Scot McCloughan to be new Redskins GM

[skinsfan69]

I really don't think the drinking will be an issue anymore. Sounds like he's cleaned that part of his life up. He's a grown man and if he wants to have a beer then so be it. Just keep it under control.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I really don't think the drinking will be an issue anymore. Sounds like he's cleaned that part of his life up. He's a grown man and if he wants to have a beer then so be it. Just keep it under control.

We all hope so, but as a grown man he's had to leave two good jobs because he drank vodka like the rest of drink water

[Alvin Walton]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

We all hope so, but as a grown man he's had to leave two good jobs because he drank vodka like the rest of drink water

No reason to hate on him because he isnt a proper bourbon man.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

No reason to hate on him because he isnt a proper bourbon man.

[budw38]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

We all hope so, but as a grown man he's had to leave two good jobs because he drank vodka like the rest of drink water

Maybe that is why the local ABC store is all out of Vodka ? I too hope has can control his drinking .... for his quality of life . As far as his job here , he can drink Vodka , JD and Rum every day if he does his job like he did in Seattle and SF .

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

We all hope so, but as a grown man he's had to leave two good jobs because he drank vodka like the rest of drink water

People with an alcohol/drug problem have it. They don't want to, but they do. The trouble does not go away because the individual changes "poison". He could be one of the rare few that can manage that. Completely erasing alcohol from the affected persons life is a shockingly difficult thing to face, and the downfall of many. He may however be one of the very rare types that can moderate.
On the bright side, there are millions of fully functional and productive drunks and junkies in this country at any given moment. Many will finally figure it out and go clean, restoring them to a full life without the other incumbent problems.
If you are in a meeting at work with 10 people, on average 2 are drunks/junkies. The fun part is figuring out who they are.
Make NO mistake, I am totally behind this deal and very excited at the prospect!!
As has been said, there may be hope for us yet! HTTR....

[CrustyRedskin]

And he's a ginger!! This keeps getting better!! We havn't had a good ginger around since the Red Snapper!!!!!!!!

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by Hog1

People with an alcohol/drug problem have it. They don't want to, but they do. The trouble does not go away because the individual changes "poison". He could be one of the rare few that can manage that. Completely erasing alcohol from the affected persons life is a shockingly difficult thing to face, and the downfall of many. He may however be one of the very rare types that can moderate.
On the bright side, there are millions of fully functional and productive drunks and junkies in this country at any given moment. Many will finally figure it out and go clean, restoring them to a full life without the other incumbent problems.
If you are in a meeting at work with 10 people, on average 2 are drunks/junkies. The fun part is figuring out who they are.
Make NO mistake, I am totally behind this deal and very excited at the prospect!!
As has been said, there may be hope for us yet! HTTR....

Is that why everyone in the room is always staring at me?
Well, that and my Jack Daniels aftershave.

[Zerohero]

Seems like a great move but I'll grade it in a couple of years. Been a fan since 86 and this has been one of the more demoralizing years to watch. Cancelling the NFL package.

[ethat001]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I really don't think the drinking will be an issue anymore. Sounds like he's cleaned that part of his life up. He's a grown man and if he wants to have a beer then so be it. Just keep it under control.

Come on - really? Alcoholism is a lifetime problem, always with relapses.

There is near certainty this will be a problem again.


Personally I think an alcoholic really cannot continue to drink beer or any alcohol, it's heading to disaster. Is there anything wrong with drinking beer? Not for you or me perhaps, but for an alcoholic it's just disaster. The real question is only when he will relapse, how will he deal with it, and who his support circle will be to help him with it. If he develops a good friend/support circle, he can get through his relapses without losing his career / his life. And not to mention developing cirrhosis by 50 years old. Mark my words, if his eyes start to turn yellow and his belly gets real big - his liver is failing.



Anyway, I still love the move, well worth the risks. Would be nice to still have AJ Smith as backup if McCloughan can't keep it together over the next few years.

[HailGreen28]

Shouldn't McCloughan pick the DC, now?

[MTK]

The drinking is definitely a concern. Hopefully he's got it under control now and understands you only get so many chances. As for having a beer here and there, I'm not going to pretend to be a 12 step expert or understand his situation.

I've heard of alcoholics that can manage it and have a drink now and then, while some have to give it up completely. It's like any other addiction, everyone has to find their own way.

[jamf]

So our savior is a raging alcoholic? Only the Redskins....

[CrustyRedskin]

I just wana find his other t. And if he has a drinking problem, and just signed on with the disfunctional Redskins, mfr, he'll be in Betty Ford by the draft.

[Lotus]

He left both San Fran and Seattle right before the draft. Is there a worse time for a GM to take a "leave of absence?" It's like Santa going on vacation on Dec. 24.

Washington Redskins to hire Scot McCloughan as general manager - ESPN