All aTwitter: 6 October 2021

Today’s moves: pic.twitter.com/pOSqnV7yx2

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 5, 2021

Washington protected 4 practice-squad players this week:

WR Antonio Gandy-Golden
QB Kyle Shurmur
DE Bunmi Rotimi
C Keith Ismael

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 5, 2021

RE: Jon Bostic, who appears headed for injured reserve - this is the last year of his deal with Washington. He'll be a free agent in March.

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 5, 2021

One day I hope people will hear this and get it: They did not choose Apke over Moreland. Like him or not, they kept Apke because of special teams. Period. He's a 6th CB (usually keep just 5). They opted for others over Moreland (Roberts, McTyer). Those dudes play from scrimmage. https://t.co/LUbOKUNpWc

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 5, 2021

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— Robert Wilderman (@RW_III) October 6, 2021

8th in Comp % (69.5)
11th in Passing TD's (8)
9th in QBR (105.9)
21st in Passing Yards Per Game (240)
True or False:
Taylor Heinicke is a top 15 QB in the NFL?

— BMitch & Finlay (@BMitchandFinlay) October 5, 2021

Although I've been critical, it's hard to deny Taylor Heinicke' s offense output.

Against Atlanta he had 343 total yards. Three Touchdowns. 8.8 YPA. 1 Sack and No Picks. He also had a QB Rating of 127.1.

I think any #WashingtonFootball fan would sign up for that week-to-week. pic.twitter.com/XUu47ODQZJ

— George Carmi (@Gcarmi21) October 6, 2021

"Catch a vibe "

We had @AntonioGibson14 on the mic for the Week 4 dub pic.twitter.com/nWGVtewneJ

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) October 5, 2021

Jon Allen had a strong game against the run and as a pass rusher, but check out this play. PA fake, peels off and sinks into coverage to break up a pass in the end zone pic.twitter.com/93QTKXVH3O

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) October 5, 2021

Jonathan Allen made @PFF’s ‘Team of the Week’ for week 4. First #WFT defender to do so. Sunday was his highest game grade yet (93.5). He’s living up to his deal.

— Washington Realm (@WashingtonRealm) October 5, 2021

Washington RB J.D. McKissic had the big touchdown catch and run at the end of the game, but he was also important in other areas. His pass protection stood out, here’s a few clips of him picking up some blitzes. pic.twitter.com/ktvl3SIsKR

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) October 5, 2021

¡CARTER!
¡CARTER!
¡CARTER!

@ElZol1079 | #LatinxHeritageMonth pic.twitter.com/6yeBOr5LGp

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) October 5, 2021

JD McKissic did a Reddit AMA and had some thoughts for the fantasy football community pic.twitter.com/cPJCcJcmM9

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) October 5, 2021

Ron Rivera on @JunksRadio, about franchise black cloud: 'That's what we're trying to correct...for whatever reason we keep getting drawn into things."
On when DEA entered: "can't talk about this. It's a legal matter. I wasn't there. I literally just left to get my car washed."

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 5, 2021

Thank you and he's great. He'll get another coaching gig but the networks sould really hire him now..He's better than 95% + right this minute. https://t.co/0pCbQOsCpf

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) October 5, 2021

Through week 4 Washington has the lowest average attendance (51,435) and lowest % of seats filled (62.7%) in the NFL (only 1 other team under 85% capacity)

— Steve Chenevey FOX5 (@stevechenevey) October 4, 2021

A trade isn’t likely because the #Cowboys have already explored that option, source say, and he has the balance of his $7.2 million base salary for this season plus $9.2 million in injury guarantees next year. The latter part is a huge reason the team is moving on right now. https://t.co/35xPaYzit7

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) October 6, 2021

The Cowboys have decided to release Jaylon Smith, as Adam Schefter said. Smith is owed the remainder of his $7.2 million base salary this year. Jerry Jones spoke with Smith today about the decision, according to sources.

— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) October 6, 2021

Two days ago, Jaylon Smith was leading the pregame huddle. Today, he’s been cut by the #Cowboys.

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— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) October 6, 2021

This Jaylon Smith release is interesting. Dallas says adios despite big cap numbers to a player PFF ranks 13th among all linebackers?

(Yes, I know what you're thinking. We'll see. Dallas obviously couldn't find a trade partner. But if PFF is correct with that coverage grade...) https://t.co/LauT46qjjw pic.twitter.com/f70zpIt4MN

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 6, 2021

If I’m #WashingtonFootball, I think I look hard into signing LB Jaylon Smith if he’s available. He’s a former Pro Bowler that the team clearly could use with the recent season ending injury to Jon Bostic. He also could bring some intel against a division rival. #NFL

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) October 6, 2021

If you've been watching, Jaylon Smith is washed. Struggles to keep up with RBs in space.

Can he fill the back of our LB room though? Sure. Try him out.

Also, that rivalry incentive may inspire him. #WashingtonFootball

— George Carmi (@Gcarmi21) October 6, 2021

Another one. This time at the top of the screen trying to carry with a TE. He just can't run anymore pic.twitter.com/wkE46keqDZ

— Nick Akridge (@PFF_NickAkridge) October 6, 2021

Cowboys fans are HAPPY they released him despite the significant cap hit involved, such was the quality of his on-field play.

Maybe pump the breaks a little bit #WashingtonFootball family. https://t.co/R8cILX8by1

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) October 6, 2021

“Why did the Cowboys release Jaylon Smith?” pic.twitter.com/TWiXYpRIGJ

— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) October 6, 2021

I mean a cardboard cutout of London Fletcher would be an upgrade at this point, I’ll gladly take a shot on Jaylon regardless of his recent play

— Not Robert Griffin (@Pseudo_RGIII) October 6, 2021

#Cowboys wound up paying $20.2 million to Jaylon Smith for what amounted to four additional games. Could have escaped some of that this March. Just a bizarre series of eventshttps://t.co/MtBoHtCHIk pic.twitter.com/cQwQtqSnhQ

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) October 6, 2021

Rest-of-Season NFL Strength of Schedule based on my current evaluation of each team

Red = Easy
Blue = Hard pic.twitter.com/impj5eo6WQ

— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) October 5, 2021

Ask your questions or make your comments about the Week Five power rankings. Best ones make it to @PFT_Live tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/l8ps24luFt

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 6, 2021

Justin Herbert less than a year ago pic.twitter.com/nkNTBN2qfV

— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) October 5, 2021

Joey Bosa what are your thoughts on Derek Carr? pic.twitter.com/nJe5gTf9sU

— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) October 5, 2021

My thoughts on Joey Bosa's critique of Derek Carr. @chargers pic.twitter.com/e2JoXUdGSN

— Jim Trotter (@JimTrotter_NFL) October 5, 2021

#Chargers DE Joey Bosa on officiating: "Refs are blind. I’m sorry, but you’re blind. Open your eyes and do your job. It’s so bad. It’s unbelievable. …These guys have got to do a better job because it’s been years of terrible missed calls left and right."pic.twitter.com/nxgEGBQqLC

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 5, 2021

THREAD 1) The Urban Meyer situation in Jacksonville has reached a crisis point, especially in the locker room. One player told me, 'He has zero credibility in that stadium. He had very little to begin with.'

— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) October 5, 2021

3) Instead Meyer 'only apologized to position groups individually.' He portrayed the woman in the videos as a random person who was 'just there dancing.' Suffice it to say, his audience was highly skeptical.

— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) October 5, 2021

5 Bottom line, said the player: 'It's bad. I don't know how he's gonna function.'

— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) October 5, 2021

"I think the bigger issue is his credibility and his trust with his players."

Former #NFL GM @mlombardiNFL told us what he's heard from Jacksonville and if he sees Urban Meyer's tenure as #DUUUVAL head coach extending beyond 2021: pic.twitter.com/g3xYw9IOe6

— Rich Eisen Show (@RichEisenShow) October 5, 2021

All this has happened since the #Jaguars hired Urban Meyer. pic.twitter.com/hURoUPAUlf

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 5, 2021

You can see the naked guy in the mirror holding the bong at 18 seconds and the sound is unmistakable, as is Urban telling him no when he clearly offers it to him lolhttps://t.co/QvaAyxgqII

— Lard of Dorkness (@LardFDorkness2) October 5, 2021

What just unfolded with the Washington Spirit today makes it clear: NWSL players aren't done speaking up, and are going to make sure they're heard.

“Players are achieving what the NWSL couldn’t figure out. That’s what it means to take our power back.”https://t.co/ZalbDy2FQw

— Molly Hensley-Clancy (@mollyhc) October 6, 2021

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— Washington Spirit (@WashSpirit) October 5, 2021

Spirit players have all posted a statement calling for Steve to sell the team to Michele Kang. They criticize Baldwin for "passing the baton" to Ben Olsen, "someone you hired who has virtually no experience in the role you left to him."

"The person we trust is Michele." https://t.co/x4U3PmEHrl

— Molly Hensley-Clancy (@mollyhc) October 5, 2021

NFL meeting week 4 pic.twitter.com/6tpY6OLPr3

— Annie Agar (@AnnieAgar) October 5, 2021

Can’t even be mad at bruh pic.twitter.com/rm3oEbPKSs

— Jordan (@Idontknowyoucuh) October 5, 2021