All aTwitter: 9 January 2024 – Josh Harris promises a ‘a thorough but rapid process’ to hire the new exec & coaching staff

Cleanout day begins pic.twitter.com/BN72hXVmBi

— michael phillips (@michaelpinRVA) January 8, 2024

We have made multiple roster moves:
— Released TE Curtis Hodges
— Signed LB Brandon Bouyer-Randle, WR Davion Davis and CB D’Angelo Mandell to Reserve/Futures Contracts

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) January 8, 2024

Washington OL Mason Brooks did not sign his future’s contract, per source. Still considering his options, including sticking around. He was Washington’s highest paid UDFA last spring so had other interest. Increased his numbers in the weight room.

— John Keim (@john_keim) January 8, 2024

TE Armani Rogers, who suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in May, said he expects to be back for offseason workouts.

He said he’s about 80 percent now and doing linear running. “Next step is making cut moves and getting back into football shape.”

— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) January 8, 2024

We’ve parted ways with head coach Ron Rivera pic.twitter.com/wTKnbgj0GU

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) January 8, 2024

The most incredible thing about today so far is that Josh Harris and his ownership group had already lined up Bob Myers and Rick Spielman to run this search and their wasn’t a single leak until the time of Rivera’s firing.

That is different and impressive.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) January 8, 2024

Statement from former Golden State Warriors GM Bob Myers pic.twitter.com/iNVjRvPB1l

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) January 8, 2024

I’m told Bob Myers will continue as an NBA analyst for ESPN while working in an advisory role for the Commanders during their head of football ops and head-coaching search.

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) January 8, 2024

Statement from former Minnesota Vikings GM Rick Spielman pic.twitter.com/FD8liLBsLg

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) January 8, 2024

Washington Commanders advisory committee for a new head coach and head of football operations:

– Josh Harris
– Magic Johnson
– Bob Myers
– Rick Spielman
– Mitch Rales
– David Blitzer

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 8, 2024

What Rick Spielman told me about this job two weeks ago: https://t.co/4gj6gIJQ5H

— John Keim (@john_keim) January 8, 2024

Insight from @davidaldridgedc on Bob Myers that he didn’t thread but all of these are worth reading: pic.twitter.com/eFyKFtfN5y

— Eat Sleep Hail (@EatSleepHail) January 8, 2024

As for the future of #Commanders GM Martin Mayhew & Executive VP of Football / Player Personnel Marty Hurney, I’m told that the “new President of Football Operations will evaluate Mayhew and Hurney.” per source.

— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) January 8, 2024

Josh Harris on the possibility of a name change: “Yeah, as you can see we’re a little busy. In addition to basically picking a new head of the front office, a new coach and I see Mark [Ein] in front there, we’re busy at work working on the next improvements to our stadium. ……

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) January 8, 2024

Statement from Ron Rivera pic.twitter.com/jQ0Pv482ee

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) January 8, 2024

The #Commanders offense under Eric Bieniemy’s direction scored 329 points this season — eight more than they did with Scott Turner in 2022.

— thom loverro (@thomloverro) January 8, 2024

Final offensive numbers:

2022 with Scott Turner as OC:
330.3 yards/game (20th)
18.9 points/game (24th)

2023 with Eric Bieniemy as OC:
312.8 yards/game (24th)
19.4 points/game (25th) pic.twitter.com/bWfWKvgi8L

— The Junkies (@JunksRadio) January 8, 2024

More from Cosmi: “There’s a lot of things that I’ve been a part of and just seen that I haven’t been too happy with as a player and just as a professional; I’m just going to keep that to myself. But yeah, I mean those ultimately reflected to the season we had.”

— John Keim (@john_keim) January 8, 2024

Dotson said it.
Forbes said it.
Leno went in that direction.

Now, Phidarian Mathis discussing the Commanders culture.

Phidarian told me, “I feel like a lot of guys got used to losing…we got to have more guys with winning mentality mindsets and don’t be satisfied with losing.” pic.twitter.com/f47oxy0JWh

— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) January 8, 2024

“I’m tired of just not playing good football… I want to be around a winning culture… want to be around a winning team… people that just want to die to win.”
pic.twitter.com/zh9ADCy6v9

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) January 8, 2024

Josh Harris, on talking to players earlier today: “Look, at the end of the day, the players are the ones that win games. … And they see things that you don’t always see. They experience the world in a different way. … I think it’s important to have a dialogue with your…

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) January 8, 2024

S Kam Curl on his impending free agency: pic.twitter.com/dM9hfz6sXj

— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) January 8, 2024

Kam has not played a full season at safety since his rookie year. He’s been a dime, Mike, Nickel, and safety. Idk if y’all know how much goes into that but it’s a lot, no many guys can do it. I’ve seen one and it was Malcolm Jenkins! He’s rare & that’s something you can’t teach.

— Jeremy Reaves (@JR1ERA) January 8, 2024

Oh and he’s done it consistently every year! So when I say he deserves that, he does! Real pro, big football guy, great locker room dude! Everything you ask for in a player!

— Jeremy Reaves (@JR1ERA) January 8, 2024

Josh Harris and his advisory group can’t wait to hire an EVP of Football Operations before interviewing HC candidates. Gotta get ahead of the game. Their ideal scenario is probably to get the FO guy in first and brief him on the narrowed-down list of HC candidates.#HTTC

— Tae & Todd Commanders Podcast (@TaeNToddPodcast) January 8, 2024

There’s limited windows to interview candidates still in the playoffs. Wise to get interview requests in early and cast a wide net. Then new GM/head of football ops can join the process and narrow it down https://t.co/bfioGMsBcN

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) January 8, 2024

Peters’ interview with the Commanders will be tomorrow or Wednesday. https://t.co/OmHpncEkS2

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) January 8, 2024

The Commanders have started submitting interview requests. Among them Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham and Browns assistant GM Glenn Cook, per sources.

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) January 8, 2024

Washington has asked for permission to talk to Bears asst GM Ian Cunningham , source confirms. Josh Harris met briefly with Cunningham at the accelerator program during the owners meetings last month. @RapSheet first.

— John Keim (@john_keim) January 8, 2024

Commanders requested permission to interview Ravens assoc HC and DL coach Anthony Weaver for their head coach job, per source. https://t.co/LCXBkyLH1M

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 8, 2024

The Commanders aren’t wasting time. In addition to head-coaching requests, they have also requested permission to interview Browns AGM Glenn Cook for their new head of football operations, source says.

— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) January 8, 2024

Commanders have requested interviews with Lions OC Ben Johnson and DC Aaron Glenn, per @TomPelissero pic.twitter.com/kTLtip4Xj8

— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) January 8, 2024

*UPDATED* Official interview requests for the #Commanders reported so far:

HC:
Raheem Morris (LAR)
Anthony Weaver (BAL)
Ben Johnson (DET)
Aaron Glenn (DET)
Mike Macdonald (BAL)

GM/Football Ops:
Glenn Cook (CLE)
Ian Cunningham (CHI)
Mike Borgonzi (KC)
Adam Peters (SF)
Alec…

— We Want Dallas (@WeWantDallas) January 8, 2024

Been watching Slowik’s Texans offense this weekend. Obviously comes from the Shanahan tree, but all the Shanahan system staples and layers are there. Will have a breakdown of him later this week or early next week https://t.co/NeNd7B0g9S

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) January 9, 2024

Commanders Reported HC Interview Requests (as of 7:33PM):

1. Ben Johnson, Lions (Pelissero)
2. Aaron Glenn, Lions (Pelissero)
3. Raheem Morris, Rams (Schefter)
4. Anthony Weaver, Ravens (Schefter)
5. Mike Macdonald, Ravens (Rapoport)
6. Bobby Slowik, Texans (Jhabvala)#HTTC

— Tae & Todd Commanders Podcast (@TaeNToddPodcast) January 9, 2024

Washington making a BIG statement.
They want fans to see they are casting a very wide net. On the contrary, just now texted with another team looking for a head coach and they told me they won’t be leaking their names until the interviews are complete.

— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) January 8, 2024

Josh Harris employing Bob Myers & Rick Spielman as part of an advisory committee for the #Commanders‘ revamping of football ops & the team requesting all of these interviews with young & rising execs & coaches are further reasons to believe that the Bill Belichick stuff is false.

— Al Galdi (@AlGaldi) January 8, 2024

AWFUL: #Colts RB Tyler Goodson was in tears in the locker room postgame, after his drop that cost his team a chance to win.

“I’m going to go talk to my parents. They’re probably the only people that are loving me right now.”

More: https://t.co/Vm7FTvxVMF pic.twitter.com/2zOMQvyhSr

— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) January 7, 2024

The #Panthers fired GM Scott Fitterer, sources tell me and @RapSheet. pic.twitter.com/0KYy4Q3eWi

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 8, 2024

Something to consider with Wink Martindale resigning as the Giants defensive coordinator, especially if he is still under contract, which reportedly, his deal with the Giants went through the 2024 season.

If Martindale was fired, like he was with the Ravens after the 2021… pic.twitter.com/ZY9h8SkgSX

— Doug Rush (@TheDougRush) January 9, 2024

This was insane and hilarious from Jameis Winston.

He said he overruled the coach Dennis Allen at the end of the #Falcons game to take a knee and instead scored a TD as a “Team decision.” pic.twitter.com/blw8O5GJMNhttps://t.co/qCjeQ7pgu5

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 8, 2024