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Evaluating last season:
Allen: "We just finished a frustrating season that had a few ups and too many downs." Said a "full evaluation" mode is in full swing.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 31, 2014
Allen: "We're going to analyze everything from the top down. ... We understand 4-12 is unacceptable."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 31, 2014
Evaluating players:
Allen says will look at everything including the way they acquire players
— John Keim (@john_keim) December 31, 2014
Bruce Allen: Were going to bring in the right people. Its getting good coaches & players. That's what we're going to start addressing.
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) December 31, 2014
Moving on from Jim Haslett:
Allen: Gruden and Haslett have spoke for days, and they decided the departure was "the best for both sides." Calls it "the right decision."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) December 31, 2014
Bruce Allen said "I appreciate Coach Haslett's work and what he's done for the #Redskins." Says it was the right thing to do.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) December 31, 2014
This season's 4-12 record:
Allen: "We understand 4-12 is not acceptable to our great fans and to anyone in this building. I feel ultimately responsible."
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) December 31, 2014
Allen: we either win or lose and it's my responsibility
— Dianna Marie Russini (@NBCdianna) December 31, 2014
Allen says the core and attitude of the franchise is good but much has to change. "Looking for solutions to get the team back on track"
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 31, 2014
Allen: "That's my job, to help figure out that puzzle" to get a winning team on the field. Says "we're looking for solutions."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 31, 2014
More changes coming:
Allen said there are going to be other changes in addition to parting with Haslett. Those will come after more evaluation.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) December 31, 2014
Allen says Gruden is meeting w all of the assistant coaches and will make those determinations. Starting Dcoordinator search later today.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 31, 2014
His responsibility for failure:
Allen was asked quite eloquently by @lizclarketweet why he deserves to return for a sixth season as GM. He didn't offer a clear answer.
— Tom Schad (@Tom_Schad) December 31, 2014
This year's draft:
Asked about his scouting/draft/free agency record, Allen defended the #Redskins' 2014 draft, CB Bashaud Breeland in particular.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) December 31, 2014
Plans for next year:
Allen says having plenty of cap room & all available draft choices should help the Redskins bring in better talent in '15, mostly via draft.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 31, 2014
Division games:
Allen calls two division wins after not winning any last year signs of improvement.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 31, 2014
Player personnel department:
Allen: Our personnel dept. is a hard-working group that evaluates all the players...That department is a responsibility I take seriously.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) December 31, 2014
Allen defended #Redskins' personnel dept., pointing to '14 draft. Says he likes the rookies who played, has faith others will help soon.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) December 31, 2014
Allen says AJ Smith still "a consultant" says Doug Williams sits in on pro talent evaluation meetings and evaluates college talent as well.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 31, 2014
AJ Smith's role going forward: "We're looking at every option we can....This process will go on for a little bit..."
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) December 31, 2014
Asked whether consultant A.J. Smith (or someone else) will be asked to help him evaluate talent: "We're evaluating everything that we do."
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) December 31, 2014
Bruce Allen basically said if I understand correctly that it is not all that important to have a proven personnel exec in building
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) December 31, 2014
Defensive coordinator search:
Allen: team will begin its search for a new defensive coordinator later today; other staff decisions will be made by Gruden down the road.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 31, 2014
Allen just said "Jay will determine that" when asked about defensive coordinator candidates.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) December 31, 2014
Allen said search for new DC will begin later today when #Redskins begin seeking permission from other teams to speak to candidates.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) December 31, 2014
Jay Gruden's first year:
Allen says Gruden "has a very clear vision of what he wants to see out of his players, how he wants them to execute on the football field."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 31, 2014
Allen: "I thought Jay handled himself very well. He came into a very difficult situation. We were 3-13 a year ago."
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) December 31, 2014
Allen said he believes Gruden is the right leader but it's up to him to "augment" the roster.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) December 31, 2014
Determining the starting QB next year:
Allen on QB: "The starter will be determined by the coach." #Redskins
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) December 31, 2014
Allen on QB Robert Griffin III: "Robert has suffered a couple significant injuries the last couple years. ... His future's up to him."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 31, 2014
Allen says patience is required w griffin as he learns new system but that "his future is up to him and surrounding cast"
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 31, 2014
#Redskins GM BAllen says RG3's future largely up to him. Notes that patience is required with young QB dealing with injuries, new system
— Liz Clarke (@lizclarketweet) December 31, 2014
Allen on RG3: "I do believe he's a young man who has shown promise and can play."
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) December 31, 2014
Allen says he thinks a second year in Gruden's system will help Griffin.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 31, 2014
Improvements that have been made:
Allen: "I think we have done a lot of things as an organization that have improved."
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 31, 2014
Allen says they have done good things as organization but not even going to try to defend record. "It eats away at your core."
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) December 31, 2014
Allen mentions his charitable foundation when asked to give a reason why he believes this team is better now than when he arrived. Unreal.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) December 31, 2014
Allen: "I think our charitable foundation does a fantastic job. We're winning off the field." That's a real quote.
— Tom Schad (@Tom_Schad) December 31, 2014
"We're winning off the field, but we've got to start winning on the field ................................................................."
— Chris Lingebach (@BlueShortsLIFE) December 31, 2014
Bruce Allen says that Washington is "winning off the field" https://t.co/61xCEkAmp5
— Ben Celestino (@bencelestino) December 31, 2014
Free agent signings this year:
Allen: "The free agents that we signed, a few of them got hurt."
— Tom Schad (@Tom_Schad) December 31, 2014
Desire to win; losing plays:
Allen: "I see a team that really wants to win and makes too many losing plays."
— Tom Schad (@Tom_Schad) December 31, 2014
QB decisions this year:
Allen: "Jay makes all decisions on who plays on game days." Says Gruden made call to start Robert against Minnesota
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) December 31, 2014
Brian Orakpo:
Bruce Allen "I had great hopes for Brian." Says he looks at players different. .."I understand that some players have limitations."
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) December 31, 2014
Why he doesn't speak during the season:
Allen said he doesn't talk during the season bc he says there's "only one voice during the season and that's the head coach."
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) December 31, 2014
Bringing in another GM:
Bruce Allen says he will absolutely consider adding someone (a GM) "I want the burgundy and gold to win" #Redskins
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) December 31, 2014
Bruce Allen: "No, there's not too much on my plate..." Dismissed question on team president and GM duties.
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) December 31, 2014
Training camp in Richmond:
Allen says they plan to return to Richmond for training camp.
— Todd Dybas (@Todd_Dybas) December 31, 2014
Bruce!:
Bruce Allen "I would mow the lawn every darn Tuesday." Looks like we got this thing figured out. #RedskinsTalk
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) December 31, 2014
Bruce doesnt blame the players for getting hurt. Ok cool, glad we cleared that up. #TelephonesinHawaii
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) December 31, 2014
WAIT A SECOND: They dont have anybody in Hawaii?!?!?! Great question @RobCarlinCSN
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) December 31, 2014
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