The Daily Twitter: 31 August 2019

Cuts already happening around the league, but Redskins not expected to make final decisions until tomorrow. Enjoy your Friday.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 30, 2019

Ex-Redskins great Mark Sanchez is on ESPN today pic.twitter.com/hIFRfmfbYE

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) August 30, 2019

Amid trade rumors and dull production, projecting Redskins wide receiver group is a mystery.@JPFinlayNBCS has more: https://t.co/Ez1ruWSf9c pic.twitter.com/ZzPU4ivssv

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) August 30, 2019

Here’s where I’m at with the #Redskins final roster so far. 50 names, have 3 spots left for the guys on the bubble. Would be tempted to keep Holtz, Cam Sims and maybe a DL/OL. Gruden did imply it’s unlikely they keep 7 WRs, so I went with Steven Sims over Cam for return skills pic.twitter.com/CPxupG8nLK

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) August 30, 2019

It'll be interesting to see what happens with receiver Josh Doctson in the next 36 hours. Washington has tried to trade him in the past at various points for more than a year and will try again. The Redskins like their young receiver talent and there's... https://t.co/eKeQPvAfdm

— John Keim (@john_keim) August 30, 2019

Wow! Tunsil is the best LT potentially available after Trent Williams. Skin were probably unlikely to land him as a Trent replacement anyway, but certainly not at that kind of price. Wonder what the Texans would offer for Trent...? https://t.co/D6QzG8LAJh

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) August 30, 2019

Is anybody else getting fatigue from Trent Williams situation?

Understand it's a big story, but would rather be talking more about young guys in tonight's game like Dwayne Haskins, Steven Sims, Ryan Bee, and Craig Reynolds. #HTTR

— Russell (@Russell_ST21) August 29, 2019

This screen could have popped IF Bergstrom gets a block pic.twitter.com/gTWhb5Vv32

— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) August 30, 2019

Sims Jr with another great return.

This guy makes this football team! pic.twitter.com/0LNg5NaUXn

— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) August 30, 2019

Horrible job by Christian here at LT. Haskins had a wide up receiver he’d have hit for a big gain in not for this pressure. pic.twitter.com/vSLEMcUbNT

— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) August 30, 2019

Not a great showing for Cam Sims last night...

[Quote of the Night ➡️ @RevereBank] pic.twitter.com/pC6fmKavIo

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) August 30, 2019

Agreed. https://t.co/kVAoNGNLfR

— Kennedy Paynter (@Kennedy_Paynter) August 30, 2019

Lots of people suggesting Ross Pierschbacher makes it and perhaps he does. But he’s been the 3rd team C behind Bergstrom all summer. Gruden likes experience at C with all the calls his C needs to make. I think Bergstrom is more likely than Pierschbacher imo. https://t.co/2RYoED1KG6

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) August 30, 2019

Semaje Perine’s preseason

20 carries, 43 yards pic.twitter.com/0V5KPqfyBZ

— FGB (@FiftyGutBlog) August 30, 2019

I think 6th DL is possible if Brantley’s injury is significant. But they’ll only have 5 active on game day and are in a 4-man front most of the time, where only 2 DL are on the field at the same time. Think they go 5 if Brantley’s injury isn’t serious https://t.co/ZDhGQNcMUH

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) August 30, 2019

As awful as NFL cuts are for so many, it is equally cold seeing guys who think they’ve made it meet the Turk later this weekend when their team claims other players and roster spots must be created.

— Steve Wyche (@wyche89) August 30, 2019

Tomorrow is cut-down but for some teams, they have begun: The #Jaguars have released former first-round DT Datone Jones, source said. He blocked a FG last night.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 30, 2019

Most starting quarterbacks played less than 30 preseason snaps https://t.co/5Ig3fyOU80

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) August 30, 2019

Trade terms per @AdamSchefter: Patriots receive Broncos' 2020 sixth-round pick in exchange for CB Duke Dawson and a 2020 seventh-round pick.

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) August 30, 2019

I'm not going to stand on the table for Josh Doctson. He is who he is.

But he'll go 50/500/5. There is not a single WR on #Redskins with a good resume. You're going to cut him and eat money for what reason? So you can keep a undrafted dude you can find again next year?

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) August 30, 2019

He adds no value? Maybe to a great team with a deep WR group. That's not what this is.

Paul Richadson has more than 30 catches - ONCE.
In 5 years, more than 288 yards - ONCE.
McLaurin/ Harmon - No experience.
Sims, Sims, Davis - ZERO career catches.
Trey Quinn - 9 catches. https://t.co/zMR3FMrqSx

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) August 30, 2019

Sims made up for the drop in that game by making two great contested catches down the sideline and then he made this one in the end zone. But last night, he didn’t make up for the drops, which might cost him a spot. https://t.co/rQChKDS2fW

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) August 30, 2019

I saw @PatrickMahomes do this a few times so I wanted to try it out ‍♂️ https://t.co/DQZxgYnHdm

— Dwayne Haskins, Jr (@dh_simba7) August 30, 2019

Another good job. Pressure; avoid; reset; excellent throw And .... drop. But process matters here. Also help from Perine on the block pic.twitter.com/N5IRFc9OHY

— John Keim (@john_keim) August 30, 2019

Remember when people compared @dh_simba7 to Drew Bledsoe? Drew Bledsoe doesn’t make that play in his dreams. Draftniks were so wrong about his athletic ability.pic.twitter.com/05tivbCCnl

— Andrew Burton (@Andrew_Burton) August 30, 2019

The #Redskins highest graded player on offense last night (minimum 25 snaps) was QB Dwayne Haskins who finished with an 80.5 overall grade. #HTTR https://t.co/8ay8nOd1wj pic.twitter.com/jU3JwKsW8P

— PFF WAS Redskins (@PFF_Redskins) August 30, 2019

#Redskins rookie QB Dwayne Haskins had a strong outing last night in the preseason finale. I took a closer look at his performance and what made it so impressive https://t.co/gPooHv29KN

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) August 30, 2019

Fwiw from last night: Haskins completed 7-11 passes for 75 yards on throws outside the hash marks. Was 3-6 for 29 yards between the hashes. A few drops hurt those numbers. Was 3-6 for 46 yards on throws of 10 or more air yards

— John Keim (@john_keim) August 30, 2019

Source: The #Rams cut QB Brandon Allen. Interesting backup option for teams running McVay-style offense.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 30, 2019

Whole squad hyped #CellyCelly pic.twitter.com/UsEVwCxCoy

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 30, 2019

pic.twitter.com/IWxQaEp48K

— Daron Payne (@94yne) August 30, 2019

The #Ravens are waiving rookie WR Jaylen Smith, source said. Lamar Jackson's college teammate was buried on depth chart in Baltimore, but size-speed combo figures to get him a look somewhere.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 30, 2019

Can the Redskins start cutting NFL officials tomorrow? Asking for @BGObsession. And me.

— Ken Burgundy (@BurgundyBurner) August 30, 2019

Trade terms: Patriots acquire C Russell Bodine from Bills for a 2020 sixth-round pick.

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) August 30, 2019

So anyway, Belichick just traded again for an OL. That is three in three days. But, Redskins...

— Ken Burgundy (@BurgundyBurner) August 30, 2019

Colts trade Evan Boehm to Dolphins https://t.co/K7atd1DPgz

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) August 30, 2019

He's washed now, cant cover and a bad run stopper

— Donald Kareem (@DonaldKareem1) August 30, 2019

Rough day for former #Redskins around the #NFL...

Good dude, Logan Paulsen just got whacked by #Falcons.

And then ...

Su'a Cravens cut by #Broncos (shocker)
Terrelle Pryor cut by #Jaguars.

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) August 30, 2019

The #Eagles have released veteran CB Orlando Scandrick, source said. A vested veteran, they could bring him back in Week 2.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 30, 2019

Chronological order:
Adam Vinatieri enters the league
Earth is inhabited
Earth is destroyed
Adam Vinatieri is still playing

— Peter P Storgaard (@pstorgaard) August 30, 2019

Would seem a prime candidate if the #Redskins think he’s better than JP Holtz IF Jordan Reed isn’t ready for week one. https://t.co/5XaROhCqdn

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) August 30, 2019

One name to watch this weekend: #Dolphins OLB Kiko Alonso, who requested a trade during camp, per sources. Miami starting over with new coach Brian Flores, and Alonso – who started all but two games over three seasons there – wants to move on.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 30, 2019

Important note on veteran cuts: Players with at least four years of experience aren't subject to waivers. Giants would have to recruit/out-bid the other 31 teams to sign a veteran.

— Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) August 30, 2019

Indeed.

The Cowboys' 5th round 2020 compensatory pick for Cole Beasley is now back on the board. https://t.co/MuqMBWxlbB

— Nick Korte (@nickkorte) August 30, 2019

Reaves also played 73% of special teams snaps, which was second-most on the #Redskins behind WR Jehu Chesson (81%).

For those on the roster bubble, contributing on special teams can be crucial. https://t.co/YiI0yZ9r8f

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) August 30, 2019

Brutal. Same ACL he tore last year at Oklahoma and caused him to slide in the draft. Bengals are now a bit thin at RB behind Joe Mixon and Giovani Bernard https://t.co/e9mkz7rZyu

— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) August 30, 2019

No, I'd prefer Patriots fans not whine and moan when I dare to point out that the Patriots whiffed on Duke Dawson https://t.co/qgmvCeFDgb

— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) August 30, 2019

Per source, LB Rolando McClain has secured conditional reinstatement to the NFL. He has missed three full seasons.

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) August 30, 2019

Or want to have kids

— Moe (@MoeHH76) August 30, 2019

He’s only missed 2 games as startin LG the past 3 seasons and is 29 years old. Definitely worth a look. https://t.co/FwVzyIP1F0

— BGObsession.com (@BGObsession) August 30, 2019

Source: Colts released DT Caraun Reid.

— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) August 30, 2019

Ravens cut Shane Ray, Michael Floyd in flurry of roster moveshttps://t.co/4VhRFBfNyG pic.twitter.com/ZfbgGzr5q1

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) August 30, 2019

Dolphins Releasing WR Brice Butler https://t.co/RJL4XBKwDG #Dolphins pic.twitter.com/pFpTZy4ri5

— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) August 30, 2019

A surprise: The #Ravens have informed DT Willie Henry, who has started games for them, that they are releasing him. … Meanwhile, the #AZCardinals released former third-round WR Chad Williams thanks to a crowded room.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 30, 2019

Panthers terminated vested vets: RB Cameron Artis-Payne, QB Taylor Heinicke, CB Lorenzo Doss ,WR Aldrick Robinson
LS Andew DePaola
Cuts: LB Brandon Bell, G Tyler Catalina, C Parker Collins, CB Corn Elder, DT Woodrow Hamilton, G Taylor Hearn...

— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) August 30, 2019

Ross to the XFL @XFLDefenders make it happen!

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

The #Panthers released several more veterans, including CB Lorenzo Doss, WR Aldrick Robinson and LS Andew DePaola.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 30, 2019

Will Compton getting waived/injured, per source

Unlucky timing with an injury last night.

The good news after some preseason action: the boy can still ball!

— Will Compton (@_willcompton) August 30, 2019

Geno Smith wins the backup job. https://t.co/7M1A0sQJ7F

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 30, 2019

Today is one of the worst days in the #NFL world. I encourage everyone whose hard work and sacrifice faced a set back to not be discourage or allow it to define who you are! There is always opportunity in transition. Embrace it and grow through the process! #FridayMotivation

— Lorenzo Alexander (@onemangang97) August 30, 2019

The #Eagles announced a slew of roster moves, including waiving QB Cody Kessler and DE Eli Harold and placing TE Richard Rodgers on IR.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 30, 2019

Raiders expected to keep three QBs on roster with Mike Glennon as backup to Derek Carr (via @RapSheet)https://t.co/uHHxYjbzFB pic.twitter.com/H8f1TmXbmV

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) August 31, 2019

Two veteran TE's on the market today in Logan Paulsen and Luke Willson.

You always wonder if the #Redskins stay w/ status quo (Sprinkle) or if they view one of those guys as an upgrade and switch out/whack Sprink, Flanagan, Holtz & Parham?

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) August 30, 2019

Rough day for former #Redskins around the #NFL...

Good dude, Logan Paulsen just got whacked by #Falcons.

And then ...

Su'a Cravens cut by #Broncos (shocker)
Terrelle Pryor cut by #Jaguars.

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) August 30, 2019

Very true. Sometimes the cruelest cuts come a day or two later, after a guy thinks he’s on the 53. https://t.co/JFOF6nA51V

— John Keim (@john_keim) August 30, 2019

If you could only pick one, which roster hopeful would you most like to see make the #Redskins?

— Riggo's Rag (@RiggosRag) August 30, 2019

After watching the #Redskins in the preseason, how has your view of the 2019 season changed?

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) August 30, 2019

XFL is ready to pounce on the players who get cut this weekend, but will that make the XFL any more compelling? https://t.co/7y4tnMALhw

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) August 31, 2019

Derrius Guice breaks out Sam Smith. Amazing pic.twitter.com/0ZhS101nnD

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 30, 2019

We have karaoke. Redskins players Tress Way, Dustin Hopkins, Nick Sundberg and Case Keenum serenading Jay Gruden's wife, Sherry, at the Gruden's fundraising event o help the homeless in Loudoun County.

These guys, impressive. pic.twitter.com/YK9irS3Bnd

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 30, 2019

Hype man Case Keenum with the intro #redskins pic.twitter.com/V7tc4Z5Lz4

— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) August 30, 2019

RG3: “Ok 1st things 1st... Do you own a slip & slide?” pic.twitter.com/zLO7as8yeq

— Shelley (@Shellsyeah81) August 31, 2019

That footwork!

TD no. 4 for Jonathan Taylor.

(via @CBSSportsHQ)

pic.twitter.com/0COAPL5RPm

— PFF College (@PFF_College) August 31, 2019

HOLY SHIT JONATHAN TAYLOR.

JUST....HOLY SHIT.

— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) August 31, 2019

If the Chiefs paired Jonathan Taylor with Patrick Mahomes the only thing that would stop them would be the Supreme Court stepping in and deeming the duo unconstitutional https://t.co/mlsGd96DGP

— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) August 31, 2019

There's a reason I kinda wanted to see Devin Bush slip to the Redskins in the first round. For a team wanting speed on defense.. https://t.co/bcoFVz4gT3

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 30, 2019

Nifty rollout draw concept from Clemson

My guess:

- OL opens away from roll likely to invite their assignments to rush outside of them.
- React when their assignments get close to them
- Go downfield according to timing of the play pic.twitter.com/M3dJTSUqQZ

— Ted Nguyen (@FB_FilmAnalysis) August 30, 2019

Bucs’ Jason Pierre-Paul will miss at least six weeks with neck injury https://t.co/vPijXfzqDl

— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) August 30, 2019

Since 2015, Chip Kelly’s teams (Eagles, 49ers & UCLA), have gone 11-33. Over that time, he has been paid more than $30 million (ESPN paid some of that in his commentator role in between jobs). UCLA has paid $5.24 Million of that. He is now 3-10 as the Bruins head coach. pic.twitter.com/3HclqlNXNq

— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) August 30, 2019

Trade discussions with Houston: pic.twitter.com/d22PlvuyQC

— Patrick Claybon (@PatrickClaybon) August 30, 2019

From @gmfb: While #Cowboys owner Jerry Jones talks openly about planning for Zeke Elliott to miss games, the team has continued to work behind the scenes to find a solution. pic.twitter.com/XMZxfBqZY7

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 30, 2019

Jerry Jones says he doesn't negotiate directly with players, he simply tries to persuade them to accept his offer and not try to get more https://t.co/dEKOuQwo6P

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) August 30, 2019

Jerry Jones on @1053thefan talking about Ezekiel Elliott’s contract holdout: “If we do a new contract, what’s to assure us that this time next year or three months later, we won’t be talking about another contract? If we’re not gonna honor contracts?”

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 30, 2019

Jerry Jones on Ezekiel Elliott holdout: 'We've had [Elliott] going on three or four years and we haven't won [Super Bowl] yet'https://t.co/F8IWKjH6iq pic.twitter.com/yMjVRO6MsS

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) August 30, 2019

From @NFLTotalAccess: Despite owner Jerry Jones' words, the #Cowboys are still trying to sign RB Zeke Elliott long-term and there is plenty of time. pic.twitter.com/pnS1dUIHn1

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 30, 2019

Zeke great for you...15years 20years from now you are going to thank yourself... being 100% committed to something and not getting that same commitment back will break you down! Stand your ground.. I wish I would have done a lot of things different https://t.co/aDBW5lZVVk

— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) August 30, 2019

Yep. SuperBowl every year, blah blah blah. Even with stuff like this going on . . .

pic.twitter.com/FDMXXpgYqM

— (@VaHunt21) August 30, 2019

Pleasure speaking with you today! Might take you up on your offer! #legend https://t.co/ZgsG7tYPX2

— Carli Lloyd (@CarliLloyd) August 30, 2019

Choose your pranks wisely... pic.twitter.com/J0BkJOu1NV

— Rex Chapman (@RexChapman) August 30, 2019