All aTwitter: 3 January 2021

Washington WR Terry McLaurin has a significant high ankle sprain but intends to try to play Sunday in Philly, per sources. Could be limited in what he's able to do out there — high ankle sprains usually take a min. 6 wks — but this is McLaurin. Knows the importance of this game.

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) January 2, 2021

So he'll try to play, and if he does, it'll be in a good bit of discomfort. File this among the many reasons he was voted a team captain.

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) January 2, 2021

We have signed Chase Roullier to a four-year contract extension

https://t.co/0NtWjABpk4 pic.twitter.com/xnFMVLATfe

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) January 2, 2021

I can’t tell you how damn HAPPY I am that we have locked up Chase Roullier to a long-term deal!

As many of you who follow me know, I am a BIG fan of Chase and I couldn’t be happier for him and his family!

Great job @WashingtonNFL @RiverboatRonHC

— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) January 2, 2021

Check off this item on the offseason to-do list. https://t.co/XAq4x4pN4e

— Breaking Burgundy (@breakburgundy) January 2, 2021

Some quick $$ comparisons among centers following Chase Roullier's new 4-year deal (via @spotrac)

* 8th in total $ ($40.5 million)
* 10th AAV ($10.125 million)
* 10th gtd ($19 mil)

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) January 2, 2021

Chase Roullier grades by season :

2017: 64.4 (28th)
2018: 65.0 (20th)
2019: 69.3 (15th)
2020: 77.2 (4th) pic.twitter.com/VY17mg0QCc

— PFF Washington (@PFF_Washington) December 14, 2020

Wrote about Washington and Roullier's future last month. At that point, quiet, but as they say, deadlines creates deals. With WFT's season possibly ending Sunday, they locked up the pending FA at the last moment. https://t.co/6R1WdU1bC2

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) January 2, 2021

Chase Roullier has only allowed 5 sacks over 3,336 offensive snaps. Underrated and has been underrated since he stepped into the league. Big extension for this team moving forward. Get Brandon Scherff done.

— Steve (@SteveNFL_) January 2, 2021

LG Wes Schweitzer and C Chase Roullier have played pretty well recently too. Nice job by the pair on this zone run here. Roullier gets left hand on the NT to hold him up while Schweitzer makes up ground to reach the block. Once Schweitzer gets there, Roullier works to next level. pic.twitter.com/Mnf51aGEO1

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) November 28, 2020

Next play, more zone, this time outside zone instead of inside. Interior 3 are excellent here. C Chase Roullier and LG Wes Schweitzer move the NT from the hashmarks to outside the numbers. Threat of Cam Sims sifting back across the line holds LB56. Nicely executed play all over pic.twitter.com/NuoowfTsQa

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) December 29, 2020

Most underrated player on the team getting a very well deserved extension pic.twitter.com/dk47v9dzAu

— Nick Akridge (@PFF_NickAkridge) January 2, 2021

#WashingtonFootball signing Chase Roullier to a four-year contract extension is great news. Durable, productive & still in just his age-27 season. Terrific find in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

— Al Galdi (@AlGaldi) January 2, 2021

Some Alex Smith dropbacks and throws from WFT’s Instagram. That second one looks pretty solid pic.twitter.com/07zRNCUTBb

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) January 1, 2021

Alex Smith has made a career out of being smart with the football and limiting turnovers to always keep in team in games. @gregcosell explains. @WashingtonNFL pic.twitter.com/vqhlViIADp

— NFL Matchup on ESPN (@NFLMatchup) January 2, 2021

Good news for Washington. Sounds like the Eagles won't have a lot of their top players available. Things shaping up well for Washington's playoff hopes, but these are the types of games that have caused them issues. https://t.co/rPOAG0zX3V

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) January 2, 2021

9⃣9⃣ is the defensive player to watch for Week 17! #CyberFit pic.twitter.com/ETQu7Oqavc

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) January 2, 2021

Chase Young & the Washington defense are elite

️ @PFF_Steve pic.twitter.com/FYLFl6qJIm

— PFF (@PFF) January 2, 2021

Logan Thomas really blocked 3 guys at once and then made the catch @LoganThomasSr_6 @WashingtonNFL

(h/t @BrandonThornNFL) pic.twitter.com/gn1F7AHThZ

— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) January 2, 2021

fits for Week 17 pic.twitter.com/B2u5Yll2iW

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) January 2, 2021

Ronald Darby leads the NFL in forced incompletions with 19, per @pff. Re-signing #23 this offseason is a no-brainer.

— Washington Realm (@WashingtonRealm) January 2, 2021

Why? There's ample data to support age adjusted production is important for hit rates of prospects.

— Jerrick Backous (@JerrickBackous) January 2, 2021

I could be wrong but I’m pretty sure breakout age and dominator rating told us Ashton Dulin and Andy Isabella were better than Michael Thomas and Terry McLaurin

— Matt Valdovinos (@MVScouting) January 2, 2021

There’s ample evidence that it doesn’t matter.

Stefon Diggs
Travis Kelce
DeAndre Hopkins
Calvin Ridley
DK Metcalf
Tyreek Hill
Justin Jefferson

These are 7 of the 8 leaders in receiving yards this season.

None of them had 1,000 yard season in their first two years of college. https://t.co/EzR4PjOE1n

— Matt Valdovinos (@MVScouting) January 2, 2021

When he was backing up in the XFL, Taylor Heinicke started thinking about beginning the next stage of his life. So this week at practice, he made sure to take a second and think about the situation he's in and the chance he may get Sunday night pic.twitter.com/5Kr1wgUdxX

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) January 1, 2021

Taylor Heinicke on Chase Young: "I look at the teams I’ve been on, there's never been a rookie come in like he has and take the reins...this guy's going to be a problem for a long time.”

— John Keim (@john_keim) January 2, 2021

First time going and playing in philly since I was cut in 2018. Crazy how life comes full circle

— Jeremy Reaves (@JR1ERA) January 2, 2021

We have elevated WR Dontrelle Inman from the practice squad.https://t.co/cqgaGNPsWM

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) January 2, 2021

Final Injury Report for the #Eagles --- You cannot lose this game. Under any circumstances. https://t.co/xtvE1VgDxx pic.twitter.com/hEyRZHBcM2

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) January 1, 2021

Cowboys hope Eagles can beat Washington Sunday, but they're awfully beat up. Nine Eagles players ruled out: DT Fletcher Cox, DE Derek Barnett, RB Miles Sanders, WR DeSean Jackson, TE Dallas Goedert, OT Jordan Mailata, LB Shaun Bradley, LB Duke Riley and TE Richard Rodgers.

— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) January 1, 2021

If you look at the eagles injury report and think #WashingtonFootball can’t lose Sunday you’ve literally been around as long as the new team name.

— Skinsweekly (@Skinsweekly) January 1, 2021

#Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz intends to allow his contract to expire and take a year off from coaching in 2021 as he contemplates retirement, per sources. https://t.co/w4O3KCUq0K

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 2, 2021

Against a QB who cannot reach them.

— Mike Tanier (@MikeTanier) January 2, 2021

Per @PFF
Jalen Hurts leads all quarterbacks in uncatchable inaccurate throw percentage at 28.8%. Carson Wentz ranks second at 25.5% #Eagles

— Matt Williamson (@WilliamsonNFL) January 1, 2021

NATE SUDFELD REVENGE GAME https://t.co/iAjOMiDojm

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) January 2, 2021

Projected Starting line-ups for tomorrow's #WashingtonFootball vs. #Eagles game on Sunday Night Football. pic.twitter.com/T6hBox0Z4U

— George Carmi (@Gcarmi21) January 2, 2021

More coming tomorrow: All signs out of Philadelphia point to Doug Pederson remaining with the Eagles. Sources have told me that the focus has been on how the current leadership can get things back on track for the 2021 season.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 2, 2021

Eagles’ HC Doug Pederson is expected to return to Philadelphia next season, though he does have a meeting scheduled for Tuesday with team owner Jeffrey Lurie to discuss plans for the 2021 season, per @mortreport and me.https://t.co/x7cig9aRAx

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 2, 2021

The #Cowboys announced they have agreed on a multi-year contract extension with OC Kellen Moore, who had been a candidate at Boise State. pic.twitter.com/dFBK7iHaFh

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 3, 2021

Texas hired current Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian as its new head football coach.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 2, 2021

Just spoke to new #Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian. He told me, "Very busy day as you can imagine. I'm very honored to take this job. Historically, this is a top-5, storied program. For Texas to bring me on as head coach, is a great opportunity."

— IG: JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) January 3, 2021

The #Jets are expected to part ways with coach Adam Gase following Sunday's game, per @RapSheet & @TomPelissero

Jets offensive ranks under Gase (EPA per play):
2020 - 32nd
2019 - 31st pic.twitter.com/XBy6sq1mQM

— PFF (@PFF) January 2, 2021

Jaguars Expected To Fire Doug Marrone, Urban Meyer Potential Replacement https://t.co/WN9rnB5t7x pic.twitter.com/Ljd6RyDIoS

— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) January 2, 2021

Ryan Day to Jacksonville would make the first overall pick SUPER interesting, considering he adores Justin Fields.

Plus it helps that Fields is an awesome prospect in his own right. Perhaps the Jets would end up with Lawrence anyway, even after winning some games. https://t.co/U6VBPn5kQA

— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) January 2, 2021

From @gmfb Weekend on #Browns exec Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as a sleeper GM candidate this year. The Princeton grad has spent a lot of time with scouts, both in Cleveland and with the #49ers. He's a well-rounded candidate and could sneak into a few searches. pic.twitter.com/0G6NCMVNfF

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 2, 2021

Please begin to emotionally prepare now for Taysom Hill to play RB for the #Saints tomorrow, gain about 50 yards and be hailed (with a smidge of justification) as a culture hero for it.

— Mike Tanier (@MikeTanier) January 2, 2021

Last week: Is Fields actually bad?

This week: Is he now the favorite to be the #1 pick??

— Matt Valdovinos (@MVScouting) January 2, 2021

Two points: (1) where are the adults in the room here? (2) imagine the rage that those team doctors would have to endure if they did the safe thing and held him out. https://t.co/0qZ8kn7ABV

— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) January 2, 2021

For anyone who doesn’t see what’s wrong with Skalski’s hit on Fields last night. Same hit Ryan Shazier made #OSUvsClemson pic.twitter.com/dvM84Anxx1

— Chris (@AsianChris26) January 2, 2021

So if you didn't like the targeting ejection for Clemson, your problem needs to be with the college rule carrying automatic ejection, not with the call. It was a dangerous and illegal technique used on the hit. The call was valid, whether or not you agree with automatic ejection.

— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) January 2, 2021

Trevor Lawrence career arc

National champion
Runner up
Semi-finalist
AFC South 4th place

— Moo (@PFF_Moo) January 2, 2021

Moses and Wade have fallen The most this year imo. Both viewed as Top 10-15 players coming in, now neither are considered Top 100 players for most.

— Matt Valdovinos (@MVScouting) January 2, 2021

Reminds me of us beating everybody deep bruh lol https://t.co/Mk0A9OKUnZ

— Johnnie L. Dixon III (@YoungKing_JD5) January 2, 2021

Cornerbacks: “Aye you got me over top right?

Safety: pic.twitter.com/Qol8Ae0H90

— Will Blackmon (@WillBlackmon) January 2, 2021

Nick Saban postgame interview vs ND pic.twitter.com/DIaYDmp8Dm

— Joey (@JoeyMulinaro) January 2, 2021

Oof. Trevor Lawrence is giving his post-game press conference on Zoom and one of the reporters doesn't know how to work the Mute button:#OSUvsClem pic.twitter.com/375eYZDmRA

— Roberto Shenanigans (@Rob_Shenanigans) January 2, 2021

Let’s get Dak in the booth to replace him a second time. https://t.co/7hDXwOuTGQ

— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) January 2, 2021

“Floyd was a wonderful ambassador for the game and the Denver Broncos, carrying himself with warmth, kindness and class — always with humility and a smile.”#Broncos President & CEO Joe Ellis on the passing of @ProFootballHOF RB Floyd Little: pic.twitter.com/uM6SvDnx2p

— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) January 2, 2021

I'm looking forward to this helicopter landing on Mars next month! Exploring like never before @NASA. https://t.co/AhxrxBYIN4 pic.twitter.com/72KjeFPfD4

— Chris Hadfield (@Cmdr_Hadfield) January 2, 2021

We need to know what portion of the population has to eat black eyed peas for us to achieve herd good luck.

— jelani cobb (@jelani9) January 2, 2021

Someone tweeted that they had just baked some synonym buns.

I replied, "Just like the ones grammar used to make?"

Now, I'm blocked.

— ℍ (@tlhicks713) January 1, 2021

Everything about this video is perfect pic.twitter.com/hmztifFNHT

— ESSENCE (@UrFavoriteAries) January 2, 2021

I found sea chanty tiktok and I'm gonna call it a good omen for 2021 pic.twitter.com/OLo86ntcLJ

— Elizabeth Kingston (@EKingstonBooks) January 1, 2021