All aTwitter: 24 December 2020 (Christmas Eve edition)

Timeline cleanser:

Flashmob of Beethoven’s 'Ode to Joy'...pic.twitter.com/0dUuh2XTGf

— Rex Chapman (@RexChapman) December 23, 2020

Friends, love the passion, but a report from “Team sources” has you spun up like this? The months long, analytic, fan-engaging process we’ve communicated is still the approach. No two secret finalist names. No smoke and mirrors. When we share with you, we mean what we say. https://t.co/SwnURa7Fhw

— Jason Wright (@whoisjwright) December 23, 2020

The NFC East standings with Week 16 on the horizon

⬇️⬇️⬇️https://t.co/wGaldhjbC1

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) December 23, 2020

Your Division Leaders with just two weeks left of the regular season! (by @Bridgestone) pic.twitter.com/68cxDJFxwt

— NFL (@NFL) December 23, 2020

Joined by ⁦@DNewtonespn⁩ to discuss Ron Rivera, Carolina talk, Marty Hurney as GM? What he thinks of Hurney. More. Also: mailbag time. haskins talk. More GM chatter. Enjoy. Subscribe. ⁦@LoneOakCoffeeCo⁩ ⁦@playboxiz⁩ https://t.co/kQVpJoiOgi

— John Keim (@john_keim) December 23, 2020

Also: I don’t think SDH gets placed on IR without this situation. Told early Mon he wouldn’t; then pics came out. Believe a QB would have gone to PS. But with some ?’s Still on AS and now with DH, needed to keep all 4 Qb up for now. SDH injury is not a 2-3 week one.

— John Keim (@john_keim) December 23, 2020

Some contracts have that clause, some don’t. I don’t know if Dwayne’s does or not. https://t.co/SWbgAw9Nvp

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) December 23, 2020

How many lap dances does $8.5M get you?

— Chris (@ChrisToTheHess) December 23, 2020

Written pre-photos, but... https://t.co/QT4o1WS6Em

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) December 23, 2020

Ryan Leaf calls Dwayne Haskins' actions 'utter ignorance' https://t.co/MmF06sYq8c

— NBC Sports Washington Football (@NBCSWASFootball) December 22, 2020

From NFL Now: Washington QB Dwayne Haskins lost his captainship and was fined $40K by the team. But it's up in the air whether he starts this week. pic.twitter.com/YvKIvTVpqx

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 23, 2020

Washington QB Dwayne Haskins was fined $40K by the team for COVID-19 violations after he attended a strip club without a mask, source said. A significant amount. This is the largest known fine for a player for a COVID violation – more than half of Haskins’ weekly paycheck.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 23, 2020

"I would expect there's going to be additional discipline beyond that. They're not going to release the guy though & they're kind of in a spot where they're trying to win the NFC East"@TomPelissero on Dwayne Haskins & the #WFT #PatMcAfeeShowLIVE pic.twitter.com/fKKSIRDxPv

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) December 23, 2020

Rivera doesn’t anticipate any further punishment from the league. In addition to having his captaincy stripped, Haskins has to be tested twice a day, he wears a face covering under his helmet and is practicing his social distancing.

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) December 23, 2020

After getting a pile of Dwayne Haskins questions, Ron Rivera interrupts his presser to remind reporters that they play Carolina this Sunday. "I want to make that really clear." He's heated. "Let's talk about the Carolina Panthers vs. the Washington Football Team, please"

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) December 23, 2020

I’m absolutely sure now, Haskins need a fresh start and so does the WFT organization. Question: If Alex can’t go, are you willing to sacrifice the playoffs and bench Haskins for the rest of the season?

— James Taylor (@JamesTa52856345) December 22, 2020

Ron Rivera said Alex Smith (calf) "had a really good day today" at practice. They'll see how the QB feels at Thursday's practice. Everything with Smith more complicated with that right leg.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) December 23, 2020

Scott Turner says Alex Smith is "feeling a lot better. We'll continue to survey that as it goes. I feel the arrow is pointing up there."

— John Keim (@john_keim) December 23, 2020

Was driving but today’s injury report:

DNP
Terry McLaurin (ankle)
Cole Holcomb (concussion)
Thomas Davis Sr. (not-injury related)

LIMITED
Morgan Moses (leg)
Wes Schweitzer (hip)
Alex Smith (leg/calf)
Antonio Gibson (toe)
Kevin Pierre-Louis (ankle)

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) December 23, 2020

Initial injury updates for the Panthers https://t.co/iy5Yg6jA1i

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) December 23, 2020

Panthers coach Matt Rhule says Christian McCaffrey is doubtful to play against Washington.

— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) December 23, 2020

Christian McCaffrey is likely out for the #Panthers.

Pass rusher Brian Burns and T Russell Okung in doubt too. #WashingtonFootball

— Washington Football On SI.com (@WSHFootballSI) December 23, 2020

From @NFLTotalAccess: Washington QB Alex Smith (calf) was back at practice and had a "really good day." He could return this week. pic.twitter.com/0e2JsGNc3p

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 24, 2020

Alex Smith: "Absolutely planning on being out there (Sunday)." pic.twitter.com/sLNrfQs6qf

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) December 23, 2020

First play, Washington is in a cover 4 or quarters look. Reaves recognizes the LBs might have to sell out to stop Russ from scrambling so he comes down and picks up Lockett.

He does a good job timing it because a lot of times safeties can come down too fast and get a PI call pic.twitter.com/s8KjPVvGVI

— Nick Akridge (@PFF_NickAkridge) December 23, 2020

Last play I have. Washington's in a cover 3 look, the LB bites way too hard on the play-action which leaves DK wide open.

Reaves recognizes it right away, sells out to pick him up, makes the tackle, and saves what could have been a huge gain into just a gain of 11. pic.twitter.com/5XJOXw0s96

— Nick Akridge (@PFF_NickAkridge) December 23, 2020

NEW: I wondered where Panthers’ rookie Jeremy Chinn stood in Defensive Rookie of the Year race, so I contacted the 50 voters of the award and surveyed them.

Here’s what the survey found. https://t.co/IvSapm6D1V

— Jonathan M Alexander (@jonmalexander) December 17, 2020

Surprised and pleased that Antonio Gibson gets the nod here. https://t.co/HOxGbRGKZJ

— Bill-in-Bangkok (@billhorgan2005) December 23, 2020

What’s the best monitor for gaming.. Asking for friend ??

— Antonio Gibson (@AntonioGibson14) December 23, 2020

Washington Signs TEs Tyrone Swoopes & Dylan Cantrell To Practice Squad https://t.co/g94jrDveHp pic.twitter.com/8lgBw4198m

— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) December 23, 2020

Logan the new qb?

— Douglas McCray (@bigdougshow) December 23, 2020

I need to correct this quote because what he said is even better: "With all due respect to Christmas, let's forget about Christmas." https://t.co/uZc2d80W0B

— Judy Battista (@judybattista) December 23, 2020

“Look, with all due respect to Christmas....”

Joe Judge delivers the coal in your stocking!@gmfb @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/e1jCFswpja

— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) December 23, 2020

Christmas schedule https://t.co/wGMi7XmMi4

— Bill-in-Bangkok (@billhorgan2005) December 23, 2020

49ers Designated Jimmy Garoppolo To Return, Place Josh Johnson & Kevin White On COVID-19 List https://t.co/zrhwuffdQk #49ers pic.twitter.com/gl5ow1bqJ0

— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) December 23, 2020

#Raiders TE Daren Waller nearly threw away his career b/c of multiple failed drug tests. Now he’s putting up record-setting numbers. He discusses his inspirational journey and 1st Pro Bowl honor with @wyche89 @tewarren and me on Huddle&Flow. https://t.co/DRhf3vjBaL pic.twitter.com/2PRpmezXtg

— Jim Trotter (@JimTrotter_NFL) December 22, 2020

Pro Bowl WR Justin Jefferson needs 132 yards to pass Randy Moss' Vikings rookie recordhttps://t.co/KDldavVgMH pic.twitter.com/1LCihKRdOL

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) December 23, 2020

Joe Judge: Our progress won't necessarily be measured by making the playoffs https://t.co/9v0hnaN0xP

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 23, 2020

Could this be one of the last games as the QB of the #Lions for Matthew Stafford? #PatMcAfeeShowLIVE pic.twitter.com/bSbvh8ecfN

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) December 23, 2020

Players that those five teams who traded with the Seahawks ended up with:
•Packers: Darnell Savage
•Giants: Deandre Baker
•Panthers: Greg Little
•Patriots: Chase Winovich & Hjalte Froholdt
•Vikings: Dru Samia

— Nick Korte (@nickkorte) December 23, 2020

You know who's enraged that Montez Sweat isn't a Pro Bowler? Maury https://t.co/Em9UjEXszq

— NBC Sports Washington Football (@NBCSWASFootball) December 23, 2020

Maury Povich reveals who should be the Washington quarterback in 2021 https://t.co/6Wzs7hC7Ti

— NBC Sports Washington Football (@NBCSWASFootball) December 23, 2020

NFL playoff clinching scenarios for Week 16 of 2020 seasonhttps://t.co/nYTvzybuoO pic.twitter.com/JI4Lw0nZk5

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) December 23, 2020

The Ravens need a little help to get into the playoffs. That they are this close after the bizarre season they have had has a lot to do with how Lamar Jackson has looked since coming off the COVID list. pic.twitter.com/GDNrA6kpwS

— Judy Battista (@judybattista) December 23, 2020

The Ravens need a little help to get into the playoffs. That they are this close after the bizarre season they have had has a lot to do with how Lamar Jackson has looked since coming off the COVID list. pic.twitter.com/GDNrA6kpwS

— Judy Battista (@judybattista) December 23, 2020

In week 15, the entire NFL had a passer rating of 99.1. I am not going to re-run the numbers to get you the exact stat, but suffice it to say this was easily the most efficient passing week in December the league has ever seen. https://t.co/t9FPDu9aSN

— Football Perspective (@fbgchase) December 23, 2020

NFL teams conducting head coaching searches can seek permission beginning today to conduct remote interviews with assistant coaches from other teams. https://t.co/n22FjBTE6C

— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) December 23, 2020

Rich McKay's vague role and minimal accountability could become a factor for Falcons G.M. candidates who have options elsewhere https://t.co/gIigKyYCqn

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 23, 2020

From NFL Now: There are new rules for how and when coaches can be interviewed for vacant head coaching jobs. A look at why pic.twitter.com/Ux6NJQjWgm

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 23, 2020

(Once the regular season ends, timing of interviews with coaches in the playoffs is worked out between the teams. But until then, the limit is two hours. Which means you'll probably get more time with candidates if you just wait 10 days.)

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) December 23, 2020

Who is more likely to be a starting QB in week 1 of the 2021 season?

— Football Perspective (@fbgchase) December 23, 2020

Are you sticking with Cam Newton at QB? "We're not answering that question every day..." Told the team's situation had changed, hence the question again, Belichick cuts it off and says "How about I let you know if we're making a change?" #Patriots @nflnetwork @AroundTheNFL

— Michael Giardi (@MikeGiardi) December 23, 2020

The #Steelers went from being favored -3 against the #Colts to dogs at +1.5

The #Colts basically have to win out to make sure they get a playoff spot #PatMcAfeeShowLIVE pic.twitter.com/Lc5hVSS2YZ

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) December 23, 2020

Jets Place Quinnen Williams On IR https://t.co/e8Q3ZhrZ1m pic.twitter.com/GwHP5EyaE0

— Pro Football Rumors (@pfrumors) December 23, 2020

Jerry Jones did a radio hit on @1053thefan and talked about people wanting to blame the GM for the #Cowboys issues.. #PatMcAfeeShowLIVE pic.twitter.com/dWSMxx4AFg

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) December 23, 2020

The Texans say they interviewed former Bengals coach Marvin Lewis for their head coaching job.

— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) December 24, 2020

#Lions have completed General Manager interviews with the following candidates: pic.twitter.com/gyR8vmtudg

— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 24, 2020

Always a fun read https://t.co/EsrjzE0fyd

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 23, 2020

2021 Declarations for the #NFL Draft are coming in hot and heavy. Fluid. Will update upon verification #Bookmark this link https://t.co/EbBr01vliI pic.twitter.com/X3YTw2x8xV

— Dan Shonka (@Ourlads_Shonka) December 22, 2020

New process: Colleges are partnering with firms who are then advising athletes on marketing and publicity opportunities under proposed new NIL rules.https://t.co/hEe61mn06J

— Sportico (@Sportico) December 23, 2020

Who is your QB2?

— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) December 23, 2020

Arizona hiring Patriots QBs coach Jedd Fisch as head coach (via @RapSheet) https://t.co/XtZBEHamdn pic.twitter.com/uSZxn9nzGu

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) December 23, 2020

Gotta include “university” or “wildcats” in there somewhere as this is an NFL page

— Corey Durham (@CoreyDurhamm) December 23, 2020

Technology is not a friend of @JeromeBettis36

Thanks for your patience, @DalvinCook!

: #NFLTheGrind tonight 9/8c on @EPIXHD pic.twitter.com/cLsNGEQq4X

— NFL Films (@NFLFilms) December 23, 2020

Seeing Sean Taylor's beautiful daughter Jackie Taylor was very emotional. She reminds me so much of her beloved father. pic.twitter.com/5wRui2fJWD

— Drew Rosenhaus (@RosenhausSports) December 23, 2020

Snyder Sex Misconduct Allegations Cloud Sale by Washington Limited Partners https://t.co/2zQ6GyS1jb pic.twitter.com/2kjEtrdl0z

— Sportico (@Sportico) December 23, 2020

Thanks to photo on this story, this song is now stuck in my head.https://t.co/AjkvR08NFr

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 23, 2020

Children these days... https://t.co/qQnYdVG5rQ pic.twitter.com/gmFuKWHMxZ

— Matt Valdovinos (@MVScouting) December 23, 2020

Happy Immaculate Reception Day, #Steelers fans!

48 years ago today. On December 23, 1972, @francoharrishof did the impossible against the #Raiders.

Here is the original broadcast of The Immaculate Reception. Oh, Happy Festivus Day, too. pic.twitter.com/RMAAV9U03a

— Steelers Depot (@Steelersdepot) December 23, 2020

Legend pic.twitter.com/7Rh4PrhHCs

— Old Time Football (@Ol_TimeFootball) December 23, 2020

Happy Festivus 2020, everyone... pic.twitter.com/UAptvd4Vg7

— Rex Chapman (@RexChapman) December 23, 2020