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All atwitter will be posted at the beginning of every day (at midnight in Washington, DC). The goal is to give readers a handy spot to check the Redskins beat writers & bloggers, and national sports journalists to keep up on the latest news about the Redskins, the NFL, and sports in general, along with a smattering of other things.
NFL News twitter feed:
Redskins twitter feed:
The #Redskins have granted Trent Williams permission to seek a trade, as @diannaESPN said. Source says the team gave the green light today. A situation to continue watching.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 5, 2020
12.5 million. https://t.co/KAsYYVKbKx
— John Keim (@john_keim) March 6, 2020
Taylor on Trent Williams (2/2): "This isn't about a contract, but time for a change of scenery." #Redskins @TheAthleticDC
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) March 5, 2020
The obvious, tragic addendum to this tweet is that Sean Taylor would’ve been #1 if he wasn’t taken from us. Damn that dude was so good.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) March 6, 2020
I know fans will look at the Trent Williams situation & see however they want. fair. I always liked how professional he was with us & how he grew in his time here. Both sides have their beliefs in this situation. Not choosing sides by any means. But will miss dealing with him.
— John Keim (@john_keim) March 5, 2020
Don't know what #Redskins can get for Trent now. (I'd hold out for at least a 2nd.) Regardless, letting him seek a trade is exactly the right move in this awkward situation, as Rivera's continues to manage the inherited roster smartly.
— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) March 5, 2020
Hummm...should should go more smoothly than Bruce and Dorsey - who looked like two monkey's trying to fuck a football https://t.co/TccFpzLmfu
— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) March 6, 2020
From Trent Williams via text: "I'm just happy this situation seems to be heading towards an end."
— John Keim (@john_keim) March 5, 2020
thanks, but i'll go by what my editors want if that's OK with you considering I write for a national site and not just J.C.P. So, no, I can't move on until a deal is done. Not how this works (and if you think it's fun having to monitor this every day 24/7? no, it isn't).
— John Keim (@john_keim) March 5, 2020
Nobody got hit. Spin the block again. Yeah yeah
— Montez Sweat (@_sweat9) March 5, 2020
My Guy Jimmy Moreland pic.twitter.com/Am75DuO9GW
— Chef Mel (@ChefMel12Tables) March 5, 2020
My eyes kept reading past the “in bowling” part. Lol
— Nicole Lynn (@AgentNicoleLynn) March 4, 2020
Ricky Ervins: "These guys, these past six years was just chillin', chillin' and not working hard, so when Sundays come, it's hard for them. Now, I think the tables are going to turn, because Ron loves to work." https://t.co/uwkAg2RyGx
— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) March 5, 2020
Interesting ...
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) March 5, 2020
Harmon starting is a testament to an incredible lack of depth in Washington. Anytime a team starts 3 rookie WRs there is a problem. Still rooting for KH to be the exception to the rule though. https://t.co/hgheG6Adek
— Nathan Coleman (@JHawkChalk_) March 4, 2020
This talk about the Redskins taking Tua is ridiculous. From a football aspect Chase Young is the best prospect, at a pivotal position. Business wise, why pay 2 QB’s 1st round salaries. And if you know Dan Snyder, he signed off on drafting Haskins, a new coach won’t override that. https://t.co/FrwHsrFvWB
— Adam Carriker (@AdamCarriker94) March 4, 2020
Appreciate the plug. To be clear I did say I heard multiple things on him. What I know for sure is the Bama guys reached out. And my guess is now he’ll stay in Dallas. The league expectation was around Bradberry. Thanks RT
— John Keim (@john_keim) March 4, 2020
.@MSU_Football @kennyw97 is a great prospect with possibly the largest arsenal of pass rush moves. I think his game translates well to the @NFL and am anxious to watch him at the next level. Remember the name; he won’t disappoint. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/W2jIfYz5nr
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) March 5, 2020
I've studied a lot of players so far this winter. The most impressive names aren't that surprising - Young, Burrow, Wills, Okudah, etc...but do you know who impressed me more than almost anyone else? Kayvon Thibodeaux.
— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) March 5, 2020
If he was eligible he'd be a top-20 pick as a true freshman
The @NFL is staging a combine March 27-29 for players from HBCU schools and for international players. Why? I have answers pic.twitter.com/SfsWGEDqQv
— Steve Wyche (@wyche89) March 5, 2020
My highest grades that were NOT invited to Scouting Combine..
— Ben Fennell (@BenFennell_NFL) March 5, 2020
G Kevin Dotson - Louisiana
DB Chris Williamson - Minnesota
TE Giovanni Ricci - Western Mich
WR Isaiah Wright - Temple
EDGE Bryce Huff - Memphis
S Nigel Warrior - Tenn
TE Ben Ellefson - ND State
DT Bravion Roy - Baylor
#Gamecock RB Marshawn Lloyd's footwork - pic.twitter.com/cUX7nZ0z8U
— Chris Clark (@GCChrisClark) March 5, 2020
There are four candidates for OT1 in this year’s NFL Draft. And although Mekhi Becton is the latest riser, he has maybe the best foundation.
— Ian Cummings (@ian_cummings_9) March 5, 2020
Here’s more of my thoughts on Becton’s case. What do you think? https://t.co/qimKRttD9C
This is a fantastic story, if only so we can find out what a trade for Al Michaels would go for. If football teams can trade players, why can’t other businesses? Really opens the door... https://t.co/vcHnuyuvTH
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 5, 2020
Eagles OT Halapoulivaati Vaitai Expected To Make Between $8M-$12M/Yr In Free Agency https://t.co/tzGCxzDFat pic.twitter.com/LtSHrTvLRX
— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) March 5, 2020
A.J. Bouye says goodbye to Jaguars fans, is polite about it https://t.co/iDLCofYZ0h
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 5, 2020
The #Eagles are expected to let Jason Peters hit the free agent market, sources say. After 11 years with the team, the nine-time Pro Bowl selection could be headed elsewhere, though the parties will remain in contact.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 5, 2020
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 5, 2020
Sounds like the kind of person Ron Rivera would want in Washington if the Trent Williams situation doesn’t work out. That being said, would have to imagine Peters would get better opportunities https://t.co/0hO0LEMtQU
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) March 5, 2020
.@MatthewBerryTMR
— Chris Russell AKA "The Rooster" (@Russellmania621) March 5, 2020
"While all the public reports stated how much the Panthers r behind Cam Newton this season, I'm not so sure. The sense I got was that they don't want to just give him away, but if a team made a reasonable offer for him, he'd be dealt."https://t.co/ontcrbcxkW
Chuckling at the image of Tom Brady running Shanahan’s play-action bootleg on 40% of his pass plays
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) March 4, 2020
Key dates ahead on the NFL calendar:
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 5, 2020
▫️March 12th, 4 PM EST: Deadline to use the franchise or transition tag
▫️March 12th, 11:59 PM EST: Deadline for players to vote on proposed CBA
▫️March 16th, Noon EST: Legal tampering window opens
▫️March 18th, 4 PM EST: Free agency begins
Players receive ballots for proposed CBA, have 7 days to vote. https://t.co/kZw1LGtYuf pic.twitter.com/U90GAfxhCO
— theScore (@theScore) March 5, 2020
Our statement on the CBA voting process: pic.twitter.com/YdYnBQxqWy
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) March 5, 2020
Here is the full, 456-page CBA that the NFLPA distributed to players this morning for a vote on ratification: https://t.co/5w0r5iWdXl
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 5, 2020
Voting for CBA will begin today. It is important everybody votes and gets their voice heard. Before you decide whether you’re for or against it, read up on it and talk with myself or any of your fellow teammates
— Brandon McManus (@thekidmcmanus) March 5, 2020
There are currently no plans to change the tag deadline or the start of free agency based on the timing of players' vote to ratify the new CBA, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 5, 2020
In fact, Page 68 of the proposed CBA says: "The 2020 League Year shall begin on March 18, 2020 at 4:00pm New York time."
2. A Compensatory Free Agent (CFA) must now be "ranked within the top 35% of all League players".
— Nick Korte (@nickkorte) March 5, 2020
That's a big change. Previously, the qualification threshold there was 50%.
4. Per game roster bonuses "shall count in full". I had suspicions that they weren't consistently counted in the old formula, so it's not surprising to see that, and it makes life easier for me.
— Nick Korte (@nickkorte) March 5, 2020
6. The only postseason honors counted are 1st team AP All Pro, and All NFL or All Conference by the PFWA.
— Nick Korte (@nickkorte) March 5, 2020
The Pro Bowl does *not* count, something else that I had suspected for a while.
Postseason honors are also a very small factor of the formula.
8. The "net value" compensatory pick calculation is described in Section 5. A bit complicated to talk about within 280 characters but that's a part of the formula I was never able to figure out.
— Nick Korte (@nickkorte) March 5, 2020
10. Players who sign Veteran Salary Benefit (f/k/a Minimum Salary Benefit) deals will automatically be disqualified from becoming CFAs.
— Nick Korte (@nickkorte) March 5, 2020
The new 35% qualification threshold will likely disqualify those players anyway, though.
12. And that's all for the my first reading!
— Nick Korte (@nickkorte) March 5, 2020
Redskins would have qualified for 3 comp picks if the new CBA had been in force. Oh well... https://t.co/O84nYF2pAu
— Bill-in-Bangkok (@billhorgan2005) March 6, 2020
The picks that would be removed:
— Nick Korte (@nickkorte) March 5, 2020
--MIA's 4th for losing Ju'Wuan James
--CHI's 4th for losing Adrian Amos
--SEA's 6th for losing Shamar Stephen
--7th rounders to HOU x 2, MIA, DEN x 2, MIN x 2, & NYG
WAS & DAL would also pick up 7ths for losing Ha-Ha Clinton-Dix & Geoff Swaim
The 2020 substance-abuse policy, subject to approval of new CBA, makes it clear: No player will ever be suspended again for positive drug tests https://t.co/t0lBmTHMUj
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 5, 2020
Latest On NFL Substance-Abuse Policy https://t.co/bL8jeix2X4 pic.twitter.com/UjSXIhvLwG
— Pro Football Rumors (@pfrumors) March 5, 2020
The NFL has no plans at this point to change the tag window, which runs through 4 p.m. ET on March 12. Player voting on the CBA runs through 11:59 p.m. on March 12. That's significant because teams can use one tag if the CBA is ratified and two tags if it's not.
— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) March 5, 2020
Per sources, from now until next Thursday, the NFL will be operating under the '11 CBA rules -- which means, under the Final League Year rules, teams can tag two guys (one franchise, one transition).
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 5, 2020
If the new CBA passes, teams that do that will have to rescind one of the tags.
One other important point on players voting on the proposed CBA: A simple majority decides this. So whether 100 players vote or 1,000, ratification requires one more yes vote than no vote, and vice versa. Every vote counts, with a lot at stake for everyone thru 2030.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 5, 2020
Having no quorum requirement could very well be an advantage to the vested vets who are most outspoken against this CBA. They might be more motivated to cast a vote than the low level players. https://t.co/5A1co6ijHX
— Nick Korte (@nickkorte) March 5, 2020
Ballots will go out to players at 9 a.m. ET today to vote on ratification of the proposed CBA and voting will be open until 11:59 p.m. ET next Thursday, March 12, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 5, 2020
At most, 20-25 players per team know that they will have a job and make their full salary in the next season. The rest are fighting for jobs. For those guys, the question of a 17th game is irrelevant; they're just trying to play in one.
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 5, 2020
We do not talk enough about salary cap escalation when debating an NFL player's worth. pic.twitter.com/nbE2c72IUK
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) March 5, 2020
Richmond, in its 19th A-10 season, earns its highest A-10 seed, No. 2, heads to Duquesne Friday looking to boost at-large profile. https://t.co/vdREtyizwH via @RTDSports
— John O'Connor (@RTDjohnoconnor) March 5, 2020
Tony Romo's tenure as the highest-paid NFL broadcaster in TV history may be short-lived https://t.co/otLxpG4LK2
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 6, 2020
A one-year update from Alex: pic.twitter.com/W9101suZeZ
— Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) March 4, 2020
Thailand threw possibly tens of thousands of holiday plans into confusion after Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordered any new arrivals from nine countries and two territories to undergo quarantine for the coronavirus, before swiftly reversing the decision.
— ThaiMythbuster (@thaimythbuster) March 5, 2020
To allay Thai public concern over COVID-19 being spread by Thai workers returning from South Korea, Prayuth confirmed today that all the returnees, from the cities of Daegu and Gyeongsang, will be quarantined, for a mandatory 14 days. Korean tourist will NOT be quarantined
— ThaiMythbuster (@thaimythbuster) March 5, 2020
Public Health Minister Auntin Charnvirakul has closed a Facebook account one day after he posted — and then deleted — a message that said all visitors from Thailand’s largest sources of foreign tourism would face mandatory self-quarantine for two weeks.
— ThaiMythbuster (@thaimythbuster) March 5, 2020
As we grapple with the Coronavirus, one of my major takeaways so far is that we've all been washing our hands insufficiently since the beginning of time.
— Craig Melvin (@craigmelvin) March 5, 2020
One of my all-time favourite clips. Just delicious. https://t.co/40J6Nwitd9
— Barry Malone (@malonebarry) March 4, 2020
Racing drones WERE MADE to film golf shots.
— Sean Zak (@Sean_Zak) March 4, 2020
IG: rosshasadrone pic.twitter.com/1S6PZibXjR
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— Rex Chapman (@RexChapman) March 5, 2020