The Daily Twitter: 23 August 2019

#Redskins #TrentWilliams news: @kevinsheehanDC on @Team980 - "The #Patriots were willing to offer their 2020 first round pick for #TrentWilliams, but were told by the #Redskins it wasn't enough..."

— The Team 980 (@team980) August 22, 2019

Once upon a time Jay Gruden's eye for talent helped a friend achieve his NFL dream. Around the time Gruden turned 52 in March, a text arrived from the same friend, now the father of a football-playing son. Like that, the Redskins coach aged a bit more.https://t.co/rgtfZdw4qx

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 22, 2019

Derrius Guice impresses in his return from ACL surgery https://t.co/4OVUX9wACU

— Michael Fabiano (@Michael_Fabiano) August 23, 2019

HE BACK #RunAngry 2️⃣9️⃣ pic.twitter.com/GthxOsoKpy

— Chris Bryant (@HogfarmerChris) August 22, 2019

good to have you back out there, @DhaSickest pic.twitter.com/uS5LRjjNny

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) August 23, 2019

The return of Derrius Guice to the podium and, much, much more importantly, rea live football. pic.twitter.com/JowzVFYeDS

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 23, 2019

Here’s the full quote from @DhaSickest on what he learned in the last year. pic.twitter.com/2bukFrn0G6

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) August 23, 2019

Derrius Guice, good keeper of secrets. pic.twitter.com/gRIOdLdnnf

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) August 23, 2019

Mama that boy is GOOD https://t.co/IDdBL6kGQh

— Dwayne Haskins, Jr (@dh_simba7) August 23, 2019

Haskins didn't get the result he wanted, but looked the part on his last drive. Stood tall in the pocket against pressure and put the ball where his receivers could make plays pic.twitter.com/6LuYnEcT0R

— Kevin Cole (@KevinColePFF) August 23, 2019

Haskins took a big hit here as he threw a fade ball. Falcons rush 3 off the left side. Skins have 3 blockers available blockers, but the line doesnt slide that way. Free rusher comes off the edge and lands a big hit on Haskins #Redskins pic.twitter.com/BrIiqoe95D

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) August 23, 2019

Jay Gruden said he hopes Jordan Reed with be OK. But he also said Reed is in the concussion protocol after showing symptoms after halftime.

— Les Carpenter (@Lescarpenter) August 23, 2019

This is real bad but completely expected https://t.co/Luv8zSjTm2

— Redskin Country (@RedskinCountry) August 23, 2019

Landon said he’s never really played with a safety like Montae before in his career. He loves where they’re at in terms of communication

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) August 23, 2019

Thanks for the welcome, Atlanta pic.twitter.com/nypaI86ekE

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 23, 2019

In his first six NFL seasons, Jordan Reed suffered just as many concussions.

He's in the concussion protocol once again, Jay Gruden confirmed after the game.

MORE: https://t.co/f9kVUFvuMD pic.twitter.com/FTuuJ3PwKG

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) August 23, 2019

Watching Flowers ply for the Skins.. https://t.co/vkgPzDXidn

— Chick Hernandez (@MrChickSports) August 23, 2019

Keenum to the podium.

Takes complete blame for the turnover. Just doing too much. Thought they did well overall. Moved the ball. Just need to finish the drives.

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) August 23, 2019

Mentor & mentee jersey swap @dh_simba7 & @Mo_12_Sanu pic.twitter.com/RC6HTkgLj1

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) August 23, 2019

One thing Ryan Day told me for a story I wrote on Haskins in the spring: When Haskins gets into a rhythm, he's as good as they come throwing the ball. Some hyperbole? Perhaps. But you saw snippets tonight on one drive. Once he can play without having to think a lot...

— John Keim (@john_keim) August 23, 2019

Postgame scenes pic.twitter.com/LMSII8U83F

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) August 23, 2019

.@Tress_Way @NickSundberg & @Dahop5 for the win pic.twitter.com/9V1eXC8ejs

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) August 23, 2019

Top 24 photos from Redskins preseason victory over Atlanta Falcons https://t.co/hMYerQqNHH

— TheRedskinsWire (@TheRedskinsWire) August 23, 2019

Redskins win 19-7. The starting offense had its moments, but ultimately couldn't convert on key opportunities. Jordan Reed's health right now is the biggest concern moving forward.

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 23, 2019

Injury update: Marquis Flowers has an Achilles strain and is out of the game.

Matt Flanagan has been cleared to return.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 23, 2019

If the preseason is going to be meaningless, we need to lean into it. Cut to three preseason games: One home, one away, one somewhere wacky. If there's a hole in the field, toss some leaves on it and keep playing.

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) August 23, 2019

- Defense is legit and will be the backbone of the team.
- Left side of the o-line will be an issue all season.
- I don't think LB Gary Johnson has played yet but I'm looking forward to seeing him play next week. Wouldn't be craziest thing in the world for him to make the roster.

— Jake Russell (@_JakeRussell) August 23, 2019

Some #Redskins preseason impressions:
- Haskins hasn't been super spectacular but shows lots of upside. His composure is his best trait.
- McKinzy harasses QBs/ball carriers every chance he gets. Deserves roster spot.
- Ryan Bee and Craig Reynolds have played their way to the PS.

— Jake Russell (@_JakeRussell) August 23, 2019

.@McKinzy30 with the SACK pic.twitter.com/Pcl86fvWnG

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 23, 2019

Would be difficult to get rid of McKinzy; just don't see it... they have liked him for a little bit. Can't get rid of young, inexpensive pass rushers.

— John Keim (@john_keim) August 23, 2019

Cassanova McKinzy. Again. He's been outstanding since the start of OTA's. His bend off the edge is elite.

— Ryan Fowler (@FowlerRyan1) August 23, 2019

Cassanova McKinzy. Again. He's been outstanding since the start of OTA's. His bend off the edge is elite.

— Ryan Fowler (@FowlerRyan1) August 23, 2019

Wild Play: #Redskins force a fumble. It's picked up by Ashton Lampkin and he runs it back for a touchdown... except he fumbled it just before the goal-line. So, it's a touchback.

Upon review, it appears that is, in fact, what happened #WASvsATL

— Riggo's Rag (@RiggosRag) August 23, 2019

And now for the dumbest rule in the NFL. Makes absolutely zero sense

— Hogs Haven (@HogsHaven) August 23, 2019

Terrible, terrible rule.

Terrible.

Tuuuuurrrrrible. https://t.co/OhFXavBdWc

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 23, 2019

That's a bold strategy, Cotton. Let's see if it pays off https://t.co/x6jeMCSJNY

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 23, 2019

. @Jeff_Legwold surveyed 250 NFL minds to assemble this all-century team. Hard to argue with any of it — except I would have subbed in Barry Sanders instead of Sweetness.https://t.co/JlGBve4ZQQ

— Seth Wickersham (@SethWickersham) August 21, 2019

Lotta folks don't realize how wide open (and innovative) the NFL was in the late 50s-mid-60s. It was only in the merger era that the defenses clamped down on everything.

— Mike Tanier (@MikeTanier) August 22, 2019

Schadenfreude sells; the Pittsburgh ratings for last night's Hard Knocks more than tripled the national average https://t.co/ef8zTiQiyx

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) August 22, 2019

They're a QB's worst nightmare ... Who will be the 2019 sacks leader? pic.twitter.com/2vfNowkVqy

— Yahoo Sports NFL (@YahooSportsNFL) August 21, 2019

2019 Redskins Free Agency: How former Redskins players are doing this preseason https://t.co/rkQSpCDLeR

— TheRedskinsWire (@TheRedskinsWire) August 22, 2019

Five months ago, the Nationals and Bryce Harper broke up. The team is not missing their ex at all.https://t.co/a4CkWA70KN

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) August 22, 2019

Anthony Rendon's 100th RBI tonight makes this the 9th time a #Nats player has ever hit the century mark.

2006 Zimmerman 110
2017 Zimmerman 108
2009 Zimmerman 106
2009 Dunn105
2016 Murphy 104
2010 Dunn 103
2018 Harper 100
2012 LaRoche 100
2017 Rendon 100
2019 Rendon 100

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) August 22, 2019

Three and a half decades ago, I gave the double-bird salute to an umpire after a Little League game. I set out to find him this week to apologize. Here's what happened: https://t.co/9kXVy5kWOr

— Steve Politi (@StevePoliti) August 22, 2019

The info you need on @PopeyesChicken and @ChickfilA ...per level 1 sources pic.twitter.com/12KkxQs0w6

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

KFC is trash

— Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsHH) August 22, 2019