All aTwitter: 1 September 2023 – Joe Theismann weighs in on Commanders name; Harris group upgrades FedEx Field

Commanders make moves. Some we knew, some we didn’t:

* Signed C Tyler Larsen and DT Abdullah Anderson

*Placed DT Phidarian Mathis and DE Efe Obada on the Reserve/Injured List

* Signed LB Jabril Cox to the practice squad

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 31, 2023

Ron Rivera said Efe Obada is dealing with a patella knee injury. Struggled in practice the other day. Doctor called for rest.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 31, 2023

TE Logan Thomas, DE Chase Young and CB Kendall Fuller out here stretching. No Terry McLaurin (no surprise; was in a boot until Tues. need to keep off feet as much as possible this week. Don’t see WR Dax Milne out here.

— John Keim (@john_keim) August 31, 2023

LB Cody Barton and S Jeremy Reaves not out here. Dealing with illness. Dax Milne inside receiving treatment. Had dealt with a groin issue this summer.

— John Keim (@john_keim) August 31, 2023

Worth pointing out that Chase Young was not placed on short-term IR, indicating he may be close to being cleared. https://t.co/BAEz7UfT3y

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 31, 2023

Coach Ron Rivera, when asked by reporters in Ashburn about Chase Young’s status: pic.twitter.com/3pPtX4CLoy

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 31, 2023

Games played since start of 2022 season:

Chase Young 3
David Bada 2
Phidarian Mathis 1

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 31, 2023

Washington LB Jamie Davis’ reckless driving case was moved to a jury trial on March 4.

— John Keim (@john_keim) August 31, 2023

Joe Theisman says Commanders new ownership “want to move towards a new name” and put the past in the rear view mirror. Via @PatMcAfeeShow pic.twitter.com/SwSmo3jKxQ

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 31, 2023

Nathan is so over this name issue. Please make it stop. pic.twitter.com/moaBT48z7T

— RefTheDistrict (@RefTheDistrict) August 31, 2023

Amid calls for a other name the change, the Commanders signed a partnership with the U.S. Air Force and created a military-themed suite at FedEx Field. Offensive players also wear patches for Folds of Honor, an organization that provides scholarships to families of service…

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 1, 2023

ICYMI on @team980 & @Audacy earlier- we did get clarification from a executive #Commanders source as to our question/debate today. Jason Wright was “speaking for the organization & owners” when he said the team would NOT be going back to #Redskins. That was not 100% clear.

— Chris Russell AKA the ! (@Russellmania621) August 31, 2023

Much prefer hearing about this history pic.twitter.com/SgbG2wgWVh

— Big Doug (@DougMcCrayNFL) September 1, 2023

The most popular player claimed on waivers yesterday was new Cardinals WR Elijah Higgins.

5 teams tried to claim him: Cardinals, Colts, Titans, Commanders, Packers.

The only other player with more than 2 claims was new Texans G Nick Broeker (claimed by Cardinals, Titans,…

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) August 31, 2023

The Commanders’ claim attempt on TE Elijah Higgins is the only claim they tried, per source.

Higgins, who played under Washington QB coach Tavita Pritchard at Stanford, landed with the Cardinals.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 31, 2023

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new number for @pringle_byron pic.twitter.com/BMtlpfAppY

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August 31, 2023

The Commanders announce a $40 million investment into sprucing up FedExField. pic.twitter.com/MR4zZtyX2m

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 31, 2023

Dan Snyder didn’t even have FedExField undergo its first major field reconstruction until 2021, which was 22 years after he got the stadium. Josh Harris has owned the stadium for five weeks and already is spending $40 million to make it better. #Commanders

— Al Galdi (@AlGaldi) August 31, 2023

Mr. Josh Harris, if the @Commanders rebranding is being revisited, I genuinely hope to be a key player in that process.

This site is a testament to the intersection of my passion for the team and my professional expertise in branding. Hope to talk.https://t.co/UCYdeSV6tp

— Gonzo Did This (@GonzoDidThis) August 31, 2023

I know not many are interested in this but a few people reached out to ask if I’d go through the structure of a play call (as I use it, so it’s basic west coast with some modernism of the Reid system). I made it a longer one just to exaggerate the order and what each part means.… https://t.co/NMpgDen1So pic.twitter.com/dUTNQwng1g

— Honest NFL (@TheHonestNFL) August 31, 2023

The #Cowboys currently lead the NFL with being responsible for starting the career of 82 players currently in the NFL. Ravens are 2nd with 77 followed by the Vikings with 75, 49ers with 74 and Patriots with 71

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) August 30, 2023

About 83% of Dallas’ current roster began their career with the #Cowboys, which is the most in the NFL. Rams are 2nd with 80% followed by the Ravens, Packers, and Bucs all around 73%

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) August 30, 2023

Whats somewhat interesting about the homegrown %s is you can see how a prior year playoffs helps shape the roster. Of the top 10 in homegrown players, 8 made the playoffs last year. 11 of the top 16 made the playoffs.

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) August 30, 2023

Last one. Here are the teams running it back with the most similar rosters to 2022

1. Bengals/Bills- 75.9%
3. Ravens- 75.4%
4. Chargers- 75%
5. Jaguars- 73.8%
6. Commanders- 73.4%
7. Vikings- 72.9%
8. Dolphins- 72%
9. Giants- 70.9%
10. 49ers- 69.5%

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) August 30, 2023

Here are the teams with the lowest percentage of players who were on the team in 2022

10. Seahawks- 60.7%
9. Rams- 58.9%
8. Colts- 58.2%
7. Raiders- 57.4%
6. Falcons/Titans- 56.5%
4. Panthers- 54.4%
3. Bears- 50.8%
2. Texans- 49.2%
1. Cardinals- 43.5%

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) August 30, 2023

We talked about which division winners from 2022 are most vulnerable to lose that top spot.

Eagles are definitely the favorite but does history tell us there will be a new NFC East champ? pic.twitter.com/kwD9XDVd9s

— Jason McCourty (@JasonMcCourty) August 31, 2023

NFL team valuations, via @Forbes:

1) Cowboys: $9B
2) Patriots: $7B
3) Rams: $6.9B
4) Giants: $6.8B
5) Bears: $6.3B
6) Raiders: $6.2B
7) Jets: $6.1B
8) Commanders: $6.05B
9) 49ers: $6B
10) Eagles: $5.8B
11) Dolphins: $5.7B
12) Texans: $5.5B
13) Broncos: $5.1B
14) Seahawks: $5B… pic.twitter.com/b7JVbeji9P

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) August 31, 2023

Former Hall of Fame executive Gil Brandt has passed away at the age of 91.

Brandt served as the vice president of player personnel for 28 years for the Cowboys and is a vital contributor to modern-day scouting.

✍️: https://t.co/BV062hhzC4 pic.twitter.com/DAgMgD7f8y

— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisDC) August 31, 2023

QOTD: is the @NFL scripted? #YouCantMakeThisStuffUp | #HTTC pic.twitter.com/I1OebrcCl5

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August 31, 2023