Bruce Allen press conference

[Irn-Bru]

If you didn't tune into Allen's statement and Q&A, you should check it out. I really took some comfort/confidence out of it. I think Snyder is allowing Allen to retain control and is not stepping in Jerry Jones style. Allen acknowledged where the franchise is and wants to shoulder blame just as much as he is ready to blame Shanahan for where we are. He was respectful when discussing Shanahan and is looking forward with what sounds like a solid plan.

I am still skeptical, because I still think Snyder is the root of the problem, but I guess we'll see. Having Allen guide this process at least displays a level of professionalism, honestly, and vision that was unimaginable under Vinny Cerrato. I like that he will be the face of our organization in the head coaching search.

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[Kilmer72]

I'm ok with this. Like I said in another thread. Bruce knows his limitations and he has good scouts. He said he would be picking the coach and I am comfortable.

[Chris Luva Luva]

If you didn't tune into Allen's statement and Q&A, you should check it out. I really took some comfort/confidence out of it. I think Snyder is allowing Allen to retain control and is not stepping in Jerry Jones style. Allen acknowledged where the franchise is and wants to shoulder blame just as much as he is ready to blame Shanahan for where we are. He was respectful when discussing Shanahan and is looking forward with what sounds like a solid plan.

I am still skeptical, because I still think Snyder is the root of the problem, but I guess we'll see. Having Allen guide this process at least displays a level of professionalism, honestly, and vision that was unimaginable under Vinny Cerrato. I like that he will be the face of our organization in the head coaching search.

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I haven't had a chance to listen. The fact that you're comfortable has eased my tension a bit... But for the same reason stated, I can't truly believe anything he says.

[Kilmer72]

I'm thinking it will have less dictatorship and more accountability in this new FO

[emoses14]

Allen's press conference was quite comforting. From his mantra of "us" and "we" with respect to how we've arrived at this point and more importantly how we are moving forward. I also liked both his being open to hiring a GM but insistence that he would trust his "personnel" guys to aid in this process of finding a coach. It communicated an air of recognizing the necessary change while maintaining the stability necessary to actually keep the momentum the franchise began under Shanahan while trying to correct what went wrong.

I also LOVE the way he dealt with the pinhead questions/shots directed at Snyder. My favorite was this gem "This will be Dan Snyder's 6th HC he's hiring, none of them have finished with a winning record, why should fans or anybody believe that this time will be better or work this time or be different?" (14:08 mark). This kind of fanboy philosophy question is laughable. What is the alternative there Sparky, just dissolve the franchise and stop hiring coaches? You do realize that Snyder owns the damn team, so unless you're ponying up the $1 Billion price tag to buy him out, come up with a better question. Asking Bruce if he thinks Snyder is too meddlesome? Go for it, fair game. But that question is amateur crap. Though I will give the reporter credit for a much better follow up question.

[Kilmer72]

Allen's press conference was quite comforting. From his mantra of "us" and "we" with respect to how we've arrived at this point and more importantly how we are moving forward. I also liked both his being open to hiring a GM but insistence that he would trust his "personnel" guys to aid in this process of finding a coach. It communicated an air of recognizing the necessary change while maintaining the stability necessary to actually keep the momentum the franchise began under Shanahan while trying to correct what went wrong.

I also LOVE the way he dealt with the pinhead questions/shots directed at Snyder. My favorite was this gem "This will be Dan Snyder's 6th HC he's hiring, none of them have finished with a winning record, why should fans or anybody believe that this time will be better or work this time or be different?" (14:08 mark). This kind of fanboy philosophy question is laughable. What is the alternative there Sparky, just dissolve the franchise and stop hiring coaches? You do realize that Snyder owns the damn team, so unless you're ponying up the $1 Billion price tag to buy him out, come up with a better question. Asking Bruce if he thinks Snyder is too meddlesome? Go for it, fair game. But that question is amateur crap. Though I will give the reporter credit for a much better follow up question.

He did handle the questions well. I hope the next coach has some PR skills as well.

[Kilmer72]

According to ey Bruce is more responsible for the foundation of the FO and stabilty there than Mike.

[Countertrey]

According to ey Bruce is more responsible for the foundation of the FO and stabilty there than Mike.

This has been pretty clear all along. Allen is the football business brain in the org. I'm perfectly comfortable with Allen running this, and thrilled that Danny has, apparently, recognized that his role is simply to own the team...

[PulpExposure]

According to ey Bruce is more responsible for the foundation of the FO and stabilty there than Mike.

This has been pretty clear all along. Allen is the football business brain in the org. I'm perfectly comfortable with Allen running this, and thrilled that Danny has, apparently, recognized that his role is simply to own the team...

I completely agree. I'm cool with Bruce taking the lead here, and if he really is in fact taking the lead, then...shocker...does that show Danny has finally learned something?

[SkinsJock]

According to ey Bruce is more responsible for the foundation of the FO and stabilty there than Mike.

This has been pretty clear all along. Allen is the football business brain in the org. I'm perfectly comfortable with Allen running this, and thrilled that Danny has, apparently, recognized that his role is simply to own the team...

I completely agree. I'm cool with Bruce taking the lead here, and if he really is in fact taking the lead, then...shocker...does that show Danny has finally learned something?

this is something that I hoped for from Dan Snyder - he gets the opportunity to get rid of the HC and at the same time does not jump in and get involved again

it's early yet but I am hopeful that Snyder will let the football guys manage this process

we are in this mess because of Snyder and we have taken some good steps in the right direction with Mike and Bruce - now it's time to get some better coaching in place

[GoSkins]

So help me here...Allen said their emphasis on hiring a new coach will be on someone who will focus on fundamentals and time management. Fundamentals are obvious. I have to assume Shanny didn't focus enough on fundamentals (including our dreadful special teams and horrific tackling by our defense). Time management? Does that relate to time management in the game or time management for practices et al? This implies Shanny was not organized.

I hope Allen is the right guy. 'Cuz I'm very close to saying no hope 'till Snyder is gone.

[SkinsJock]

Dan Snyder is not going anywhere ... but the hope is that the football guys here will take advantage of this 'opportunity'

it SEEMS that Dan Snyder is going to 'let' these FO guys get things straightened out - if that happens, he will stay away ...... hopefully

[Irn-Bru]

So help me here...Allen said their emphasis on hiring a new coach will be on someone who will focus on fundamentals and time management. Fundamentals are obvious. I have to assume Shanny didn't focus enough on fundamentals (including our dreadful special teams and horrific tackling by our defense). Time management? Does that relate to time management in the game or time management for practices et al? This implies Shanny was not organized.

I thought that was an odd comment too. He did clarify that by "time management" he meant a greater sense of urgency given how little time the team has to practice together and prepare. I guess it's possible Allen felt that Shanahan wasn't intense enough with how they ran practices.

I hope Allen is the right guy. 'Cuz I'm very close to saying no hope 'till Snyder is gone.

Me too. I'm reserving judgment on whether Allen is really in charge till after we see how the next head coach pans out. I thought Snyder was done interfering when Shanahan came on board. Maybe the "Snyder" side of the story is true and he really did do everything possible to stay out of Shanahan's way . . . but I haven't bought that line yet. I guess we'll see in a few more years . . .

[Neo]

I'm ok with this. Like I said in another thread. Bruce knows his limitations and he has good scouts. He said he would be picking the coach and I am comfortable.

I always felt Bruce was a straight-forward, no BS kind of guy. Whenever they have him speak, it seems he's there to be transparent and clear the air; I trust his honesty.

I agree with your point that he knows his limitations as well. I think we both can agree that a true GM would be better, but Allen w/ a "GM team" if you will, will lead him to success. I'm grateful we still have him; he will do wonders with our extra cap money in 2014 and I don't foresee any foolish financial transactions in 2014 under him.

Things are looking a little brighter already.

HAIL!!

[Neo]

So help me here...Allen said their emphasis on hiring a new coach will be on someone who will focus on fundamentals and time management. Fundamentals are obvious. I have to assume Shanny didn't focus enough on fundamentals (including our dreadful special teams and horrific tackling by our defense). Time management? Does that relate to time management in the game or time management for practices et al? This implies Shanny was not organized.

I hope Allen is the right guy. 'Cuz I'm very close to saying no hope 'till Snyder is gone.

It seemed the time management statement was more of a rhetorical statement. I gather that from what he said next (paraphrasing here...) "you don't have much time in the offseason and practice to work with players."

To me, it seems he was merely stating the obvious; we have a lot of work to do on these guys and there's not much time between now and the next season. I don't think there's anything else to that statement; one thing I do like about Bruce is that he's always been forthcoming; I never heard him give any elusive answers.

I think we can all rest for now knowing Bruce is running the org like a true GM and is seeking out help from others in areas he knows he's weak. This is GREAT! Exactly the mentality we need right now.

[Kilmer72]

I'm ok with this. Like I said in another thread. Bruce knows his limitations and he has good scouts. He said he would be picking the coach and I am comfortable.

I always felt Bruce was a straight-forward, no BS kind of guy. Whenever they have him speak, it seems he's there to be transparent and clear the air; I trust his honesty.

I agree with your point that he knows his limitations as well. I think we both can agree that a true GM would be better, but Allen w/ a "GM team" if you will, will lead him to success. I'm grateful we still have him; he will do wonders with our extra cap money in 2014 and I don't foresee any foolish financial transactions in 2014 under him.

Things are looking a little brighter already.

HAIL!!

there is a little BS to it but he has politician in his blood.

[Neo]

I'm ok with this. Like I said in another thread. Bruce knows his limitations and he has good scouts. He said he would be picking the coach and I am comfortable.

I always felt Bruce was a straight-forward, no BS kind of guy. Whenever they have him speak, it seems he's there to be transparent and clear the air; I trust his honesty.

I agree with your point that he knows his limitations as well. I think we both can agree that a true GM would be better, but Allen w/ a "GM team" if you will, will lead him to success. I'm grateful we still have him; he will do wonders with our extra cap money in 2014 and I don't foresee any foolish financial transactions in 2014 under him.

Things are looking a little brighter already.

HAIL!!

there is a little BS to it but he has politician in his blood.

After a season like we had, I think I'm at my most gullible right now If nothing else, "just lie to me" Bruce; allow me to have peace and general feelings of happiness for a week or so

I do believe none the less. He seems to enjoy working with Snyder and one thing he has said that I think we have seen a little of this year is that Snyder gives him whatever he asks for (which is great).

Honestly brother, I think I'm too wounded to handle the possible truth of Snyder screwing up another decade for us. Just needing to believe, if you will, things will be different this time.

If not, I'm buying the drinks this weekend

[Countertrey]

I'm ok with this. Like I said in another thread. Bruce knows his limitations and he has good scouts. He said he would be picking the coach and I am comfortable.

I always felt Bruce was a straight-forward, no BS kind of guy. Whenever they have him speak, it seems he's there to be transparent and clear the air; I trust his honesty.

I agree with your point that he knows his limitations as well. I think we both can agree that a true GM would be better, but Allen w/ a "GM team" if you will, will lead him to success. I'm grateful we still have him; he will do wonders with our extra cap money in 2014 and I don't foresee any foolish financial transactions in 2014 under him.

Things are looking a little brighter already.

HAIL!!

there is a little BS to it but he has politician in his blood.

He also had one of the most paranoid Dads in the history of the NFL... there were spies everywhere... Just sayin...

[Kilmer72]

Well he must have known Bill Belichick's parents.

[Hooligan]

Interesting that he conspicuously side-stepped the cap situation. One reporter asked about it since Mike brought it up in his conference, claiming it was why he couldn't get better players. Bruce just sort of shrugged that off and talked about something else. I want to believe that working with 15m (approximately) less cap space than your opponents had SOMETHING to do with the team's record, but perhaps the way Allen addressed it meant there were deeper problems and didn't want to allow Mike to use that as a scapegoat?

[Kilmer72]

Bruce is not going to answer that question. He knows better. He has public relation skills. He made it clear though that Mike failed in areas. Nuff said. Let it go. Time for a new era.

[Neo]

Interesting that he conspicuously side-stepped the cap situation. One reporter asked about it since Mike brought it up in his conference, claiming it was why he couldn't get better players. Bruce just sort of shrugged that off and talked about something else. I want to believe that working with 15m (approximately) less cap space than your opponents had SOMETHING to do with the team's record, but perhaps the way Allen addressed it meant there were deeper problems and didn't want to allow Mike to use that as a scapegoat?

I took that more as him tired of talking about it. Its an excuse yes, but there is validity to it; so you can pull that card, but at the same time you can't. They won the NFC East last year with the same players plus a few upgrades. So that, to my mind, forfeits the right to pull that card anymore.

[gibbsfan]

Certainly makes me feel better ..

[welch]

Bruce Allen had the immortal George Allen to learn from. Forget GA Jr,: think of their Dad.

[cowboykillerzRGiii]

Certainly makes me feel better ..

I felt better as soon as I heard the shannaclan was gone!
While I like things about Kyle, and some of what Mike has done- I feel like he gave up on this 3-6 team last year...
BUT
We needed an ego like his to clean house- we have what 4-6 players left?
He pulled the trigger on rgiii who despite a tough year (as a team no debate please) will always have the records he broke last year... And hopefully more to follow.
He found the diamond in the rough in Alf
Brought in Kerrigan
Found an incredible prospect in Reed... and Amerson for that matter
Hopefully some others pan out, at least as far as depth in Rambo and Thomas- Chase I'm still rootin for ya!

Realistically we've lacked the leadership that motivates and lifts spirits. That's why the locker room is a mess, I could careless who Snyder dines with.
I'm Soooo stoked we have a new direction coming and I pray whom ever it is can get the most from the players we have currently and, with the Fo, finds the key additions we need to supplement what we have.
THIS time, just wait until next year, feels promising....