The 5 o’clock club is published from time to time during the season, and aims to provide a forum for reader-driven discussion at a time of day when there isn’t much NFL news being published. Feel free to introduce topics that interest you in the comments below. Lamar Miller recently turned 30 years old, and he hasn’t really had any meaningful snaps on an NFL field since 2018 because he tore his ACL during the Texans’ third preseason game in 2019. Miller went to training camp with the Patriots last year, but spent most of the regular season on the Bears’ practice squad, though he got a few off ..read more

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. Where does Washington’s defense stand going into the 2021 season and how does it compare to this time last season? I graded the roster to find out: https://t.co/vmUn8tiO2E — Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) July 20, 2021 ESPN’s Matthew Berry on Antionio Gibson: “I was asked to pick a ..read more

Before last season, in a piece about the relative importance of a pass rush, I took a closer look at the degree to which pass rushing proficiency versus pass blocking proficiency was a predictor of team success: Another 2019 study, this time by analysts at ESPN, looked at the importance of pass blocking versus pass rushing, utilizing 2.5 seconds as the threshold for either pass blocking success or failure. Using the “pass block win rate” (PBWR) and “pass rush win rate” (PRWR) metrics they had developed from NFL NextGen Stats, derived via player tracking data, they looked at the winning perce ..read more

The 5 o’clock club is published from time to time during the season, and aims to provide a forum for reader-driven discussion at a time of day when there isn’t much NFL news being published. Feel free to introduce topics that interest you in the comments below. Football Outsiders 2021 Almanac had this to say about Washington’s #3 finish (as measured by DVOA) in 2020: Can this type of defensive production continue for the 2021 season? The Plexiglass Principle is certainly in play here, where teams that significantly improve on one side of the ball tend to see that unit decline the following s ..read more

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 starts next Tuesday) — WASHINGTON FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) July 19, 2021 With training camp around the corner, I figured now was the time to preview Washington’s 2021 roster. I graded the offense and defense using a color grading system similar to the one the team has used ..read more

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. Raffle . 1 per Winner chosen: August 31st All proceeds help families affected by pediatric cancer! We support over 70 families and need all the support we can get! Please share!!! We want to make this the best one yet! Thank you!!https://t.co/HJUy8Z3YGy pic.twitter.com/0PNsQJslMq — Hog ..read more

The 5 o’clock club is published from time to time during the season, and aims to provide a forum for reader-driven discussion at a time of day when there isn’t much NFL news being published. Feel free to introduce topics that interest you in the comments below. Prior to the 2020 season, I was asked to predict the WFT defensive player of the year for the upcoming season. While most people seemed to be counting on then-rookie Chase Young to be that guy, I chose the other defensive end, Montez Sweat, whom I felt would have a great year in 2020. While Chase Young probably stole the headlines for ..read more

The Washington Football Team recently added sportswriter Michael Silver to its communications team this past week. Welcome @MikeSilver as a contributor to our content team! He shares the history of his relationship with @RiverboatRonHC, our organization and more in his first column. — Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) July 14, 2021 Silver has written several books on a variety of athletes, and comes to the team with substantial experience both working for Sports Illustrated and the NFL Network. He has a regular podcast – Pass It Down – and will be writing a regular column for the ..read more

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. Training camps begin in 5 days. Peaking just at the right time. — Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) July 17, 2021 He is not a bad guy at all. — John Keim (@john_keim) July 18, 2021 Some other names you guys might not have heard of that have betting odds: – Aviators (+1600) – Genera ..read more

Khaleke Hudson, versatile and confident, is ready for a larger role in Washington’s defense – The Washington Post After making one of the highlight plays of offseason workouts, the second-year linebacker is ready to prove he can be take on a big role for Washington’s defense. WFT Burning Questions: Who will be Washington’s No. 2 tight end? | RSN Logan Thomas has a clear lock on the TE1 role, but who will be the No. 2 option at the position? 5 Reasons Washington Football Team Fans Should Have High Hopes for 2021 The Washington Football Team will look to improve this season on their 7-9 record ..read more