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All aTwitter: 29 November 2021 - Monday Night Football Edition

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 29, 2021, 5:00am 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

Ladies and gentlemen, a win tomorrow officially puts the Washington Football Team in the seventh wild card spot.
— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) November 29, 2021

#Vikings (5-6), as touched upon before the game, remain in No. 7 spot in NFC playoff race. They would drop to No. 8 if Washington (4-6) beats Seattle on Monday night. Washington would have better conference mark, 5-2 to 4-3, if it wins.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) November 29, 2021

A Washington win does put them in the seventh spot, according to ESPN’s playoff machine: https://t.co/5OZfVp9Z9P
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) November 29, 2021

The standings would look like this if WFT wins Monday:

1. Arizona (9-2)
2. Green Bay (9-3)
3. Tampa Bay (8-3)
4. Dallas (7-4)
5. Los Angeles (7-4)
6. San Francisco (6-5)
7. WFT (5-6)
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8. Minnesota (5-6)
9. Atlanta (5-6)
10. New Orleans (5-6)
11. Philly (5-7)
12. Carolina (5-7)
— Jacob Calvin Meyer (@jcalvinmeyer) November 29, 2021

The end of Thanksgiving weekend is kind of depressing unless your team has the Monday Night game and is playing for the current 7-seed in the NFC playoffs. #WashingtonFootball
— Kevin Sheehan (@kevinsheehanDC) November 29, 2021

NFC is losing and Washington is winning. All the chips are slowly falling into place to support another Ron Rivera late season surge. It’s what he does. A win tomorrow night is huge.
— Washington Realm (@WashingtonRealm) November 29, 2021

Monday Night Football pic.twitter.com/leqMnOsITP
— All-Pro Reels (@allproreels) November 29, 2021

All for a a few statues of past Redskins greats, but with a new stadium coming and only Sean Taylor having played at FedEx, wait until next venue and create a park of legends that would be part of that year-round attraction the team wants.
— Rick Snider's Washington (@Snide_Remarks) November 28, 2021

I know all the Commanders stuff is from a random Facebook post, but I actually believe it.

Commanders was always the clear cut organizational choice when the list of 8 names came out.

I don’t like the name but I don’t care anymore.
— Tyler (@WFTeamer) November 28, 2021

Since the name is back in discussion.....

Aaaauuuuuuooooooooo!!!
Wolves or Redwolves for the Win!!! pic.twitter.com/OF5WMq6EvL
— Jubs09 ⓦ (@JamesJubane) November 28, 2021

So the name game back huh .

Well awwwooohhhh #Redwolves #Wolves #HTTR #WashingtonFootball pic.twitter.com/HiDlO2SRzT
— NatBuckGangz (@Lennyfrigginleo) November 28, 2021

The only thing that could save the Commanders name is a burgundy camo uniform with black alternate camo uniform
— Tyler (@WFTeamer) November 28, 2021

Dan Snyder and Bruce Allen killed my spirit, sent it to hell, and summoned it back just to torture it some more….and you think I’m gonna be affected by what name you call the team? bitch i don’t have it in me to be bothered anymore
— Fight For DC (@NewEraCulture) November 28, 2021

I don't care about the name. Just win. Keep the colors. Sign Terry McLaurin. Draft a QB. Have some good looking gear. And let's roll!!!
— Disco (@discoque5) November 28, 2021

Did my Pro Bowl voting today. Voted for 5 members of the Washington Football Team.
- Terry McLaurin
- Brandon Scherff
- Ereck Flowers
- Jon Allen
- Deandre Carter
— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) November 28, 2021

I feel like if you have Aaron Donald, Von Miller, and Jalen Ramsey all on the same defense and you’re still giving up 30 points and getting zero sacks against a team missing three OL starters, then maybe talent isn’t the problem.
— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) November 28, 2021

#Rams Aaron Donald pulling out the Patrick Swayze Road House moves and just snatching throats pic.twitter.com/pbhSNcfIAl
— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) November 29, 2021

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, has been dealing with pain in his throwing arm, his elbow, a sore ankle, and chronic back pain, per sources.
He will play today.
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) November 28, 2021

time to admit i was wrong about stafford

my perception of him was so high because compared to lions players he looked amazing but he’s still wildly inconsistent and doesn’t play well in important games

he’s average when needed to be good and good when needed to be average
— Tej Seth (@tejfbanalytics) November 29, 2021

Is Jared Goff Matthew Stafford, or is Matthew Stafford Jared Goff? pic.twitter.com/w8XivLHqX7
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 29, 2021

If Cam get cut again, please don’t ever suggest we sign him lol
— Dre (@DCSportsDre) November 28, 2021

The Washington Football Team broke Cam Newton and the Panthers.
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) November 28, 2021

Goes to take snap under the RG, has to take a time out. Then overthrows WR on actual 4th and goal attempt. This is right up there with Cousins taking a knee when he meant to spike it https://t.co/u1srj2iQKt
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) November 29, 2021

#Texans safety Justin Reid (@JustinqReid) on being inactive today for disciplinary reasons: “I’m actually really shocked at (Coach David) Culley’s decision to make me inactive. I couldn’t believe it.” Justin didn’t want to go into any details yet about what happened other than.. pic.twitter.com/H9WzKczHtM
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) November 28, 2021

Vita Vea LOST A TOOTH pic.twitter.com/Dfc1AxPTSJ
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) November 28, 2021

Mark Andrews doesn't care about your pass interference.pic.twitter.com/o74CZDpj88
— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) November 29, 2021

Vikings’ RB Dalvin Cook scheduled Monday to undergo an MRI on his shoulder injury.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 29, 2021

49ers’ HC Kyle Shanahan told reporters that WR Deebo Samuel will undergo an MRI to evaluate the groin injury he suffered vs. the Vikings.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 29, 2021

Deebo Samuel is the first WR in Super Bowl era to score a rushing touchdown in 3 straight games. Cool stat.
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) November 28, 2021

George Kittle on Mike Zimmer's holding complaints: Tell your guys to make better plays. https://t.co/PndFypWoW8
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 29, 2021

The Browns had a timeout called to get an extra man off the field, and STILL wound up getting called for 12 men on the field after the break!
— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) November 29, 2021

2022 Effective Cap Space vs Free Agent Snaps

Top right- Good position to keep the team together
Top left- Good position for free agency
Bottom right- Have to make tough decisions
Bottom left- Restructures and tough decisions pic.twitter.com/0tqVMYYZOy
— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) November 28, 2021

Youngest teams on defense (snaps played 25 and under)

1. Jets- 62.1%
2. chargers- 57.3%
3. Titans- 56.4%
4. Cardinals- 55.9%
5. Washington- 52.6%
6. 49ers- 51.7%
7. Saints- 48.4%
8. Panthers- 48.2%
9. Packers- 48.0%
10. Bucs- 47.9%

NFL avg- 42.4%
— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) November 28, 2021

Despite his team being piss-poor this season (especially O-line) and his skill guys not being able to catch a cold, Sam Howell still threw for 2850 yards and 23 TD vs 9 INT and ran for 815 yards and 11 TD's (averaging near 5 YPC)

If you've lost faith in him, you're a stat-gazer!
— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) November 28, 2021

USC Officially Hires Lincoln Riley https://t.co/kKsPvPXdDO pic.twitter.com/d1f5NlCDNg
— Pro Football Rumors (@pfrumors) November 29, 2021

Oklahoma has targeted Cardinals’ HC Kliff Kingsbury as one of the potential replacements for Lincoln Riley, league sources tell ESPN.

Kingsbury has one year remaining on his contract after this season.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 28, 2021

Mark Davis has an extended head start on finding a new Raiders head coach. He reportedly has not yet begun to look for one. https://t.co/WkLzzR4gr5
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 29, 2021

If the season were to end right now, the 4th-10th overall picks in the 2022 NFL Draft would be as follows:
4. NYJ
5. NYJ (from SEA)
6. NYG
7. NYG (from CHI)
8. WAS
9. PHI
10. PHI (from MIA)

Can we call an audible to get this draft back in New York for crowd watching purposes?
— Nick Korte (@nickkorte) November 29, 2021

On one hand, I am happy for Max who is just a genuinely good human and a great player.

On the other hand, I'm a Nats fan who hates the Mets and this vexes me. https://t.co/R0PNirybCb
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) November 29, 2021

"I'm Myles Garrett? Texas A&M." @Flash_Garrett pic.twitter.com/v3nK0x9Uq1
— NFL (@NFL) November 29, 2021

Myles Garrett's league-leading 14TH SACK of the season! #Browns @Flash_Garrett

: #CLEvsBAL on NBC
: https://t.co/a7J5Y5xpbt pic.twitter.com/vgrN5MczzZ
— NFL (@NFL) November 29, 2021

Southwest employees at the NOLA airport put up a sign at the counter that said “If you ask a question, you have to sing a song.”

And then this happened…. #NoDiggity pic.twitter.com/UAxwvSnrCF
— Travis Akers (@travisakers) November 28, 2021