All aTwitter: 13 October 2023 – Jay Gruden says it’s time for the Commanders to ‘hit the panic button’

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— Hogfarmers Charitable Foundation (@TheHogfarmers) October 8, 2023

Another full house for Week 8#HTTC pic.twitter.com/r1Y2SoQeU1

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) October 12, 2023

Washington announced it’s sold out FedEx Field for Week 8 vs. Philly.

The real question: What will the break down be between Commanders and Eagles fans?

— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) October 12, 2023

Thursday injury report pic.twitter.com/QikVJXKIlK

— Bill-in-Bangkok (@billhorgan2005) October 13, 2023

Sam Howell is one of 4 quarterbacks in NFL history with 1500 passing yards and 135 rushing yards over his first six games.

2011, Cam Newton
2019, Kyler Murray
2020, Justin Herbert
2023, Sam Howell

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) October 12, 2023

I asked Eric Bieniemy about whether he’s good with TE Logan Thomas leading the team in targets or if that’s a byproduct of defenses taking away the WRs.

The lengthy answer that went in different directions: pic.twitter.com/Ui8R2pwp8Y

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 12, 2023

Start fast!

It’s been a point of emphasis for this Washington offense.

Jahan Dotson said, “Coach EB does a great job with our first 15. We have some great plays to keep the defense off balanced. It’s just about us executing at the end of the day.” pic.twitter.com/oX4Y812jnw

— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) October 12, 2023

One really interesting stat from @ESPN Pass Block Win Rate:

Charles Leno of the #Commanders has the same exact PBWR as Trent Williams of the #49ers does, only on double the amount of graded pass blocks

11. Charles Leno 151 of 163 – 93%
12. Trent Williams 75 of 81 – 93% pic.twitter.com/oubwNAiIKb

— Chris Russell AKA the ! (@Russellmania621) October 12, 2023

Eric Bieniemy, on if he wants to get Brian Robinson and the run game involved more: “Of course. … You don’t want to neglect your best players.”

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 12, 2023

Mason Brooks and Alex Akingbulu. Getting the handshake down. pic.twitter.com/w8VtTV4fu5

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 12, 2023

Jack Del Rio on Forbes: “Hasn’t gone the way he would like or we would like. So we’ll just keep working at it. I believe in the young man; obviously he’s had a rough start. Hasn’t been as productive… There’s no shortcut or easy way out. Just have to work.”

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 12, 2023

Another weird #Commanders stat for ya:

Washington’s defense (10th @NFL) has a 10.2% QB hurry rate (defined as QB hurries per dropback)…

The #49ers (9th in #NFL) are just a hair better at 10.3% per @pfref

The #Falcons are 2nd best so far. pic.twitter.com/l0oolOv7oM

— Chris Russell AKA the ! (@Russellmania621) October 12, 2023

Washington Commanders Linebacker Cody Barton has been a direct target for opposing offenses.

In the pass game, Barton is often lost in space & vs the run (where he’s supposed to be effective), he’s been an absolute pushover.

Khaleke Hudson needs to be given opportunities. #HTTC pic.twitter.com/B3koUD2ROk

— CALQ (@CALQUL8TED) October 12, 2023

Asked Jack Del Rio about LB Cody Barton: “I like the way he prepares and competes. I think he’ll continue to get better.”

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 12, 2023

Jack can’t stand Ben https://t.co/lZqkCUggUj

— Marshall (@MarshW_7) October 12, 2023

Washington’s defense ranks 31st in points allowed and 25th in yards allowed. The Commanders have a -5 ratio in turnovers.https://t.co/AyrUxtdGly

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) October 12, 2023

Everyone knows that the sacks/pressure on #Commanders offense & Sam Howell have been bad. How bad?
Washington’s sacks allowed per pass attempt are at 15.18% – the league average is at 7.76% (7.42% difference). Almost double the league mark.

The #NYG are worst at 18.07%.

— Chris Russell AKA the ! (@Russellmania621) October 12, 2023

The #Commanders defense is not being asked to stay on the field for more than half the game (29:30 avg TOP) but to stop the hemorrhaging — the offense needs to stay on the field and thy don’t.

Washington’s offense is 36.67% on third down (25th in #NFL). They must be way better

— Chris Russell AKA the ! (@Russellmania621) October 12, 2023

It’s time to hit the panic button for the Washington Commanders #HTTC pic.twitter.com/DgLcKZSTT3

— Jay Gruden (@Coach_JayGruden) October 12, 2023

DO YOUR JOB

It’s the locker room sign that has the Commanders fan base talking.

Head coach Ron Rivera put that sign there this week.

I asked Rivera and some of the players about the new messaging.

What do you think of the sign? pic.twitter.com/RmC7fUhbTP

— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) October 12, 2023

New day, new locker room addition: Eight leather chairs with W logos.

— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) October 12, 2023

Throwin’ it back to their @OhioStateFB days pic.twitter.com/j1nhkcfR0c

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) October 12, 2023

NFL Offenses – Entering Week 6 pic.twitter.com/eBSPFTeq9E

— SumerSports (@SumerSports) October 12, 2023

The hardest remaining schedules pic.twitter.com/bdagnjcUep

— PFF (@PFF) October 12, 2023

Report: Deshaun Watson will not play Sunday. https://t.co/ea0WTRqHQg

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 12, 2023

Russell Wilson already has $39M guaranteed next season. Any kind of significant injury that would not allow him to pass a physical in March would guarantee another $37M. At some point the #Broncos probably have to consider pulling him as starter

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) October 13, 2023

FWIW if you opt into Wilson for next year because of the fear of dead money ($85M has to be accounted for) you are effectively opting into his contract for 2 years because that bumps his 25 dead money from $49.6M to $86.6M due to the vesting guarantee. #Broncos

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) October 13, 2023

The #Chiefs have not attempted a QB sneak with Patrick Mahomes since he dislocated his kneecap during a Thursday night game against the Broncos in 2019 while trying to execute one.

This was their idea tonight of running one without Mahomes doing it: pic.twitter.com/Drs6bgnDls

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 13, 2023

New rule: When you have Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce you’re not allowed to bring your field goal unit on only to have a depth TE do a QB sneak with your special teams unit on the field.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) October 13, 2023

Frank Clark’s days as a Bronco are coming to an end, per sources. Be it via a trade or release, the team will be moving on from Clark soon.

It’s the second pass rusher Denver will have parted ways with in recent days, as the team traded Randy Gregory less than a week ago.…

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 12, 2023

Very clear picture of Sean Payton’s playbook

He’ll need to change all the tags there for next game.

(h/t @JoshNorris)https://t.co/PqxgiteC8h pic.twitter.com/Xm26l9ko0G

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) October 13, 2023

This ain’t it. (Also: I can’t imagine teams are consulting with him on who to trade for). pic.twitter.com/SR7aZ3vA5H

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) October 12, 2023

#Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy dodged the first question about Steve Smith Sr. and later responded with, “I don’t remember that” when asked about it again.

(via @9NEWS)

pic.twitter.com/ukkX8HRFig https://t.co/fDZVwPo82a

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 13, 2023

The @BuffaloBills generated the lowest profits of any @NFL team in 2022, but it was still more than the most profitable Premier League club.

More: https://t.co/1TQX9KkdYG pic.twitter.com/FoJfZ8LzPu

— Sportico (@Sportico) October 12, 2023