The Daily Twitter: 10 September 2019

My knees going to be fine, just a sprain!!

— Jonathan Allen (@jonallen93_) September 9, 2019

Trent Williams' teammate Morgan Moses says '50-50' chance he's back this week https://t.co/jGj8uhysKG

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) September 9, 2019

Other thing Moses said of note: Trent’s in the best shape of his life if he comes back.

I’d dismiss that if I hadn’t talked to someone this weekend who has seen him and said he looks incredible. Moses says 50/50 he returns this week. https://t.co/pqZwF2wxq5

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) September 9, 2019

Week-1 Recap:
-QB of the day: Lamar Jackson, 5 TD's.
-RB of the day: Christian McCaffrey, 209 yards.
-WR of the day: Sammy Watkins, 198 yards, 3 TD's.
-Best team: Ravens, Patriots, Vikings
-Worst teams: Steelers, Falcons, Dolphins
-Top rookie: Hollywood Brown: 4-147-2 TD

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) September 9, 2019

Yooooo we had 6 yards in the 3rd quarter!!!!!

6 plays. For 6 fucking. Yards.....

In 2019

The entire QTR!!!!!!!

We had the ball for 3 minutes!!!!!!

We had the ball for 3 minutes while Philly scored 3 TDs.....

Tell me how that makes any sense

— Redskins Rant (@RedskinsRant) September 9, 2019

I thought Keenum looked more impressive in his Redskins debut than Alex Smith did last year in his debut.

— Jay (@RedskinsCult) September 9, 2019

Saw enough from Keenum today to know for a fact he's better than McCoy. Maybe he can stick around after they go to Haskins as QB2.

— Marshall (@MWharam7) September 8, 2019

-Gardner Minshew looked sharp.

-Sammy Watkins looks like a new man.

-Lamar is absolutely torching Tulsa Welding School.

-Case Keenum: You can win with him if you do things he's good at.

-The Titans are probably wasting a top 5 defense on that offense.

-Josh Allen. Ugh.

— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) September 8, 2019

Two explosive plays by DeSean Jackson sparked an Eagles comeback, so what happened to the #Redskins defense on those plays? I took a closer look https://t.co/6hN1fOcGwx

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 9, 2019

Vernon Davis "woke up crying" Sunday because the grandfather who raised him passed away Saturday. Dealing with that loss won't come easy, but the Redskins' tight end hurdled the pain to play and thrive against the Eagles. Words from @InstantRHIplay. https://t.co/Uqb5jdePQM

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 9, 2019

McLaurin has accomplished more in three targets than Doctson did in three seasons.

— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) September 8, 2019

Terry McLaurin is the first Redskins rookie with 100 receiving yards in Week 1 in franchise history. Previous record was 97 by Charlie Brown in 1982

— Ryan McCrystal (@Ryan_McCrystal) September 8, 2019

It’s is insane to think that both these shots are from the same play. Vernon Davis continues to defy Father Time. #httr pic.twitter.com/9e9hvD9LNy

— JoeGlo (@JoeGlo1) September 9, 2019

Jay Gruden, with reporters, and aired on @1067theFan admits a mis-communication on 2nd D-Jax TD. "Just have to get the call in earlier. Call got in a little bit late." #Redskins

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) September 9, 2019

The #Redskins highest graded player from yesterday’s loss to the #Eagles was rookie WR Terry McLaurin.

McLaurin finished with an 86.4 overall grade and had a 153.3 passer rating when targeted. #HTTR pic.twitter.com/vLmcScmFA1

— PFF WAS Redskins (@PFF_Redskins) September 9, 2019

I apologize because there’s no vitriol with this tweet but look at Trey Quinn’s block here...saw this a couple times from him. pic.twitter.com/OkbSeHEEmG

— John Keim (@john_keim) September 9, 2019

I was surprised by the lack of involvement of Trey Quinn yesterday. Had one catch before garbage time. Ended up with 4 grabs despite being on the field for 65 of the #Redskins' 67 snaps.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) September 9, 2019

Confirmed that Derrius Guice had an MRI on his non-surgically repaired knee. Source hopeful he won't be out long, but results TBD.

Guice went into the medical tent during the game. Asked why postgame, Guice said nature called.

Adrian Peterson, sup.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 9, 2019

Gruden at the podium. Derrius Guice has “knee soreness” and is being further evaluated. Jonathan Allen was also upgraded day-to-day

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) September 9, 2019

This is why you have Adrian Peterson on the roster. Rough go for Derrius Guice after last year. Hope it's not too serious. Skins injury issues always amaze. https://t.co/iI5uXs9X5R

— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) September 9, 2019

Gruden says that Guice could be active this week, same thing with Adrian Peterson. Guice started to feel discomfort on the bus after the game.

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) September 9, 2019

Injury update roundup:

-Guice had MRI on his knee, likely to miss time, but Gruden also says "he could play this week"
-Jon Allen also could play this week, upgraded to day-to-day

— Hogs Haven (@HogsHaven) September 9, 2019

Clinton Portis says it is a mistake to just hand Derrius Guice the job before he ever plays in a game. Make him take the job from Adrian Peterson, who he says "saved a lot of jobs within the organization" last year. #Redskins

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) September 9, 2019

One game and already the Jay gotta go shit.......Jay wasn’t run blocking, Jay wasn’t getting mauled in second half, not getting off blocks...

Jay ain’t nearly as bad as some you football “experts” claim.....

He also isn’t Gibbs, but just stop with the Jay shit.... SMH

— Jay Gruden #1 (@Zzz_eke) September 9, 2019

I try not to go crazy with quotes from players & coaches because i know, they are often tired of criticism or answering the questions.

That being said, Jay Gruden has to do a better job here. He can't throw A-P completely under bus like he did, especially when AP was a pro.

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) September 9, 2019

I can’t imagine this comment will go down too well at #Redskins
park this morning, especially from a guy that had multiple penalties called on him. Gruden lamented the penalties in the second half killing drives. Feels like a boiling point coming soon https://t.co/vaI27gp7ZR

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 9, 2019

Moses also said he’s gonna say something to the coaches about it.

Jay has two options: 1) “guys need to worry about themselves” or 2) “how we come together as a team is important, so maybe it’s something I need to consider more”

This is a big moment for him. He created it. https://t.co/ZmYxuIfPXl

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) September 9, 2019

Redskins Backfield Should Be a Strength Not a Dilemma https://t.co/7U3jvT9M1Q via @heavysan #Redskins #HTTR #NFL

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) September 9, 2019

Wonder if this Adrian Peterson situation will have any impact on the rumored potential Trent return?

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) September 9, 2019

To the extent the Adrian situation was a “power play” by Gruden, it wasn’t directed at Trent. It was directed at whoever assembled the 53.

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) September 9, 2019

AP’s stance the whole offseason was “It’s Trents decision, I’m not gonna try and change his mind”. Would imagine coaches would have liked AP, Trents good friend, to have tried harder to get him back

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 9, 2019

Overreaction Monday in full effect ...already.

— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) September 9, 2019

There are 15 more games people. Pace yourselves.

— John Keim (@john_keim) September 9, 2019

It is just 1 game Skins fans. But it looked a lot like so many other recent collapses. That’s what has all of us feeling beleaguered. Gruden has to change the narrative in 2019 by team and coaches showing up in 2nd half. That wasn’t it.

— BGObsession.com (@BGObsession) September 9, 2019

All these Redskins fans bitching this morning, but it could be worse - Giants(they ran Barkley just 11 times), Browns(Mayfield woke up feeling dangerous to his own team), Steelers and the Phins(ugh...nothing to say!).

It’s bad in DC, but if you want to feel better look around

— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) September 9, 2019

Have zero inside info on this, but #Redskins have a clear affinity for Alabama players and there were reports they were pretty high on Minkah Fitzpatrick before the 2018 draft. If reports of Dolphins players wanting out is true, and Miami are selling, worth keeping an eye on https://t.co/vNNfbVoiGI

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 9, 2019

Y’all know I have been a big Gruden supporter over the years and taken heat for it, BUT, if I hear him say he has to stick with the run one more time in year 6 ‍♂️ ..... also the AP deal yesterday was bad on a lot of levels. That dude is a HOF back. He doesn’t sit period!

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) September 9, 2019

The other part of this that I/we don't know is this: Was Jay in favor of bringing A-P back in March? Is Jay mad that Bruce & #Redskins kept AP past Saturday for $1M & more drama. Basically- is this a huge "F-U" to Bruce/ Dan because Jay lost battle? Very possible. https://t.co/z9XuanWR8E

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) September 9, 2019

I don’t think Jay wants out. I think his post game presser yesterday showed it means more to him, if anything, and he’s probably feeling the pressure. He looked pissed off and angry at having lost that game from the position they were in. https://t.co/TcVgZ4kOCs

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 9, 2019

Clinton Portis says Derrius Guice ran 7 different runs in his 10 carries. Says that shouldn't happen. #Redskins should simplify things. "You don't have to have a million plays going into the game." Says Guice will be better served running his favorite couple plays more often.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) September 9, 2019

I think there are a lot of valid opinions on this whole situation. This isn’t one of them.

Guice had nowhere to run. I gotta watch the tape, but my initial thought was the blocking was so bad that 10 for 18 was actually impressive. Could’ve been way worse. https://t.co/juc8ugUhmD

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) September 9, 2019

Interesting note: Redskins' 27 points on Sunday was highest score since Week 3 of 2018 season. It would've been the 2nd-highest point total of last season.

Case Keenum's 380 passing yards was most yardage for any Redskins' QB since Week 8 2016.

— Hogs Haven (@HogsHaven) September 9, 2019

"I truly believe if Jordan Reed had played the outcome would have been different"

Chris Thompson just now

— Eric Bickel (@EBJunkies) September 9, 2019

Noah Spence worked out for the Redskins today. Former 2nd round pick. Only 25.

— Steve (@SteveDraft_) September 9, 2019

Wide receiver Robert Davis cleared waivers and is expected to rejoin the Redskins -- but on the practice squad, per source. Team sorting out the various injuries to Guice, Reed, Moreau, Allen, Brantley and McCoy, so no room on the 53 for now.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 9, 2019

#Redskins play call on the Vernon Davis TD? "Bunch Right Y Counter Spider 2 Bozo". Yes, that is effectively the Jon Gruden Spider 2 Y Banana play. https://t.co/q0TWOcLAKi

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 9, 2019

On the Junkies this morning, Morgan Moses doubles down on his comments yesterday - he thinks the refs are specifically targeting the Redskins for penalties. https://t.co/nsSG21kJ3I

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) September 9, 2019

Morgan Moses deserves praise for not having missed a single game since he became #Redskins' starting RT in 2015. But complaining about officiating needs to stop. Had an NFL-worst 16 penalties in 2018 & then three more in loss at #Eagles. He's a top-10 RT in yearly $. Play better.

— Al Galdi (@AlGaldi) September 9, 2019

He can blame the refs all he wants. His hands have always been sloppy and grabby.

— Robbie Duncan (@RobbieDuncanOL) September 9, 2019

The only thing Morgan Moses doesn't hold is his tongue.

— Thomas Boswell (@ThomasBoswellWP) September 9, 2019

Good morning. The official snap counts are out for Week 1.

Thompson nearly doubled Guice. Quinn, McLaurin top receivers. pic.twitter.com/inj8JbGMY1

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 9, 2019

D-Jax: "Not one moment in that game I didn’t think we were going to come out and win… I have been over there before in that locker room and I know how they are… I just stressed to my teammates that at halftime, they probably thought they had the game sealed and won."

— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) September 9, 2019

Top speed reached by a player in Week 1, tracked by @NextGenStats:
1. Saquon Barkley: 21.8 MPH
2. Malcolm Butler: 21.5 MPH
3. DeSean Jackson: 21.4 MPH
4. Sammy Watkins: 21.3 MPH
5. Terry McLaurin: 21.2 MPH

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 9, 2019

holy shit they structured the incentives to be one catch, one yard and one touchdown more than he had last year so they would be tolled as "not likely to be earned" instead of "likely to be earned," keeping them off the 2019 cap calculation https://t.co/QeKiOcd5ls

— Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) September 9, 2019

Source: The #Jaguars have traded for #Steelers QB Josh Dobbs. The compensation is a 2020 5th rounder.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 9, 2019

#Browns WR Odell Beckham Jr, who took the field with $350K Richard Mille watch, violated a league rule prohibiting hard objects, I’m told. (There is no rule against jewelry.) The league will address it with him and the team, but that’s likely as far as it goes.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 9, 2019

They can pour beer on us because we’re just athletes right? We’re just entertainment & since they purchased a ticket they can act how they want? @NFL @NFLPA @Browns @Titans https://t.co/fpCfEOhC1V

— Logan Ryan (@RealLoganRyan) September 9, 2019

#Browns LT Greg Robinson talks about his ejection in the first half of Sunday’s 43-13 loss to #Titans in which he kicked S Kenny Vaccaro in the head pic.twitter.com/1GiOsgMQFI

— 92.3 The Fan (@923TheFan) September 9, 2019

6 QBs have thrown 2+ TDs and averaged 10+ yards per pass attempt in week 1 of their rookie season since 1960:

Fran Tarkenton
Bob Griese
Cam Newton
RG3
Mariota

And now

Gardner Minshew

— Football Perspective (@fbgchase) September 9, 2019

BAL 59 - 10 MIA
Final

That's Scorigami!! It's the 1048th unique final score in NFL history.

— Scorigami (@NFL_Scorigami) September 8, 2019

The Patriots have opened as 14.5 point favorites over the Dolphins next week. That line does not feel big enough.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) September 9, 2019

The @Patriots have never lost a game after leading by 20+ points at halftime.

61-0 in franchise history.

— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) September 9, 2019

Baker Mayfield, Browns struck by harsh reality in blowout loss to Titans (via @jeffrichadiha)https://t.co/hi0tvWE2Ai pic.twitter.com/hEZXp2fgmR

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) September 8, 2019

The more I watch this, the worse it looks. If I'm Freddie Kitchens I'm making Greg Robinson run gassers for the entire practice on Tuesday. WTF is the idiot thinking here? https://t.co/bSlplMJowj

— Roberto Shenanigans (@Rob_Shenanigans) September 9, 2019

Just got home from Chargers/Colts game. Looking over box scores now. The Browns really had 18 penalties???

— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) September 9, 2019

I really hate ties in the NFL. I hate looking at the standings and seeing them all year. Am I alone in loathing the change to a 10-minute OT that has created more ties?

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) September 9, 2019

'They had an opportunity to keep me': DeSean Jackson explains why he tends to hammer his former teams. https://t.co/sPxOEKqAwz

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) September 8, 2019

Funchess will get a second opinion on his scans, but as of now my understanding is surgery is likely.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 9, 2019

Keelan Doss went from a non-guaranteed $255,000 salary to $795,000 fully guaranteed plus an active roster spot in two days, thanks to the Antonio Brown situation. A guy we thought would be a mid-round pick but went undrafted is now getting money comparable to a fourth-rounder.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) September 9, 2019

I wonder if the NFL will actually approve that contract for the #Raiders or not. The rookie compensation rules are pretty much designed to not allow a team to cut a player and re-sign at a higher amount to violate the limits. A $300K SB for a UDFA would do just that

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) September 9, 2019

The CBA isnt really very explicit in treatment of released UDFAs. For drafted players they are not allowed to be cut just to sign a bigher deal with the team that picked them. But it is explicit that the goal is to limit rookie salary

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) September 9, 2019

#Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressed confidence that a deal for Dak Prescott is “imminent.” After a performance like that, with so much money and everything else on the line, it’s fair to ask what he’s waiting for. The price is only going up.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 9, 2019

OMG the Steelers are really going to kick a field goal from the freakin 1? Losing 20-0?

— Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) September 9, 2019

If only the Steelers had a top-tier talent at WR and RB.

— Turner Maney (@turnermaney) September 9, 2019

“What’s even the point, bro” pic.twitter.com/w0FHBUo4Ir

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) September 9, 2019

I swear he had a neck when he came into the league. https://t.co/wTq5mrRvTr

— Chick Hernandez (@MrChickSports) September 9, 2019

Bill Belichick just called a timeout up 33-3 with six seconds left to organize his defense so his defense could better avoid allowing a touchdown. pic.twitter.com/jKRUHaoRxY

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) September 9, 2019

Do the Patriots even need AB?

— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) September 9, 2019

An introspective Josh Gordon. Calls the environment here “tough” but says it’s worth it. #Patriots pic.twitter.com/6t5dEoZRWE

— Michael Giardi (@MikeGiardi) September 9, 2019

Larry Fitzgerald..professional WR. Big TD..handed the ball to official immediately. No show..no celebration..Just class. #Cardinals

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) September 8, 2019

Stop

Playing

Scared

Against

The Patriots

— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) September 9, 2019

Larry Fitzgerald..professional WR. Big TD..handed the ball to official immediately. No show..no celebration..Just class. #Cardinals

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) September 8, 2019

This is the first stop on the Browns bandwagon. Anyone who wants to jump off now, no questions asked, have a nice day.

— Rod Bluhm (@CLERodB) September 8, 2019

“Multiple” Dolphins players called their agents to request trades after Miami's 59-10 loss, per @ProFootballTalk pic.twitter.com/AJL6sCJWnn

— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) September 9, 2019

The #Ravens' 59 points are just a FG short of the Week 1 record of 62, set by the '73 #Falcons vs. the #Saints. The Atlanta Constitution ran this headline: pic.twitter.com/GlrbYk4xGZ

— Dan Daly (@dandalyonsports) September 8, 2019

Amari was just toying with Giants DBs all day. pic.twitter.com/WpgKhTyGNr

— Austin Gayle (@PFF_AustinGayle) September 9, 2019

Raw Pace (seconds per snap*)

Fastest#Cardinals 22.8 sec#Panthers 25.1 sec#Giants 25.2 sec#Dolphins 25.4 sec#Redskins 26 sec

Slowest#Packers 32.7 sec#Chargers 32.8 sec#Ravens 33 sec#Jaguars 34.5 sec#Vikings 36.5 sec

*not adjusted for game script; OT excluded

— Pat Thorman (@Pat_Thorman) September 9, 2019

Baltimore came into this season opener against a weak team with one goal and one goal ONLY - shut people up about Lamar Jackson.

Harbaugh saw an opportunity to give his young QB some confidence, even while throwing lighter fluid on a dumpster fire, and he took it. I like that. https://t.co/8lhdYrBIPu

— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) September 9, 2019

Kirk Cousins: "Throwing it 10 times is really unique. I probably haven't had a game with that few attempts since literally, Pop Warner."https://t.co/bCS734aUAh pic.twitter.com/xQDSZGua6D

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) September 9, 2019

We sure aren’t seeing accuracy, pinpoint or otherwise, from Murray.

— Kent Somers (@kentsomers) September 8, 2019

Soak it in Jags fans … This is your new starting quarterback and it’s glorious. #GardnerMinshew pic.twitter.com/cdtHKsjUxL

— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) September 9, 2019

Adam Vinatieri after three misses in Colts OT defeat: "Loss is 100% on me"https://t.co/bBW58PLFAS pic.twitter.com/7wbcV585A2

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) September 9, 2019

T.J. Hockenson sets NFL record for most receiving yards by a TE in his 1st game https://t.co/Gm0UFLdaYX via @thelionswire

— Jeff Risdon (@JeffRisdon) September 9, 2019

Jon Gruden approved use of phone conversation in Antonio Brown video https://t.co/rXaLsCtK8O

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) September 9, 2019

Rewatching #Browns #Titans: the "blindside block" rule is a complete mess.

— Mike Tanier (@MikeTanier) September 9, 2019

I’m not a huge AB guy but jeez, Antonio Hernandez killed a dude.
Tanya Harding
The Black Sox
Pete Rose
Drunk drivers running over people
Domestic abusers

That’s just off the top of my head.

Not to mention the unprofessionalism of owners banning Colin Kaepernick.
Sheesh. https://t.co/imrC4f8y1L

— mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) September 9, 2019

The Browns didn't lose because they were "over-hyped". The Browns lost because they didn't address their offensive line in the offseason.

— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) September 9, 2019

If you weren’t a fan of us when we used to lose by 30...don’t be a fan of us when we lose by 30 now pic.twitter.com/TNDXyacvij

— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) September 9, 2019