All aTwitter: 28 February 2024 – Stadium improvements; free agency spending; draft plans & salary cap

Inbox: The Washington Commanders announced more upgrades to FedEx Field, bringing the total dedicated by Josh Harris’ ownership group to making the last few years of the stadium more hospitable to $75M+. pic.twitter.com/qP7LtGrzVc

— A.J. Perez (@byajperez) February 27, 2024

The Commanders are making additional upgrades to FedEx Field, bringing the total investment to $75 million since Josh Harris’s purchase of the team in July.

The upgrades will be completed over two offseasons — this one and next — and include structural improvements as well as…

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) February 27, 2024

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

Introducing the NEW 1932 Club – an entirely new premium suite space, upgraded furniture and carpeting in select premium areas, new terrace tables, and an upgraded USO lounge for our veterans and military members.

All-inclusive food, beer, and wine all… pic.twitter.com/Kp9bwmzQ9t

— Johnny Grassi, SZN TIX ️ + GROUPS (@CommanderGrassi) February 27, 2024

Adam Peters on finding Brock Purdy: “If we knew he was that good we probably would have taken him sooner…Now I’ve got to find a new quarterback.” pic.twitter.com/LDcItEBDrC

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 27, 2024

Adam Peters said nothing has been decided about when/where they pick QB. Said he likes Sam Howell too. Said he met with Howell a couple weeks ago; took a walk around the fields and got to know him. Likes what he can do.

— John Keim (@john_keim) February 27, 2024

With what #Commanders GM Adam Peters said today about Sam Howell — do you think it’s likely that he stays despite rumors) OR would you want Sam here to be a young veteran backup & a possible fringe starter?

— Chris Russell AKA the ! (@Russellmania621) February 27, 2024

Adam Peters on his conversations with Kliff Kingsbury about Caleb Williams and taking a walk with Sam Howell. pic.twitter.com/ywb8G3w8iV

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) February 27, 2024

Adam Peters on speed of roster build: We want to build responsibly and I don’t know if going after a bunch of high priced free agents sets you up for the long term pic.twitter.com/ozywPG2Rfb

— Mitchell Tischler (@Mitch_Tischler) February 27, 2024

Adam Peters on the Trey Lance trade: “Any trade is a data point..I think the world of Trey…There’s a lot of different things with him or with anybody that go into the levels of success you have…I did learn a lot from that trade.”

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 27, 2024

Adam Peters on the role of Eugene Shen: “We’ve had a really good dialogue..He can work w coaching, personnel, free agent pricing…He’s been really enthusiastic…I’m excited to work with him.”

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 27, 2024

Adam Peters via Grant & Danny on having $90M to spend in FA:

“It’s not going to be a big spending spree. We’re not going to go out and blow all that money in year one. We’re going to build a competitive team with the right types of guys, then have a great draft after that.”

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) February 27, 2024

Adam Peters via G&D on WSH having the most $ to spend in FA:

“90 million’s a big number. [We’ll spend] a lot less than that… don’t want to set too high of expectations. There’s a lot of holes we need to fill but we’re always going to be a build through the draft team.”

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) February 27, 2024

Lions GM Brad Holmes on new Commanders AGM Lance Newmark: “that’s a big loss for us…Washington‘s getting a really strong evaluator.” pic.twitter.com/EiyrRi7SzC

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 27, 2024

Adam Peters also said he will not use a franchise or transition tag this year.

So, if no deal with Curl, he’ll become an unrestricted free agent. https://t.co/mNlZIjQ7pX

— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) February 27, 2024

Nope.

The highest paid player on our roster is a WR.

We drafted another WR with our first round pick two years ago.

Spending a top 1st round pick on another WR this year feels foolhardy. https://t.co/3Ta5ozTHlN

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) February 27, 2024

Raheem Morris on Dan Quinn pic.twitter.com/fEvzjQTp62

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) February 27, 2024

Dan Campbell, on if he expected Ben Johnson to take a HC job or if he had a sense Johnson might want to stay: pic.twitter.com/qb1QepxiGa

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) February 27, 2024

Bears’ GM Ryan Poles said today that, if the team decides to draft a QB with the No. 1 overall pick, he doesn’t think it would be right not to trade Justin Fields before free agency begins. pic.twitter.com/0TkSSpZzoW

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 27, 2024

Interesting video.

Chris Canty argues Justin Fields had the supporting cast needed to be successful.

Give me your thoughts Chicago. : @KreatedbyRaph #DaBears #Bears #ChicagoBears pic.twitter.com/Gzk7Mh5B6X

— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) February 26, 2024

Sean Payton said the Broncos expect to have a decision on Russell Wilson “in the next two weeks.” pic.twitter.com/5G9DC7rCaZ

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) February 27, 2024

While I wholeheartedly agree with Russell Wilson telling his side of the story, I also realize that there is ZERO chance of him returning to the Denver Broncos as a result…

This interview with Brandon Marshall was a “goodbye” of sorts IMO
pic.twitter.com/K6959e0S4r

— EP (@epark1016) February 26, 2024

@AlbertBreer

Both sides are saying the right thing now but it’s assumed Russell Wilson and #BroncosCountry are heading for divorce:#NFL #NFLCombine #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/i6T8JvxZb4

— Rich Eisen Show (@RichEisenShow) February 27, 2024

Just finished my Drake Maye review.

He’s a more athletic Mason Rudolph with less arm Talent (and a lot less accuracy).

He has a lot of backyard football in his game but doesn’t have the athletic upside that I think it requires to live in that world as often as he does.

He’s…

— Kurt Benkert (@KurtBenkert) February 26, 2024

North Carolina QB Drake Maye, who is in Indianapolis for the combine this week and projected to be a top pick in the draft in April, has been spending time working with and learning from eight-time Pro-Bowl QB Philip Rivers.

https://t.co/qhzWPr4Vw4 pic.twitter.com/pDRfrwamY6

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 27, 2024

Jayden Daniels has improved considerably since his ASU days—his poise and deep ball accuracy in particular. He’s got plenty of fans inside NFL circles and I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s the 2nd QB off the board in the 2024 NFL Draft. pic.twitter.com/tDuyd8eFN9

— Jaime Eisner (@JaimeEisner) February 27, 2024

Quinn was asked about QB qualities he wants to see. In order he listed: mental and physical toughness – how do they stand in vs. the rush etc. Then accuracy on the deep ball, leading to explosive plays. And then a QB who can get out of a bad play with his legs.

— John Keim (@john_keim) February 27, 2024

On what he’s looking for in a starting quarterback pic.twitter.com/6xPFv4EWV8

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) February 27, 2024

From The Insiders on @NFLNetwork: There is one specific reason why Dan Quinn is perfect for the #Commanders… pic.twitter.com/bmzWzMsu0x

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 27, 2024

Sources: LSU QB Jayden Daniels has formal meetings scheduled with the Giants, Vikings, Saints and Patriots this evening.

Daniels will also meet formally with the Washington Commanders on Wednesday.

— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) February 27, 2024

It’s been 1,234 days since Coach Quinn was let go in Atlanta

What another chance means to him ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/5zj3ZcdLW3

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) February 27, 2024

1st round tight ends rookie outcomes since 2011 pic.twitter.com/CzzMlGAaCh

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) February 26, 2024

Falcons are releasing veteran tight end Jonnu Smith, per source.

Smith caught 50 passes for 532 yards and three touchdowns last season. pic.twitter.com/gMRSE6jCKi

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 27, 2024

Buccaneers are releasing two-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett, per sources.

Barrett had a $15.04 million option bonus due next month. Instead of collecting it, he now will become a free agent. pic.twitter.com/4We6T0zzXw

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 27, 2024

Remember when Stephen Paea set the Combine bench press record with 49 reps? @PAEA_90

: 2024 #NFLCombine begins February 29 on @nflnetwork
: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/tvcWCTAOjH

— NFL (@NFL) February 26, 2024

It’s #NFLCombine week and all anyone wants to know is what are #DaBears going to do at 1st overall — GM Ryan Poles spoke Tuesday and sounded much different than he did a year ago:#NFLDraft #CalebWilliams pic.twitter.com/0p37cLY9lW

— Rich Eisen Show (@RichEisenShow) February 27, 2024

Johnny Manziel recently spoke on his rookie season with the Browns saying “The QB room was not a home for be because of Brian Hoyer.”@bhoyer7 responds ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/74WZwrYQIg

— Good Morning Football (@gmfb) February 27, 2024

NFL EVP of football ops Troy Vincent on whether there will definitely be a proposal to change the KO this spring: “no question.” “We know we won’t go back into what we saw last year, when it became a ceremonial play.”

— Judy Battista (@judybattista) February 26, 2024

A lot of confusion on how the post June 1 works. This is from an article I wrote that hits on the most confusing part. Full article is at https://t.co/G2AHFYnvmF pic.twitter.com/S9gua726KF

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) February 27, 2024

I happened upon Over The Cap’s salary cap page, as one does, and Washington’s effective cap space is a bit lower than shown last week: pic.twitter.com/OE4naQEpVN

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) February 27, 2024

: TSP coach speaks out about his fight with Cam Newton:

“It’s typical Cam Newton behavior”

(h/t @ArtOfDialogue_)

pic.twitter.com/vOQJgvKnzp https://t.co/A4qyP6p6Nl

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 27, 2024

lol. This might be the easiest one ever https://t.co/lYW4JcPiTT pic.twitter.com/ygoFEDy4yZ

— Breeze Butler (@CoachBreeze_) February 27, 2024