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All aTwitter: 28 November 2021

News, links to articles, updates and more from DC area writers and national sports journalists and others

By Bill-in-Bangkok and Scott Jennings Nov 28, 2021, 7:00am EST

The goal of All aTwitter is to give readers a handy spot to check the Washington Football Team beat writers & bloggers, national sports journalists, and football fans in order to keep up on the latest news and opinions about the WFT, the NFL, and sports in general, along with a smattering of other things.

Washington Football Team twitter feed:

Tweets from https://twitter.com/ScottJenningsHH/lists/beat-writers

NFL News twitter feed:

Tweets from https://twitter.com/ScottJenningsHH/lists/nfl-rumors-and-reporters

Curtis Samuel did undergo core muscle surgery in June source confirms. (1st reported by @john_keim).
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) November 27, 2021

On Curtis Samuel and Logan Thomas' status for Monday... Samuel helped by a recent injection. Also: Had surgery in June. Rivera says "he's been doing everything he's supposed to do." https://t.co/FWmY4xTZ5y
— John Keim (@john_keim) November 27, 2021

Curtis Samuel to the podium! On his groin problems: “I didn’t imagine it to go this long. It’s really crazy” pic.twitter.com/WxvBBjCVsD
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) November 27, 2021

Also, here's @NickiJhabvala asking Curtis if surgery was "ever a consideration" from today's presser with him pic.twitter.com/zAwoj5UG8i
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) November 27, 2021

Like why the secrecy? A simple “He underwent surgery, he hasn’t progressed as quickly as we would have liked but he continues to rehab with the hopes of returning this season.” Would have sufficed
— DW Spencer (@DSuperman25) November 28, 2021

Washington DE Chase Young had ACL surgery on Monday, per sources. Procedure by Dr. James Andrews. Expected to make a full and normal recovery.

Young suffered the right knee injury in Washington's win over Tampa Bay on Nov. 14.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) November 27, 2021

Injury Report: pic.twitter.com/dOLj27IhZ2
— Washington Football PR (@Wash_PR) November 27, 2021

QB Taylor Heinicke sits down with @espn’s @saltersl prior to Washington’s @ESPNNFL Monday Night Football game vs. Seattle. pic.twitter.com/E077crF1ZN
— Washington Football PR (@Wash_PR) November 27, 2021

Washington engineered six scoring drives — four touchdowns and two field goals — of 10 plays or more the last two weeks, which was the most in the NFL over that stretch.
— Bill-in-Bangkok (@billhorgan2005) November 28, 2021

Since the bye week, rookie TE John Bates has hauled in six catches for 48 yards and is now a perfect eight-of-eight when targeted. pic.twitter.com/RK5XG1yU9y
— Bill-in-Bangkok (@billhorgan2005) November 28, 2021

A member of our family

Forever pic.twitter.com/aNV3M5vYPH
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) November 27, 2021

Just announced: @WashingtonNFL will build a memorial at FedExField in Sean Taylor's honor.
@DeAngeloHall23 reacts. pic.twitter.com/wtdejNkO3X
— Good Morning Football (@gmfb) November 27, 2021

After botching Taylor’s retirement jersey ceremony earlier this season, Washington unveils new plan to honor the late safety: https://t.co/jj3Fobc0Ax
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) November 27, 2021

A special thank you to everyone who purchased a Sean Taylor rally towel.

Proceeds will be donated in full to the Taylor family for future legacy-building projects in Sean’s memory. pic.twitter.com/vhUYQ5iqKF
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) November 27, 2021

I just finished a 20 minute phone call with WFT President, @whoisjwright. Thank you for hearing me and soliciting my feedback. Thanks for the updates and all you do. Jason is a sharp guy and have no doubt he can lead us to where we need to be. Hail to the (insert name here)!!!
— Disco (@discoque5) November 27, 2021

The team hit my inbox here on Twitter and set it up.
— Disco (@discoque5) November 27, 2021

No, I don't get that sense, but I really don't know anything.
— Disco (@discoque5) November 27, 2021

I don't know
— Disco (@discoque5) November 27, 2021

A Joe Gibbs statue should absolutely go up before any statue. If we’re being real. He was the most prominent figure in the whole franchise. #WashingtonFootball
— ᖇIGGO 70 ᑕᕼIᑭ ™ (@karl_diesel) November 28, 2021

Kyle Allen's stretch game: subpar .#WashingtonFootball https://t.co/ppQASTwspO
— George Carmi (@Gcarmi21) November 27, 2021

DeAndre Carter is trying to spin the ball as well as Adam Humphries can, but its not going that well for him sadly. I do ultimately respect his dedication, this is his third or fourth attempt pic.twitter.com/S7vmI0xtZ0
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) November 27, 2021

Washington S Kam Curl was fined $4,491 for unnecessary roughness (his face mask penalty) vs. Carolina.

Players NOT fined:
LB Cole Holcomb (horse collar)
DT Daron Payne (unn. roughness)
S Juston Burris (2 unn. roughness)
CB Stephon Gilmore (tackle on A. Gibson; not penalized)
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) November 27, 2021

Bobby McCain breaks down how he picked off two of the best QBs in the NFL this season

The Player's Club | @Pepsi
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) November 27, 2021

#ProBowlVote #WashingtonFootball #ProBowlVote #WashingtonFootball #ProBowlVote #WashingtonFootball
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) November 27, 2021

From @gmfb Weekend earlier on a guy who has found success on and off the field in his new home in WFT LT Charles Leno. And tremendous work by @TheHogfarmers. https://t.co/OQHFk62IHX
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) November 28, 2021

No QB in the NFL has benefitted more from play action than Taylor Heinicke.

With PA:
9.5 YPA(5th)
75% Comp(2nd)
9 TDs(3rd)
0 Ints(1st)
83.1 PFF Grade(8th)

Without PA:
6.2 YPA(24th)
62%(23rd)
6 TDs(23rd)
9 Ints(32nd)
52.6 PFF Grade(32nd)#washingtonfootball pic.twitter.com/ke8gM1MvtF
— Nathan Coleman (@JHawkChalk_) November 27, 2021

Lamar Jackson gets aggressive after a setback (int, fumble, sack). Tom Brady doesn't. @tejfbanalytics @BradCongelio @SethWalder @benbbaldwin pic.twitter.com/9V36WqdhnO
— John Meerse (@jmeerse) November 27, 2021

The Baker Mayfield Era is over.https://t.co/5VVQrpqFlL
— Game 7 (@game7__) November 27, 2021

Release Candidate: Packers OLB Za'Darius Smith https://t.co/WPdbhKhl6q pic.twitter.com/n7XkXf01xs
— Pro Football Rumors (@pfrumors) November 28, 2021

Players expected to play Sunday include Aaron Rodgers, Lamar Jackson, Baker Mayfield, Kareem Hunt, James Robinson, Darius Slay, T.J. Watt, Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Bradley Chubb and Dre Greenlaw.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 27, 2021

Players out Sunday include A.J. Brown, Jeremy McNichols, Rashaan Evans, Antonio Brown, Ali Marpet, Jordan Howard, Sterling Shepard, Calvin Ridley, Shaquill Griffin, Eric Ebron, Joe Haden and Michael Carter.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 27, 2021

Rashaad Penny, Travis Homer ruled out for Seahawks. https://t.co/ewuMnpWDbJ
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 27, 2021

Curtis Samuel listed as questionable, WFT expects him to play. https://t.co/iVYgKsMg5d
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 27, 2021

What if I told you it was 7 and 3? https://t.co/xe96Tqh29t
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) November 28, 2021

17-1 in the last 18 games vs UVA.

The Most One-Sided Annual Power 5 Rivalry Game.

Someone please correct me if I am wrong.#Hokies pic.twitter.com/MKZuqKbADP
— Mark Diethorn (@MarkDHokies) November 28, 2021