Bill’s Post-Father’s Day 53-man roster projection

Training camp in Richmond is a month away, so, with little in the way of NFL news to discuss, it seemed like an appropriate time to publish an early prediction for Washington’s 53-man roster.

However, there are lots of caveats here.

It’s June, and there’s a lot we won’t know about new players and rehabbing players till preseason, so this is similar to an early mock draft — it’s more for discussion and distraction than a strong expectation that the final roster will look...

All aTwitter: 21 June 2021

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U.S. Patent Office rejects 'Washington Football Team' trademark

The Washington Football Team was always meant to be a temporary name after Washington ditched their old nickname. Then it became somewhat popular with fans, leading to some consideration of making it permanent.

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rejects application for Washington Football Team trademark

The Washington Football Team has hit a setback in its quest to change its name.  

Washington’s practice squad probably won’t get picked clean during final cutdowns

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A regular feature in the comments section of Hogs Haven is the comment that ‘Player X won’t make it to the practice squad because another team will sign him’. I think this concern is over-prioritized and largely unfounded.

Before explaining why, though, let me say, let me say, first, that, yeah, this happens.

But it don’t happen a lot.

Mitchel was drafted by the Redskins in...

All aTwitter: 20 June 2021

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A closer look at when Ryan Fitzpatrick performs best

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Amid discussions of “quarterback competitions” in the lead up to training camp, on top of the endless conversations about Washington’s “long term solution” at the position this offseason, one consistent theme - from just about everyone except the coaching staff - has been the perceived inadequacy of 2021’s most likely starting option: Ryan Fitzpatrick.

Ron Rivera to @TheAthleticNFL on QB1: “Ryan (Fitzpatrick) has the...

All aTwitter: 19 June 2021

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Ron Rivera says nothing suggests Ryan Fitzpatrick can’t be starter ‘for a while’

At the age of 38, Ryan Fitzpatrick signed a one-year deal with the Washington Football Team. He is viewed by many observers as a stopgap solution at quarterback for Washington.

Daily Slop: Ryan Fitzpatrick still must prove he should start for Washington; Don’t Underestimate John Bates

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Ryan Fitzpatrick still must prove he should start for Washington - Washington Blog- ESPN
The veteran quarterback is the front-runner to start Week 1 for Washington, but don't discount the intrigue around Taylor Heinicke and Kyle Allen.

Washington’s Jamin Davis fulfilled a dream by meeting Jimmie Johnson - The Washington Post
Washington's Jamin Davis, a die hard racing fan, got a chance to meet his...

Ryan Fitzpatrick still must prove he should start for Washington

The veteran quarterback is the front-runner to start Week 1 for Washington, but don't discount the intrigue around Taylor Heinicke and Kyle Allen.

Trying to make sense of the offensive line depth chart

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Who makes the 53? Who doesn’t?

While the Washington...

Jets closing in on multi-year deal with Morgan Moses?

A month after surprisingly being release by the Washington Football Team, offensive tackle Morgan Moses may be on the verge of finding a new home. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Moses and the New York Jets are closing in on a potential multi-year deal.

All aTwitter: 18 June 2021

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Jets, veteran OT Morgan Moses nearing deal

Last year, Pro Football Focus graded Moses as a top-20 tackle. However, the advanced metrics framed him as a middle-of-the-road tackle from 2017 through 2019. For the Jets, he’d be a solid choice for their right tackle job.

Jets, OT Morgan Moses reportedly closing in on multi-year contract

Moses would replace right tackle George Fant, who New York signed to a three-year, $27.3 million contract last offseason.

Could Washington end up with back-to-back defensive rookies of the year?

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A year ago, Washington drafted Chase Young with the #2 overall pick in...

All aTwitter: 17 June 2021

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Daily Slop: Washington Football Media Links Roundup

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Ten roster thoughts looking ahead to Washington Football training camp | RSN
JP Finlay says to stop talking like Ryan Fitzpatrick isn't the starter for the Washington Football Team, plus has a plan for Landon Collins in Richmond.

Darrell Green: If Washington is winning, the team could be called 'Meatballs' | RSN
The Washington legend believes the product on the field is way more important than the...

Which cornerbacks ‘on the bubble’ will make the 53-man roster?

Like most positions on most NFL teams, projecting the roster “locks” at a position group...