All aTwitter: 25 September 2021

Ron Rivera on Jon Bostic: "He does get a lot of criticism and it's a little unfair." Touts Bostic's leadership, how he's helping Cole and Jamin and his overall disposition. Ron admitted that sometimes he's a little harsh on Bostic too but does appreciate his contributions

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) September 24, 2021

There was no practice today, but DT Matt ioannidis was listed as a DNP (if there had been a practice) and is questionable for Sunday. RB Antonio Gibson was listed as a full participant (if there had been a practice). He will play.

— John Keim (@john_keim) September 24, 2021

With Matt Ioannidis (knee), he obviously went back into the game after hurting his knee. Ron Rivera said it tightened up later, (once the emotion of the game subsided, reality hits the knee); they want to be 'smart and prudent.' Will see how he's feeling tomorrow morning.

— John Keim (@john_keim) September 24, 2021

The one caveat I'll add to the Bills run defense is that they've faced the 32nd (Steelers) and 29th (Dolphins) ranked teams in yards per carry from 2020.

Granted, Washington was 28th. So..#WashingtonFootball

— Tae & Todd Washington Football Podcast (@TaeNToddPodcast) September 24, 2021

TERRY HOURS

Terry McLaurin currently has the second most contested catches this season pic.twitter.com/NszmwDlYfq

— PFF Washington (@PFF_Washington) September 25, 2021

RE: Taylor Heinicke INT

Sure, you can say they should've kept running the ball. But the play call worked as designed. Scott Turner said Heinicke "missed a read."

Here's a breakdown of exactly what happened ⬇️#WashingtonFootball pic.twitter.com/HBmMS46NPf

— Tae & Todd Washington Football Podcast (@TaeNToddPodcast) September 24, 2021

Cosmi obviously has the athleticism to play LT, but I never like Young OL switching sides early in their career. Washington spending lots of time helping him work on technical flaws with feet, hands and timing of strikes. Flip him and all that work needs to be relearned backwards https://t.co/3uzKs4Wx38

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 24, 2021

That’s very different to what we’ve seen in Washington in the past. McVay loved to show the same look and run everything out of it so defense had no clear indicator. Gruden would have had 3 call sheets if he could, not a play drawn up he didn’t like.

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 24, 2021

Think McCain has been solid, Collins better than most fans think but not obviously not outstanding, Curl good. Would like to see more Curl. https://t.co/ghE0yPOJJr

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 24, 2021

Alex Smith still likes Washington in the division. Here’s why. (Also discussed Heinicke and post-season comments about the org). https://t.co/44TINQrb8V pic.twitter.com/wfp690cE6X

— John Keim (@john_keim) September 24, 2021

Da'Ron Payne, the most underappreciated player in Washington, ranks 6th in pass rush win rate among defensive tackles.

Oh, he also ranks 10th in run stop win rate. pic.twitter.com/lHBUTNtrsM

— Steve (@StevieWFT) September 24, 2021

I heard a thump on my front porch, I went out to see what it was.....Just in time for game day! Let’s go!! #WashingtonFootball pic.twitter.com/5eUV38mxbz

— ᖇIGGO 70 ᑕᕼIᑭ ™ (@karl_diesel) September 24, 2021

My Oct 3 outfit just arrived! #HeinickEEE #WashingtonFootball #WFT #WASvsATL pic.twitter.com/nD4YdPsa1n

— John V. Wood (@JVWoodWFT) September 24, 2021

In three games (although not against world-beaters), Darnold is 3-0, has thrown for 888 yards and 3 TD’s Vs 1 INT and has 3 more rushing TD’s and a rating near 100.

Sometimes a change of scene can do a young player some good

Panthers essentially got him for .01’s on the dollar

— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) September 24, 2021

Who is tied for the league lead in rushing TDs?

Oh just this guy ⬇️⬇️ pic.twitter.com/B8FkhPupPN

— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) September 24, 2021

Sam Darnold’s PFF Grade through his first 3 games by season:

2018: 55.2
2019: 48.7
2020: 54.4

2021: 81.2 pic.twitter.com/rYj7iOlfwS

— PFF (@PFF) September 24, 2021

.@panthers v @HoustonTexans with 2 forced fumbles that easily could have been the difference between winning & losing. @two_dice recovers both. Great skill in the recovery, good eyes and great quickness saved the day for the #Panthers #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/ieJNOFYxm1

— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) September 24, 2021

I regret to inform you—this is not a joke—that Adam Gase’s Michigan high school, Marshall, won the state title in the first season after his 1996 graduation.

— Kevin Clark (@bykevinclark) September 24, 2021

Confirmed: Adam Gase has always been the problem

(h/t @bykevinclark) pic.twitter.com/qPrvh7H9qN

— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) September 24, 2021

A live look at Adam Gase when seeing that Sam Darnold is 3-0. pic.twitter.com/0nI4yxx5nF

— Zach Gelb (@ZachGelb) September 24, 2021

#Bears HC Matt Nagy says since Justin Fields is now taking QB1 reps, they are seeing things in Fields they weren’t able to see in the first two weeks of practice.

https://t.co/pKtiEfuMET

— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) September 24, 2021

Here’s what happened to #Panthers CB Jaycee Horn. It's a non-contact injury and he immediately signals for help. A lot of breath holding for the #Panthers right now.pic.twitter.com/VbibSvnkgc

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 24, 2021

#Panthers stud CB Jaycee Horn will be looked at this morning more extensively, but the fear is he broke multiple bones in the metatarsal area in his foot, sources said. Surgery is an option & likely looking at 2-3 month recovery. That means a late-season return or season-ending.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 24, 2021

I'm worried about the Houston Texans without Tyrod Taylor after watching Thursday Night Football.. there's A LOT of distractions in that building

I hope Coach Dave can figure things aht #PatMcAfeeShowLIVE #WeAreTexans pic.twitter.com/0yY21RTlW6

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) September 24, 2021

NFL informed suspended former All-Pro WR Josh Gordon that it is reinstating him, sources tell ESPN. Gordon is expected to be eligible to play as early as Week 4.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 24, 2021

Looking at how running backs have performed following a contract extensionhttps://t.co/Zh7IRADDct pic.twitter.com/DNOwMDR188

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) September 24, 2021

Derrick Henry is single-handedly breaking all “RBs don’t matter” narratives

@PFF_Sam pic.twitter.com/aw3bzYUaZu

— PFF (@PFF) September 24, 2021

Monday Night Football is coming to the playoffs pic.twitter.com/lWpBXorWzo

— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) September 24, 2021

Ron Rivera makes the same point, and adds that the Saturday wild card game is also a 6-day playoff week.

Nothing new here.

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) September 24, 2021

Does anyone actually refer to it as Super Wild Card Weekend? Or just some marketing guys in a board room? Also, is it Super bc it includes 2 teams that wouldn’t have otherwise made the playoffs? Why aren’t the divisional, championship rounds Super?

Lots of unanswered questions. https://t.co/r8GdR8O2gH

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) September 24, 2021

A Salt Lake City news reporter didn't realize that she was interviewing Jordan Clarkson until later.

Her: 'Did you go to any Jazz games?'
Clarkson: 'Yeah, a lot.'

( ️: @HayleyHolme)pic.twitter.com/WBxGqHIrb2

— theScore (@theScore) September 24, 2021

Don't be too harsh, Jordan was nice about it. pic.twitter.com/Ae0WAaoCRv

— theScore (@theScore) September 24, 2021

39-years ago today Prince released ‘1999’ (1982)... pic.twitter.com/aDwjDGpdzi

— Rex Chapman (@RexChapman) September 24, 2021