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Bruce Allen introduction:
#Redskins President Bruce Allen: "Today's an exciting day for the franchise because we feel today the Redskins are going to get better."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) January 9, 2015
Allen: "He will be In charge if all the personnel department and all personnel on this team." #Redskins
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) January 9, 2015
Allen talked about his history with Scot's family while in Oakland
— Jason Reid (@JReidPost) January 9, 2015
Allen also said what he really likes about McCloughan is how he describes players that he's scouting.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) January 9, 2015
Introducing himself:
Winning process:
Mccloughan: I've seen how its been done and it's not just about me
— John Keim (@john_keim) January 9, 2015
McCloughan says "I'm going to have great communication...when we make decisions, we'll make it as a group." #Redskins
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) January 9, 2015
Dan Snyder:
McCloughan says he was impressed w Snyder's passion for winning. Says a lot of work ahead.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) January 9, 2015
McCloughan said he met w Dan for over 5 hours. Says Snyder really wants to win and that's all that matters. #Redskins
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) January 9, 2015
McCloughan on Snyder: "this owner has it. The resources are there."
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) January 9, 2015
McCloughan said Snyder "grilled [him] pretty good about his issues," "and I'm glad he did."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) January 9, 2015
McCloughan says he's laid out his vision to Snyder and Allen and they understand how important draft is to him.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) January 9, 2015
Bruce Allen:
Scot: He has known Bruce for a long time. Talked about Bruce's character.
— Jason Reid (@JReidPost) January 9, 2015
McCloughan has known Allen long time. Father and brother worked with Allen.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) January 9, 2015
McCloughan says his family history and Bruce doing President stuff was key. "We're getting football people in the building." #Redskins
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) January 9, 2015
Jay Gruden:
McCloughan also has known Gruden family for a long time.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) January 9, 2015
Mccloughan says first time meeting jay gruden was yesterday. But knows Jon and their father well
— John Keim (@john_keim) January 9, 2015
Hiring process:
The Redskins have been talking with SM throughout the season. #Redskins
— Dianna Marie Russini (@NBCdianna) January 9, 2015
McCloughan's scouting company was contracted by the #Redskins last season. Allen reached out to him about coming aboard, began pressing him.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) January 9, 2015
Allen on naming McCloughan GM: "When Scot became available and said he was ready to get into the saddle, that was really a no-brainer."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) January 9, 2015
Bruce: "when Dan made me President last year, It was my responsibility to find ways to make this team better." Said this was no-brainer
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) January 9, 2015
Bruce Allen insists team was looking to add someone as GM even though he was comfortable in 2 roles. When McCloughan bc available no brainer
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) January 9, 2015
Allen is also insisting this was his decision to bring in a new GM and not forced on him by Dan Snyder
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) January 9, 2015
His scouting service:
#Redskins were Scot McCloughan's first NFL client for his college scouting service this past year.
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) January 9, 2015
McCloughan clarified that his work the past seven months was to scout top 150 college players for a handful of teams. Wouldn't share teams.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) January 9, 2015
His style:
McCloughan: "My style is very very thorough." #Redskins
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) January 9, 2015
McCloughan says he will be patient w/ evaluation has a good idea of the talent level, but wants to grind tape & did "a lot of college tape"
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) January 9, 2015
The current roster:
McCloughan says it's "way too premature" to make roster evaluations; will go to college all-star games, watch tape in next couple weeks.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) January 9, 2015
Current Redskins personnel department:
McCloughan doesn't know any of redskins scouts well. Coming in with open mind.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) January 9, 2015
Mccloughan says he'll go thru free agency and the draft with this personnel office. Says they can prove selves
— John Keim (@john_keim) January 9, 2015
McCloughan: "No one says I'm right. No one says you're wrong. Let's come together and make a decision that's best for the organization."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) January 9, 2015
His past issues:
McCloughan: I don't live in the past. I really don't, even with my success and my failures. I went through a family matter and it was tough.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) January 9, 2015
McCloughan not talking specifically about his alcohol problems of past. Says it made him better but he doesn't live in the past.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) January 9, 2015
McCloughan says his adversity made him a better father and will make him a better personnel guy. #Redskins
— Jake Russell (@_JakeRussell) January 9, 2015
McCloughan on past alcohol issues: "I'm not ashamed of it. I went through a tough phase." Says he wouldn't take job if not ready.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) January 9, 2015
His player types:
McCloughan: "You can never have enough good football players on your team." Said core of team needs to be passionate and competitive.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) January 9, 2015
McCloughan believes in size. "It's a big man's game."
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) January 9, 2015
McCloughan says he likes a big roster... big d-linemen, big receivers, etc.
— Jake Russell (@_JakeRussell) January 9, 2015
Scot wants physical lines on both sides of the ball—that’s his vision anyway.
— Rich Tandler (@Rich_TandlerCSN) January 9, 2015
SM looks for passion for the game in addition to skill.
— Rich Tandler (@Rich_TandlerCSN) January 9, 2015
Evaluating Griffin and Cousins in college:
McCloughan on grading Griffin and Cousins in college:"They both were productive college football players." Said he needs to watch tape.
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) January 9, 2015
Mccloughan says he doesn't want to revisit grades on rg3 or kc. Says needs to get into tape of past 3-4 yrs.
— John Keim (@john_keim) January 9, 2015
McCloughan said he needs to watch more film to gain feel for Griffin and Cousins now that it's three going on four years later.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) January 9, 2015
Relationship with coaches:
SM says communication is key when dealing with coaches.
— Dianna Marie Russini (@NBCdianna) January 9, 2015
Draft depth:
Scot: There are good football players throughout the draft
— Jason Reid (@JReidPost) January 9, 2015
Offensive linemen:
McCloughan on finding offensive linemen: "It's a process, and it's more of a mentality ... They're out there ... You just gotta find them."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) January 9, 2015
Hiring a new Defensive Coordinator:
McCloughan on #Redskins' defensive coordinator search: "It's Jay's [Gruden's] call."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) January 9, 2015
Scot: The head coach hires the coaches. Jay will pick new DC.
— Rich Tandler (@Rich_TandlerCSN) January 9, 2015
McCloughan said the defensive coordinator search will be entirely up to Gruden, but if he wants a sounding board, he'll be there.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) January 9, 2015
Redskins roster vs 49ers roster when he took over:
McCloughan: "This roster was much more improved than the 49ers" when he joined there in 2005.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) January 9, 2015
McCloughan says he can tell this roster is more proven than the 49ers when he came there in 2005.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) January 9, 2015
Draft vs free agency:
McCloughan on Wolf/Thompson influence: The first thing I learned from both of them is do not dabble in free agency. Build from the draft.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) January 9, 2015
Mccloughan said first thing he learned from Ted Thompson and Ron wolf was to stay away from free agency. Says He's prolly more aggressive
— John Keim (@john_keim) January 9, 2015
McCloughan: "I honestly think the draft is the lifeline of the organization, but you have to understand free agency is a thing you can use."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) January 9, 2015
Mccloughan says best case is to draft, mold and then keep your own.
— John Keim (@john_keim) January 9, 2015
Mccloughan says u draft the best player and not just for need. Me: amen
— John Keim (@john_keim) January 9, 2015
McCloughan: "The better personnel moves you can make, the quicker you can move forward."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) January 9, 2015
Getting started right away:
McCloughan: "I just promise you this: starting this morning, I'm going to do everything in my power to make this organization better."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) January 9, 2015
"Cool as crud":
"Cool as crud." https://t.co/DjxmJDGhtC
— Chris Mottram (@ChrisMottram) January 9, 2015
Losing causes turmoil:
McCloughan: "If you're not winning games, there's turmoil everywhere."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) January 9, 2015
AJ Smith going elsewhere:
Allen says aj smith might have opportunity at some of the openings around the league
— John Keim (@john_keim) January 9, 2015
Allen says AJ Smith may have opportunity w another team. Will meet w him at Senior Bowl.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) January 9, 2015
Returning to the NFL:
McCloughan on return to NFL: "I miss the competitiveness on Sunday. I miss the one team you're with. ... I want to get back in it.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) January 9, 2015
McCloughan: "I still love to watch college tapes and write reports and I miss the game days and the competitiveness." #Redskins
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) January 9, 2015
Scouting process:
McCloughan on scouting methods: Game tape is the DNA. You don't play in a t-shirt and shorts.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) January 9, 2015
McCloughan "They understand how important the draft is to me." Says the game tape is the DNA, not the combine or all star games
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) January 9, 2015
Rooney Rule requirements:
#Redskins complied with the Rooney Rule, Bruce Allen said. Interviewed two minority candidates. Weren't sure on role until later in process
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) January 9, 2015
Interest from other teams:
McCloughan says NFL teams had reached out to him over past couple of years. Got serious at least once. Wouldn't name the teams.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) January 9, 2015
His scouting setup:
McCloughan says his basic college scouting staff is 6-7 area guys with a supervisor over the top.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) January 9, 2015
McCloughan on front office resources: "It's not about the numbers with scouts, it's about the quality of people you hire...."
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) January 9, 2015
Running QB vs Passing QB:
McCloughan on preference on running QB's vs. passing QBs: "I go back and forth on that."
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) January 9, 2015
Roster control:
McCloughan says he has final say on roster and that disagreements would be settled through communication
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) January 9, 2015
McCloughan acknowledges that he "has final say" on roster. Added that there will be some consensus-building, however.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) January 9, 2015