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We are happy to announce that we have appointed Jason Wright as Team President. pic.twitter.com/nIoUvoKON9
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) August 17, 2020
Jason Wright is hired as team president of the Washington Football Team, the team confirms. He's a former NFL player and was at McKinsey & Company in D.C.
— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) August 17, 2020
Background: Jason Wright spent seven years as an NFL RB; he earned his MBA with high honors from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He became a partner for the global strategy and management consulting firm, McKinsey & Company. And now he’s president of the WFT. https://t.co/18msTeBtvt
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 17, 2020
More from Jason Wright on the team name: pic.twitter.com/2rt3iw6S4b
— Jake Russell (@_JakeRussell) August 17, 2020
Grant: "Bruce Allen had one and he made it very clear that he wanted them to use it."
— Chris Lingebach (@ChrisLingebach) August 17, 2020
Wright: "I actually didn't know that. I was joking, but that's unfortunate that the joke was too close to the truth."
Fritz Pollard Alliance on hiring of Jason Wright by Washington team: "The selection is the result of an inclusive process that recognizes the talents that people of color can offer. We hope that it signifies a true change for the manner in which leadership is chosen in the NFL.”
— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) August 17, 2020
We are not surprised.
— Northwestern On BTN (@NUOnBTN) August 17, 2020
Congrats, and good luck with @WashingtonNFL, Jason Wright!@whoisjwright | @NUFBFamily pic.twitter.com/mhYi11Yc14
Congrats to @whoisjwright on your new role in DC...first-class dude! Looking forward to watching you lead that organization.
— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) August 17, 2020
Historic hire: The @NFL has its first black president, and it's former @NUFBFamily RB Jason Wright (@whoisjwright).
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) August 17, 2020
Wright will run the @WashingtonNFL franchise.
To celebrate, here are highlights from Wright's 251-yard, 4-TD game in his final regular season game. pic.twitter.com/9k2utH1Gpq
Now this is how you help to make change, equal opportunities. I’m happy to be apart of this organization https://t.co/JJyVutHDwB
— Kelvin Harmon (@_HarmonK) August 17, 2020
"New @WashingtonNFL team president @whoisjwright is a former player who has an MBA from Booth Business School & worked as a consultant at McKinsey & Company, one of the top firms in the world. He's 38 & the NFL's first African-American team pres. Game-changing hire."- @PSchrags pic.twitter.com/B89E0WoFtB
— GMFB (@gmfb) August 17, 2020
You could not ask for a better person to lead your organization. One of the most genuine, smart, thoughtful men I’ve ever met. One of my favorite teammates I ever played with.
— Jay Feely (@jayfeely) August 17, 2020
An absolute homerun hire for @WashingtonNFL
Congrats @whoisjwright !!!!
Couldn’t be happier for you https://t.co/T4IhVw38lG
Tonight we spoke with Jason Wright, making history in the @NFL as the first Black president
— Marina Marraco (@MarinaMarraco) August 17, 2020
@WashingtonNFL fans can expect to have NO new team name this season
We spoke about that, a potential stadium move to D.C. & more
⬇️⬇️https://t.co/E9x6XGK0Ny pic.twitter.com/d7qYUi5pvC
* excellent public speaker
— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) August 17, 2020
* leads team chapel services
* president of fraternity
* always upbeat & positive
* very good work habits
* “always does extra”
* works in campus housing office
* enjoys comm service & volunteering
* sang national anthem at Big 10 hoops championship
"We're going to build a culture of trust, of inclusion and transparency."
— ABC 7 News - WJLA (@ABC7News) August 17, 2020
More from new @WashingtonNFL Team president Jason Wright in his virtual visit with @ScottABC7.
Full interview: https://t.co/BQNTYG1lWa pic.twitter.com/GxFthhycgh
I have no idea how the Jason Wright tenure will go. Here's what I will say after our first interview with him:
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) August 17, 2020
He's unbelievably impressive and it gives me a lot of hope for the team. That conversation was the antithesis of the chats I've had over the years with Bruce Allen.
Both Wright and Rivera report directly to Snyder https://t.co/1Ct6Btyeqk
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 17, 2020
Yes. And he just made that clear to me. https://t.co/C2aBOYg7Mf
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 17, 2020
Jason Wright says: “there’s a clear dividing line” between what Ron Rivera runs (entire football side) and what he’ll do (run the business side). Keep in mind: this guy knows football. But he also understands doing the job you’re hired to do and how to run things.
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 17, 2020
Based on several conversations I've had this morning it's clear that Jason Wright, who replaces Bruce Allen as team president, will run the business side of things. He will not be involved in the football operation like Allen was (despite playing in the NFL).
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) August 17, 2020
Another text from a high-ranking league source: “He is of the highest integrity.”
— Jason Reid (@JReidESPN) August 17, 2020
For those haters calling the hiring of Jason Wright as @WashingtonNFL team President a token move. Remember, us tokens sometimes lead to big coins when given opportunity that we have earned and are qualified for.
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) August 17, 2020
Wish Bobby Mitchell was still around to see Jason Wright become the #NFL's first black team president. He'd be happy for Wright, no doubt. But he'd also be thinking: That could have been me.
— Dan Daly (@dandalyonsports) August 17, 2020
Browns RB 2005-08. One of the most impressive persons to inhabit their locker room. What a grand slam hire. https://t.co/g9g3L4mVo0
— Tony Grossi (@TonyGrossi) August 17, 2020
Dan Snyder, via the team's new release, on hiring Jason Wright as the Washington Football Team's president. pic.twitter.com/6Jccex2DYm
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 17, 2020
The Washington Football Team's new president Jason Wright says he is the best-qualified person for the job, regardless of his race. (Via @FirstTake) pic.twitter.com/eUuGOhg42D
— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) August 17, 2020
Never thought I would see the day where the Washington Football Team would be making moves. They are doing some great things.
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) August 17, 2020
The internet seems to agree with our thought:@WashingtonNFL made a great hire #ProCats | @whoisjwright pic.twitter.com/R0IAPwxpNb
— Northwestern Football (@NUFBFamily) August 17, 2020
You’re going to make me pull a hamstring, making me think I can still play Coach. No longer have that juice! https://t.co/tCpqEutCBV
— Jason Wright (@whoisjwright) August 17, 2020
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. congratulates Brother Jason Wright on becoming President of The Washington Football Team, making him the first ever Black team president in NFL history. Onward and Upward! #AlphaPhiAlpha #APA1906Network #ForThe7Jewels #ThereGoesAnAlphaMan pic.twitter.com/rtQm0UGdZ0
— Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. ® (@apa1906NETwork) August 17, 2020
Fantastic news. A talented RB at Northwestern and great person.
— Daniel Gotera (@DTGoteraKHOU) August 17, 2020
Fun story: Jason was my first interview at the student radio station at NU. Did the whole interview, realized I wasn’t recording. I was embarrassed, he stayed and did the whole thing again. I’ll never forget that. https://t.co/D3BPv1MRRK
ICYMI ON @ABC7News at Noon:
— Adrianna Hopkins (@AdriannaHopkins) August 17, 2020
I talked to @dougeldridge & @LakeLewis about @WashingtonNFL’s hire for president: Jason Wright. Both agree he is a great pick - more than qualified to usher in a new era for the franchise. pic.twitter.com/3eQvTKG6Cs
Dan Snyder is now the NFL’s most woke owner? Is that the message some are trying to sell?
— Jim Trotter (@JimTrotter_NFL) August 17, 2020
Coming up on News4, @patcollins4 talks with new @WashingtonNFL team president Jason Wright (@whoisjwright) about helping lead a culture change with the Burgundy and Gold, and becoming the first black team president in the NFL. Here's some of what Wright had to say @nbcwashington pic.twitter.com/MocDIHfcLz
— NBC4 Sports (@NBC4Sports) August 17, 2020
ladder in the business world. The league really wanted him for the high-ranking position in the league office I mentioned earlier. He mulled it, league gave him all the time he wanted to consider it, but decided to stay put. As one executive put it to me: “For a job like this,
— Jason Reid (@JReidESPN) August 17, 2020
been pushing his employers on this front, much more than they care to be pushed, for a minute now.
— Jason Reid (@JReidESPN) August 17, 2020
WFT's new prez went to U. of Chicago's business school. All I know is my old Wash Times partner Jody left sports writing, went to that school and then became a partner in a big marketing firm in L.A. Meanwhile, I'm still writing about the team.
— Rick Snider (@Snide_Remarks) August 17, 2020
My brother, the announcement of this presidency is enough attention. No thank you sir! Don’t wish that on me Ricky Bobby... Thanks for the shout out my friend. https://t.co/0KpE2StF9h
— Jason Wright (@whoisjwright) August 17, 2020
Jason Wright is the first black president. The WFT has been making a lot of NFL history in 2020:
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 17, 2020
First minority coach for org
First full-time black female coach
First black woman to lead social team
First woman to be a regular in radio broadcast boothhttps://t.co/vZYOU6gq7C
A historic hire in D.C. (via @GMA)@WashingtonNFL | @whoisjwright pic.twitter.com/bMD2c9LFMn
— NFL (@NFL) August 17, 2020
By my count, the WFT has retweeted 92 different tweets about its new president today. That’s a lot! (And not criticism! They retweeted WaPo and our reporters! But def a diff social media strategy than the past)
— Dan Steinberg (@dcsportsbog) August 17, 2020
This really, really isn't the news of the day, but Washington bringing in OT David Steinmetz for a workout this week, per source. UDFA spent last year on IR. Released by the Texans last week.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 17, 2020
Rivera said that Dwayne Haskins Jr. would have started the first preseason game. However, Rivera still mentioned that he's in a competition and added that the Kyle Allen probably would have started the next week.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) August 17, 2020
Rivera on Montez Sweat:
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) August 17, 2020
"One guy that everyone should not overlook is Montez Sweat. I know we have Chase [Young], and Chase is going to be a dynamic player, but Montez had a lot of the hype last year when he came in, and he's been pretty solid."
It’s the Alex Smith show! His amazing journey to being back at practice! Join @ZachDSelby and myself, tweet your comments. We put them up in the show! https://t.co/mDJPx38xlA
— Julie Donaldson (@juliedonaldson_) August 17, 2020
Alex Smith to Julie Donaldson: "The last two days have been really, really special."
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 17, 2020
Smith: "At some point, I'll find out what my limitations are. But I haven't found them yet."
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 17, 2020
Smith on who relied on: "The list is countless. ... It would be hard for me to name them all. Obviously my wife and family." Mentions doctors and trainers. "There are good days and bad days. ... I've learned patience throughout this process."
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 17, 2020
Smith says he will compete "his tail off" against Haskins, but will still mentor him. "Those two things aren't mutually exclusive," he said.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 17, 2020
Smith said the last thing he's thinking about is his legacy about all that has happened. "I'm trying to live in the moment and make the most of this."
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) August 17, 2020
Alex Smith used the same phrase that Jason Wright used on GMA this morning: "Are you gonna talk about it or be about it?"
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 17, 2020
More from Alex Smith in his interview with @juliedonaldson_: "I'm good to go. As scary as that sounds, it's safe for me to really depend on it and trust it."
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 17, 2020
It’s pretty amazing to watch Alex Smith in individual drills with the QB’s. Have been told he has the system down and while he looks good, we have to wait and see how he does with bodies around him. Will he play? The best players will play. @WashingtonNFL
— Julie Donaldson (@juliedonaldson_) August 17, 2020
Tuesday. https://t.co/ZW4l8Nnf9p
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 17, 2020
FOOTBALL!!!!
— Tae & Todd Washington Football Podcast (@TaeNToddPodcast) August 17, 2020
via @WashingtonNFL IG pic.twitter.com/Z3bMDX1BOt
But for instance in this picuture, it’s Geron Christian Sr. at LT with Wes Schweitzer at LG, so we’ll officially see tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/m1u80uIdPC
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 17, 2020
Last day of phase 2 for Washington today. We go live tomorrow and see them in pads. But I see Thomas Davis getting up there with the INT. Again, via @WashingtonNFL IG. pic.twitter.com/1OiQ8oZ6zL
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 17, 2020
Super Smash Brothers pic.twitter.com/IsX3rOCQR1
— Chris Bryant (@HogfarmerChris) August 17, 2020
Greg Stroman with the INT https://t.co/8dvUPM2Yva
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) August 17, 2020
Alex Smith said he can separate being a mentor and competitor with Dwayne Haskins.“It’s about taking on competition with the right attitude. It’s about supporting whoever is out there. I go out there and compete my tail off but when I’m not I try to help these guys”
— Logan Campbell (@loganncampbelll) August 17, 2020
THE CLIMB IN THE POCKET pic.twitter.com/5YMXi0HJbm
— Owen (@nflowen) August 17, 2020
Looks like Snyder finally knows how to building a football team. My 106.7 The Fan column. https://t.co/vSc0H84dXg
— Rick Snider (@Snide_Remarks) August 17, 2020
https://t.co/rbOJ5RgWRG pic.twitter.com/gt5iyCvrO2
— Bill-in-Bangkok (@billhorgan2005) August 17, 2020
Some good detail in here - Smith’s doc thinks he will play football again but he also doesn’t have full control of his foot, which seems alarming https://t.co/8IcJFvVZtp
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 17, 2020
It’s pretty amazing to watch Alex Smith in individual drills with the QB’s. Have been told he has the system down and while he looks good, we have to wait and see how he does with bodies around him. Will he play? The best players will play. @WashingtonNFL
— Julie Donaldson (@juliedonaldson_) August 17, 2020
And on the day the Washington Football Team hires a new president, former Washington Football Team Executive Vice President Eric Schaffer is hired by the sports representation company Athletes First. Schaffer now will work closely with agent Trace Armstrong.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 17, 2020
More executive news. New gig for Eric Schaffer, Washington’s former SVP of Football Operations and General Counsel. pic.twitter.com/TjgH1kDwkX
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 17, 2020
Officially official. Hard work pays off. #MondayNightFootball https://t.co/PacBgFpxQR
— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) August 17, 2020
Holy crap. Hamler stacked on this dude INSTANTLY on the chase route.
— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) August 17, 2020
4.2 speed that can sell a route like that is dangerous. Broncos receiving corps is going to be top 3 for at least the next four seasons. Absolutely mind blowing young talent they’ve collected over there. https://t.co/QuvHd4yYmU
#Cowboys DL Gerald McCoy is feared to have torn his ACL during practice today, sources tell me and @SlaterNFL. He’ll have an MRI that will tell the full story, and nothing is known until then. But that’s the initial word following the incident.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 17, 2020
Stephen Jones says Gerald McCoy has a ruptured right quad tendon and will have season-ending surgery.
— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) August 17, 2020
Fish at The Star NOW - #Cowboys McCoy Injury news - @1053thefan @SInow pic.twitter.com/UbmIjVLTzR
— fishsports (@fishsports) August 17, 2020
Cowboys’ 6-time Pro Bowl DT Gerald McCoy has a ruptured quad tendon and will miss the 2020 season @brgridiron pic.twitter.com/1zM0Ph9iIl
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 17, 2020
That's a bad injury. A few players have never returned after tearing the quad https://t.co/hIoJtIA15F
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 17, 2020
The UNC student newspaper is NOT pulling any punches after school has major COVID-19 outbreak one week after students returned to campus... pic.twitter.com/LphAQ8dDB6
— Rex Chapman (@RexChapman) August 17, 2020
MLB not ready to open its parks to fans. A league spokesperson says, “Given the state of the virus throughout the country and that most of our clubs do not have authorization from their local jurisdictions allowing for it, we are not able to consider hosting fans at this time.”
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 17, 2020
The Canadian Football League is cancelling the 2020 season
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) August 17, 2020
Luis Garcia is the youngest player in MLB. He was born two months before Remember the Titans hit theaters. Tonight, he hit his first career homer. pic.twitter.com/O7ga2xACSy
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) August 17, 2020
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