dgreen
Footballguy
What are the odds he takes questions? He almost never does a Q&A session with the media. I think it was Craig Hoffman who said he's been on the beat for like 5 years and has yet to have an opportunity to ask Bruce a question.
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I wonder if it was like "Office Space Lumburg"...ummm, Jay, yeah...I'm gonna need you to go ahead and come in at 5 am...that would be terrific...
I am surprised that Doug Williams isn't doing this press conference. I thought his job was to be to the person who talks to the media because nobody is going to blame him for anything. There isn't enough evidence that does anything that Bruce and Dan want him to do except maybe the Adrian Peterson signing
Also it isn't like this media is going to ask any hard questions. They don't want to lose that chance to sitting in the luxury box drinking that water they consider beer with all the other rich people.
Also it isn't like this media is going to ask any hard questions. They don't want to lose that chance to sitting in the luxury box drinking that water they consider beer with all the other rich people.
PinkydaPimp
Footballguy
LOL one reporter asked when they would get to speak to Dan. He side stepped that one too.
Sidewinder16
Footballguy
His answer was basically “Of course we have a winning culture. Just look at all the guys we have from Alabama”.
Brunell4MVP
Footballguy
Every time Bruce Allen gets behind the microphone, he confirms he has no clue how much everyone hates him, how much it's his fault, and what a doofus he is. he has gone 8 years without answering a question. Question 1....sidestep. Question 2 ... deflect. Question 3 ... answer different question. Repeat.
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PinkydaPimp
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IvanKaramazov
Footballguy
Now he spends half his life just covering up.Brunell4MVP said:
nittanylion
Footballguy
It's so Bruce of Bruce to fire Jay and promote his guy, right before they play their most winnable game of the season. If they beat Miami, it's 'see?' If they don't, it's 'nothing to see here'... wi -win for him. Classic political Bruce. What a slick POS.
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nittanylion
Footballguy
I cant believe that not just one single media guy who love to deservedly roast Bruce and Dan regularly l on shows or in print, played the hero and took Bruce down to the mat. Saying what everyone else is thinking is a sure way to never having to buy a drink in this town again...I mean come on, Keim, Finley, somebody, just burn it to the ground and salt the earth already. Somebody needs to. Its not like you'd make any enemies that matter by doing it.
Statorama
gangster
This is true.
There could be a short term bump in performance with a coaching change. All this, to possibly eke out a win against Miami.
Biabreakable
Footballguy
Yeah now what?dgreen said:My official reaction to Gruden's firing:
Using Peterson more seems to be an answer but likely not a good one.
Here are some quick thoughts:
1. Everyone knew (or should have known) that the Redskins offense would struggle this year. In a QB driven league, the Redskins are a big disadvantage. Add in Trent Williams hold out, and now Brandon Scherff and Chase Roullier, and the lack of offense is really not a surprise.
2. The defense was supposed to be good with studs along the DL and edge rushers. Plus all the depth at CB. The defense is clearly not living up to expectations.
3. Many times, coaches just need to change. Gruden has been here 5+ years. And for some reason, this year it all fell apart. It was not going to get any better with Gruden coaching the rest of the season. Gruden's teams were respectable on offense and very poor on defense. He never has elite talent on the team.
4. As people have noted in this thread, if the Redskins have a lucky season, they can win 10 games, never 11. If they are unlucky, I previously thought 4 wins was the floor. I think we are test the floor this season. Redskin disfunction limits the upside.
5. I remember how happy everyone was when Snyder fired Vinny Cerrato. But then he brings in Bruce Allen. If Snyder gets rid of Allen, we will probably hire another incompetent GM that will continue the disfunction. Firing Allen basically does not go up high enough. At some point, we need to realize that Snyder's personality/makeup/pettiness/meddlesomeness is incompatible with a winning football team.
1. Everyone knew (or should have known) that the Redskins offense would struggle this year. In a QB driven league, the Redskins are a big disadvantage. Add in Trent Williams hold out, and now Brandon Scherff and Chase Roullier, and the lack of offense is really not a surprise.
2. The defense was supposed to be good with studs along the DL and edge rushers. Plus all the depth at CB. The defense is clearly not living up to expectations.
3. Many times, coaches just need to change. Gruden has been here 5+ years. And for some reason, this year it all fell apart. It was not going to get any better with Gruden coaching the rest of the season. Gruden's teams were respectable on offense and very poor on defense. He never has elite talent on the team.
4. As people have noted in this thread, if the Redskins have a lucky season, they can win 10 games, never 11. If they are unlucky, I previously thought 4 wins was the floor. I think we are test the floor this season. Redskin disfunction limits the upside.
5. I remember how happy everyone was when Snyder fired Vinny Cerrato. But then he brings in Bruce Allen. If Snyder gets rid of Allen, we will probably hire another incompetent GM that will continue the disfunction. Firing Allen basically does not go up high enough. At some point, we need to realize that Snyder's personality/makeup/pettiness/meddlesomeness is incompatible with a winning football team.
PinkydaPimp
Footballguy
I think most people do realize this. But you Can’t fire the owner. I can boycot games and not give him a cent, which is what i have been doing. But ultimately I’ll take a Bruce firing over nothing. At least there would be some hope if he puts in a true gm. Doubtful but never know.
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So you basically fired Gruden mainly because he wanted to start Colt McCoy against that Patriots so you moved your lackey to head coach and now he is saying the starting job for the Dolphins is between McCoy & Keenum anyway. I mean when the stooge coach of the team doesn't think Haskins is ready 
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Guest
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Ownership doesn't matter at much as you think it does. Robert Kraft is a terrible owner/person. Look at his soccer team. He just hired the right guy for his football team.
dgreen
Footballguy
Keim would never do that. He's way too professional. Not sure about others.
What I'd like to see is some deep investigative reporting to find out what's really going on behind closed doors. For example, find out about the leak/release of this Gruden video. Such peculiar timing. Who did that? Why did they do that? Is it linked to Dan or Bruce?
There are bodies somewhere in Ashburn. Okay, that may be a bit extreme. But there's dirt, at least.
fatness
Footballguy
I think the Redskins left that point awhile ago. This is a 6-win team right now if everything goes perfect, and an 0-win team if everything goes south.
dcgangstas
Footballguy
Yeah, I heard the press conference.
Bruce gave the press non-answers to almost every question. Especially how the opposing teams' fans out-number Redskins fans. Has no idea just how 'f'd up things are in Ashburn.
Really classy move to have Gruden come in at 5 to get the axe.
matttyl
Footballguy
I've been against a Redskins name chance since the question was initially asked. At this point, though, I'd actually be for it as part of a complete and total team rebuild. Could actually be a smart business decision by Danny boy, as he's not leaving the team. Get rid of Allen, rebrand the team, start over, and sell new merchandise to fans.
Statorama
gangster
nittanylion
Footballguy
People with no-holds-barred access need to be asking no-holds-barred questions. Direct questions. And cutting off Bruce when he starts his patterned patter and demanding better answers than bs he's shoveling.
The public is 100% behind that MF'er being put on the hot seat at the very least. If just one guy would come in searing hot with some invective-laced accusations and demand accountable answers, and cut off the bs answers with "No, Bruce, that's BS and you know it, try again", and bully him, you cant tell me everyone else in the room wouldn't be on him in seconds, like dingos on a baby. He'd probably end the PC abruptly, and the fallout from not standing in the breach and taking the heat could be the catalyst the fans need to ignite the all-out revolt this Team needs. All it takes is one.
The public is 100% behind that MF'er being put on the hot seat at the very least. If just one guy would come in searing hot with some invective-laced accusations and demand accountable answers, and cut off the bs answers with "No, Bruce, that's BS and you know it, try again", and bully him, you cant tell me everyone else in the room wouldn't be on him in seconds, like dingos on a baby. He'd probably end the PC abruptly, and the fallout from not standing in the breach and taking the heat could be the catalyst the fans need to ignite the all-out revolt this Team needs. All it takes is one.
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nittanylion
Footballguy
If I win the lottery, I promise you all I will host an EPIC Sunday event in Landover directly conflicting with a Redskins home game kickoff. I will offer to buy anyone's tickets for up to 2x face value, and invite as many as can come watch the game with food, drinks and entertainment provided for all. We will burn those tickets, and any and all merchandise anyone wants to add to the fire. The (unstated) goal will be for that parking lot and stadium to be as close to empty as possible for m a home game. FU, Danny.
dgreen
Footballguy
I've had similar thoughts recently. The two things aren't really related, but for some reason the complete nonsense of this franchise has led me to start to want the name to change.
Sidewinder16
Footballguy
Sage Rosenfels tweet
“I was drafted by the @Redskins in 2001.
We opened the season with Jeff George at QB (2 games before firing him) and started 0-5.
We then won 8 of our last 11 games with Tony Banks at QB.
Snyder fires Marty Schottenheimer after the season to hire Spurrier.
Nothing has changed.”
“I was drafted by the @Redskins in 2001.
We opened the season with Jeff George at QB (2 games before firing him) and started 0-5.
We then won 8 of our last 11 games with Tony Banks at QB.
Snyder fires Marty Schottenheimer after the season to hire Spurrier.
Nothing has changed.”
Daniel Snyder bought one of the NFL's proudest franchises two decades ago and proceeded to turn it into a league laughingstock.
“It was ridiculous and pretty amazing — it felt like a home game,” Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said.
“It was amazing,” coach Bill Belichick said. “Oh my God, there were so many Patriot fans here it was surprising and overwhelming.”
Great job there Snyder. Good to see articles that showcase what a total loser he is. Lots of $ but still a total loser. Pretty sure he doesn't care about winning. It's all about the dollar.
“It was ridiculous and pretty amazing — it felt like a home game,” Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said.
“It was amazing,” coach Bill Belichick said. “Oh my God, there were so many Patriot fans here it was surprising and overwhelming.”
Great job there Snyder. Good to see articles that showcase what a total loser he is. Lots of $ but still a total loser. Pretty sure he doesn't care about winning. It's all about the dollar.
PinkydaPimp
Footballguy
I hope home games are empty all year. Only way Snyder will change. He won’t see a cent from me.
dgreen
Footballguy
My sons have been saving money to go to a game because they know tickets will be cheaper later this season. I will probably go with them if they decide to spend their money that way. I could never bring myself to disallow them using their money that way. They are on some social media so they see all the complaints, but to them it’s still an opportunity to get to see their favorite team. We used to have season tickets and we loved going to games together. They miss that.
fatness
Footballguy
PinkydaPimp
Footballguy
Good for them. I hope in 20 years they will look back and laugh about these crazy times.
DallasDMac
Footballguy
My condolences to your sons.
Edit: Unless you meant they like the team the skins play that week and they know it is a cheap way to see THAT team.
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Sidewinder16
Footballguy
It's not the same as grilling someone live at a press conference, but SVP just laid in to Snyder and Allen for his "One Big Thing" bit on the late night SportsCenter.
ETA: A link with a link to watch the video.
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BoltBacker
Footballguy
The problem is the TV money is the steak. The gate receipts are just gravy for the owners. That's why the "need" for new stadiums to compete is such horse####. The Redskins "need" a new stadium...... but when was the stadium built in GB? I guess that's why GB is always buried in the standings.
If they would have kept that Lafemia (badly misspelled) guy that might have happened. One of the tings he was trying to prevent was games like the Patriots were 70% of the crowd were against the Skins. The problem is deciding whether it is better to have a stadium with 80% Skins fans and only 30% populated or a stadium 80% full and only about 30% Skins fans. Bruce and Richie Rich clearly took the money option
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I totally agree with BOTH Pimp and Green -- I am very hesitant to spend any money on that rat ******* Snyder BUT I think it's really cool that Green has that football connection with his family...very cool. My kids are younger and they have grown up with Skins as losers...it makes such a difference. Someone mentioned all the kids going to the Nats games now...how if you were a kid and you watched them pull off that late game win vs. Milwaulkee you might be a fan for life. Snyder's Skins have been so bad so long he has literally turned off an entire GENERATION of football fans...
dgreen
Footballguy
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