The Daily Twitter: 23 October 2019

ICYMI: We teamed with @Everfi & @UWNCA to educate sixth-graders at @TrailsideMiddle how to cultivate and maintain relationships as part of @CharacterPlybk!@Redskins players @RossP71, @Silkysims17, & Tony Bergstrom came to join the fun! #HTTR | #RedskinsGiveBack pic.twitter.com/h2SLcdvVA4

— Redskins Community (@RedskinsCR) October 22, 2019

Today’s #Redskins injury report. pic.twitter.com/6dz1MKxcg4

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) October 22, 2019

Bill Callahan calls Chris Thompson, Adrian Peterson, Josh Norman day to day. Vernon Davis still in the protocol. Bryce Love surgery is to clean up scar tissue, according to Callahan. No setback anything new. #redskins

— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) October 22, 2019

Vernon Davis continues in individual. I think that means he can’t play Thursday because they’re out of team practices, which (to my knowledge) he would need to participate in before playing.

Will double check on that.

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) October 22, 2019

Adrian Peterson may be banged up, but he will do everything in his power to play Thursday night.

"Of course I want to play against Minnesota. I was there for 10 years."

MORE: https://t.co/M1zGfXbvOz pic.twitter.com/eEtLaInP3T

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) October 22, 2019

#Redskins RB Adrian Peterson tells me his ankle is “Night n day from yesterday. I should (be) ready to go” on Thursday night against his old team, the #Vikings.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 22, 2019

Adrian Peterson spoke to the media about his time in Minnesota, how he is feeling and more. pic.twitter.com/yZpkFhjUEX

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 22, 2019

Adrian Peterson plans on playing Thursday: "I feel pretty confident in saying that. Yesterday was rough. I really didn't know. I woke up this morning feeling really good. The swelling I had went down tremendously and I was able to get some cardio in ... So I should be good."

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) October 22, 2019

Confirming Redskins rookie RB Bryce Love underwent another knee procedure. Told the cleanup part of the original plan for ACL tear suffered in final game at Stanford. So, no setback for the 4th rounder, but certainly all about 2020 now. @JPFinlayNBCS 1st with the deets.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 22, 2019

When I told everybody Colt McCoy actually did about as good as he could’ve against New England, I wasn’t kidding. He has the second highest passer rating against them all year. https://t.co/MPNswuIV8W

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) October 22, 2019

Booger McFarland argues loudly that Sam Darnold, a 2nd-year quarterback coming off a win over Dallas and a decent rookie year, might endure a mental setback from this MNF massacre.

Seems ludicrous, but perhaps remember this as we ponder when rookie Dwayne Haskins should start.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 22, 2019

The football field is a family affair.

Ohio State alumni @dh_simba7 @TheTerry_25 @nbsmallerbear catch up after the @Redskins vs @49ers game on Sunday @FedExField.#redskins#49ers#griffinvisionphotography pic.twitter.com/cO6gRhuMdJ

— Griffin Vision Photography (@VisionofGriffin) October 22, 2019

Through the first half watching Skins vs 49ers All-22. Stand out by far was Matt Ioannidis. Was incredible. 49ers couldn’t block him, kept breaking double teams in run game.

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) October 22, 2019

Ereck Flowers continues to work his ass off at LG. First play of the game here, watch him run down the LB and create a cut back for AP #Redskins pic.twitter.com/BX4KiI7Vij

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) October 22, 2019

Exclusive: JP Finlay sits down with Brandon Scherff to discuss the team's rough start.

READ: https://t.co/SltcJWcied
WATCH: https://t.co/mFlB4LlPKJ pic.twitter.com/iKNzx0WVCn

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) October 22, 2019

Week 8️⃣ work

: https://t.co/uy3vZFIiEg pic.twitter.com/vzW0DnC5KX

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 22, 2019

Without Adrian Peterson and Chris Thompson, here are the running backs practicing today: pic.twitter.com/x0izhWtons

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) October 22, 2019

Redskins quarterback Alex Smith helping out during practice Tuesday. He's been throwing on the field after practices, though from a stationary position. His right leg remains protected. https://t.co/WPzhuBaqvI pic.twitter.com/cb1wamVreF

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 22, 2019

On Smith being back at practices regularly, Callahan said: “He has a unique intellect that sees the game a lot differently than a lot of other people. He can give us as a staff insight as to what's transpiring with a player or a concept, a scheme, a defense.”

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) October 22, 2019

Callahan on Vikings RB, and NFL leading rusher Dalvin Cook:

"He has it all. He's fun to watch on tape, but not fun to defend."

Says pursuit of the defense will be of utmost importance with Cook's ability to both rush inside, then bounce plays to the outside with his speed.

— Ryan Fowler (@FowlerRyan1) October 22, 2019

Why do Washington Redskins fans have such disdain for Kirk Cousins? https://t.co/cxY0pMBIlf

— The Redskins Wire (@TheRedskinsWire) October 22, 2019

Kirk, buddy...we need more Revenge juice. Give us what we need pic.twitter.com/WkyxvW9qtt

— Patrick Claybon (@PatrickClaybon) October 22, 2019

Even with the way his time there ended, Kirk Cousins had only positive things to say about his tenure in Washington. “I’m so grateful that I was drafted by them,” Cousins said.

— Chad Graff (@ChadGraff) October 22, 2019

Since Kirk Cousins was allowed to leave by the #Redskins for #Vikings - he's started 23 straight games (71 in a row overall since "15).

In the last 23 games, the #Skins have had SIX QB's & started five.

DURABILITY. So important. https://t.co/9DoUM5uGVC
#NFL #SKOL

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) October 22, 2019

Why aren't the Redskins shopping players as this season heads to a 2-14 finish? Because they don't have a plan. They never have and never will with Allen. Just a smug GM who claims he knows what he's going and an owner who doesn't.

— Rick Snider (@Snide_Remarks) October 22, 2019

Why will #Redskins probably NOT trade away any assets prior to deadline? Because Dan and Bruce seem to believe that winning, say, five games this year would be appreciably better for them, and for fans, than only two or three. They would revel in five. My rage is a molten lava.

— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) October 22, 2019

For questions on draft order here is the top 11 based on wins and current 16 game SOS

1. Dolphins
2. Bengals
3. Jets
4. Redskins
5. Falcons
6. Browns
7. Giants
8. Steelers
9. Chargers
10. Broncos
11. Bucs

A lot of those teams at the top play each other.

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) October 22, 2019

With a matchup against the team that gave up on him looming, Kirk Cousins is playing like the QB the Vikings hoped for when they signed him. Story: https://t.co/P5w2gSFztR

— Chad Graff (@ChadGraff) October 21, 2019

Source: The #Patriots have traded for #Falcons WR Mohamed Sanu in exchange for a 2nd rounder. They tried during the draft, Atlanta held off, finally get him now.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 22, 2019

That's a terrific trade for the Falcons. Wonder if the Patriots had some bad injury news or something. Seems like a really high price

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) October 22, 2019

When trying to nail down your 4th straight Super Bowl experience with a 42-year old QB while facing an injury crunch, it makes sense to pay a premium in the future for some security in the present. https://t.co/gvrMBL7x0y

— Mike Tanier (@MikeTanier) October 22, 2019

Here's how the Patriots receiver depth chart now looks:
* Julian Edelman
* Mohamed Sanu
* Josh Gordon
* Phillip Dorsett
* N'Keal Harry (eligible to return in Week 9)
* Jakobi Meyers
* Gunner Olszewski

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 22, 2019

One other note on the Sanu trade: As of this morning, the Patriots had $2.532 million in cap space. Sanu's cap figure should land at around $3.7 million, so they'll have to move some money around today.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) October 22, 2019

Wonder if the Falcons are paying Sanu's salary. Pats dont have the cap space to fit him at the moment. That would explain getting a 2 vs a later pick

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) October 22, 2019

Falcons got a 2nd for a number two WR while Brucey out here sitting on a Pro Bowl Left Tackle and being stubborn as hell pic.twitter.com/OBsklGRsWY

— Not Robert Griffin (@Pseudo_RGIII) October 22, 2019

ESPN's Adam Schefter believes Tom Brady is setting himself up to leave the Patriots after this season pic.twitter.com/lqBsTVHqhY

— gifdsports (@gifdsports) October 22, 2019

https://t.co/3vR4SryO0Q

— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) October 23, 2019

This is a damn good culture pic.twitter.com/vDCs0gYlgv

— Simone Love (@SimoneBett) October 22, 2019

Defense through 7 games ...

1985 Bears: 315.5 yards allowed/game.
2000 Ravens: 259.9 yards allowed/game.
2019 Patriots: 223.8 yards allowed/game.

• Pats have held 3 of 7 opponents under 200 yards.
• Pats have held 4 of 7 offenses out of the end zone.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) October 22, 2019

Which team is best equipped to challenge NE in the AFC? Answer pic.twitter.com/cGh7ECOkbh

— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) October 21, 2019

Sam Darnold.

No BS.... this is the worst quarterback performance I've EVER seen from a quarterback. And I'm a #Redskins fan. pic.twitter.com/kogn8Zuf7f

— George Carmi (@Gcarmi21) October 22, 2019

Sam Darnold on the performance & “seeing ghosts.” #NEvsNYJ pic.twitter.com/zoOJRplmbt

— Kimberly Jones (@KimJonesSports) October 22, 2019

Carson Wentz has been a starting QB in the NFL for four seasons. Which was your favorite year when he didn't have a losing record?

— Football Perspective (@fbgchase) October 22, 2019

Browns WR Odell Beckham fined $14K for wearing pants that 'failed to cover the knee area' vs. Seahawkshttps://t.co/2RIDt72qqF pic.twitter.com/L0MhWDxI5l

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) October 22, 2019

Jerry Jones on Urban Meyer being interested in Cowboys job: For Urban Meyer to say that is compliment. The job is a great a job. If you like to go to center stage, be at the very top. Our organization gives you that opportunity. It doesn't not surprise me. @1053thefan

— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) October 22, 2019

The annual @usatodaysports college football head coaches' pay survey is up and running. https://t.co/MhMkdF01kU pic.twitter.com/3qnGKXtZkr

— Steve Berkowitz (@ByBerkowitz) October 22, 2019

Passionate press conference from Randy Edsall today. The gist has been that today's generation of players isn't as "mentally tough" as previous generations. He mentioned phones, headphones, Fortnite, social media, more.

— Alex Putterman (@AlexPutterman) October 22, 2019

Bill Belichick trolling the Jets with a delay of game then an intentional false start and couldn't hide the smirk! LMAOOOOO! Classic Bill Belichick!pic.twitter.com/YzKidf5zr2

— PatriotsNation™ (@PatsNationTM) October 22, 2019

Belichick exploited "loophole" in NFL rules to run extra time off the clock https://t.co/nvMAw0HH7O

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 22, 2019

Good luck tonight @Nationals‼️ #STAYINTHEFIGHT pic.twitter.com/2VoFtrdHpw

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 22, 2019

The story of the sunglasses that became a symbol for the Nationals’ improbable run to the World Series started in Detroit, on a Sunday afternoon so nice that Gerardo Parra and Fernando Rodney decided to walk to the ballpark. https://t.co/X1tRIxfHfr

— Post Sports (@PostSports) October 22, 2019

The Nationals are 7-0 in their navy blue alternates this postseason, which they are wearing in Game 1 of the World Series. pic.twitter.com/06WuXZculG

— Post Sports (@PostSports) October 22, 2019

GUESS. WHAT. DAY. IT. IS. #Scherzday // #STAYINTHEFIGHT pic.twitter.com/bXVih3gu0p

— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) October 22, 2019

First inning bugaboo strikes again for Scherzer. The “good” news is this is exactly where this team has been all year. The bad news is this ain’t the pitcher to be behind against. At all. #OnePursuit

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) October 23, 2019

RYAN ZIMMERMAN!

Of course the first run scored in Nationals World Series history comes from Mr. National! pic.twitter.com/v7eoEGQHrJ

— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) October 23, 2019

This is where Juan Soto's home run ball ended up. #Nats #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/D3BnPBIwf2

— Jake Russell (@_JakeRussell) October 23, 2019

#Nats hitting coach Kevin Long guaranteed before the game that Juan Soto would hit a home run off a high fastball off of Gerrit Cole, per Tom Verducci. Wow.

— Jake Russell (@_JakeRussell) October 23, 2019

Oppo to the train tracks off a 96-mph offering from the up-until-now unhittable Gerrit Cole.

Juan Soto's October, at the age of 20, is one for the books.

— Arash Madani (@ArashMadani) October 23, 2019

America this is Juan.

Juan this is America. pic.twitter.com/mWbEfKy2TV

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) October 23, 2019

That Juan Soto bomb to tie the game went the opposite way to where the right handed mashers visit. Wow.

He's 20. I love him. pic.twitter.com/g1a5FBO94w

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) October 23, 2019

Gerrit Cole, HR reaction. pic.twitter.com/NHKRZKhOVg

— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) October 23, 2019

In the last 20 years, road teams that win Game 1 are 6-1 in the World Series.

Road teams that have lost Game 1 are 2-11. The two winners? the 2016 Cubs and 2017 Astros, both in 7 games

— Noah Frank (@NoahFrankWTOP) October 23, 2019

And for the first time in franchise history, the Washington Nationals have a win in the World Series. Steal one in Houston.

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) October 23, 2019

If I had to watch the D.C. Council jam out to Baby Shark after wrapping up a meeting, you do too pic.twitter.com/OuRHrFKjJX

— Fenit Nirappil (@FenitN) October 22, 2019

This appears to be the only extant footage of the Washington Senators (Nationals) winning the World Series -- in 1924. The story of how it was rediscovered is worth a read... https://t.co/gDLv5rup5i

— Marc Fisher (@mffisher) October 22, 2019

I was terrified too. I made a living as "BIG Chuck" on the radio & didn't think I'd be worth anything if I wasn't 420 pounds. But man life gets so much sweeter! You are still you, only happier & healthier. Your friends will still be your friends! Weight doesn't define who you are https://t.co/S8bDunk502 pic.twitter.com/b5uthRAlbY

— Chuck Carroll (@ChuckCarrollWLC) October 22, 2019

Oh my god lmao pic.twitter.com/nRAZOYDApP

— Justin Russo (@FlyByKnite) October 22, 2019

I would watch the Olympics if this was an event https://t.co/1gg7pBFN1s

— Ramie Makhlouf (@RamieIsTweeting) October 21, 2019