Scot McCloughan to be new Redskins GM

[Skins1570]

Originally Posted by mredskins

It is really odd how low level news this is to like ESPN and SI....I have to like hunt for it on their web sites.

It is low level on ESPN and the NFL Network because nothing is official yet, after the press conference to introduce him is over they will give it plenty of attention.

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by irish

I couldn't agree more. I have been saying for awhile that this organization has been being broken for 20 years and it could take over 5 years to fix. This team is in total rebuild mode but management will never come out and say it for fear of scaring off the few remaining ticket buying fans they have.

SM doesn't need to spend money on over-priced FAs, he need to get as many draft picks as he can get so this team can start down the road of drafting and developing players like all successful NFL teams do. SM has a huge and very difficult job ahead.

can you blame them for that?
Just intelligent marketing.............or bait and switch depending how you look at it

[MTK]

Things can be headed in the right direction in 2-3 years I think. Over 5 years is an eternity in this league.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I'd take Iupati over Brooks. Brooks is kind of washed up isn't he? He took himself out of a game cause he wasn't happy with his playing time and has had numerous off field issues. To me he's too much of a risk. Iupati is a road grader but SF really struggled in protecting Kap. He's obviously an upgrade over anything we have at guard.

Brooks lost playing time to rookie Aaron Lynch who was as good as Aldon Smith, he came into camp heavier than usual. Brooks can still play, he started losing weight abd will be motivated after year. He was pissed at Tomsula for giving Lynch more playing time. On the OL issues their RT was out most of the year (played 6 games) lost 2 C and Boone held out and came in rusty. Iupati lost some games to concussion, but was the most consistent OL.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

During that draft, I heard McC was high on Cousins.

Gruden still likes him too so it's doubtful they move him.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by irish

I couldn't agree more. I have been saying for awhile that this organization has been being broken for 20 years and it could take over 5 years to fix. This team is in total rebuild mode but management will never come out and say it for fear of scaring off the few remaining ticket buying fans they have.

SM doesn't need to spend money on over-priced FAs, he need to get as many draft picks as he can get so this team can start down the road of drafting and developing players like all successful NFL teams do. SM has a huge and very difficult job ahead.

I hope SM has told them they're in rebuild mode. Seems to me that's a tough pill to swallow for Snyder and Allen. We need to operate just like Jacksonville is. Even though they suck, they're doing it the right way.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Yes. Cutting Bowen would clear $5.5M in space. He is as good as gone, especially since Haslett won't be here to go to bat for him.

Cutting Bowen seems like a no-brainer. He was never worth the $$ we gave him.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Gruden still likes him too so it's doubtful they move him.

Yup. I got a feeling now RG3 will certainly be moved now.

[Evilgrin]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

During that draft, I heard McC was high on Cousins.

Not high enough on him to pick him ahead of where they took Wilson in the third round though.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Evilgrin

Not high enough on him to pick him ahead of where they took Wilson in the third round though.

Yeah, I mean McC is not an idiot.

[irish]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I hope SM has told them they're in rebuild mode. Seems to me that's a tough pill to swallow for Snyder and Allen. We need to operate just like Jacksonville is. Even though they suck, they're doing it the right way.

Its a tough pill to swallow for everyone. The best thing the Skins could do is to think of themselves as an expansion franchise (the sad truth is they aren't too far removed from an expansion franchise talent) and build from the inside out.

[irish]

Originally Posted by Hog1

can you blame them for that?
Just intelligent marketing.............or bait and switch depending how you look at it

I dont blame them one bit but the charade has worn thin and nobody is buying that this team is close.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Hog1

can you blame them for that?
Just intelligent marketing.............or bait and switch depending how you look at it

Honestly, I think if they came out and said they're in rebuild mode, it would show they've got a real plan in place. I personally would not be turned off by this at all. Actually... I would welcome this type statement, and I think a lot of fans would too.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Honestly, I think if they came out and said they're in rebuild mode, it would show they've got a real plan in place. I personally would not be turned off by this at all. Actually... I would welcome this type statement, and I think a lot of fans would too.

I would welcome it. It would show that people in Redskins Park have a clue. You can't fix a problem if you are not aware of it.

Instead we get "winning off the field."

[MTK]

I'm pretty sure McCloughan knows what's up, and the task ahead of him. I don't care what they call it the proof will be in how we approach each offseason for the next 4 years. He's going to build through the draft and free agency should be much different too.