Per
@seniorbowl
, Will Grier had the highest max initial throwing speed today for South squad QBs @ 66.1 mph which is equivalent to approx. 60 mph (avg. velocity @ delivery.)
To put in perspective, 2018 1st round QBs averaged 57.5 mph at the combine last year.
#NFLDraft
#WVU
Wow. My phone is exploding with texts and calls about
#WVU
QB Will Grier’s Pro Day.
“Best QB performance at a pro day this year by a mile. Could go as high as Dolphins at 13 overall.”
As we predicted, the rise of Grier has started.
Reports out of Redskins camp is that Bruce Allen will be fired tomorrow afternoon.
I’ve also been told his successor has already been chosen, and will be announced either tomorrow or later this week.
Hoping these reports are true... 👀
On deep routes in 2019,
#Oklahoma
WR Marquise Brown (
@Primetime_jet
) averaged a running speed of 22.3 mph.
This would be 2nd in the NFL only behind Tyreek Hill at 22.4 mph.
Brown is currently our # 1 ranked WR draft prospect.
#NFLDraft
Our top 5 most impressive NFL prospect QB games on film this season:
1. Dwayne Haskins vs. Michigan
2. Will Grier @ Texas
3. Daniel Jones vs. Temple
4. Will Grier vs. Oklahoma
5. Kyler Murray vs. Baylor
#NFLDraft
#OSU
#WVU
QB prospects Dwayne Haskins and Will Grier are the only two QBs this draft to exceed 1st round QB avgs (last 10 yrs) in all of the following areas:
- Height
- Completion Percentage
- % of catchable throws
- Throw Release Time
- Throws of 40+ Yards
- Games Won
#NFLDraft
Wow! I’m hearing the
#Cardinals
and
#Redskins
are close to a deal for Josh Rosen, but unlikely to announce it until we’re closer to the draft.
Offer currently in Redskins court:
- Redskins receive Rosen
- Cards receive ‘19 2nd & ‘20 3rd
#NFLDraft
Per sources, Deshaun Watson is open to being traded to Washington and would love to play alongside Terry McLaurin. Interest from both sides to get a deal done was described as “mutual.”
Keep your eyes on this 👀
Over the last 3 CFB seasons, Alabama RB Josh Jacobs is 2nd among all college RBs in percentage of missed tackles forced adjusted for opponent (22%)
The only player ahead of him was former LSU RB Derrius Guice (
@DhaSickest
) at 23%.
#NFLDraft
Redskins medical/training staff over last 24 months:
- League high 49 players placed on IR (485 total games missed)
- Derrius Guice infection following surgery
- Alex Smith infection following surgery
- Colt McCoy reinjured after returning too soon
- Trent Williams debacle
Based on what we’re hearing from team scouts/execs around the league, expect
#WVU
QB Will Grier to go much higher next week than the media expects.
I’m told he’s viewed as a 1st rounder by many teams including the Dolphins, Redskins, Patriots, and Saints.
#NFLDraft
Oklahoma State RB Justice Hill (
@jhill21_
) had a blazing fast spin move in 2018 with a peak angular velocity of 575 degrees per sec.
This is faster than a car’s tire spins when traveling 40 mph, and would be 2nd among all active NFL RBs (behind only Alvin Kamara.)
#NFLDraft
Sources are telling us that Trent Williams (
@TrentW71
) is open to reuniting with the
@WashingtonNFL
next year, and that his relationship with Snyder remains “strong.”
Crazy if true, and a bizarre turn of events!
#WFT
#49ers
Another player who helped their stock today at the
#NFLCombine
was ultra productive
#WVU
WR David Sills (
@DS5_
)
Don’t think Sills had one drop all day, and was clearly the sharpest route runner in his group.
Sills led the nation with 33 TDs over the last 2 years.
#NFLDraft
Per a very credible source, both the Patriots and Washington Football Team are “working hard” to acquire Odell Beckham Jr today who is being shopped around.
Expect the deal to be done by this evening.
#Blockbuster
#NFL
Hearing 2nd year QB Will Grier looks fantastic in Panthers camp, and the new coaching staff and players are in absolute awe.
Grier still has the highest APA QB rating for any Quarterback in college ever, recording an absolutely ridiculous 56.7 APA.
#WVU
#Panthers
Panthers rookie minicamp notes:
- As expected, Brian Burns practiced with the LBs for majority of day and wow’d coaches with his elite quickness.
- Will Grier is the real deal. Panthers got a steal in the 3rd round.
- Greg Little looks the part. Absolutely huge.
#Panthers
Wow! Dallas just claimed a STAR in QB Will Grier (
@willgrier_
). Never given a fair shot in Carolina, he’s now given another shot with a better Offense.
Using deep analytics, we have never evaluated a better college Quarterback than Grier. Absolute steal.
#DallasCowboys
The Panthers just got the steal of the draft with QB Will Grier at the end of the 3rd round.
More than just insurance for Cam’s shoulder, we project Grier as a future franchise QB. Amazing pick for Carolina.
#NFLDraft
#WVU
There are whispers around the league that the management of the Trent Williams (
@TrentW71
) situation by his agent Vince Taylor has been “bizarre” and “unprofessional.”
Teams interested in Williams (Redskins/Browns included) believe he has been given bad advice from Taylor.
Excited to announce that we will be teaming up with the
@Redskins
analytics department to assist with week-to-week game strategy for the remainder of the 2019 season!
We are very humble for the opportunity, and can’t wait to contribute any way we can to the organization.
#HTTR
Grier is getting a lot of attention for his performance today (as deserved), but another player who looked great all day was star WR David Sills (
@DS5_
.)
Sills looked smooth all day and caught the eye of numerous scouts I’m told including the Patriots and Redskins.
#WVU
I just spoke to an insider in Washington, and was told something SHOCKING.
The
#Commanders
are about to have some BIG news next week, and it feels like something nobody is talking about.
Will post more later in week when I’m told I’m allowed to. For now that’s all I can say.
Per source, Ben Johnson is still meeting with the
#Commanders
tonight despite reports that he is returning to Detroit.
Things are about to get interesting.
Texans rookie FS Justin Reid (
@jreid_viii
) had a 91% zone coverage efficiency rating this season which was the highest among all safeties in the league.
Justin turned just 21 years old yesterday.
#Texans
Speaking with insiders, it sounds like the Redskins are not considering trades for LT Trent Williams (
@TrentW71
) and consider him “irreplaceable.”
Also hear the team is “internally investigating” team doctors. This is getting very messy fast.
A year after trading for Mohamed Sanu, I’ve been told that the Patriots have acquired Julio Jones from the Falcons for high draft picks.
Trade to be announced Sunday evening after the games. Wow!
#Falcons
#Patriots
A reliable source just told us RB Alvin Kamara to the 49ers is “likely.”
Not sure what the asking price is, but it sounds like RB Tevin Coleman is involved as well. The two clubs appear to be intent on getting a deal done today.
#NFL
On Sunday, Derrius Guice (
@DhaSickest
) had a stiff arm which was recorded at a staggering 3,000 N of force.
This was the strongest stiff arm recorded this season, and had enough force to fracture the skull of an adult lion 😨🤯👀
It’s happening. I’ve been told the
#Redskins
will pursue Antonio Brown, and Dan Snyder is getting involved.
Antonio Brown thinks very highly of rookie QB Dwayne Haskins, as the two worked out numerous times this off-season together.
Kyler Murray’s average height of release today was marked at 6’-2”.
To put in perspective, Russell Wilson’s avg. career release height is 6’-1”, and is in the bottom 5 for fewest batted balls since 2012.
After today,
#Cardinals
at 1 seems like a lock.
Eric Bieniemy will lead an offense with:
- Antonio Gibson
- Brian Robinson
- Terry McLaurin
- Jahan Dotson
- Curtis Samuel
Will be exciting! Absolute slam dunk hire for the
#Commanders
Former
#WVU
and
#Colts
Punter Pat McAfee (
@PatMcAfeeShow
) would bring an exciting, Romo-esque voice to the
#MNF
crew if considered.
ESPN needs to go in fun, young direction in ‘19. They averaged only 62% of the ratings that NBC’s SNF avg’d in 18.
McAfee should be a target.
Rookie QBs we’ve heard great things coming from team camps about:
- Kyler Murray
- Dwayne Haskins
- Will Grier
QBs who have supposedly struggled so far this offseason:
- Daniel Jones
- Ryan Finley
According to our advanced analytics,
@Coach_JayGruden
called roughly 63% of “Quarterback friendly” plays with RG3.
This is opposed to only 32% with Kirk.
Data would suggest Gruden was dialing back playcalling for RG3, making things about twice as easy.
#analytics
#datascience
Ron Rivera left dinner tonight with Snyder and Obama without a deal finalized, but I’m told the three of them will meet again tomorrow with all signs pointing towards closing the deal.
#Redskins
#HTTR
Last night I spoke with Will Grier, and he was able to name every player on the Colts defense, knew what number they were, and a little about each player’s strengths/weaknesses.
I’ve never in my career of reporting football seen someone as prepared for a game. Wow!
#Panthers
Brett Rypien (nephew of former Redskin’s SB MVP QB Mark Rypien) is looking sharp at the
#ShrineGame
.
Potential target for the
#Redskins
if they can’t land a QB in the early rounds.
#HTTR
#NFLDraft
@dh_simba7
You’re clearly GRINDING this season on the field and in the gym, but curious if you’re doing the same in the film room/playbook etc. thoughts on this? Just curious (we’re big fans of yours!) keep up the hard work
#httr
Here are APA’s most improved teams after the 2019 NFL Draft based on projected wins impact:
1. Redskins
2. Cardinals
3. Jets
4. Dolphins
5. Patriots
#NFLDraft
#AFCEast
Not sure if anyone has improved their defense this offseason as much as the Washington Redskins.
Key additions so far:
- S Landon Collins (age 25)
- ILB Reuben Foster (25)
- Edge Montez Sweat (22)
#HTTR
@PFF_Steve
@PFF
In 2008 Tom Brady only played one game and threw for 76 yards before getting hurt. His replacement went on to win 11 games.
How tf does he have the most WAR that season? Shows how subjective this stat is…
It looks the Redskins have found their QB of the future.
On Thursday, the Redskins announced the signing of former
#AAF
Stallions QB Josh Woodrum.
Woodrum threw 6 TDs and 8 INTs for the Stallions this season.
The
#Redskins
will be paying Case Keenum $3.5M this season.
Other QBs that will be paid more by their current teams in ‘19:
- Eli Manning $17M
- Blake Bortles $16M
- Chase Daniel $6M
- AJ McCarron $5M
- Chad Henne $4.1M
- Drew Stanton $3.8M
Per insider sources, the
#Commanders
top target still cannot be interviewed in person since he is in the Super Bowl. According to sources, it appears to be someone connected to Adam Peters from San Francisco, possibly QB coach Brian Griese.
Would be a major twist.
Redskins add yet another Alabama defender in former all-pro Safety Landon Collins.
Collins will be the 8th former Alabama player on the Redskins.
#RollSkins
#HTTR
Here are the top five APA graded players for the
#Redskins
in Thursday’s preseason game:
1. CB Jimmy Moreland (94.2)
2. LB Josh Harvey-Clemons (89.0)
3. S Jeremy Reaves (85.6)
4. G Wes Martin (83.7)
5. DL Tim Settle (83.5)
#HTTR
Once again,
@PFF_College
is spot on with the Grier love. Here are our top 5 QBs:
1. Kyler Murray
2. Will Grier
3. Drew Lock
4. Dwayne Haskins
5. Daniel Jones
#NFLDraft
A couple interesting notes from my meetings with NFL execs this week:
- Patriots are interested in Mitch Trubisky
- Keep an eye on Sam Darnold to the Saints
- Washington will be players in the Watson sweepstakes
If Russell Wilson’s 2019 stats are the same as his 2018 stats, then he will be making:
- $10,151 per yard
- $89,059 per attempt
- $138,889 per completion
- $1,000,000 per TD
#Seahawks
@dh_simba7
Big fan Dwayne! Love to see you guys grinding. Redskins fans haven’t been this excited in a long time, and it’s because of the guys working hard like you
#HTTR
Per numerous, credible sources, Aaron Donald requested a trade to the
#Commanders
which was denied by the
#Rams
. After the denial, Donald announced his retirement.
Donald’s dream was to play for Head Coach Dan Quinn who he has quietly been infatuated with during his career.
We’re excited and proud to announce that former WVU RB Will Hamm has joined our staff as a lead Analytics Manager with a Runningback specialization for the 2019 season!
Welcome to the team Will!
#Team
#GreatWork
I’ve just been informed Jay Gruden will be fired this afternoon.
Kevin O’Connell will be named the interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
And there it is. Wow!
Redskins WR Cam Sims (
@Silkysims17
) was on APA’s All-Preseason team in ‘18 before missing the year with an injury.
He has apparently been “turning heads” in practice, and has a real chance to start in Washington this year.
At 6’-5” Sims would give Haskins a real RZ threat 👌🏻
Another phenomenal practice from
#Panthers
QB Will Grier today.
Haven’t seen another rookie QB throw with anticipation like this, even at practice, since Deshaun Watson.
Grier + Moore stack this week is going to be 🔥
It’s done. I’ve now been told be two CREDIBLE sources that the new name of the Washington Redskins will be...
#REDWOLVES
What started out to some as a joke is now a reality. Announcement from the team is coming soon. End of an era, but it’s the same team we all love.
#HTTR
We performed a similar analysis but with much different results. According to APA poll of 6,000 DC fans, the most popular choices in order were:
1. Redwolves (by far)
2. Redtails
3. Hogs
4. Commanders
5. Armada
6. Admirals
7. Defenders
8. Presidents
Washington Defenders are NFL fans’ No. 1 choice for the new name of the Washington Football Team, per new Morning Consult polling.
(HT
@AlexMSilverman
)
People keep sleeping on Redskins RB Derrius Guice (
@DhaSickest
.)
Kid was a stud coming out of LSU, and coaches have been raving about him all offseason. Could play a major role in an improved offense.
He’s one of our top fantasy sleepers for this season.
#fantasy
#HTTR
Matthew Stafford has an impressive 81.2% win percentage (56-13) against teams with non-winning records.
On the flip side, Stafford has a god awful 12.7% (9-62) win percentage against teams with winning records.
That 68.5% difference is by far the highest in the NFL.
#Lions
The
#AAF
has produced over 30 NFL signings so far, but one of that deserves attention is Raider WR De’Mornay Pierson-El (
@DontPunt_15
)
Pierson-El scored in the 98th percentile in our AAF evasiveness metrics, and was an electrifying return man at Nebraska with 3 TDs as a freshman
Pre-Mayock: Raiders trade a 3rd round pick to the Steelers for mega-bust Martavis Bryant.
Post-Mayock: Raiders trade a 3rd and 5th to the Steelers for best WR in football Antonio Brown.
What a difference one year makes.
#Raiders
Montez Sweat’s 4.41 is the fastest 40 time for a DL ever.
We have also measured his “Flip-Hip” speed today at 514 deg/sec which is in the 99th percentile and fastest since Aaron Donald in ‘14. Crazy.
#NFLDraft
#MississippiState
It’s official.
The Cowboys and RB Ezekiel Elliott have agreed to a 6 year, $92 million extension.
This deal makes him the highest paid RB in history.
#Cowboys
According to league source, the NFL is considering coming down HARD on Mark Andrew’s after injuring
#Commanders
CB Danny Johnson during a fight in training camp. Andrew’s could be facing a multiple game suspension.
Dan Snyder may not be the best public speaker, but as a fan, I appreciate him getting up in front of the media and trying.
He has been in hiding for too long, and today was a good step in the right direction.
#HTTR
Watching the pregame here at the
#NCAATourney
, enjoying the luxuries of the
@AllProAnalytics
booth. We have worked incredibly hard to make it this far, and we know that with a team like this, our trajectory is only up. Here's to an amazing 2019.