Jay Gruden is out as the Redskins’ head coach. On Monday afternoon, president Bruce Allen discussed Gruden’s firing with the press and said that Gruden’s firing is “not for cause” – in other words, the team will not try to escape it’s financial obligations with Gruden by citing the recently circulated video of him allegedly smoking marijuana or anything else pertaining to off-the-field matters.
Here’s a look at more highlights from Allen’s presser.
Allen on why Gruden was fired
“It was necessary. Our 0-5 start is not just disappointing. We had much different expectations for the beginning of the season.”
Allen on why the team selected Bill Callahan as its interim head coach
“Under Bill’s leadership, the programs he’s going to put in, the discipline and execution, we believe we’re giving him the best opportunity to beat the Miami Dolphins, and the rest of the year.”
Allen on whether first-round pick Dwayne Haskins will take over as the team’s starting quarterback
“It’ll be up to Coach Callahan who plays at any position, the same way it was up to Coach Gruden who’s going to play. We’re thrilled to have Dwayne here. We think his future is really bright. Whatever gives Coach Callahan the formula for success [is], I’m sure he’s going to do.”
Allen on the team’s much-maligned culture
“The culture is actually pretty damn good.”
Allen woke up on third base and thought he hit a triple. He must have video on the owner. What a mess!
Nice picture
Gotta put out the fire somehow
that image is the real life version of the Kermit meme
Speaking of memes I wonder how many out there have replaced the Gatorade bottle for Snyder’s Johnson…
Shake weight.
The best opportunity to beat the Miami Dolphins…lol…high expectations
Probably terrified of going 0-16 lol, both cincy and DC circling that dolphins game
Don’t forget the Jets. They’ll get two cracks at it.
I’m hoping Nagy is the next coaching casualty. Couldn’t beat Gruden Sr. and has an offense ranked only better than the Jets and Dolphins.
Haha!
Hoping what Alken is drinking is poison
Meant Allen
it’s hard for coaches to do good I. Washington with the GM and owner there . the owner calls the shots on who to draft in rd 1 and the gm makes things worse. the owner gave up years of picks for RG3BUST and forced the hc to let RG3 play in the pocket then he got benched and the coach got fired for refusing to start him again. lol now the owner picks another qb and again not the coaches choice