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EXCLUSIVE: Josh Harris’ group is currently the “only” serious contender to purchase the Washington Commanders, a source tells @FOS. Harris’ bid of nearly $6 billion is the only offer so far with the financial resources needed to clear NFL’s review process. https://t.co/Btqh4B6757
— A.J. Perez (@byajperez) March 29, 2023
Happening Now! Christian Holmes (Washington Commanders- DB #34) Retiring his jersey today @McNairHS @sip_662 @DCSDRegionVII @kishawalker75 @blong462003 @DeKalbSchools pic.twitter.com/ewUwnGdN9L
— McNair High School (@McNairHS) March 29, 2023
Coach Ron Rivera joined the show from owners meetings and shared the conversation he had with Andy Reid about new OC Eric Bieniemy
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) March 29, 2023
Talking Scary Terry
New episode of Command Center ⤵️
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) March 27, 2023
More about Lamar Jackson being frustrated by the injury questions about him and him tweeting “Let’s get real”, via @jamisonhensley.https://t.co/2lcjvLn6yM
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 29, 2023
Projected 2023 cap space that would need to be freed up to acquire Lamar Jackson’s $32.4M franchise tag.#Dolphins: $31M#Commanders: $30M#49ers: $28M#Titans: $24M#Patriots: $20M#Colts: $12M#Falcons: $11Mhttps://t.co/va5OPwPJi6
— Spotrac (@spotrac) March 29, 2023
As more time goes by, the more strongly I feel about the possibility that Lamar Jackson ends up sitting out part or all of 2023. https://t.co/hOGjsSZcQy
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 30, 2023
From NFL Now: Might Lamar Jackson’s best market be with the #Ravens? The comments from owners and coaches this week was fascinating. pic.twitter.com/ckkR4kHuQ6
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 29, 2023
There’s going to be books written about Lamar Jackson’s contract negotiations.
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) March 29, 2023
Starting to think that OT Peter Skoronski of Northwestern will last until late in the first round. Maybe early on day two.
— Ken Johannesen (@BurgundyBurner) March 29, 2023
This Eagles offensive line would be insane pic.twitter.com/dLwrOXaVo8
— PFF (@PFF) March 30, 2023
Cowboys Re-Sign DT Johnathan Hankins https://t.co/a5MSvQB2rA pic.twitter.com/DIwvZ55HqT
— Pro Football Rumors (@pfrumors) March 30, 2023
Scouts Ron Rose and Dante Paris were expected to attend for the Commanders, per source.
The main attraction,
CB Deonte Banks, no. 28 overall prospect per @dpbrugler.Dane’s top 100 list is new and interactive.https://t.co/Vma3IE6xrh https://t.co/KjPPCurrBd
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) March 30, 2023
“Late risers” that all of you should be aware of as more and more of us media folk get to them on our ‘to-do’ lists:
1. Chandler Zavala
2. Marte Mapu
3. Ulonzo Gilliam
4. Jonathan Mingo
5. Juice Scruggs
6. Jose Ramirez
7. YaYa Diaby
8. Puka Nacua
9. Demario Douglas
10. Overshown— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) March 29, 2023
LSU DB Jay Ward got out there. 11-FEET 1-INCH! @JWARD_4 is one of most versatile & least talked about DB in this draft. #TheDraftStartsInMOBILE™️ pic.twitter.com/t3Tc90QDVE
— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) March 29, 2023
.@UKFootball QB Will Levis is getting Draft ready. (via @will_levis) pic.twitter.com/cP9IZtjZ4d
— NFL (@NFL) March 29, 2023
Jason Wright: Dan Snyder selling will be a ‘substantial boost’ to Commanders – Washington Times https://t.co/JsE5MGdpzh
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) March 29, 2023
Me: “Is a sale going to happen?”
Commanders president Jason Wright: “I don’t see why it wouldn’t. I’m so confused by the skepticism. It is a potential transaction until it’s a transaction, but yeah.”
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) March 29, 2023
Running Thread of Commander’s Sale – Timeline of Events
– Josh Harris, Mitchell Rales, Magic Johnson group meets Snyder’s asking price of $6B, per @AdamSchefter
– Update: Harris bid actually slightly under 6B
– Schefter also reports Steve Apostolopoulus submitted $6B bid (many…— Commander’s Post (@CommandersPost_) March 29, 2023
Correction— @mcuban tells me he has “no interest” in the @Commanders https://t.co/euAAgsssZB
— Charles Gasparino (@CGasparino) March 29, 2023
SCOOP (1/2): People inside @NFL owners’ meeting say the league is skeptical about the size of any of the offers for @Commanders discussed in the media reaching a “real” $6 billion bid where they meet strict league rules on equity stakes etc. “It’s bullshit,” says one @NFL source,
— Charles Gasparino (@CGasparino) March 29, 2023
SCOOP (2/2) adding the bids come w “contingencies” thus the real number is in the $5 billion range so far. Unclear if or when @JeffBezos might throw his hat in. Among the interested parties: is former PE exec Josh Harris. Story developing
— Charles Gasparino (@CGasparino) March 29, 2023
This was a “SCOOP” when I reported this (w more details) from Phoenix yesterday. ICYMI ⤵️
https://t.co/Btqh4B5zfz pic.twitter.com/3vcvDHhYek— A.J. Perez (@byajperez) March 29, 2023
Is Josh Harris the only serious bidder for the Commanders?
That’s what @byajperez says. He joins us now to explain and give us all the latest now on @team980.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) March 29, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Josh Harris’ group is currently the “only” serious contender to purchase the Washington Commanders, a source tells @FOS. Harris’ bid of nearly $6 billion is the only offer so far with the financial resources needed to clear NFL’s review process. https://t.co/Btqh4B6757
— A.J. Perez (@byajperez) March 29, 2023
Trying to lay low today, but clearly the sale stuff didn’t get a comp day. pic.twitter.com/vfws2VNoEB
— A.J. Perez (@byajperez) March 29, 2023
As @WALLACHLEGAL pointed out, Tom Brady’s Deflategate punishment was, in part, for refusing to talk to outside investigators hired by the NFL. I asked Goodell if Commanders owner Dan Snyder faces a similar fate ⤵️ https://t.co/fsNg8tDZXq
— A.J. Perez (@byajperez) March 29, 2023
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he wasn’t part of the decision to terminate Jim Trotter of NFL Media. https://t.co/075v6dPnuc
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 29, 2023
“We don’t know if it’s going to happen in two years, five years … but there’s going to be an international division.”
The NFL is expanding its reach internationally — and team owners believe it will soon evolve into an unprecedented European division.@byajperez’s story ⤵️
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) March 29, 2023
RGIII: So, anyway, I was figuring I could put in a few million, right,? Get my name on the board. Become an owner, y’know?
Studio tech: “Sure Rob, why not? Alright, we’re back in ten.”
Later..
“So i’ve had some interesting conversations about becoming an owner..” pic.twitter.com/gQM7T3yIau— John Tayman (@BangRadioHour) March 29, 2023
Some quantum physics
[full story: https://t.co/q7WVM60Q73] pic.twitter.com/pACvrJRODx
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) March 25, 2023
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