The Daily Twitter: 31 December 2019 - Lunchtime edition

The Ron Rivera deal is done. He has reached an agreement to become the new coach of the Redskins, according to a source familiar with negotiations. @AroundTheNFL @nflnetwork

— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) December 31, 2019

Yup. Announcement tomorrow. https://t.co/z9j4Asyo1q

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 31, 2019

Now that Ron Rivera is in place, expect his next few days spent meeting Front Office staff. The likes of Doug Williams, Eric Schaffer, and others. I am told to expect the Introductory press conference to be Thursday. Stay tuned for updates! #httr #redskins #ronrivera

— Julie Donaldson (@JDonaldsonNBCS) December 31, 2019

This takes Rivera through to 2024.

Only one player on the #Redskins currently has a contract to 2024 - Landon Collins. https://t.co/lnT2xycpJH

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) December 31, 2019

5 year deal for Ron Rivera to be #Redskins coach doesn’t surprise me at all. That seems like the norm with the team when they hire new coaches.

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) December 31, 2019

We react to Ron Rivera being the new Head Coach of the @Redskins ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/EFdQYfYijE

— GMFB (@gmfb) December 31, 2019

RR LIVED in the community in Charlotte.

DMV is hard because it's so spread out, but you can bet Rivera will be involved wherever he lives and throughout the entire area. https://t.co/j8zv6xvxyU

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) December 31, 2019

Congrats Ron Rivera, you got a great group of guys who are ready to work!

— Jack gruden (@JGruden3) December 31, 2019

So this is what I think about the hire. It's easier to post it as a jpg rather than try to fit ths into 40 tweets pic.twitter.com/s7saHYDt0h

— John Tayman (@BangRadioHour) December 31, 2019

Source close to Steve Wilks said at this time he does not expect him to join Ron Rivera in Washington as the DC. Had coached with him in Carolina.

— John Keim (@john_keim) December 31, 2019

I don’t even know that I should use a qualifier. Asked again. Told simply “he’s not coming”.

— John Keim (@john_keim) December 31, 2019

I'd watch Al Holcomb as a possibility first up. https://t.co/18I7amw0Gj

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) December 31, 2019

UPDATE: While reports suggest that Kevin O’Connell will be back with the #Redskins, @john_keim is reporting that Steve Wilks is not expected to join Ron Rivera’s staff.

Details below. https://t.co/vXWK4fT57L

— Riggo's Rag (@RiggosRag) December 31, 2019

This is fascinating. Del Rio was a pretty good coordinator in Denver and did a nice job in both Jacksonville and Raiders https://t.co/UJphlOrT3A

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) December 31, 2019

I’ll be back! Cheers and Happy New Year https://t.co/YqoTrNwQ2G

— Jack Del Rio (@coachdelrio) December 31, 2019

The Ron Rivera-Jack Del Rio team in Washington will be a strong one. In 2002, Del Rio took over the league’s worst defense in Carolina and turned it into the NFL’s second-ranked unit; in 2012 he took Broncos from 20th-ranked defense to second.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 31, 2019

Ron Rivera and Jack Del Rio’s defense lining up Week 1 pic.twitter.com/X6yXSBuXZB

— Hogs Haven (@HogsHaven) December 31, 2019

I’m shocked some of you are not happy with what’s going on with the #Redskins! Most are, but the ones who aren’t what more could you have asked for? New coach who’s proven, new d-coordinator, new FO structure, and new trainers. This was a positive clean sweep in my opinion.

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) December 31, 2019

Stunner for sure https://t.co/KRTzYZST5C

— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) December 31, 2019

From possible promotion to dismissal in a few days. Surprising move for sure. https://t.co/aG7kumqPwr

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) December 31, 2019

Hold the phone on the Eric Schaffer/#Redskins stuff. Conflicting info out there. He might not be a goner.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) December 31, 2019

When asked to confirm if Eric Schaeffer had been fired from the organization, a source with knowledge of the situation said "no."

The @team980 report is wrong.

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) December 31, 2019

Some clarity on the #Redskins: Senior VP of Football Operations and General Counsel Eric Schaffer is currently in the building and remains employed by the team. That is expected to be the case going forward, as he’s a valuable member of the front office.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 31, 2019

Asked Eric Schaffer about reports of him being out. Via text Schaffer says he’s under contract and he’s in the office working.

— John Keim (@john_keim) December 31, 2019

Looks like the big guy (Dan Snyder) is keeping things close to the vest. No more leaks?

It was reported that he handled all the firings on his own yesterday. One-on-One. Which I have respect for. #Redskins https://t.co/gnhFWixwZK

— George Carmi (@Gcarmi21) December 31, 2019

Part one of my breakdown on what the #Redskins defense might look like under Ron Rivera and Steve Wilks is out on @TheAthleticDC. I cover:

-Base defensive fronts
-Personnel groups
-Base coverages
-Third down defense

Link: https://t.co/Tgn0LvuBhg pic.twitter.com/7yzPA9nF0i

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) December 31, 2019

Spare a thought for @MarkBullockNFL who spent hours studying Steve Wilks defensive schemes. https://t.co/tk6akDvjpF

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) December 31, 2019

Jack Del Rio's two stints as defensive coordinator..

2002 Panthers: 2nd in total defense

2012 Broncos: 2nd
2013 Broncos: 19th
2014 Broncos: 3rd

— FGB (@FiftyGutBlog) December 31, 2019

Every loss was worth it.

— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) December 30, 2019

We did it.
We actually did it.
We made Dan Snyder #FireBruceAllen.

— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) December 30, 2019

Tonight, as you lay in bed and think about your day. Remember that Bruce Allen will never make another decision for the Washington Redskins. #RedskinsNation #MerryChristmas #HappyNewDecade

— Redskins (@_mattschoen_) December 31, 2019

Redskins fans haven’t been this excited since the exact same thing happened ten years ago. https://t.co/1ybfOylTT9

— Jack (@Unsilent) December 30, 2019

Redskins are going to have a long battle ahead of them to gain back support. Firing Bruce Allen was only step 1A. It was a necessary move.

But it’ll take years to undo what Snyder and Allen did over the past 10 years - and, in Snyder’s case, longer.

— Sean Kennedy (@EatSleepRedskin) December 31, 2019

Wonder how this impacts KOC's mindset. Is he happy here? Would he take on a new endeavor? I guess we'll learn soon. #Redskins pic.twitter.com/90jyYCh469

— George Carmi (@Gcarmi21) December 31, 2019

"Ron? Dan. Listen, I have a busy day. You've been around the block before. Interview yourself. Keys are under the mat. See you tomorrow." https://t.co/GXDn6TTzFf

— Defend The District (@DefendforoldDC) December 30, 2019

I mean, WAS has 5 winning seasons since Spurrier. I think you take it.

— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) December 30, 2019

This is Johnny from my gym. The biggest Redskins fan. Every single day of the year, he dresses this way regardless of how badly they lose. I don’t know how he does it, but he never stops believing. For the sake of Johnny in Seaford, DE, I hope Snyder can finally get this right. pic.twitter.com/Wsy9JpNew9

— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) December 31, 2019

I copied this from a comment on an SB Nation article pic.twitter.com/rawKNZ3My2

— billhorgan (@billhorgan2005) December 31, 2019

VOTE: Ron Rivera's fit in Washington⤵️

— FanSided NFL (@FanSidedNFL) December 31, 2019

Any possibility Marvin Lewis may really be in the mix at DC? I discounted the idea initially but if it’s not Wilks I begin to wonder...

— BGObsession (@BGObsession) December 31, 2019

Rivera's Dinner with Dan last night:
I want:
- 5yrs, $40M
- Final say on the roster
- My own assistants
- Say over who is in the front office
- Trent Williams back
- Redskins 1 at my beckon call... pic.twitter.com/hcVwXKdmyB

— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) December 31, 2019

A team that fires its coach with time left in the season isn't disrespecting him; the team is doing him a favor https://t.co/OHgN1RnqbB

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 31, 2019

Head coach carousel update:#Redskins hiring Ron Rivera.#Panthers, #Browns, #Giants searches underway.#Jaguars, #Jets, #Lions, #Falcons announce they're standing pat.

All eyes on the #Cowboys.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 31, 2019

GM Dave Gettleman is perplexed by the notion that HCing candidates wouldn’t want to come to the #Giants because of him.

Said there will be an oppty for them to look him in the eye and say, “Dave, whaddup?” pic.twitter.com/t7aepGWbN2

— Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) December 31, 2019

HC Jason Garrett has just arrived at the Star today. Meeting planned with the Joneses this afternoon. We wait again

— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) December 31, 2019

Cowboys and Jason Garrett are scheduled to meet at noon CT today, per sources. Resolution likely, but not definite. Expectation continues to be Garrett and Dallas will part ways, but the Cowboys are run as a family, Garrett has been a part of family, and it’s hard to part ways.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 31, 2019

How many meetings does it take to fire Jason Garrett?

— Mike Tanier (@MikeTanier) December 31, 2019

49ers’ passing-game coordinator Mike LaFleur, the younger brother of Packers’ HC Matt LaFleur, is expected to interview this weekend for Browns’ head-coaching job, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 31, 2019

Percentage chance that they just have him mixed up with Josh McDaniels is at least 20% https://t.co/slkd58saD1

— Mike Tanier (@MikeTanier) December 31, 2019

Statement from #Jaguars owner Shad Khan on the return of Doug Marrone and Dave Caldwell in 2020. It was leaning that way even before Sunday’s win, which was certainly a good sign that players still are behind Marrone. pic.twitter.com/TMmxvzT2Hm

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 31, 2019

Line from #Jaguars owner Shad Khan’s statement that should be on their training camp T-shirts: “Goals have been established. Accountability will be paramount.”

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) December 31, 2019

There are two sides, per sources

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) December 31, 2019

New #Jaguars structure: “As part of our new framework, the position of Executive Vice President of Football Operations will not be filled in 2020. Dave and Doug will each continue to report directly to (Khan). https://t.co/bwWMrjFO6R

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 31, 2019

From @gmfb: The #Redskins won’t have an announcement until New Year’s, but they are still on track to hire Ron Rivera as their new coach, what's going on with the #Cowboys, and the #Dolphins hired Chan Gailey as their new OC. pic.twitter.com/towRSXqmXF

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 31, 2019

From @gmfb: #Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wanted 24-48 hours to let his decision marinate before officially moving on from coach Jason Garrett... so we wait. pic.twitter.com/fydoJGTope

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 31, 2019

Firing Wade Phillips was the biggest mistake the Dallas Cowboys have ever made. pic.twitter.com/lLdNI1HhMZ

— PFF (@PFF) December 31, 2019

Stephen Ross calls the suggestion the Dolphins were tanking this year “ridiculous” https://t.co/cP4A3rI0jW

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 31, 2019

Ryan Fitzpatrick has beaten the Patriots while playing for every AFC East rival

(h/t Solid2K/reddit) pic.twitter.com/PQ7qFhoomy

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 31, 2019

Brian Flores was recruited by Chan Gailey out of HS. Later competed against him for years in AFC East. Now hires him to run the offense in Miami, where Gailey was OC in 2000-01. https://t.co/dCX5rsHGut

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 31, 2019

It has been said - probably correctly - Adam Gase's response to a @LeVeonBell question Monday was colored by his dislike of person who asked it. But when you answer a legit question in public for world to hear, what comes out of your mouth is what counts. https://t.co/8MkxluWsNR

— Neil Best (@sportswatch) December 31, 2019

In the worst division in the league

— Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsHH) December 31, 2019

Combined regular season record by division:

AFC East: 34-30
AFC North: 30-34
AFC South: 32-32
AFC West: 31-33

NFC East: 24-40
NFC North: 34-29-1
NFC South: 32-32
NFC West: 38-25-1

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) December 31, 2019

Your 2019 Playoff Teams (red) and every playoff team since 1970. Ravens are similar to '91 Redskins- great offense, very good defense - and the Pats are similar to...the '09 Jets? Yep - historic defense, mediocre offense. pic.twitter.com/jt8bfWVs08

— Thomas McDermott (@tpmcd67) December 30, 2019

Leaders in Yards per Route Run

2015: Julio Jones (3.04)
2016: Julio Jones (3.12)
2017: Julio Jones (3.08)
2018: Julio Jones (3.03)

2019: George Kittle (3.10)

— Scott Barrett (@ScottBarrettDFB) December 31, 2019

Giants are expected to interview former Packers’ head coach Mike McCarthy this weekend, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 31, 2019

Source: #Ravens DC Don “Wink” Martindale was requested to interview for the #Giants head-coaching opportunity. He’d try to bring #LSU offensive guru Joe Brady with him -- an intriguing pair.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 31, 2019

Baylor HC Matt Rhule declined the chance to interview for the Cleveland Browns head coaching job, per league sources. Rhule is expected to be a leading candidate for the Giants’ and Panthers’ HC jobs.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 31, 2019

Strange But True: None of the top 5 passing leaders from this season made the playoffs. pic.twitter.com/aKmZ2MWXW7

— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 31, 2019

Free agent LB Rolando McCLain, who was conditionally reinstated to the NFL and then released by the Cowboys in early September, has been suspended indefinitely again by the NFL, per source.

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) December 30, 2019

Updated #NFL Calendar:

Feb 24: NFL Scouting Combine
Mar 18: Start of free agency
Apr 23-25: NFL Draft
Aug 6: Hall of Fame Game
Sept 5: Roster Cuts Deadline
Sept 10: Regular season openerhttps://t.co/spvAgGZhxE pic.twitter.com/iUOP7TPH3m

— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) December 31, 2019

11. NY Jets: Jerry Jeudy
16. Atlanta: Kristian Fulton
27. New England: Jordan Love@PFF_Mike:https://t.co/cj45Z9iIdY

— PFF (@PFF) December 31, 2019

Not only is Chase Young the highest-graded edge rusher in 2019 at 96.7, but he is on pace to be the highest-graded defensive player we have ever seen in the PFF College era. pic.twitter.com/ALAmDcrjmy

— PFF College (@PFF_College) December 28, 2019

Urban Meyer's wife was FURIOUS!!! https://t.co/9OzEv34shi

— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) December 31, 2019

"I'm not done yet. I made it this far, and who says I can't go further?"

High school football coach Rob Mendez accepting the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the ESPYS was one of the best moments of the year pic.twitter.com/34HM3VCFAQ

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 31, 2019

It was sexy time in Foxboro yesterday for Brian Flores. pic.twitter.com/G3og98pSkN

— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) December 30, 2019

This was too smooth, she already won pic.twitter.com/MQmBp2EsUA

— FATHER D (@ayosworIdd) December 30, 2019

I don’t want to end this year on bad terms with anyone.

Apologize to me.

— Hilary (@HilareeBanks) December 31, 2019