Forget Who Started the Drama, Who’s Going to End It?
April 6, 2018
By Richard Rogers
For a minute, I thought, FINALLY, for once we would have a Redskins off-season devoid of drama. Kirk Cousins was gone. No more, will we or won’t we sign him? No more, does he want to be here or does he feel wanted? I breathed a sign of relief that the Redskins organization brought closure to a mess of their own making. Heck, my “concern” meter over the Ravens signing of Robert Griffin III barely made a ripple in my world. I wish him all the best. But then Tuesday happened.
Chris Russell, a local radio host and beat writer who covers the Redskins, suggested that Dan Snyder is angry with the manner in which Bruce Allen is leading the team. He even suggested that Allen was on thin ice and continued negative press and personnel missteps could mean his ouster.
Just when you thought the Redskins would have an offseason of “peace”, here comes another storyline to watch that takes attention away from actual football. But is this anything new? You already know the answer to that question.
Here’s look back at the storylines and drama that has surrounded this team since 2010. I could go back further, but I really don’t want to.
2017 Season
The storyline was, of course, Kirk Cousins. The Redskins revealed that they were prepared to pay Kirk the highest amount of guaranteed money of any QB in the NFL. Allen shared the terms of the contract, and we later found out that Kirk and his agent didn’t counter the offer. The fan base was split. Who’s fault was it? Were the Redskins being cheap? Was Kirk being greedy? Once again, the 2017 season began without a long term answer at quarterback, and it didn’t help that Kirk and Coach Gruden, once again, started the season 0-1.
The real drama came with the firing of Scot McCloughan. Allegedly, Bruce Allen was jealous of McCloughan and leaked to the press about his drinking. Fans were pissed! Media members made up dastardly names for Bruce Allen. I heard “The Prince of Darkness” and “Goose Allen”. Nevertheless, this was a league-wide embarrassment. The 2017 season was clouded by McCloughan’s dismissal and Cousins’ “diss”.
2016 Season
This was the “prove it” year for Kirk Cousins. Was the 2015 playoff run an anomaly? Was Kirk for real? The sentiment among fans was understanding of wanting to see more from Kirk, but again, the uncertainty at the QB position continues to hover over this team. There were also grumblings of a Cousins trade at the end of the season and trouble between Cousins and his WRs.
2015 Season
This was the season of a divided fan base. Should the Redskins go with RGIII or Kirk Cousins? Griffin III suffered a phantom concussion in the preseason, opening the door for Cousins. Gruden, with the help of McCloughan, stood on the table for Kirk Cousins. Snyder wanted Griffin III, and Griffin III wanted Griffin III. It got ugly early in that season. There were hints that this decision was racially motivated. Ugly! By all accounts, Kirk Cousins was a half away from being considered a career backup in the Tampa Bay game and Gruden looked like he’d be on the list of coaches not to make it to the end of a contract under Snyder.
The drama came from the mere fact that both Robert Griffin III and Kirk Cousins were on the roster.
2014
There was the drama of the QB carousel. It was Griffin, then Colt, then Kirk, then Griffin. One of the biggest storylines was Gruden’s evisceration of Robert Griffin III at a press conference. Once again, a national embarrassment (even though he was right). The Redskins were 4-12.
2013
The drama of this season almost made me quit the team. This was the “all in for week one” season. This was the preseason that saw Griffin III do a full hour TV special on his rehab. Shanahan burned the house down on his way out the door. Drama between Shanahan and Griffin III. Drama between Shanahan and Snyder. But Snyder and Griffin III were bro’s. Snyder chose Griffin.
2012
It started out as what looked like another losing season, then magic happened. Griffin looked like he’d be the Redskins QB for the next ten years. The Redskins were relevant again. Snyder had finally got it right….and then came the “knee”. Griffin injured his knee in the Baltimore game and was never right after that. He continued to play but the Redskins almost always found themselves in the worst drama possible. Shanahan left him in the game in the playoffs against the Seahawks when they were up 14-0, and Griffin went down in a crumpled heap. It was drama central. Did Shanahan leave him in too long? Should he have taken Griffin III out? It was national embarrassment.
2011
John Beck…enough on that.
2010
The Redskins traded for Donovan McNabb. There was some positive buzz around the team, but ultimately McNabb was washed up. The Redskins were duped by Andy Reid. McNabb was yanked from a game against the Lions and Shanahan cited McNabb’s “cardiovascular endurance”. It was Rex Grossman time!
Drama never leaves this team. It’s always something. There can never be a quiet off-season. The one constant is Dan Snyder, and he’s not going to fire himself, so I’m not even going to rant about that. The other constant is Bruce Allen…I’ll just leave that there.
Hogan Hogan
http://www.thehogsty.com/2018/04/06/roster-move-redskins-trade-for-kevin-hogan/
Snow
not even cold here yet . 70 sum degrees
I’ve had a fire the past two nights, low to mid 30’s
Snow here as well. Insanity i tell ya
I agree. If you could convice someone to give up a pick for Colt do it. Hogan’s young but I have faith in our offensive/qb coaches to prepare him to back up Alex.
Ah, I get the Gonzaga reference now. Hogan went to gonzaga and is a local boy. Nice.
Alex, Schmalex, Fuck that guy!
Kevin Hogan should start.
if nothing else, we may have some of the smartest QBs in the NFL
You’re pretty sharp…..not a short cord at all.
If you’re thinking of trading McCoy, why not now? Nobody’s going to give you nuthin’ next year when they know he’s going to be released anyway.
3rd round pick, or make glue outta him.
Isn’t that the way you Are supposed to do it? Wait until they have no trade value!
-BA
no way . Gruden never do that . He’s too paranoid . Not happening
if he shows promise , you just about have to carry three like I said , Watch .
The only thing is , if he shows promise , you have to carry three QB’s . You don’t HAVE too, but there’s a risk if you really like the guy and invest in him.
So, you still have 8 draft picks and potentially get a young QB who’s under salary control for 2 seasons, who will cost you way less than McCoy next year.
You must be really good at typing with your left hand (unless you’re left handed, in case case I mean right)….
I’m left handed so yes, I am.
Ahhhhhh, one of THOSE……….
hashtag the stranger
Lol
Hogan career stats
60-101 59.4% 621 yds 4 TDs 7 INTs
Gonzaga, popped collar
^HS or university?
HS. in DC.
I went to Gonzaga H.S.
*Popping collar*
Preppy
I say that because you don’t seem like a druggy
Hillbilly!
And, FYI, I was on scholarship….
But, eriously, why is that a joke up here? Was that part of some other conversation up here?
Lol
The two prevalent classes there.
Takes all types of people, and I have a wide variety of fiends. Good people are good people, often regardless of their background.
Satanist!
Another popped collar?
Just fuckin’with you, Squinns. I knew some kids from Gonzaga.
I knew some from Villanova . Weird Mofo’s . feminine and all around lacking any manly qualities . Pussies really.
shaved their armpits
I have em because I am working on a new post with Steve.
59%, 621 yds, 4 TD 7 INT in 8 games (1 start)
whew , that’s ugly .
Kirk?
He’s got a lot of games where he went in late and attempted something like 10 passes.
its the Browns , you can’t fairly judge a guy
Unless it’s RGIII then judge away
I actually think Colt has some trade value.
Wouldn’t do that, need to give a guy like Hogan a year to get used to the team & stuff. He probably has BTSD
exactly
I agree…
Smart teams trade away players before they have no value. We got to get something in return. I’m in agreement with you
So we get a possible 3rd string QB for 17 spots in the 6th round
Probably not going to draft a QB this year then
give Jay a year to work his magic on Hogan
Basically a free quarterback.
Nothing is free
Buck’s wife only gives him a 10% discount over her regular rates….
Then we can franchise tag him a year or two, right?
-Bruce
I love the trade for Hogan. We need a young QB to groom for Colt’s replacement in 19. Hogan reminds me of Kirk Cousins in so many ways, in terms of the toughness.
I do too. I think you mentioned Hogan yesterday . I thought it was you anyway
It was. He was a guy I wanted the skins to take when he came out in 16. Think you let him sit for 2 years and then maybe see what he has.
Much Ado About Nothing. If Hogan was all that 31 other teams would have tried to get him. Don’t make the story bigger than it is.
We’re not…he’s a backup. He won’t play. He won’t supplant Colt.
Not this year.
Colt’s done. What we’re telling D_C anyway.
Your boy Kon may just end it all.
Bong hit to the forehead.
He loves Colt . Gets mad as hell when you argue with him about it .
Colt can go ride the range with him in Texas, sing campfire songs, ect.
he can go do anything he wants . He’s made a mint for a backup. His wife is hot as hell too
I wonder how k0n will feel when Colt takes him hunting….
He will probably be stoned
I don’t smoke dope while hunting, I prefer the adrenaline.
trade Colt for a draft pick if we can
OK Greg
Lmao
I kid . You set yourself up for that one .
It was funny
WEAKNESSES Mechanics and footwork are a mess. Throws with a very wide base, a pitcher’s stride and a protracted delivery. Ball rarely comes out of his hands cleanly. Plays flat-footed in the pocket with little bounce as he scans field and does a poor job of resetting and coming to balance before delivery. Below-average arm strength and struggles to consistently make accurate, catchable throws to the field side. Average at reading defenses, preventing him from getting ball out on time. Needs much more poise and pocket awareness. Had issues climbing and sliding to clean areas of the pocket when they were there. Drops eyes and immediately panics when pressure is mounting in his face. Took sacks he had no business taking. Lacking desired touch and accuracy on his deep throws.
DRAFT PROJECTION Rounds 4 or 5
SOURCES TELL US “Some coach is going to fall in love with the person and bang on the table to take him late. In the sixth or seventh? That’s fine.” — NFC Pac-12 scout
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS Consistent winner and tough. Scouts say his teammates and coaches see through deficiencies and trust the competitiveness above all else. Has NFL size. Benefited from playing in a pro-style attack. Has adequate mobility and is unafraid to pull the ball down and get tough yards to extend drives. Extremely bright person. Doesn’t always look pretty, but finds ways to make winning plays in adverse situations. Doesn’t get cute and feeds his top talent. Tasked to manage the offense and did just that. Smart and self-aware. Understands his strengths and weaknesses and doesnt take very many low percentage chances. Was the most accurate short-yardage passer in Pac-12 at 76.7 percent.
DRAFT ANALYSIS:
The Chiefs lost one of the best back up QBs in the NFL to free agency, so that spot is open for business. Similar to Chase Daniel coming out, Hogan led a big program to a ton of wins and he can lead a locker room from day 1. Hogan is limited as a passer, but he’s comfortable managing and making plays in a pro style system. –Mark Dulgerian
Yawn
TRADE: #Redskins acquire quarterback Kevin Hogan and a 2018 sixth-round pick (No. 205 overall) from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a 2018 sixth-round pick (No. 188 overall): https://redsk.in/2qbZ4vD
ok
Noone’d about 30+ minutes ago
Gonzaga preppy
Come on with it, Noone.
I think we should all stay here , so D_C has nobody to argue with .
Wizskin just posted the Hogan trade.
so its real ? somebody was just advocating for Hogan yesterday . Seriously .
http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Trade-For-Quarterback-Kevin-Hogan/361625d5-30fc-4288-9f1c-c0241c4160b7
I like it . I think its a good move
Yeah, I don’t have any gripes about it.
you don’t what this guy can maybe do. can’t use the browns as a measuring tool .
Nope
he ain’t dumb , we know that . Stanford .
Can we start talking about Colt’s last ride?
my thoughts as well
evidently , they had Suds coached up pretty well. The Eagles were content with him .
I just told DCat his Colt was done……..
LOL
Yes
matter of fact it was Alex
Hogan is a McLean boy
Also, he’s creating his own arguments, per usual. He may be the only skins fan still talking about us taking a quarterback.
Redskins trade for Kevin Hogan and pick #205 from Browns for pick #188
fake news
He’s my hero….
Who’d we trade, DHall?
pete Robertson and a ham sammich
Awesome. We’re all set.
https://twitter.com/pfrumors/status/982318697074262016?s=20
we should definitely bring him in for a workout .
peeps
Have we signed Webster yet?
Southern Cal running back Ronald Jones will visit the Redskins on Monday, per source. Redskins president Bruce Allen attended a makeup pro day for Jones Thursday. Allen also had dinner with LSU running back Derrius Guice the night before his pro day. The Redskins clearly have interest in upgrading at running back. Jones is not a “thumper” type back, something coach Jay Gruden has said he would like. But Jones also can hit home runs and his ability to make jump cuts and then use his speed could energize an offense. The hard part for Washington could be landing either one of these backs; both could go between when the Redskins pick in the first round at 13 and in the second at 44.
This is a common problem for many players we would like to have this year.
Mike Wise really loves me
Mike Wise Verified account @MikeWiseguy 47m47 minutes ago
Replying to @noonefromtampa @Redskins and
Figures a member of the Mt. Rushmore of Warped Washington Fanboys would be some gutless, anonymous poster hiding behind No One From Tampa.
Lol, means he heard you.
and Becky #2 much hotter than Becky #1
Yes
Not even debatable
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging Massachusetts’ ban on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines, saying the weapons fall beyond the reach of the Second Amendment.
You mean a federal district judge in the most liberal state in the country upheld a questionable gun control statute? Not in any way surprising. Also totally meaningless. Wake me up when the case gets to the Supreme Court.
When Mike Shanahan drafted Chris Thompson, I had no idea he’d still be on the team and the best 3rd down RB in the league.
Right
Especially after getting hurt the first few years
Friday tryptophan
Sexy goofy chick.
https://youtu.be/gdwIt5XHqQY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkc1kYpYVkw
Notice what he does at the end…unlike someone else we’ve known.
Kirk can’t do that, like ever.
Look again at what he does at the end of the run…
Call’s timeout
He stepped out of bounds, but then looked like he called TO after, probably because he was fucking gassed.
Yeah….I was trying to lead you to say he stepped out of bounds rather than take that hit like Griffin III would have done.
Or Kirk, for that matter. Dude just picked up 70, why get trucked by a Linebacker?
Smith’s running ability brings a whole new element.
Yeah, CT is gonna love it.
I was just about to do my jumping spin move – RG3 – Greg
HA!
Triple spin pump fake roll out ignore the open guy knock up a coed five step drop
I couldn’t remember the whole thing, lol
He’s one of the best running QBs in the league.
Yep…and defenses have to account for that.
http://www1.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/2008+TV+Land+Awards+Portraits+DAZWIKrvBmBx.jpg
Do I need to explaining this ? One is a freak , the other is not .
perhaps….i’ve known plenty like the other that are ladies in public and whores in bed…this one looks the part but idk…i’m not down…have at it Buck
just go with it . Don’t ruin it
Go get her tiger!
No clue
She’s got a forehead that’ll hold three beers!
smoking hot , mysterious , witchy , freaky freak.
Cristina Ricci ish
In reality she’s probably once a month with the lights out . Ha ha
Oof!
https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/6__RPvd484G8_xMVyfXKEZKYFBo/fit-in/500×500/filters:format_auto-!!-:strip_icc-!!-/users/0/88/47_2007/72579663.jpg
Who’s that
Becky #2
Attractive lady
It was an upgrade, IMO
without question!
Her and Darma from Darma and Greg are underrated.
agreed
I’d give Darma as many babies as she wanted.
I strongly protest .
You’re stuck on Becky #1’s ass, that is all.
she’s wayyy hotter imo
Sarah Chalke – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Chalke
Sarah Chalke is a Canadian actress. She is known for portraying Dr. Elliot Reid on the NBC/ABC comedy series Scrubs, the second Rebecca “Becky” Conner and Andrea on the ABC sitcom Roseanne
when is the draft ? my cup runneth over in mocks .
k0n was keeping track of that…..
you have to make nice then .
Lol
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/07/13/47D47B2700000578-5243003-Becky_squared_Both_the_actress_who_originally_played_the_Becky_c-a-4_1515331735342.jpg
https://s.hdnux.com/photos/50/66/50/10709509/3/920×920.jpg
Take it easy, Buck, don’t overdo it.
two freaks , only Harding looks like five miles of bad road now .
Like the oldest waitress at a flying J truck stop diner!
exactly . well put . I think she’s smoking camel’s , non filtered.
“you want some more coffee, er ya gonna just sit there and stare at my ass all day, darlin’? What, you don’t like women? What er ya, queer or somethin’?” Snort!
hocks up loogie
Yeah, LMFAO!
Tonya has bigger thighs than Scherff
…a man walks into the doctor’s office for his physical exam. The doctor says, “I’ll need a urine sample, a stool sample and a semen sample”. The guys pauses, takes off his drawls and says…”here…just take these”.
looks like lots of regulars are over at TI today….hmmm
Its the Kap whine fest . D_C with his usual brand .
Sounds like something I will avoid
…and Eric Reid
Just having fun.
me too lol
Couple guys over there are talking football, I don’t know who they are. Everything is weeks behind over there, literally.
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Roseanne’s Becky ? I’d hit it.
You’d hit Roseanne
He’d fuck a snake if someone held it’s head for him.
no
Lecy-No, Sarah-def Yes!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Chalke
Original Becky . Most definitely .
not this one!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lecy_Goranson
Which, or both?
Well both , but original Becky is where it’s at .
You like that turd cutter, eh? She reminds me of Tonya Harding
Damn right
Lol, she’s a dirty girl.
You know it .
Just watch out for Dan, he might run you over with a school bus
she’s got freak wrote all over her
Who hired a known drunk and made him GM? Then fired known drunk for drinking?
John Schneider?
That’s what I asked far below….
Trick question.
All GM’s are drunks
rehash of the drama? Really? damn
Well, time-is-a-wastin’. smokey gots lots to do. Later you Goobers.
Later
Consider Norman’s words a kind gesture toward a foe whose talents have diminished, lessening the heat of their rivalry.
Norman has statistically shut down Dez over the course of two seasons in Washington. Bryant earned nine catches for 100 yards and one TD in two tilts versus the Redskins in 2017 — much of that production, including the score, came against corners not named Norman.
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Patties have beaten us 5 games in a row. Don’t give a shit who beats who. Just want a GD win….
Shaping up to be a nice day. All projects cleared off my desk. Gonna do my best Sergio Garcia impersonation.
Go Jordan Spieth!
five games of Tic Tac Toe
watched Conor’s perp walk
the NYPD D’s wore their best suits for that show
What a punk that guy is. I hope he gets convicted of a felony.
arrest was 3 misdemeanor battery and 1 felony criminal mischief charge
Ah, so doubtful that the felony will stick, then. Too bad.
Gotta set the bar before plea bargain
What’d he get for chucking the bicycle rack?
I think that was the felony charge
What a dumbass
Yes, the battery would be for the people who got hit, so the criminal mischief is for the dolly going through the bus.
$100,000 dollar question: Who has watched any of the new Roseanne sitcom?
Nope
nay
we have Roseanne was Mrs Noone’s all time favorite show from back in the day
it’s like the same show but older people
I did see a commercial where they brought back the fake daughter too. That was a nice touch.
That’s a grandson……
And yeah, both Becky’s
Becky, the one that was on scrubbs
The second one is paying the first one to have her baby, the original is back with #2 in a guest role.
No. Eye are they bringing back old sitcoms? First will and Grace and now Roseanne. Maybe they’ll bring back a good one like night court
Bull was the best. Funny as hell.
Trent Murphy
Yes, I saw the premiere. Very similar to the original show.
Good discussion today, fellers, and thanks to Rich for writing the piece. This is much more fun than getting ugly with each other about politics, at least to me.
Wait…what???? Okay, never mind. Carry on.
At your work does your department head sit down and do your work
or do they have a meeting where your go over results
same thing with Bruce
Well, this week I did have to ask my supervisor if he could do something that’s usually my job, but that’s because we are down to just me in the office while everyone else is on spring break, and I can’t be in 2 buildings at the same time.
First time I’ve talked to my supervisor in over a month
Never unless something bad has happened.
if they do your work, likely, they’re a technical level person who was very good at it, liked doing it, but took the promotion for the money and now aren’t going to get everything they need to get done as mgmt; unless they’re totally obsessive, popping energy herbals, and working 12 hour days.
Aka, a terrible boss
My boss takes credit for my work, like any good bud should.
Heard this is happening here now. Young spring break girls pull up to a gas station and across the way an elderly lady seems to be having trouble with her cc/pumping gas, etc…
The young ladies go to help her and a van pulls up and men take the ladies away. Can’t trust anyone. smdh
horrible
Wow. That reminds me of one of the scenes from Silence of The Lambs.
Trafficking is big business these days
That’s some scary shit. I have a very pretty young daughter and that thought always crosses my mind.
Can’t help or trust anyone anymore. They even use young children instead of the elderly lady as bait. what a fucked up world
McCloughan said Snyder was hardly there.
If anybody thinks Bruce Allen is watching film on Kerryon Johnson, you’re crazy.
I doubt it, too; that’s Doug Williams’ job.
What is DW’s job title?
Coffee maker. Ash tray dumper type gig.
Puppet
I believe he’s the Vice President for Player Personnel; either that or Director of Player Personnel.
ty
We have more proof that Bruce watches film than we do of anyone else.
Any interview from his office, you can see a TV set up behind his desk with film running.
Last year in an interview he was watching the Oakland D (it was clear behind him) and we signed McGee a week or two later. During that Alex Smith video they did he was again watching some kind of film, could see a shot of a stadium, but not what teams were playing.
Get glasses for Bruce!
McGee??? meh-
as I’ve said he watches cut-ups they have put together for him
Still, means he is one of the guys watching film.
yes, but he more reviewing the executive summary than doing the up-front analysis
Just got a robo-call says I’m going to be arrested by the “local cops” in the next 24 hours if I don’t call back some 716 area code number due to “serious allegations” against me
Damn, I just got the EXACT same voicemail, only from the 585 area code.
I enjoy answering those calls and threatening the people
“hello, how are you doing, you are in very much trouble today Mr Noone”
Call them. Then come back here and tell us the scoop.
Scam! They got my best friend with that, except they said his college age daughter had an arrest warrant and if they didn’t pay she’d be locked up. They paid.
Total scam.
My rule is that I never answer the phone unless I know the number, so I get lots of funny voicemails like that, such as the one a few minutes ago.
I don’t give a crap how the FO operates as long as they win. The problem is they haven’t won a GD thing. That’s all that matters
The truest thing said today.
Winning matters and we don’t so their methods suck and we have the right to complain about that. I allow some of my Sundays to be used up by the Redskins. I long for a winning, championship-caliber team.
Well a front office will not win anything as long as it operates via leaked news stories, badmouthing people inside the organization and emotional instability.
VillaSquinns Nation • in a few seconds
There’s a reason for that. First, we want him to take a back seat, then when he soes, we ask why he isn’t out there talking more about his team. SMDH
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Bro’….he owns the team. I NEVER expected him not to talk or even be involved in some capacity.
The fact of the matter is that NFL team owners are involved much less than people think. They usually aren’t in the building. For all the time I spent inside the building for NFL Team X, I don’t remember a single day where the owner was there for very long, or at all. Billionaires have tons of things to do, and they leave the operation of the franchise to their team president for the most part. They show up with they have to, but that’s it. At least in my experience.
I think it was probably different for Fanboy Danny in the early days, but now? I bet he’s the same as the rest of them.
Supposedly he doesn’t keep an office in there anymore. Which is good.
But that does mean the days he is in the office, if he thinks Bruce is a fuck-up he’s gonna make sure Bruce knows.
Unless a complete collapse, do you all think the Smith signing buys Gruden at least two more seasons? If I’m Alex Smith, I don’t make a move if the coach is on “thin ice”.
What do ya’ll think?
Gruden is a fine coach. Dearth of talent has held back this org imo. stick with the coach and add pieces.
Well put and my sentiments.
Just depends how well they do. If the go 5-11 next year after trading for Smith then Jay is in trouble. If they go 8-8 he’ll get another year
I will say it every time, you fire a coach when 1 of 2 things happen. He shows that he doesn’t have it to play call or manage a game. Like Jim Zorn, who players were making fun of towards the end of his 2nd year with the bad calls on the field, he was getting yelled at by guys like Danny Smith for dumb calls. Or he loses the locker room. Closest we’ve had to that’s probably Mike Shanahan who didn’t lose the locker room, he lost the QB who was buddies with the owner. But that’s still the skins most recent example.
Gruden, seems to have the players loyalty thing down, and though he’s not great at clock management, his offensive schemes are solid.
Dan never talks. That’s my biggest issue. When was the last time Dan Snyder did an interview about his team? 3 years ago?
It doesn’t usually go well for him when he talks.
There’s a reason for that. First, we want him to take a back seat, then when he soes, we ask why he isn’t out there talking more about his team. SMDH
Parent-killing Menendez brothers reunited in California prison after ‘cruel and heartless’ separation
how sweet of CA to do that for them
Twins! – Bubba
I guess quarterly or semi-annual performance reviews are a thing of the past. Or they just don’t happen in Ashburn.
I don’t know of anywhere that I’ve worked that does anything more than a yearly review.
Still…the point remains.
A quarterly or semi-annual review may happen in the first year, but it’s usually a waste of time after that
D_C is like the kid who didn’t get picked and is now playing all alone on the playground
That was hilarious, nice shot btw
Thanks!
Griffin could be projected for the 7th round and he would still be invited to the draft
there will be 2-3 stories each day about him and his amazing story of triumph and hope
Yeah, a PR guy would be fired for disregarding a story like that.
I’ve been a Principal (leader) for 13 years…and to apply it to Dan Snyder, here’s what I’ve learned:
1. You must have a vision. Where do you see school/team in 1, 3, 5 years?
2. Who’s on your team? Who fits your style of leadership? Who COMPLEMENTS your style.
3. (Here’s where Dan fails) Who makes your organization strong, where you are weak?
4. Relationships matter.
5. “Yes, men” (and I’ve had them) only keep you blind to the reality of your organization. You need people who will tell you the truth about yourself.
I think he may have a vision, but I’m not sure what it is.
He wants to win, but he doesn’t appear to have a real vision.
Right, that’s not a vision to me.
A vision would be like him saying, I want this team to be known for “X” kind of play, “X” fans. Scot for his flaws did have a vision as a GM, success or not in making it happen, I think we all know what that vision was, where he wanted a physical team that dominated the LOS.
We all should know what the vision is by now! Damn
Bruce got his job because of his last name
He keeps his job because he and Dan are on the same page with the way to handle things
and Bruce has no problems being Dan’s Luca Brasi
And the role of a Luca Brasi, is that you use them like a pawn, if and when they need to be taken care of, you don’t get upset by it.
he’s the guy willing to do all the dirty jobs because he’s a loyal soldier
His new home in SoCal is why he sucks up to DS. He’s very well compensated and likes being on Dans side. He knows where his bread is buttered. Epitome of a yes-man!
Yep, and those are the guys you let go into the meat grinder when you have too.
So IF Schafer gets promoted and BA gets reassigned , then what will be the narrative ? Chris Russell was right ? Cross that bridge when and if we get there I guess. Ha ha . Nothing surprises me in Snyderville. One of these times , he’s going to luck up and actually do the right and best thing .
Dan wants to win. I believe that. But he’s not going about it the right way.
Bruce needs to try and fuck his wife, get this thing movin’
Anything to get this thing movin’.
Yup
I agree , he does want to win. He’s tried everything but the right thing . Keeping Gruden could be his best move in years ….or not .
Yes it gets chalked up with the “Scot’s getting fired” stuff that he got right.
“turtled up”
Cold shower
Nah, I’m knocking buildings down with this bad boy, one one the fore swing, one on the back.
HTTR65…
You are correct…this organization has been poor for years. They don’t deserve benefit of the doubt, but when your criticism has an agenda it’s “bush league”.
My point is, perhaps some don’t have an agenda, they are merely reporting the mountain of crap. Sure, some do have an agenda and it may stem from the acrimonious relationship the owner created with the local media? If not created, certainly didn’t seek to smooth over.
Need to break it down better IMO.
What’s the criticism? “Dan is mad with Bruce for keeping his GM in the dark on the major trade for a QB, for not getting a deal done with Kirk, and for repeated PR disasters in the past 8 years” That’s not really a criticism, that’s 1st a rumor and 2nd a totally fair way to look at the last 8 years under Bruce Allen.
Personally, I’d say Dan should be mad at Bruce for those things.
https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/e4b6fd854615b71a182a6a0e5edb6929eed0d1bb263b0e378579e73251c8b2dc.jpg
2× Pro Bowl (2016, 2017)
PFWA All-Rookie Team (2015)
Outland Trophy (2014)
Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year (2014)
Unanimous All-American (2014)
First-team All-Big Ten (2014)
Having a party with some teenagers?
LOL
BTW, one thing that younger generations don’t have that our older generations do. Back in the day, the only way you proved how wild a party was, was with a single photo of a big stack of beer cans or empty bottles like this one above. That 1 picture that 1 guy kept hidden in from his parents, and only broke out at other parties to show friends.
Today, young people are so stupid showing all the party favors etc on social media. They don’t think employers will find that stuff?
Exactly my point.
lots more flavors since I was a teenager!!! That’s some nasty rot-gut swill.
IKR….I only remember Orange, Pink Grapefruit (my fav), and Grape.
Grape was my go-to! lol
What is scirrosis
Too many want to sweep under the rug our organizational issues. The games on Sundays are a respite from all that.
“Is he the most talented guy? Absolutely not,” McCloughan said. “But you know what, you put the whole package together as a person: competitiveness, toughness, smarts, and what [offensive line coach Bill Callahan’s] looking for, that’s exactly what I want. I don’t need five all-pros every year. Give me five guys that are gonna fight together, battle together and play together. And [I’m] not knocking him, because I’m sure he’ll be a Pro Bowler. He’s got the ability to do that. But just the whole package was very important to me. My first pick, I wanted to prove to everybody — it’s a football player.”
2× Pro Bowl (2016, 2017)
PFWA All-Rookie Team (2015)
Outland Trophy (2014)
Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year (2014)
Unanimous All-American (2014)
First-team All-Big Ten (2014)
With Cravens gone, Jones gone, and Doctson teetering….I don’t wanna here anything about Scot McCloughan and how he’s “good”.
Doctson teetering…….. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Doctson has thusfar not lived up to his draft status. I’m willing to give him the benefit of the doubt for another year and with the new QB, but I’m not sure yet whether he’s going to be a success.
Looking at your boy, Kirk
JDOCTSON ain’t teetering
Lead the team in touchdowns
We need a GM Rick. Our FO knowingly brought in a flawed man and smeared him on his way out. Drafts are uncertain. Get a GM.
Tweeted out
Mount Rushmore of @Redskins haters in the press @JReidESPN @MikeWiseguy @thomloverro @PFT_MikeFlorio why the fans love @john_keim honest criticism without the hate for the organization, name and owner.
As fans, I believe we call some reporters haters, when really they’re merely reporting the shit storm that is and has been our FO. Now, when stuff is made-up and not verified, that’s on the reporters but there’s a fertile field of crap they can and do report. We are NOT one of the top run organizations in the NFL. We just aren’t.
it’s a lot like the negative coverage of trump….
So I do think that Russell may have heard something from someone at Redskins park. Though I do agree with Tampa below that some guys seemingly are trying to make up news stories to make themselves the story rather than find a story, Mike Wise was the all time king of that as an example. At the same time the Redskins have a tendency to try and flip stories on reporters they don’t like, to say it’s a reporter attacking the team to throw the more homerish of fans off the scent of the teams idiocy.
There is a duty of reporters to dig deep, find stories, ask questions. That’s the job of the real reporter, of a beat writer, to hunt stories down. News agencies have people who’s job is to just take a press release and re-write it as a story, both serve different roles.
Now, the wild thing is that sports reporters these days are as tenacious, if not more so, than what we see from those who report on real news. while at the same time, it’s safe to say that the threshold for what you can report is much lower in sports and entertainment than it is in those real world news cycles. In politics and the rest of the media landscape, my experience is that there are way more softball beat reporters than it seems there are now in sports, most are way to anxious to curry favor with power and not ask hard questions.
If a guy like Russell were covering something that mattered, like Politics, or the private sector, he’ed be the guy who’ed end up uncovering a Watergate type story, or an Enron. Because he is tenacious when he finds something. But at the same time, a real news agency wouldn’t let him go to print with it with the level of sourcing he does with these stories, anonymous sources would be vetted way more. The only time that I’ve seen that level of vetting done by 106.7 was when Russell first reported that Scot McCloughan was getting rolled over by the team, a story he had before any beat writer.
Here’s why Russell’s story makes sense. If Bruce Allen’s name was not Allen, the son of George Allen, he’ed have been fired years ago. He’s passed due to be on the hot seat, has only made it this long because of his last name.
Amen!
That and because he’s the only one that will play marbles with Dan Dan.
That’s partly true. But I also think Snyder play marbles best with the guys who are tied to the teams past glory years. Joe Gibbs could have slept with Dan’s wife and I think Dan would have been cool with it. The reason Doug will survive in whatever roll he has is because of that ring on his hand.
That plan hasn’t been successful now has it
Well, what. You want a successful plan? The only way for that to happen is for Dan Snyder to become emotionally stable.
lmao.
bruce is absolutely here because of his last name. is there really anyone who doubts that?
I don’t agree at all, but I’ll save it for the show.
Also, Russell’s put out a ton of stuff that was completely wrong.
Opinions, yes. He’s got bad opinions.
Reports, much less so.
SMDH
Ya’ll expect McGlue to turn around a franchise in two years of work ? I thought that was not even close to being realistic . He did produce two winning records which was an achievement . You’re talking about two decades of shit that needs to be fixed . A new culture of team building . Can’t see that happening in two seasons .
Yes, they do.
I didn’t , but that’s just me .
He laid the first course of brick, got wasted, got fired. Had they not had the easy reason……..who knows.
I still think the whole Russini/McCloughan thing was WAY under reported. Getting BJ’s for scoops is a fireable (yet admirable) offense.
Video or it never happened
We could maybe do a Photoshop thing……
Jason Reid
Thom Loverro
Mike Wise
Mike Florio
….the Mount Rushmore of Redskins haters.
But take what ever they say about the team as unbiased?
Said this below….Wise is right about what he told Rick.
Again who cares about something from two years ago
I’m gonna steal that and post it on Twitter
I think there’s a small difference I think Loverro hates Dan Snyder, not the team.
Throw Sally Jenkins in there
true, dan
Steve Thomas Team Captain Big Buck64 • in a few seconds
It’s not a judge. It’s an arbitrator, and we may never know the results.
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If Scot’s on Twitter with pictures of 50 year old Scotch….he won.
Does anyone really think Jessica will be able to keep her mouth shut?
no…she won’t
Nope, probably why he started drinking
leaking info is standard MO for Dan/Bruce
they try to manage the optics of the situation
problem is their PR people suck ass and overall fail so the team looks like jackasses most of the time
If it walks like a duck…..
The PR people aren’t the problem. They aren’t involved in the leaks from the front office, THAT’s the problem.
Please share what Scot McCloughan did that was so great.
convinced Bruce of the need to draft well to make the team better versus signing major FA’s
but he did that before he came to work here
He improved special teams.
The only big FA contract was JNorman
Brandon Scherff
Had a sex scandal that made his wife blow up on Twitter
Our FO finally realized we need a GM, they CHOSE to bring in a flawed man with full awareness of his situation. They, the FO, simply brought in the wrong man and instead of taking the high road and parting ways, took a slimy way out with leaking his KNOWN problem to discredit him. DS is and forever will be a slimy mf’er with BA his yes man suck ass. It is what it is.
So Wise openly dislikes the team
Is that safe to say
It’s safe to say that Wise isn’t a huge fan of the franchise, generally, and he hates hates hates the name.
So when he tells rick something negative about the team we’re supposed to believe him that he’s not trying to make them look bad
Seriously
fair point
Again stop looking for drama
Wise isn’t wrong in this case.
I hate the FO but love rooting for “MY’ team. One issue and belief doesn’t mean Wise can’t be correct on another issue without an agenda.
He hates the team.
You’re making my point
Wise told me on Twitter last week (for what that’s worth), that it was Snyder’s and his P-R firm that leaked McCloughan’s drinkin’.
If they felt it was a problem, they can do what they want. I didn’t like him getting fired, I mean fuck-all in Snyder’s world.
The guy owns the team.
Yes, unfortunately.
Putting the drinking issue aside (and I have alot to say about it), the fact of the matter is that Scot McCloughan’s success here has been overblown by the fanbase.
He had the drinking problem before he got here and WHO brought him in anyway? Our FO. Can’t tell me we don’t still need a GM, we just picked the wrong one, well, FO picked the wrong one. Imagine that!
He had success with Special teams, no denying it. The first step? We’ll never know.
100 percent agree.
Matt Jones, Doctson, Sua Cravens
Billionaire with Napoleon syndrome. What could go wrong?
We may get tired of hearing it but let’s not pretend this organization hasn’t been run extremely poorly for the last 20 years. It is what it is. These guys are kinda greazy. That likely won’t change. We just have to hope they get better at it.
Amen! Pathetic but true.
Sad, but true – JH
Stop looking for drama
Just stop
No one gives a bleep about the GM who was fired two years ago
Effing sewing circle
R-E-L-A-X
Trouble is btg, one doesn’t need to look very far or hard to see nothing but drama with our FO. Can’t change the owner tho.
I believe a judge’s ruling on the situation is coming soon . IDK if it will be kept confidential or not .
PAY THE MAN!
It’s not a judge. It’s an arbitrator, and we may never know the results.
Ok .
Point being, a ruling from court is public record unless the record is sealed, which is very rare except in family law matters; arbitrator’s decisions are not.
I understand .
It’s like a Union Grievance that’s moved beyond third step.
Green room
http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/NFL-Announces-List-Of-22-Prospects-Attending-2018-Draft/f5e16b29-bcf9-44ae-ad58-329dcbd1f3ac
The problem is that even when the Redskins try to do good things, some reporters take it upon themselves to “report” news that creates drama that nobody can verify and even if the Redskins deny there is no way that everyone can prove or disprove
when I grew up that was not called journalism
And NAILED IT
This time, Russell’s report sounded like nonsense, but if you think the Redskins front office hasn’t at various times intentionally caused problems, bad-mouthed people, and spread lies, you’re being naive.
I’ve said before that Bruce is very political and vindictive
part of the reason that Dan and Bruce get along they have that in common
agree
The Redskins have only draft TWO Defensive lineman in the first two rounds of the draft….Jarvis Jenkins and Jon Allen.
…pathetic.
When you treat the draft like we previously did that is not surprising
Saved you the effort, Rick
https://twitter.com/discoque5/status/982263725028618240?s=20
LOL…thanks
I’ve had a lot of coffee this morning. Np
https://twitter.com/RedskinsFGSN/status/982262577483804672?s=20
https://twitter.com/Redskins/status/982262746115784707?s=20
My brothers wife’s hair dressers gardeners second cousins roommates daughters baby sitter heard that we’re trading #13 to Baltimore and bringing back RG
Breaking News from Twitter
noonefromtampa @noonefromtampa:disqus now
@RobbieDuncanOL @TheHogSty Sources around Redskins Park says Bruce Allen is telling people that Dan Snyder wears women’s underwear #MoreRedskinsDrama #AsAccurateAsRussell
That’s old news.
SO MUCH DRAMA!!!!!!!!
is this a problem?
Feeling self-conscious?
Walter likes the way the silk cups his manhood
nice and cool
Lol
don’t knock it til you’ve tried it…. and don’t be all judgmental, now!
Joking, Walter
BTG…
Yes, the past is the past, but my point is when was the last time the Redskins had a drama free off-season? There has ALWAYS been some sort of “story”…whether true or not. We have a new QB coming in that WANTS to be here and now this Allen/Snyder “thing” will be what most will look at.
There is no Allen Snyder thing
THATS my point
It’s a unsubstantiated tweet that only drama queens take seriously
Stop perpetuating drama and there won’t be drama
Don’t start no stuff
Won’t be no stuff
ok
Lol
So attack RUSSELMANIA
Smash cut to 6 years from now where Beantown is still referencing this post when lambasting others about rehashing the past.
Nice use of lambasting, word of the day!
Archuletta will be a huge mistake
I guess I don’t understand your point with all of these. Obviously those things were bad. Rich’s point in his column is that these sources of drama issues are never-ending on this team. It might be okay if they won, but they never do.
Chris Russell said something on twitter that cannot be substantiated
That’s only drama for those looking for drama
The rest of the rationally thinking world just ignores that garbage
What’s in the past is only relevant to those who cannot seem to let it go
I love the Archuletta Deluxe with extra cheese and a large fry
with a liter of cola
Two…….liters of cola – LeRib
A liter of cola? I don’t love you.
noone’s kidneys
Farva doesn’t want a large, he wants a liter of cola
Don’t forget Super Troopers 2 opens 4-20-18
I have low expectations
as long a you attend the 4-20 pre-show party it will be fine
It’s ok, it’s diet
What were we thinking bringing in Jeff George
Why did they draft Malcolm Kelly and not Jordy Nelson
Should have given Rock Cartwright more opportunities
No mention of Antonio Pierce
Fail
Can’t change the past
Especially if no one is willing to let it go
To me it’s not a question of letting it go as it is a being aware. Our front office has been inept at best All you have to do is look at our won-loss record. Contrary to what flounder says, average is not good enough, At least not to me.
Another CB injury
https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/982253689413844993?s=20
We’ll grab him in the 4th
I don’t remember anything positive about McFlab.
I remember quite a few people who thought it might work out for a year or two. I had hope at the time.
I bet TI was rough that year.
another of our stunning trade/FA acquisitions.
shivers
Does anyone here care about an ongoing list of draft candidate visits to Ashburn? It seemed to me to not be worth the headache.
Nope
That quickly proves to be the list of players we won’t be drafting.
i think an interesting article would be an evaluation of our free agent “gets” over the last 5-10 years, and a similar analysis of our trade “gets”.
I’ve been thinking about that one for awhile, actually. I did the historical draft analysis already, and the obvious corollary is free agency. I’ll get around to it.
i think the trade and free agency moves are related in that you are dealing with supposedly known quantities. draft seems like more of a crap shoot to me.
Walter, it seems that way because it is.
I’m very interested in trying to put some kind of objective spin on the team’s historical successes and failures in the free agency and trade arena.
This post goes out to all you baby’s Mamma’s drama’s……… I’m sorry Redskins Nation, I am fo reeeeal, nevah meant to make you fans cry, I apologise a thousand times….- Brucicrous
You and yo GM can go ahead and get the hell on
Yeah! That’s that FUNK!
Bombs over Ashbuuuuurn
Love Outkast!
It’s ok, love is a strong word.
The Allen nonsense is 100% media driven.
Sorry for the delay in new posts this week, folks. Sometimes it can’t be helped.
I’m sure we’ll let it slide this week.