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All aTwitter: 29 June 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 Jun 29, 2021, 2:00am EDT

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.

NFL News twitter feed:

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

Washington Football Team twitter feed:

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

All of our great @BreakingT and Washington Football Team t-shirts, jerseys, and accessories are in this new shop! #WashingtonFootball https://t.co/nRyWs8xtXm pic.twitter.com/iamvI0nGTK
— WASHINGTON FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) June 26, 2021

Washington Football Team owner Dan Snyder names his wife Tanya as Co-CEO in new WSJ article https://t.co/VyqQ5XZgGc
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) June 29, 2021

And this is probably a good time to remind folks that Roget Goodell said at the Super Bowl that the Wilkinson report would be out soon. That was January. It’s almost July.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) June 29, 2021

With Logan Paulsen, who studied more of the rookies. What he learned. Thoughts on the Qb situation - why he’s more on the Fitzpatrick train. Much more. https://t.co/2GQijf29rp pic.twitter.com/BgOSKlW9kb
— John Keim (@john_keim) June 28, 2021

Episode 93: Ron releasing Moses largely b/c of Cosmi reminds me of Ron releasing AP b/c of Gibson. How'd that work out? I talked about that & examined #WFT's improvement w/ knowing when to part w/ players. Lots on #Nats, Wiz coaching search & #Orioles too.https://t.co/xnf1VkUtfs
— Al Galdi (@AlGaldi) June 28, 2021

Look for Hogs Haven's very own Andrew York in the middle of this clip. https://t.co/CUT8a2Hcfw
— Bill-in-Bangkok (@billhorgan2005) June 28, 2021

Welcome aboard our Fan Ambassador Network, @craigmelvin!
pic.twitter.com/A39qoQeCUZ
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) June 28, 2021

Jason Wright speaking at Washington’s annual charity golf classic. He mentions he’s thankful for all the feedback and insight he’s received since taking over as team president. pic.twitter.com/DYlin6lWY3
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) June 28, 2021

#WFT announces that today is the launch of the team’s Fan Ambassador Network. FAN will serve as the voice of the fanbase as the organization works to reimagine and enhance its gameday experience. pic.twitter.com/fN6oVHcS7c
— Jamual (@LetMualTellit) June 28, 2021

Great stuff on Ryan Fitzpatrick from Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam) in his latest article (see LRT)

It's going to be a wild ride on the Fitzpatrick train. Some high-highs and low-lows.

I especially liked the notes on Devante Parker. Fitz is going to find a WR he likes, and elevate them. pic.twitter.com/K23TVkjXBI
— George Carmi (@Gcarmi21) June 28, 2021

"I wanna see Fitzmagic in the playoffs." - @DCarr8 @WashingtonNFL | @NFLTotalAccess pic.twitter.com/CJRmTdXC1O
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) June 29, 2021

The diverse skill sets in our tight end room give us a variety of options on offense
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) June 28, 2021

.@LoganThomasSr_6 repped the squad and put in work at @te_university pic.twitter.com/5HDYTL68nF
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) June 28, 2021

Most 'total points saved' among defensive linemen from 2020, per SIS:

1. Jason Pierre-Paul, #Bucs: 55
2. Aaron Donald, #Rams: 50
3. Cameron Heyward, #Steelers: 49
4. Montez Sweat, WFT: 44
5. DeMarcus Lawrence, #Cowboys: 40 pic.twitter.com/75cqTX8JKJ
— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) June 28, 2021

THREAD: WFT players and their cars

Chase Young and his custom Rolls Royce Wraith pic.twitter.com/PGRcGvjr8G
— liam (@liamwft) June 28, 2021

Daron Payne and his custom 4x4 Mercedes G-Wagon pic.twitter.com/saZN2FUZYC
— liam (@liamwft) June 28, 2021

Antonio Gibson’s custom Dodge Daytona Charger Hellcat pic.twitter.com/sehlsdnGqG
— liam (@liamwft) June 28, 2021

Ryan Fitzpatricks Honda Odyssey pic.twitter.com/C1Cd26jOSn
— liam (@liamwft) June 28, 2021

Jeremy Reaves’ BMW i8 pic.twitter.com/lll1n29zzj
— liam (@liamwft) June 28, 2021

Bobby McCain’s Audi R8 pic.twitter.com/PK2NmhzorV
— liam (@liamwft) June 28, 2021

David Sharpe’s custom Chevy Tahoe pic.twitter.com/wn1QmuBhfB
— liam (@liamwft) June 28, 2021

Washington greats add more Hall of Fame honors!

-Doug Williams was inducted to the National Quarterback Club Hall of Fame.
-Larry Brown was inducted to the inaugural National Junior College Hall of Fame
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) June 28, 2021

Congratulations to Demaryius Thomas on retiring as a Denver Bronco!

Only 1 player in NFL history has equaled Demaryius’ production in catches (535), receiving yards (7,332), TD catches (51) and most impressively wins (64) over a five-year period (‘12-16):

Jerry Rice (1992-96). pic.twitter.com/EbWKQS9Ne4
— Patrick Smyth (@psmyth12) June 28, 2021

Brandon Jacobs: Three teams have shown interest in me as a defensive end. https://t.co/TEYfTHzh39
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) June 28, 2021

Active NFL sack leaders:

1. Von Miller: 106.0
2. JJ Watt: 101.0
3. Justin Houston: 97.5
4. Chandler Jones: 97.0
5. Ryan Kerrigan: 95.5
6. Cameron Jordan: 94.5
7. Calais Campbell: 92.0
8. Jason Pierre-Paul: 89.0
9. Carlos Dunlap: 87.5
10. Aaron Donald: 85.5
— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) June 28, 2021

Your team is on defense and up by 6.
The other team has the ball at your 40, with 0 TOs left.
There is 2:05 left in the game.

You are given the option to add anywhere from 0-180 seconds to the game clock.

How many seconds do you choose?
— Football Perspective (@fbgchase) June 28, 2021

I’m on the Daniel Jones bandwagon! You’re going to see a significant jump this year.

Lost in what wasn’t a great year was that Jones reduced his turnovers from 30 in 12 starts as a rookie to 21 in 14 starts in 2020. There was progress in this regard. https://t.co/rTbXmjcRr7
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) June 28, 2021

bandwagon fans are the truest fans because they made an informed decision to follow their team. in contrast, i became a chiefs fan as a little kid and just sat there like a sack of potatoes for decades until they got good. fans like me are undiscerning, lazy, and ultimately fake
— Jon Bois (@jon_bois) June 28, 2021

Big win for the #Nats, who have taken 4 of their last 5 games against the #Mets. They've won 12 of and 15 and are now only three games out of first.

Washington clubbed 5 homers tonight and it was Paolo season.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) June 29, 2021

Kyle Schwarber is the first #Nats hitter to homer 14 times in a month. He's gone deep 14 times in 17 games. One of the best power surges ever. pic.twitter.com/twXoIRbRb0
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) June 28, 2021

Home Runs Since June 12:

Brewers - 14
Kyle Schwarber - 14
Mets - 14
Phillies - 14
Royals - 14
Tigers - 14
Pirates - 13
Reds - 12
Cardinals - 10
Dbacks - 8
White Sox - 8@kschwarb12 // #NATITUDE pic.twitter.com/b4hJxufSBJ
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) June 29, 2021

Mike Rizzo right now when asked about the Cubs having non-tendered Kyle Schwarber last December. #Nats @Nats_Chat pic.twitter.com/TYlBzbRmU3
— Al Galdi (@AlGaldi) June 29, 2021