All aTwitter: 27 January 2021

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News, links to articles, updates and more from DC area writers and national sports journalists and others

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.

Thank God It’s Tuesday—Quarterback Carousel Spectacular!

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Kevin, Tim and Ken keep the conversation going year-round about YOUR favorite football team.

It’s a great night to be talking about the Washington Football Team. Kevin, Tim and Ken are gathered yet again in an undisclosed basement-esque location to discuss the never-ending drama surrounding our favorite team in the land.

The wheel is in spin...and the WFT is playing the game. Who would you pick to be our quarterback? More importantly...who would you bet on to...

All aTwitter: 26 January 2021

News, links to articles, updates and more from DC area writers and national sports journalists and others

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 aboutthe WFT, the NFL, and sports in general, along with a smattering of other things.

Daily Slop: Washington Football Team Media Links Roundup

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A daily collection of articles from around the web

Washington should trade for Matthew Stafford. That's it. That's the headline. | RSN
Washington needs to try and work on a trade for Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford. Immediately.

Matthew Stafford stays true to himself, loved ones by keeping close - Detroit Lions Blog- ESPN
Despite his wealth and fame, Matthew Stafford is an intensely private person who stays true to himself and his loved ones.

Matthew...

Martin Mayhew's Top Priorites After Being Named New WFT GM

While the Washington Football Team was unable to advance past the wild card round in the playoffs, it should feel very good about the direction in which it is headed. Washington has its long-term answer at head coach in Ron Rivera...

All aTwitter: 25 January 2021

News, links to articles, updates and more from DC area writers and national sports journalists and others

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.

Washington named Martin Mayhew GM to avoid block from 49ers?

The Washington Football Team coveted the combination of Martin Mayhew and Marty Hurney to join their front office structure. Initial reports suggested Hurney would take the role of general manager while Mayhew would assume an undetermined front office role.

AFC Championship Game: Buffalo Bills vs Kansas City Chiefs

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Let’s watch some playoff football!

The AFC Championship Game is here, and it features the top two teams in the conference. The #1 seed Kansas City Chiefs host the #2 seed Buffalo Bills at Arrowhead Stadium tonight. Patrick Mahomes concussion was a big story this week, and he has been cleared to play today. He was also diagnosed with turf toe, which was affecting him last week before he left the game. Josh Allen is looking to lead the Bills to their...

NFC Championship Game: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers

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Let’s watch some playoff football!

Who is the best team in the NFC? Today's game will answer that question and determine one half of this year's Super Bowl matchup. The Green Bay Packers are the #1 seed in the NFC playoffs, and earned their spot in today's game by dismantling the Rams last week. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were a wild card team and had to go through the Washington Football Team and the New Orleans Saints to get a chance to play in the NFC...

The Who, When, And How Of Washington’s Next Quarterback

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On this edition of the Cult of Colt, we ponder who’s next under center for the Burgundy & Gold

The beauty of the NFL is that even when your team isn’t playing, there are very few times of the year that there isn’t something worth talking about. Despite making a playoff run, after falling in the SUPER Wild Card round, the Washington Football Team finds themselves in one of those times where there’s simply just not that much going on. Sure, there are...

All aTwitter: 24 January 2021

News, links to articles, updates and more from DC area writers and national sports journalists and others

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.

Door may have just flung open for Matthew Stafford to be Washington’s next QB

Matthew Stafford is available. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the talented quarterback and the Detroit Lions have mutually agreed to part ways.

Is Ron Rivera’s impending spending spree the reason Kyle Smith is out?

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The day after Washington lost its Wildcard game to the Buccaneers on January 9th, Head Coach Ron Rivera declared his intentions to meet with owner Dan Snyder and discuss with him his two top priorities: Hiring a General Manager and getting the QB situation “established.”

Ron Rivera says QB is "one of the most important things that we need to get done and get established" going forward.

At the end...

Lions are looking to trade Matthew Stafford, Washington just hired the GM that drafted him

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QB issues solved?

Some pretty big news just came out that could have a major impact on the Washington Football Team. The Detroit Lions have mutually agreed to part ways with QB Matthew Stafford and they will look to trade him this offseason according to Tom Pelissero. Detroit just hired a new GM and head coach, and Stafford wanted a fresh start after 12 years with the team.

Sources: The #Lions and Matthew Stafford have mutually agreed to part ways this...

Washington already moved on from Kyle Smith?

Kyle Smith’s time with Washington may already be up. According to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, Washington has moved on from Smith and making changes to their college scouting department.

Rumor: Kyle Smith is out, and Washington is making big changes to their college scouting staff

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Ron Rivera is making big changes

It’s not official yet, but the number of reporters saying Kyle Smith is on his way out of the Washington Football Team’s front office continues to grow. Yesterday Chris Russell talked about the team parting ways with Smith, and potential interest from other teams. John Keim recently said it looked like Smith was going to leave so there could be a clean break from the Bruce Allen era. Ben Standig also said he believes Kyle Smith...

Chazz Surratt Could Go from UNC QB to WFT LB

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Chazz Surratt, LB

School: University of North Carolina | Conference: ACC

College Experience: RS Senior | Age: 23

Height / Weight: 6’3” / 225 lbs

Projected Draft Status: 2nd – 3rd Round

Player Comparison: Zach Cunningham

Chazz Surratt’s college football career has been anything but predictable. After dominating high school football in North Carolina with his brother, Sage, Chazz was recruited to UNC as a...

All aTwitter: 23 January 2021

News, links to articles, updates and more from DC area writers and national sports journalists and others

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.

Kyle Smith expected to part ways with Washington Football Team

As the Washington Football Team continues restructuring their front office layout, fan-favorite team executive Kyle Smith may be on his way out. According

WFT's Alex Smith Says Steelers' Dwayne Haskins Needs to Eliminate 'Distractions'

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith said Dwayne Haskins, WFT's first-round pick in the 2019 draft, must eliminate off-field "distractions" after signing a futures contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday...