The Daily Twitter: 18 March 2019

The Redskins have expressed some interest in edge rusher Brandon Copeland. No visit lined up yet (not always a clue anymore). How firm? not sure at this point. But they would like to add 1-2 more here (including draft).

— John Keim (@john_keim) March 17, 2019

Brandon Copeland’s 2018 season for the #Jets:

-He finished with a 67.4 overall grade which was 41st best among 65 qualified edge defenders.

-His 38 pressures last year were 42nd.

-His 87.8 coverage grade was 2nd best. #HTTR https://t.co/vAV7NNeBoP

— PFF WAS Redskins (@PFF_Redskins) March 17, 2019

He’s used in a similar way as former #Redskin Brian Orakpo:

-Total snaps: Orakpo (572) Copeland (611).

-Pass rushing snaps: Orakpo (307) Copeland (357).

-Coverage snaps: Orakpo (56) Copeland (54). #HTTR https://t.co/PrWw3T23UT

— PFF WAS Redskins (@PFF_Redskins) March 17, 2019

The Redskins are reportedly meeting with ex-Giants OT Ereck Flowers tonight. https://t.co/emKRFgS0Zk pic.twitter.com/8XV7csxf49

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) March 17, 2019

Can confirm Flowers is visiting. Tackle depth took a hit with Ty Nsekhe signing with Bills. #redskins https://t.co/twQ1HZVfdF

— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) March 17, 2019

Also: they do have Christian as possible/likely swing tackle. But also could use a guy who can play T/G if needed.

— John Keim (@john_keim) March 17, 2019

Flowers, who turns 25 next month, is a former NYG first round pick. He was released by the Giants in Oct. and was picked up by Jacksonville. Started 9 of 13 games with NYG/JAX last year. https://t.co/kAo8LEEzmV

— Tarik El-Bashir (@Tarik_ElBashir) March 17, 2019

Flowers hasn't been great and I wasn't a fan of his footwork coming out of college. But I will revisit tape.

— Paul Conner (@P_ConnerJr) March 17, 2019

Not sure how reliable Flowers is but the #Redskins certainly need to address their offensive line depth. https://t.co/iBU5R0vBGk

— Jake Russell (@_JakeRussell) March 17, 2019

Dead money leaders from 2018 through 2019

1. Giants- $76.9M
2. Bills- $75.9M
3. Cardinals- $62.5M
4. Dolphins- $55.6M
5. Broncos- $47M
6. Jaguars- $44.5M
7. Browns- $43.8M
8. 49ers- $40.3M
9. Ravens- $37.6M
10. Cowboys- $36.1M
NFL Avg- $31.1M

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) March 17, 2019

My sense for Redskins all along was worst case you pair Colt with FitzMagic. That's where the Dolphins landed. https://t.co/Z9Ky0EaqtU

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) March 17, 2019

Per Schefter, Dolphins paying more and perhaps legit more for FitzMagic than Redskins giving Keenum. That's a factor. Also, Keenum's sustained *upside* trumps the bearded one for sure. https://t.co/tzdHX1eYni

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) March 17, 2019

How about former Redskins TE Logan Paulsen getting a new deal with the Falcons? Undrafted out of UCLA and now going into his 9th NFL season. What a grinder. https://t.co/hOVhBCWmow

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) March 17, 2019

A common message we’ve heard from coaches and players during this process is the universal support to remove the blindside block from the game. In reviewing the data and film, the Committee is working to move in that direction to better align with all levels of football. pic.twitter.com/hRpJjb95xH

— Troy Vincent (@TroyVincent23) March 16, 2019

“He’s a tone setter, and I think we have been looking for that type of player on our defense for a while."

: https://t.co/tMCDBHIYVB pic.twitter.com/CNVGFwGfSv

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) March 17, 2019

Word from a #Redskins player who gave the all clear to pass this on;

"Landon Collins won't wear 21"

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) March 17, 2019

I believe the redskins will have a top 5 defense , The Alabama boys are taking over DC ‼️ I can’t wait until week one lets get it ‼️ ‼️ #Redskins @TheHumble_21 @jonallen93_ @ferrarifoster @BamaProUpdates ..... pic.twitter.com/ekTjXe6rrM

— Runn21 (@swayrunn21) March 16, 2019

NFL draft news:

Potential top-10 pick Montez Sweat (Miss. State) reportedly has heart condition detected at combine, even though he was allowed to work out therehttps://t.co/VMy4W7Iyid

— Eric Edholm (@Eric_Edholm) March 17, 2019

Players I’d be inquiring about (via trade) right now:

49ers DL Solomon Thomas
Giants TE Evan Engram
Panthers DL Vernon Butler
Vikings CBs Xavier Rhodes & Mackensie Alexander
Redskins WR Josh Doctson
Cowboys CB Anthony Brown
Jaguars LB Blair Brown

— Chris Trapasso (@ChrisTrapasso) March 17, 2019

Saints C Max Unger Retired From NFL https://t.co/PfXCKberei #Saints pic.twitter.com/fKhDGyP7Rz

— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) March 17, 2019

Free agency’s big winners don’t always see that success translate https://t.co/N61ZSO42pp

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 17, 2019

Arizona holds off Orlando to hand Apollos their first loss in AAF https://t.co/wXMrLcb5xk

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 17, 2019

#Redskins fans are going hard. @DLitrent just showed me someone changed Stefon Diggs Wiki pic.twitter.com/YO0dsRSGc9

— Paul Conner (@P_ConnerJr) March 17, 2019

NCAA tournament's conference breakdown:
Big Ten (8)
ACC (7)
SEC (7)
Big 12 (6)
Big East (4)
American (4)
Pac-12 (3)
Atlantic 10 (2)
Mountain West (2)
Ohio Valley (2)
West Coast (2)

Full bracket analysis: https://t.co/TL9kmOEZ7D#MarchMadness

— Post Sports (@PostSports) March 17, 2019

I will never not find this funny pic.twitter.com/53dvVx5Wmq

— Scouse Ma (@Scouse_ma) March 16, 2019