All aTwitter: 19 March 2021

So about this rebrand thing (hi btw)...

Here's what we've been up to.

[Join us at https://t.co/UYPQTBGZTn] pic.twitter.com/0nB7gvscvI

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) March 18, 2021

I'm looking at the Washington Football Team roster and I've already decided that I'm going to watch every single second of their games next season. What a squad!

— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) March 19, 2021

The biggest impact on the defense in ‘21 won’t come from free agency. This guy returns! pic.twitter.com/XSRFMk7R2f

— Tim Meek (@TimIndySkinsFan) March 18, 2021

Hope NFC East DBs have some speed @WashingtonNFL @CurtisSamuel4__ @TheTerry_25#DevelopedHere #Zone6 pic.twitter.com/YqytNEO413

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) March 18, 2021

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— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) March 18, 2021

To the DMV, from Ryan Fitzpatrick:

“I’m gonna give you everything I got.” pic.twitter.com/Rb7QITlk5G

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) March 18, 2021

Fitzpatrick said guys like playing with him because he's going to give them chances. "I won't sit there and be afraid to throw the ball down the field." Says that resonates. Also says, "That style of play ... is going away a little bit."

— John Keim (@john_keim) March 18, 2021

Got us a gunslinger pic.twitter.com/6GE6Ur9tET

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) March 18, 2021

✅ Rams
✅ Bengals
✅ Bills
✅ Titans
✅ Texans
✅ Jets
✅ Bucs
✅ Dolphins
✅ WFT

Ryan Fitzpatrick got jokes pic.twitter.com/BaOju2gHva

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 18, 2021

More Fitzpatrick. @Lescarpenter asked what it's like going to a new facility, as he's done often. "Is the guard gonna recognize me? Is he gonna think I'm Conor McGregor? Is he gonna think I'm one of those Duck Dynasty guys? Sometimes they let you in; sometimes they don't."

— John Keim (@john_keim) March 18, 2021

Ryan Fitzpatrick is going to end up being the funniest QB I've covered. It's not going to be close, I can tell

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) March 18, 2021

Ryan Fitzpatrick's Last 16 starts:

4,414 Yards
27 Touchdowns
13 Interceptions
65.2 Completion %

WFT Quarterback Last 16 Starts:
3,768 Yards
16 Touchdowns
16 Interceptions
64.7 Completion %

Both on exactly 599 attempts.#WashingtonFootball

— Tae & Todd Washington Football Podcast (@TaeNToddPodcast) March 18, 2021

We just asked @OmarKelly if Ryan Fitzpatrick is better now than he was a handful of years ago. His answer: "No question about it." Says he's a Top-15 QB right now.

Last 16 games for Fitzpatrick:
4,414 yards with 27 TD's and 13 INT's.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) March 18, 2021

Whoa. Check out the lead blocker. pic.twitter.com/JmFHDy3UFK

— John Keim (@john_keim) March 18, 2021

Ryan Fitzpatrick said this was the most sought he's ever been in free agency.

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) March 18, 2021

My breakdowns of Washington's three free agent additions so far:

Ryan Fitzpatrick: https://t.co/ofIoEQmTmj

William Jackson III: https://t.co/rkgI4L20Ph

Curtis Samuel: https://t.co/V3zqV9ZUcW

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) March 18, 2021

Look, I’ve pretty much rooted for Fitzpatrick when he played for his 72 previous teams, this is just going to make things so much simpler

— Not Robert Griffin (@Pseudo_RGIII) March 18, 2021

now you can stop commenting ‘sign curtis samuel’ pic.twitter.com/lAax8s8cUH

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) March 18, 2021

We got him⚡

Welcome to the DMV @CurtisSamuel4__‼️

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) March 18, 2021

https://t.co/mURg8EDT7q

— Curtis Samuel (@CurtisSamuel4__) March 18, 2021

Welcome to the DMV Tyler and David! pic.twitter.com/bcJRbXztAc

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) March 18, 2021

The Washington Football Team made the Larsen signing official - and announced LB David Mayo is on board. Spent the past two seasons with the Giants.

Made 19 starts since 2015 when he entered the league with... wait for it... Carolina.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) March 18, 2021

Can’t wait to start a new chapter in my life with my family. @WashingtonNFL thank you!! Thank you @Panthers for an incredible 5 years! I’m truly blessed to continue my career. https://t.co/lMuDUMtynR

— Tyler Larsen (@TylerLarsen58) March 18, 2021

You played for the Panthers? You a Football Teamer pic.twitter.com/YLFBxCPCQn

— Not Robert Griffin (@Pseudo_RGIII) March 18, 2021

OK, so now it's done: A one-year deal for CB Danny Johnson with Washington, per sources.

— John Keim (@john_keim) March 18, 2021

Washington turned that interest into action. CB/KR Danny Johnson is back on a 1-year deal as expected with the news out this morning as others have noted. Great guy, ideal culture fit here and a helpful depth piece in several ways. WFT still needs more at CB help, but some here. https://t.co/zefuOrWNPv

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) March 18, 2021

Look at these Washington Football Team building blocks, who are all 26 or younger:

Chase Young, 21
Kam Curl, 22
Antonio GIbson, 22
Daron Payne, 23
Tim Settle, 23
Cole Holcomb, 24
Curtis Samuel, 24
Montez Sweat, 24
Cam Sims, 25
Terry McLaurin, 25
Jon Allen, 26
Kendall Fuller, 26

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) March 18, 2021

Putting Redskins on short list of teams being smart so far. Long time since we could say that.

— Joe Banner (@JoeBanner13) March 18, 2021

We making moves #WFT

— Montez Sweat (@_sweat9) March 18, 2021

Bottom 4 teams on the Improvement Index:

Colts
Eagles
Saints
Lions

Has your team improved or gotten worse? ⤵️https://t.co/1L8qtrirdN

— PFF (@PFF) March 18, 2021

Of the contracts we have details on, so far only 1 team has spent more in first year salary on all their signings than the Cowboys will spend on Dak Prescott alone this year. Dak will earn $75M. Pats will spend $105.3M on 12 players. Jaguars at $69M for 12. Amazing deal.

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) March 18, 2021

#WashingtonFootball so far is No. 8 in free-agency spending & yet is No. 1 in @PFF's Improvement Index. Smart, calculated signings of three players who are upgrades but at second- or even third-tier money.

— Al Galdi (@AlGaldi) March 18, 2021

And maybe I'm alone on this, but I think there's a bigger need to replace Peyton Barber as RB3 than most people realize. Get an RB very late (5th-7th) with fresh legs that can catch in case anything happens to Gibson during the season.

— WASHINGTON FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) March 18, 2021

WFT has arguably the NFL's best defense as well as a top-12 skill group.

Think it's the best team they've had since Dan Snyder took over (aka ruined the franchise) in 1999. Might be their best team since 1991 Super Bowl win.

— Adam Levitan (@adamlevitan) March 18, 2021

10 of 11 starters returning for the 2020 2nd ranked D in the nfl with a clear upgrade at CB with Jackson > Darby. All young guys mostly around 25/26 entering prime. Chase Young year 2, Sweat year 3.

— Terps21 (@NFLDraftProSco1) March 18, 2021

Building through the draft and signing good players in free agency are not mutually exclusive options.

— Football Perspective (@fbgchase) March 18, 2021

Ugh. Forgot about free safety. They have options, but like LT could upgrade.

Extensions for exiting players including Jon Allen also a priority. I'll do better listing next time.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) March 18, 2021

top spenders in guaranteed $:

1. NE $139M
2. JAX $81M
3. NYJ $64M
6. KC $48M
7. TEN $48M
8. LAC $45M
9. LV $33M
12. CIN $30M
13. BAL $28M
14. CLE $28M

NFC:

4. SF $59M
5. TB $50M
10. WAS $32M
11. DET $31M
15. CAR $27M

*per @spotrac definition of "practical guarantees"

— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) March 18, 2021

Probably won't come here cause he'll be too expensive I'd imagine, but a backfield of AG, McKissick, and Lindsay would be

— Robbie Duncan (@RobbieDuncanOL) March 18, 2021

#Rams and #Lions did not execute the trade yesterday for Goff and Stafford. Im assuming this means Goff's roster bonus will stay with the #Rams this year

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) March 18, 2021

Why did the Matthew Stafford-Jared Goff trade become official today, not yesterday?

Goff had a $2.5 million roster bonus due on the second day of the league year, which is today. The #Rams agreed to pay it as part of the trade to the #Lions, per source. A parting gift from L.A.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 18, 2021

Trent Williams contract tracks more like a $20 million a year deal with big backend money. Still a massive contract for a 33 year old player. #49ershttps://t.co/qn2THBVTBr

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) March 18, 2021

Williams gets $38.9M fully guaranteed at signing. Another $6.2M will be guaranteed for '23 next March. So deal really is for $60.75 million over 3 years ($20.25 million per). Then ... We'll see.

(Also, $750K in per-game RBs each year, $100K in workout bonuses starting in '22.)

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 18, 2021

2020 starting QBs looking for a job in 2021.....

Darnold
Minshew
Trubisky
Bridgewater
Mullens
Foles
Drew Lock?

Which one of these guys is a starter in 2021, and where?

— Football Perspective (@fbgchase) March 18, 2021

Who was JuJu’s college QB? Sam Darnold. https://t.co/RHxPvdEcfL

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 18, 2021

The #Bears are releasing veteran CB Kyle Fuller, sources say, a cap casualty. In a tough 2021 offseason, this is Chicago’s only cut due to cap space. A former All-Pro corner now hits the market.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 18, 2021

I think they need it now. I have them over after their recent signings

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) March 18, 2021

Unless Kendall Fuller kicks inside to the slot or maybe plays FS? But I’d imagine Kyle Fuller gets a pretty solid contract

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) March 18, 2021

If I got released four days into free agency, I'd be pretty livid.

Kyle Fuller is hitting the market after a bunch of teams already signed CB's, likely not knowing he was going to become available.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) March 18, 2021

The Bears tried to keep Kyle Fuller by asking him to take a VERY significant paycut, but he would rather test the market, per source.

— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) March 18, 2021

TRADE: Patriots Trade TE Ryan Izzo To Texas For 2022 7th https://t.co/wzp0R5ygSY pic.twitter.com/G9lH1Os6qA

— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) March 18, 2021

The #Texans are releasing veteran TE Darren Fells, source said, after 11 TDs in the last 2 seasons.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 18, 2021

Derek Wolfe: COVID screwed me twice in free agency. https://t.co/M8As6Rwvu9

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 18, 2021

New Chiefs OL Kyle Long signed a one-year, $1.5 million deal.

• $350K signing bonus.
• $1.1 base.
• $50K workout bonus.

Could be a steal for Kansas City.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 18, 2021

#Bears WR Allen Robinson has officially accepted his franchise tag, source said, locking in his $18M.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 19, 2021

The Raiders signed Kenyan Drake? Of course they did. Gruden and Mayock are unbelievably bad. Feel so bad for Raiders fans.

— Steve (@StevieWFT) March 18, 2021

I like Kenyan Drake the player, but I do wonder why they are making this deal when:

A - they already have Josh Jacobs and...

B - the role that Drake will fill can easily be filled by a day three pick that costs almost nothing? https://t.co/IugSSHipQy

— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) March 18, 2021

The #Raiders don't budget or plan. They just sign a bunch of guys Gruden and/or Mayock take a liking to.

— Mike Tanier (@MikeTanier) March 18, 2021

New Bears QB Andy Dalton: “They told me I was the starter. That was one of the reasons why I wanted to come here.” pic.twitter.com/SIKIGZWxs1

— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) March 18, 2021

so let's see here...

$ 3.8 M for 1 yr of John Brown
$ 6.0 M for 1 yr of Emmanuel Sanders
$10.0 M for 1 yr of Will Fuller
.
.
.
$22.0 M for 2 yrs of Nelson Agholololol

with $16,000,000 guaranteed

contract looked bad on day 1 of free agency & has looked worse each & every day

— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) March 19, 2021

Carolina released S Tre Boston with a post-June 1 designation.

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) March 18, 2021

Intriguing draft prospect: DII University of Charleston WR Michael Strachan at his Pro Day today measured 6-5, 228 pounds, 85-inch wingspan, 10 inch hands, ran a 4.46 40-yard dash and put up 225 20 times.

— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) March 18, 2021

Auburn WR Anthony Schwartz didn't break records today at his Pro Day, but showed his speed nonetheless. One scout there had his two 40s at 4.29 and 4.31, another I talked to had him at 4.30.

Guy would potentially be in Tokyo this summer, had he chosen track over football.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 18, 2021

Patrick Chung announced his retirement.

— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) March 18, 2021

Josh Imatorbhebhe recorded a 46.5-inch vertical jump, which would be a Scouting Combine record, at the Illinois Pro Day. https://t.co/AfyZsLrKVI

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 18, 2021

• CBS keeps AFC package, gets Super Bowls in 2023, 2027, 2031.

• FOX keeps NFC package, gets Super Bowls in 2024, 2028, 2032.

• NBC keeps SNF, gets Super Bowls in 2025, 2029, 2033.

• ESPN keeps MNF, incorporates ABC, gets Super Bowls in 2026, 2030.

• Amazon lands TNF. https://t.co/DWw2aY1cxe

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 18, 2021

This should be interesting: Amazon is going to produce its own Thursday night football broadcasts. Pretty clear league is excited about the innovation and creativity Amazon may bring to a football broadcast.

— Judy Battista (@judybattista) March 18, 2021

On conference call about new NFL media deals, big emphasis on streaming as the future of viewing.

— Judy Battista (@judybattista) March 18, 2021

From our story on the TV and streaming deals... One source says "it will be easily approved” when the owners vote during their March 30-31 remote meeting on implementing the 17-game season beginning this fall. Another source says ratification is virtually certain.

— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) March 19, 2021

The preseason is expected to be shortened to three games per team in conjunction with the owners' expected approval of a 17-game regular season beginning with the 2021 season.

— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) March 18, 2021

NFL TV announcement says that flex games are coming to Monday Night Football. Interesting.

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) March 18, 2021

52% of the time that viewers were tuned into Fox last year, they were watching the NFL. While the network reupped its rights contract, the price went up from $1.13 billion/year to $2.03 billion/year, also handing Thursday Night Football over to Amazon pic.twitter.com/cJ7YPkh7Gd

— Sportico (@Sportico) March 18, 2021

NFL MEDIA DEALS

11 Years, $90 billion in renewals from @FOX, @CBS, @NBC and @ESPN.

Roger Goodell has a stated goal of @NFL hitting $25 billion in revenue by 2027. This will help. https://t.co/mFNRnCbdQ1

— Eben Novy-Williams (@novy_williams) March 18, 2021

The NFLPA is celebrating the new deals too. We share all revenue the NFL brings in. We also negotiated a media kicker to receive an even larger share of revenue based off the size of these tv deals

You are partially right. The funding rule is archaic and has no place in the NFL

— JC Tretter (@JCTretter) March 18, 2021

Deshaun Watson is accused of sexual assault in the third civil lawsuit against him by women related to massage sessions. From @NickiJhabvala and me.... https://t.co/kIApcZaFSJ

— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) March 18, 2021

Having cap space to spend can be overrated, until teams start trading guys like Stefon Diggs and DeAndre Hopkins or cutting players like Kyle Fuller because they need to pay Nick Foles and Andy Dalton.

— Robert Mays (@robertmays) March 18, 2021

Pete Weber has bowled his final frame on the PBA National Tour. pic.twitter.com/a6KYfYzsKB

— FloBowling (@FloBowling) March 17, 2021

Here’s how an infuriated Daniel Snyder once lost his Aston Martin to @LRiddickESPN. Full story — and a lot more — on today’s absurd #ESPNDaily: https://t.co/pPZtHvU0T0 pic.twitter.com/JaNJFMo0cY

— Pablo S. Torre (@PabloTorre) March 18, 2021

Because you want to see a man give water to a baby squirrel. pic.twitter.com/D1TgFYI7DT

— Danny Deraney (@DannyDeraney) March 18, 2021