Redskins fire GM Scot McCloughan

[hilker09]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

The Redskins are also included in those anonymous sources. They didn't comment on the firing but had an unnamed team official ( Bruce Allen) saying that Scot was drinking.

We don't know who that unnamed official was. People who want to blame BA will say so. I'm looking at the glass half full, and say that I think Allen was trying to take the high road, but was undercut by a rogue associate in the organization.

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[Chico23231]

Washington may indeed not hire a G.M. | ProFootballTalk

So we gud with no GM? Find it strange...

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Washington may indeed not hire a G.M. | ProFootballTalk

So we gud with no GM? Find it strange...

This is odd, when we consider traditions.. Although I won't be upset with this new strategy, we have capable people in front office (beside botching the plans with Cousins). I remember not too long ago, some teams were interested in stealing Scott Campbell away from us but we blocked the requests or something. I would imagine some of GM duties will fall on Scott, and other duties will go to Doug Williams and BA. We had a good draft (based on paper) without GM, so I am willing to give front office a chance with this new strategy. Still, I'm in wait and see mode due to the Cousins situation..

When we remove the media hype about Cousins, we actually had good off season.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Washington may indeed not hire a G.M. | ProFootballTalk

So we gud with no GM? Find it strange...

It's all about Smithers protecting his fief.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

It's all about Smithers protecting his fief.

Unfortunately how we handled McC affects the job search. How we handled McC says "Even though you may have the title of GM, Bruce Allen is running the show in every facet"

[Schneed10]

He may be ready to spread the duties out but they used McCloughan's board, with just a few tweaks, for this past draft. So while I'm very happy with this draft, I'm not ready to pat Allen on the back for it. Most credit should go to McCloughan.

I would much rather see a personnel guy there setting the board.

[Chico23231]

Right now...the offseason is won and lost on the Cousins contract. You get it done, we've had the best offseason in a long time, and ill give BA the much deserved credit.

If you don't get it done, its mostly a failure.

[Ruhskins]

So it seems that the de facto GMs are going to be Doug Williams and Jay Gruden.

[MTK]

If the current setup works, roll with it. Sounds like Campbell will likely be the main personnel guy anyway, basically replacing McC's main duties. He was never a true GM anyway.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by MTK

If the current setup works, roll with it. Sounds like Campbell will likely be the main personnel guy anyway, basically replacing McC's main duties. He was never a true GM anyway.

Campbell sounds like he has really developed into a quality personnel guy...I rather promote him to GM than lose him to someone else.

[skinsfan69]

Probably not a good idea to hire someone right now. That person would have to fit in with the culture and play along with Bruce. Not going to happen. The incumbents know the game. Scot didn't and that's why he's gone.

[SolidSnake84]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Probably not a good idea to hire someone right now. That person would have to fit in with the culture and play along with Bruce. Not going to happen. The incumbents know the game. Scot didn't and that's why he's gone.

My personal opinion is that there is no "specific" GM being hired because typically, the GM that is hired picks his own head coach, etc..

Potentially we could be in Jay Gruden's last two years, maybe less if something catastrophic happens (Think of Jeff Fisher's "extension"). If Gruden gets fired or walks after 2018 season, my guess is they hire a GM who then picks the HC, etc, etc.

If it goes well like Matty said, you roll with it if everything is working

[53Fan]

Bruce Allen updates status of Redskins' front office, GM search

[Bangee7]

pretty classy of Scot ....wish him well

Exclusive Interview: Former Redskins GM Scot McCloughan « CBS DC

McCloughan, who was fired by the Redskins in early March, had nothing but kind things to say about his former employer.

“This is a great, classic organization that has a lot of tradition in the past and hopefully they’ll get back to what they did in the past,” he said. “But I just want to say to the fans: It’s awesome. It’s a great organization.”

hmmm, think maybe the "media" might have made this a bigger deal than what it really was?

[hilker09]

Without a doubt. They're always looking for blood!

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