All aTwitter: 29 April 2021 - Welcome to the 2021 Draft!! LFG!!

Since I’m headed to Cleveland tomorrow and will miss the @WashingtonNFL #NFLDraft2021 party at @FedExField , I owed y’all this... https://t.co/X02Y6kgff2 pic.twitter.com/76KjICP5E1

— Jason Wright (@whoisjwright) April 29, 2021

In 1972, the Washington Redskins did not have a draft pick in the top 200. This remains the lowest draft value any team has had in any year since the common draft of 1967.

And yet, in 1972, Washington made it to the Super Bowl. pic.twitter.com/ckGZVlgUzl

— Football Perspective (@fbgchase) April 28, 2021

College ➡️ NFL pic.twitter.com/tuMLcWWZCf

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) April 28, 2021

Per @JFowlerESPN/@DanGrazianoESPN: #WFT "has done legwork on a potential trade up, making phone calls to teams in or around the top 10. We've talked to a few personnel evaluators who think Washington's target is not a quarterback." https://t.co/hQwGWCYtyf

— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) April 28, 2021

Also: "If (#WFT) stays put at No. 19, keep an eye out for TCU safety Trevon Moehrig as a possibility. We're told Washington likes him a lot. He's expected to be the first safety off the board."

— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) April 28, 2021

Could you imagine a Justin Fields to Terry Mclaurin connection? This is what dreams are made of pic.twitter.com/LfKrZE5gor

— Nick Akridge (@PFF_NickAkridge) April 28, 2021

Other than Mac Jones, no player in the draft has seen his stock rise over the past few months more than Jaycee Horn

— Eric Eager (@PFF_Eric) April 28, 2021

Fwiw, it's been reported out that Christian Darrisaw had core surgery during the pre-draft process. Heard this several weeks ago myself. Carry on.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) April 28, 2021

One of the draft’s curiosities is Virginia Tech highly rated OT Christian Darrisaw. A reason why is that he played with a significant groin injury late in 2020 and quietly had surgery to repair a core muscle injury in January, source said. He did position drills at his Pro Day.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 28, 2021

if you think this draft will make sense

presenting the WR class of 2019:

25 Marquise Brown
32 N'Keal Harry
36 Deebo Samuel
51 AJ Brown
56 Mecole Hardman
57 JJ Arcega-Whiteside
59 Parris Campbell
62 Andy Isabella
64 DK Metcalf

and teams had MUCH MORE INFO on players then

— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) April 28, 2021

Atlanta is expected to stay put at 4 and take TE Kyle Pitts, per @JFowlerESPN & @DanGrazianoESPN

Pitts: No. 5 on PFF's Top 300 Big Board pic.twitter.com/lQ1kxbTbu5

— PFF (@PFF) April 28, 2021

"Over the last 24 hours, I'm told that Kyle Shanahan is coming off his staunch stance on Mac Jones – and it seems that the scouting department is at least bending his ear to listen to why Trey Lance should be the pick." Tony Pauline ⬇️⬇️https://t.co/xLDBpqZsoK

— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) April 29, 2021

From @NFLTotalAccess Draft Preview: The #49ers are in a good place at No. 3. They will keep everyone guessing until tomorrow night. pic.twitter.com/dfVtDcECXH

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 28, 2021

The #Panthers are trading QB Teddy Bridgewater to the #Broncos for a sixth-round draft pick, per source.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 28, 2021

I’m again impressed with George Paton. He got a QB for the price (3 mill) of a lot of backups in the NFL. He still remains in play for a QB at 9 to draft and sit. And if he doesn’t, he has Lock and Bridgewater compete. Whoever wins, Denver is in a better spot than 2020.Impressive

— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) April 28, 2021

Hey, #Bears fans: Teddy Bridgewater was apparently available for a 6th round pick!

— Mike Tanier (@MikeTanier) April 28, 2021

This should tell you all you need to know about Justin Fields’ or Trey Lance’s potential availability at 9th overall. It probably ain’t happening. https://t.co/jJEduAe874

— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) April 28, 2021

If they trade for Jimmy G, and the Broncos just got Bridgewater, it’s not crazy to think that Washington MIGHT be in the running for a QB now in the 1st....2 of the 5 top QBs will fall past 8 unless Chicago and someone else trades up.

— Sean (@FlSkinsFan4Life) April 29, 2021

If you don’t realize this weekend ends with the Patriots getting Jimmy G back on a reduced salary for a late round pick I can’t help you.

— Ross Tucker (@RossTuckerNFL) April 29, 2021

Jason Campbell discussed his draft day memories - positive for him; not so much for some teammates. Also, he discussed Justin Fields and why he’d be a good fit here. (I do think Fields and not Lance would be the target if he falls). https://t.co/2GQijf29rp pic.twitter.com/Xy4HuIkAOh

— John Keim (@john_keim) April 28, 2021

Situation 1, November 2019 ... Fields sprained his MCL against Penn State, and started the next week against Michigan. In that game, got that knee rolled up on, went into tent. Had a bulky brace put over it.

Comes out of the tent. Next throw ...pic.twitter.com/0g5CqLXwvn

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 28, 2021

So here's the thing—these happened in the biggest games of the year. A lot on the line. Team needed him. He answered the bell. And so, like I said, I think that this all feels sort of like Justin Herbert last year, with people staring at small pictures, missing the big picture.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 28, 2021

Keep thinking about the timing of the Ereck Flowers trade. Talks didn't start this week, but completed 2 days before the draft. The Brandon Scherff contract situation seems stuck at a minimum and there are OL in this draft they like.

Not sure if important, but interesting. https://t.co/iTyxP1BFAZ

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) April 29, 2021

Chasing down Washington's first-round scenarios was much easier last year.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) April 28, 2021

Rivera has been a head coach for 10 drafts. FWIW, those classes include zero offensive linemen in R1, but three in R2.

— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) April 29, 2021

Maybe... maybe... maybe... maybe............ they'll grab some Chipotle as teammates soon? https://t.co/8EKRAiwZ3X

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) April 28, 2021

Fun fact: In their time general managers, Washington EVP Marty Hurney (CAR 2002-12, 2017-20), GM Martin Mayhew (DET 2009-15) and coach Ron Rivera (WAS 2020) have drafted 11 different 1st-team All-Pros and 17 Pro Bowlers who earned those accolades with the teams that drafted them.

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) April 29, 2021

Thomas Dimitroff: How NFL general managers draft: An inside look at the privileges, pressures and pitfalls of the big chairhttps://t.co/XXWd0fbNBl pic.twitter.com/mloRPTRqz5

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) April 29, 2021

I’ll never forget a Lambeau Field Draft party going on below us with 1,000 people. The thunderous boos from there when we picked Aaron Rodgers literally shook our souls. And we got an F from most media grades. And Brett was mad. And the coaches are mad. But we trusted the Board.

— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) April 29, 2021

If the NFL had a pre draft meeting pic.twitter.com/osPDoS9EpR

— Annie Agar (@AnnieAgar) April 28, 2021

Buccaneers Re-Signed WR Antonio Brown To One-Year Deal Worth Up To $6.25M https://t.co/jkVoVZO99J #Bucs pic.twitter.com/l8TI6qNaAJ

— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) April 29, 2021

49ers Re-Signed G Tom Compton https://t.co/cioCfU4MN8 #49ers

— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) April 29, 2021

At the gas pump just got recruited to play in a flag football spring league cause I “look athletic”.........Can’t tell me nothing today!

— L.J. Fort (@i_Serve24) April 28, 2021

Is Saquon Barkley's option number a fair value for the player considering where he was drafted? Probably not.https://t.co/ccSIMX5wZj

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) April 28, 2021

I dont think you can discount them picking a QB this year

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) April 28, 2021

So overall the drafts wind up with the same value overall when taking positions out of the mix. There are however occasional first round disasters

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) April 28, 2021

The numbers were salvaged a bit if we go to 64 picks but that was the one year where if a team had a crystal ball in their scouting in 2012 that it was probably fair to dump a future 1 in a trade.

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) April 28, 2021

Here’s to Michael Collins, the ultimate designated driver pic.twitter.com/PrFzf6Lazn

— Brittlestar (@brittlestar) April 28, 2021

Lamar Jackson offered a man $100 if he could tell him his name.

The man guessed Jackson played football. The position? “You’re probably a wide receiver,” he said.

Jackson still gave him the money.

pic.twitter.com/nXzBo452SJ

— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) April 28, 2021

Marty Foster just did this in an MLB game. This is a complete joke. NOTHING will come of this. He won't be asked about it. He won't address it. And baseball will not care about it at all. pic.twitter.com/1ZMQHpSzzR

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) April 28, 2021

Génesis Cabrera hits Bryce Harper in the face and Didi Gregorius in the ribs with his first two pitches

Benches get warned and Joe Girardi gets ejected, yelling "throw the ball over the fucking plate!" on his way out. Cardinals manager Mike Shildt yelled back pic.twitter.com/PLMmBQhvCt

— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) April 29, 2021

There are people in baseball who don't like when teams use position players to pitch. This is why it's great. Complete blowout. Game's long over. Look how much fun Freeman and Rizzo were having. Look at the crowd reaction. This is supposed to be fun! pic.twitter.com/miDYlgZT7n

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) April 29, 2021

Meanwhile on TikTok pic.twitter.com/kzFmMhYtzp

— MagicMackXXXL (@BigOrangeMack) April 26, 2021

Scots word of the day: BEEZER

Meaning: Something bigger or better than usual, a really great thing (noun)

Example: Here, it's the 300th Scots word ae the day video the day, A'd better make sure an dae an absolute beezer.

Thanks fur 300 days ae magic here's tae 300 mair. X pic.twitter.com/gMiHk2PpXO

— ✨ Miss PunnyPennie ✨ (@Lenniesaurus) April 28, 2021