Scot McCloughan to be new Redskins GM

Except this HAD to be done. There wasn't any other choice that wouldn't have incited fan riots.

If you think about it, we're in uncharted territory now -- Schottenheimer, Gibbs and Shanahan all had the dual role of head coach & general manager/player-personnel decider-in-chief. Then you had Spurrier and Zorn being fed with players from Bozo the Clown.

Now there's a guy from the outside with football acumen, and a resume of success at picking out talent.

Dare I say it ... but, ... it's different this time.

I agree...
The big thing to keep in mind is this will take time. Stay away from the quick fix. Snyder's past as an owner is full of examples of quick fix failures.
We need to let the team building grow over time. Shut the big mouths of the impatient mob.

I hope this franchise doesn't drive him to drink again. I'm not totally joking

He is responsible for drafting most of the 49er roster that played in 3 straight NFC championship games, then was basically fired for too much drinking, then went to Seattle and helped them over the top then canned again for hitting the bottle too much. When with the 49ers there were a lot of pictures of him obviously drunk at team facilities. Listing to sports radio the talking heads say he is still drinking but has it under control. He sounds like someone who needs to never have another drink. He is one of the best, Snyder should hire someone to keep an eye on him to make sure he keeps the drinking under control. He lost two jobs and a marriage and went to rehab, I don't think he should drink at all.

Since AJ Smith is not GM, are we still getting Wade Phillips?

Since AJ Smith is not GM, are we still getting Wade Phillips?

Interview on Thurs.

I'm already penciling in two pre season wins.

I couldn't be more happier with this move. Snyder has tried everything but hire a competent GM. He's hired HoF and a future HoF coach. He brought in big name free agents. He's tried hiring no name head coaches. This man has tried everything. Finally, I think he got it right. Scot McCloughan is one of the best talent evaluators and roster builders in football. If we can control his drinking problem he can do some great things. In my opinion, this is just what this organization needed.

Good move but until we improve I won't get to excited

So, where does this leave AJ Smith? Cooling his heels on the West Coast?

I am okay with that, but am just curious on the significance.

AJ's role may not change at all at best. Very possible he's gone completely.

This move is just what the doctor ordered.....McCloughlin will be the best GM we have had since Bobby Beathard.....