The Daily Twitter: 28 September 2019

Two people with knowledge of the situation say Jay Gruden could be fired if the Redskins lose on Sunday. (via @Lescarpenter, @ngreenberg) https://t.co/n5IGlgYxwJ

— Dan Steinberg (@dcsportsbog) September 27, 2019

All bets are off if the Redskins start 0-4 but firing a coach before playing the Patriots is like weighing in after hitting the buffet.

You don't call the team meeting before you play the Dodgers. You do it before you play the Marlins. Why have a new coach debut vs the Pats?

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) September 27, 2019

IF* ...Jay's certainly on shaky ground but it'd be rude/irresponsible for me to just run past that.

Two options IMO - O'Connell or KOC becomes OC and they let him call plays and let Callahan handle everything else. Not sure which is the better option. https://t.co/ktrtbzFOap

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) September 27, 2019

Oh yeah, I get his track record. But it’s kinda a natural link. Rex Ryan was the first to tell KOC to get into coaching, KOC has a lot of links to Rex’s Jets staff already. Rob already on staff, so it would be him or Horton to take over mid season

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2019

Nah, the point in firing Jay has nothing to do with Kevin. It has everything to do with not thinking he's the right person to lead the team. Jay is trying to save his job. You can dictate to Bill or Kevin equally "play Dwayne" in a way you can't to Jay.

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) September 27, 2019

Something folks forget when they ask why not play Dwayne Haskins now: He might not be ready. That's no knock, but what analysts said pre-draft and what Jay Gruden states now.https://t.co/UjNqMLzgCS

— Breaking Burgundy 2.0 (@breakburgundy) September 27, 2019

Mr Snyder:
This is how to set a new culture & tone for your tm:
1) Get rid of Bruce
2) Have a presser. Tell everyone it's a new day, it's all abt winning, nobody's more important than the tm, anyone causing drama will be gone
3) Hire an outsider to run the tm w those guidelines

— TheHogSty (@TheHogSty) September 27, 2019

.@JayGlazer seems to think Bruce Allen is bulletproof. His simple reasoning is probably right. Allen is Snyder's best drinking buddy. So we live in a fan nightmare. pic.twitter.com/vNs6xgUFDa

— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) September 27, 2019

Yeah I’ve been with Jay basically my whole career. I love Jay. I love being a Redskin. I HATE losing. I wanna be a champion so bad and I’m gonna ride with my squad through it all.

— Chris Thompson (@ChrisThompson_4) September 27, 2019

Hasn't gotten much attention, but @ChrisThompson_4 is No. 3 in NFL in YAC per ESPN. And yet through 3 games he has been targeted just once on 1st-half 1st-downs & just twice on 1st-half 2nd downs. More early-down passes to CT is a way to mitigate #Redskins' run-game struggles.

— Al Galdi (@AlGaldi) September 27, 2019

As bad as things have been for this franchise in recent years and how hard it’s been for the fans, I find it impossible to stop having faith in them. This thing will get turned around! pic.twitter.com/NeurzBF6An

— Redskinstoday (@redskinstoday_) September 27, 2019

.@DEverett22 talks with @GabeAHenderson about being a captain on special teams, his mindset going into week four and more. pic.twitter.com/5rVT1uU4TV

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 27, 2019

Chris Thompson speaks on Dwayne Haskins-Redskins speculation https://t.co/8rPltYv25V

— The Redskins Wire (@TheRedskinsWire) September 27, 2019

That’s the nature of the game. Especially for QBs. I don’t do goal line but I better be ready. Maybe back when you played that was a thing but coach Shanahan didn’t do it either. Different times.

— Chris Thompson (@ChrisThompson_4) September 27, 2019

Ok Super Bowl champ/coach. You have all the answers. I wasn’t even coming at you sideways at all. But I guess because I haven’t won consistently(because, unprepared? ‍♂️), I can’t have an opinion or I can’t speak on when something is true or false. Got it. https://t.co/uXgzwMvf8o

— Chris Thompson (@ChrisThompson_4) September 27, 2019

Dwayne Haskins not worried about when he'll get his shot: "I want to be like Tom Brady and Drew Brees and that's something that doesn't happen overnight"https://t.co/FxI9th7fop pic.twitter.com/4C6WnDiAcY

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) September 27, 2019

Not sure how badly Jay Gruden wants to keep his job. But he had two paths to staying: 1) Prove chemistry with Haskins. 2) Make the playoffs. Seems he basically threw a grenade at Door #1, opened Door #2, and immediately got mauled by tiger.

— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) September 27, 2019

The Redskins' futility streak has sparked endless questions about their ineptitude. But few answers ever manifest.

All that’s clear: success remains elusive, and every football mind who works for Snyder eventually leaves with his reputation tarnished.https://t.co/FNYJQeFPw2

— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) September 27, 2019

Back to actual plays for a moment... timing on the snap must be better for the jet action to work properly....ok, resume whatever debate it is you’re having pic.twitter.com/x3xt16Aejw

— John Keim (@john_keim) September 27, 2019

Bears have a tough front but I thought the #Redskins OL showed some fight. Liked this rep, Penn manages to run Mack by Keenum. Roullier wins his rep and then Scherff slides over to finish the block. Flowers does just enough before an emphatic finish. pic.twitter.com/JguqPS5QNN

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2019

Here’s that coffee house stunt by Danny Trevathan. Initially rushes then fakes dropping into coverage. Scherff looks to help inside, Trevathan bursts past untouched. Another note on the play - thought Roullier did well against Hicks, lost some ground but ended up winning the rep pic.twitter.com/36NDFU7d2r

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2019

Flowers is improving at LG... Catches the DT lunging, puts him on the ground. #Redskins pic.twitter.com/BDtOKwPV0i

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2019

This was the play Scherff got hurt. Flowers taken inside but drives his DT to the ground, ends up rolling up on Scherff’s leg. Thought Roullier was superb in passing off a stunt and working around Flowers to do just enough to get the looping LB. Penn with fantastic rep at LT pic.twitter.com/0LI90048mt

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2019

Nice rep here by RG Brandon Scherff. Works outside to pick up Mack stunting inside. Absorbs initial contact then works to help Roullier secure Hicks before finishing the block on Mack. #Redskins need to get him signed... pic.twitter.com/fxuI89CGpu

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2019

Liked this rep from C Chase Roullier in the run game. Gives the DT a bump to help Flowers secure the block and open the lane, then works up and seals the LB inside. #Redskins pic.twitter.com/VBf9UsoWrS

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2019

Watch Sweat knife inside Smith for the tackle. pic.twitter.com/MOFGyIc2TH

— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) September 27, 2019

Here you see some of that elite athleticism by Sweat, as he avoids the block by the TE, and has the quickness to make the tackle for a loss. pic.twitter.com/tZ57bSbWhF

— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) September 27, 2019

Watch how quickly Sweat recognizes the play-action and gets in the face of Prescott. He was called for roughing on the play, however that was a BS call. pic.twitter.com/zAMUSV810M

— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) September 27, 2019

Hard slant to the left here by the Skins DL. Sweat gets inside his man and is able to get in on the tackle. pic.twitter.com/NE6eIYWEnK

— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) September 27, 2019

Sweat here showing off his length and recognition on the quick bubble screen. pic.twitter.com/SJ3CID824J

— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) September 27, 2019

Sweat setting the edge here against the run and makes the play. pic.twitter.com/VqpWkQsFwK

— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) September 27, 2019

Here Sweat uses that exceptional length to bench press the TE Witten, easily sheds the block and makes the tackle. pic.twitter.com/LuceAMNnwl

— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) September 27, 2019

Sweat play disciplined here, flattens down and forces the run inside, then gets in on the play. pic.twitter.com/nP7llplwkE

— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) September 27, 2019

Watch here as Sweat stands up the OT, sets the edge, and gets off the block to make the play. pic.twitter.com/mfQpC8Mxi5

— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) September 27, 2019

Unlike Sweat, Kerrigan is not able to get off his block here and make the play. pic.twitter.com/pEHKCdcIoO

— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) September 27, 2019

Ryan Anderson fails to wrap the running and simply bounces off the tackle. pic.twitter.com/gycQ1wOJqU

— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) September 27, 2019

Ioannidis gets the sack, but Sweat beats his man and is in great position on this play. pic.twitter.com/pYTVeZIlJ9

— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) September 27, 2019

Bootleg here, but Sweat is quick to recognize it and gets quick pressure on the QB. pic.twitter.com/OO0W5LM8Sw

— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) September 27, 2019

Not practicing on Friday: Terry McLaurin, Brandon Scherff, Jordan Reed and Chase Roullier.

That’s not a good sign for Sunday for any of them.

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) September 27, 2019

If Terry McLaurin can’t play then Robert Davis would take his place. Also helps that Trey Quinn and Paul Richardson can run routes from different positions. So it gives them some versatility and flexibility.

— John Keim (@john_keim) September 27, 2019

I feel pretty good about Martin coming in for Scherff. Thought he looked like a starter in preseason. My concern is Bergstrom... https://t.co/QpvrVPKVT3

— Robbie Duncan (@RobbieDuncanOL) September 27, 2019

Some of you are commenting on the ping pong table again in the #Redskins locker room. Look, players have every right to play on it after practice which is when you hear them. Also, it’s mainly Sundberg and Tress who plays. Both are solid on Sundays so what’s the issue?

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) September 27, 2019

Dwayne Haskins told us he doesn’t compare himself too much to rookies like Jones or Murray. He instead focuses on matching QBs like Brady and Brees

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) September 27, 2019

Ok on a positive note. I said this about 29 last year and it still holds true but this guy here is a joy to be around everyday man. Idk how he’s 75 years old and moving like he does but I’m trying to be that same way when I’m 82. https://t.co/8Wk3sFyqJA

— Chris Thompson (@ChrisThompson_4) September 27, 2019

Miss my guys!! Be out there soon https://t.co/1KZeGCGLye

— 2️⃣9️⃣ (@DhaSickest) September 27, 2019

This shouldn’t even be a question.
You drafted Dwayne he’s your guy, trade that first overall pick for a kings ransom and build around Haskins. https://t.co/fVcc9KmhCJ

— DraftSkins (@DraftSkins) September 27, 2019

This graphic should infuriate you. The amount of first down runs has and always will be a detriment to this offense. (Via @SharpFootball). pic.twitter.com/31RzADaNc7

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) September 27, 2019

Spoke to a few nutritionists about why Cam Newton may be struggling with performance and injury recovery. They all said the same thing:

His vegan diet.

There's NFL precedent for similar struggles, too. A deep dive into the science behind that theory:https://t.co/tjUUwsrGqM

— Brendan Marks (@BrendanRMarks) September 27, 2019

The @Eagles are such a good organization from afar. Wentz injuries--> Nick Foles wins a #SuperBowl & a road playoff game in 2nd year.
This year: No Malik Jackson & Timmy Jernigan on DL, no DJax + others. Win on a short week, at Lambeau vs undefeated #Packers

Could u imagine?

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) September 27, 2019

Replay was originally intended to fix the obviously wrong call that decides a game. It wasn't supposed to be about challenging the spot of the ball in the first quarter. It's not supposed to result in perfectly officiated games. Expectations have become unrealistic.

— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) September 27, 2019

Supporters and critics of the NFL's new replay-for-interference system each got something out of the Eagles-Packers game. The NFL got it right (on the Eagles' TD) and probably got it wrong (on the failed Packers' challenge) Thursday night.... https://t.co/XmWdmvyYyf

— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) September 27, 2019

Two very obvious pass interference calls challenged. Neither overturned. Just get rid of reviewable PI already.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) September 27, 2019

Packers coach Matt LaFleur: "I really don't know what pass interference is anymore"https://t.co/x9nPNxKlTq pic.twitter.com/andKX3SxeO

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) September 27, 2019

It’s the right play to let it play out when it’s not painfully obvious that a guy is down. Wentz was obviously down.

This is such a waste of time and ruins the whole flow of a game.

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) September 27, 2019

If this is not determined to be pass interference upon review then what is even the point of this exercise? https://t.co/bG4MWkw5Fa

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) September 27, 2019

https://t.co/C9i54BAecp pic.twitter.com/iPR3cuCARb

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) September 27, 2019

Well if the refs are going to be shitty at least they are being consistently shitty.

— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) September 27, 2019

On the NFL's TV and digital viewership... It's up 4 percent this season through Week 3. That's after a 5 percent increase last season (to 15.8 million viewers per regular season broadcast), which came on the heels of two years of declines.

— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) September 27, 2019

Free agent RB Jay Ajayi has informed all 32 teams that he is ready for game action and fully recovered from ACL surgery, source said. His market could heat up quickly.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 27, 2019

He started celebrating but then he was told to look at the flag #PHIvsGB (via @thecheckdown)pic.twitter.com/fKHup29Gao

— ESPN (@espn) September 27, 2019

Matt LaFleur: "Great question" why Packers didn't run from 1-yard-line in fourth quarter https://t.co/u4mIsubo0B

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) September 27, 2019

Derrius Guice, Devonta Freeman, Kerryon Johnson and Aaron Jones combined against the Eagles this season: 54 carries for 97 yards (1.8 avg).

Absolutely dominant run defense from Philly .

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 27, 2019

Two players going straight from the field to the hospital in one game.

Been a really rough one tonight.

— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) September 27, 2019

Eagles say Avonte Maddox has movement in all extremities. For precautionary reasons he has been sent to the hospital for further evaluation pic.twitter.com/LGCnzvPlDH

— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) September 27, 2019

#Eagles CB Avonte Maddox, who had movement in all his extremities late last night after a friendly fire hit from teammate Andrew Sendejo, flew home with the team last night. He was sent to a local hospital, but was discharged quickly enough to return to Philly. A good sign.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 27, 2019

Everything is going well. Appreciate the prayers and get well wishes. God is good.

— Avonte Maddox (@2live_AM) September 27, 2019

Williams has been ruled out for the game. He does have feeling & movement in all of his extremities. https://t.co/ag28xZ5iqm

— Green Bay Packers (@packers) September 27, 2019

Jamaal Williams: It's all gonna be good https://t.co/dx2v6bYWBM

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) September 27, 2019

“It’s all gonna be good.”

An update from #Packers RB Jamaal Williams on Instagram. pic.twitter.com/Bd3Kf1xCgN

— Green Bay Packers (@packers) September 27, 2019

#Packers WR Davante Adams tells reporters post-game that he has turf toe and he’ll see Dr. Robert Anderson in GB to get it examined. All this following a career-high 180 yards receiving. https://t.co/qfRX5fH5Ni

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 27, 2019

#Packers WR Davante Adams had his MRI today on his toe injury, and sources say it’s not believed to be serious. The team will be careful with their star pass-catcher. But if he misses time, it may not be much.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 27, 2019

Preston Smith (@PrestonSmith94) with the euro/club/arm over. Had Jason Peters in a trance #Packers #PassRush #TNF pic.twitter.com/P4rNMNRAsh

— DLineVids (@dlinevids1) September 27, 2019

Packers inside the 5 twice and get zero points. That’s how you lose games.

— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) September 27, 2019

Thanks to @Eric_Edholm for the extensive cite and review of recent 2020 compensatory pick changes! https://t.co/Pze8XJNJtD

— Nick Korte (@nickkorte) September 27, 2019

2020 NFL Draft prospect rankings via PFF's Lead Draft Analyst @PFF_Mike

Top-5️⃣ players at each offensive position! ⬇️ https://t.co/mTihBYApLt pic.twitter.com/hMv62UwaoH

— PFF (@PFF) September 27, 2019

Bro an eagles fan really thought he was gunna hurt my feelings by saying the Redskins are shit.

— STRETCH (@PAYNE_21) September 27, 2019

We've reached the end of the internet. Turn around, and go to bed. https://t.co/KKoc8lsyBQ

— Steve Czaban (@czabe) September 27, 2019