Packers for lining up with 13 players https://t.co/v4lrxa34Wk

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 15, 2019

you’re telling me the packers can just play with 13 GUYS on the field and NO flag? was the back judge just picking his ass pic.twitter.com/dF3nBhSg7m

— Joe Schell (@J_Schell4489) October 15, 2019

It’s a multi billion dollar busy & u get this kind of nickel & dime type of officiating. Almost as bad as the Saints/ Rams game. Could determine a playoff spot.

— Joe Theismann (@Theismann7) October 15, 2019

NFL penalties per game
2019 (18.3)
2018 (15.9)
2017 (15.8)
2016 (15.8)

Who decided we needed more?

— Paul Hembekides (@PaulHembo) October 15, 2019

Ten years ago the NFL averaged 11.8 penalties for 97.3 yards per game. Five years ago the averages were 13.2 penalties for 111.1 yards. This season NFL games average 14.9 penalties for 124.5 yards. The more the flags, the worse the game.

— Rick Gosselin (@RickGosselin9) October 15, 2019

Al Riveron, the NFL’s head of officiating, has arrived here at the league meetings and will present to the competition committee later today. Much to discuss.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 15, 2019

Eye opening nugget here from @AlbertBreer pic.twitter.com/TGJmF8SokL

— John Middlekauff (@JohnMiddlekauff) October 14, 2019

Johnny Manziel has expressed interest in the XFL, but the XFL has yet to pursue him; if they want the league to have a chance to work, they should https://t.co/ZWiTScSRL1

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 16, 2019

This Falcons fan is KILLING the players as they walk thru the tunnel... pic.twitter.com/Hzl0WSTpMp

— Rex Chapman (@RexChapman) September 29, 2019

#GrantAndDanny 10am-2pm: The Nationals are one win away from the World Series. That is all.

Listen: https://t.co/mu1Zttinhd. pic.twitter.com/2JHHaNEJe9

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) October 15, 2019

For the 3rd time in the NLCS in team history...

️ PUT A #CURLYW IN THE BOOKS!

FINAL // #Nats 8, Cardinals 1 pic.twitter.com/obU1ZvLuPb

— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) October 15, 2019

Davey Martinez left Stephen Strasburg in the game at 110 pitches to go get the final two outs of the 7th. He then struck out the next two batters. Wow

Wow.

Wow.

That was adult, grown-man, NLCS, chill-inducing stuff.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) October 15, 2019

Ha.

From Reddit;

"Strasburg's 7IP 7H 0ER 0BB 12K is officially the worst start in #Nationals NLCS history".

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) October 15, 2019

When the #Nats drafted Strasburg, this has to be the kind of night they dreamed of. Double digit strikeouts in front of a monster playoff crowd. What a performance. #OnePursuit

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) October 15, 2019

No one had this at 19-31. Then again, no one had the Nationals’ starting pitchers going to historic levels in the postseason, leaving them…a game from…the World Series. Hard to type; harder to fathom. Thoughts, in @TheAthleticDC: https://t.co/iJhCnlaOe6

— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) October 15, 2019

Strasburg’s night: 7 innings, 0ER, 12 k’s .. 3 way hug #OnePursuit #Nats pic.twitter.com/BRPH5gmvEs

— Carol Maloney (@carolmaloney4) October 15, 2019

Anthony Rendon is better at baseball than your favorite player go right ahead and @ us.#NLCS // #STAYINTHEFIGHT pic.twitter.com/ijXf13WDpd

— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) October 15, 2019

I still cannot believe Nats haven't locked up Anthony Rendon.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 15, 2019

The Nationals have swept the Cardinals. They are going to the World Series for the first time in franchise history. The series is coming back to DC for the first time since 1933.

The Nationals are going to play in the WORLD SERIES.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) October 16, 2019

The nationals are in the world series. I am crying. I can't believe this. All the heart break. All the struggle. I still can't believe this is real. #stayinthefight #nationals #godc

— James FitzGerald (@GMDfitz7765) October 16, 2019

19-31... “fire the manager!”... to this. Wow.

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 16, 2019

Washington DC, a Baseball Town ⚾️

— Pete Medhurst (@PeteMedhurst) October 16, 2019

During the #NLCS:

Number of innings in which the #Nationals led: 31

Number of innings in which the Cardinals led: 0

Number of innings in which the score was tied, 0-0: 5

Number of innings in which the score was tied with runs: 0

— Ryan M. Spaeder (@theaceofspaeder) October 16, 2019

The Cardinals hit .130 in the NLCS, the lowest BA by a team in a best-of-7 series.

The prior lowest was .142 by the 1966 Dodgers against the Orioles in the World Series.

— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) October 16, 2019

The Washington Nationals have won the pennant. They’re going to the World Series for the first time ever. And no chairs are safe. pic.twitter.com/zmknX9spcM

— Dan Kolko (@masnKolko) October 16, 2019

May 5, I stopped in Martinez’s office after the 7-1 loss in Philadelphia. We chatted for a couple minutes. He said, “When we get healthy, we’re going to take off.” I was dubious. More problems were to come.

Tonight on the field, holding the NL trophy, he said, “I told you."

— Todd Dybas (@Todd_Dybas) October 16, 2019

Welcome to the District of Champions!!!!

June 2018 - Washington @Capitals win their first @StanleyCup

July 2018 - Washington @Valor win AFL title.

October 2019 - @WashMystics
win 1st WNBA Title.

Oct. 15, 2019 - @Nationals win first National League Pennant!

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) October 16, 2019

Look what your precious Oxford comma did this time, nerds. https://t.co/8rddiaMgLi

— Allison Franz (@MissoulaAF) October 13, 2019

Just a great clip. pic.twitter.com/3g6Yp0rMWE

— Tyler Ghee (@TylerGheeNFL) October 14, 2019

When you try to play fight with your girl pic.twitter.com/NWlbSm7IE3

— Courtney Bowie (@courtneybowiee) October 14, 2019

Bully gets bullied. Don’t start sh*t in her store... pic.twitter.com/MKFGA42jOv

— Rex Chapman (@RexChapman) October 15, 2019

Holy sh*t... pic.twitter.com/04AwcJV643

— Rex Chapman (@RexChapman) October 15, 2019

Human traffickers in Thailand have ignored court orders to compensate victims in more than 99% of cases in recent years, fuelling fears that many survivors could be re-trafficked, data obtained exclusively by the Thomson Reuters Foundation revealed.https://t.co/qPHCnAdMIH

— ThaiMythbuster (@thaimythbuster) October 15, 2019