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Report: Redskins Finalize Deal to Make Scot McCloughan New GM

The Redskins finally hire a personnel man to be the team's GM

By Scott Jennings

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Scot McCloughan Agrees to be New Redskins GM

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The Redskins have finally hired a real GM!

Redskins Make Right Move: Hire Scot McCloughan

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The Redskins took a major step in the right direction by promoting Bruce Allen to President and bringing Scot McCloughan on as the General Manager. McCloughan is one of the most respected football minds in the NFL, and was a phenomenal hire by the Redskins.

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Scot McCloughan Agrees to be New Redskins GM Redskins Make Right Move: Hire Scot McCloughan

The news that everyone has been waiting for is finally here!  Adam Schefter is reporting that Scot McCloughan has finalized his deal with the Washington Redskins to become the team's new general manager.  Bruce Allen will remain with the team as the Team President, a role that he was elevated to last year.  Allen also served as the team's general manager for the last 5 years.

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Redskins Meet Rooney Rule Requirements

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Albert Breer report last night that the Redskins have met the requirements of the Rooney Rule, when will Scot McCloughan be officially signed/announced?

Tempering Expectations for Scot McCloughan Hire

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With the expected hiring of Scot McCloughan, Redskins fans around the world have jumped from rock bottom to the top of Mount Expectation in a matter of days. Optimism should be welcomed with a degree of caution however.

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Redskins Meet Rooney Rule Requirements Tempering Expectations for Scot McCloughan Hire

McCloughan's hiring has been widely celebrated among Redskins fans, and NFL analysts have expressed everything from congratulations to shock and disbelief to wondering how the Redskins can mess this one up.  McCloughan was considered the top personnel man who was not under contract with an NFL team.  McCloughan was instrumental in building the Seahawks last two Super Bowl teams, and also in acquiring talent for the 49ers before Jim Harbaugh took over as head coach and made them annual contenders.

The details of the deal have not been released, but it was reported to be a 4 year deal yesterday.  Albert Breer reports that McCloughan will have control of the team's roster and that is a very good thing for the team.  He will report directly to President Bruce Allen.  McCloughan's struggles with alcohol have been extensively coveredand discussed and it is the major red flag that should concern people.  But this move had to be made by a team that has been devoid of talent in the personnel and scouting departments.  He is not a savior, but it is a move in the right for a direction for an organization that consistently goes in the wrong direction.

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