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Bruce Allen held a press conference for he first time in almost 5 years today. The reason? He had to explain why he fired Head Coach Jay Gruden but did not perform seppuku for the shame he has himself brought upon this franchise. Bruce Allen and Dan Snyder continue to run this organization into the ground and nothing will change until they are both gone.
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Watch Live: Team President Bruce Allen Speaks to the Media https://t.co/sIe87f3Gpl
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 7, 2019
Firing Jay Gruden:
Bruce Allen to the podium:
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) October 7, 2019
He says the decision was made after the game last night. They met with Jay this morning.
Says Gruden was disappointed in not being able to achieve what they all wanted to achieve.
Names Callahan the interim.
Bruce Allen: decision to relieve Jay Gruden of his duties was "difficult, but necessary." #Redskins
— Zach Selby (@ZachDar61) October 7, 2019
Bruce Allen speaking to reporters right now: "To make a decision like this was difficult but is necessary. We owe it to our millions of fans to do everything we can to win." #Redskins
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) October 7, 2019
Not fired for cause:
Bruce Allen says Jay Gruden wasn't fired for cause.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) October 7, 2019
Mid-season coaching change:
When confronted with his record again and asked about what he would change over the last decade, he says there's nothing he can do about that.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) October 7, 2019
He says he never imagined being here mid-season making a coaching change and he's just working on a better tomorrow.
Bill Callahan:
Bruce Allen: We are fortunate to have a seasoned veteran coach here in Bill Callahan who we have named as interim coach. #Redskins pic.twitter.com/WErrhCT2Hh
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) October 7, 2019
Found it interesting that Allen mentioned discipline with his comments on Callahan.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) October 7, 2019
"Under Bill's leadership and the programs he's going to put in and the discipline & execution, we believe we're giving it the best opportunity to beat the Dolphins and for the rest of the year."
0-5:
Allen says the decision was difficult, but necessary.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) October 7, 2019
"Our 0-5 start isn't just disappointing. We had much different expectations for the start of this season."
Says they owe it to fans, players, coaches and their families to be better.
Bruce: “Right now we’re all 0-5. Our goal is to beat the Dolphins.”
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) October 7, 2019
Faith in Bruce Allen?:
Allen on why people should have faith in him despite the record:
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) October 7, 2019
"I think that's a fair question. Right now, we're all 0-5."
He focuses his answer more on this season. Not about his record over the long term.
What's your level of accountability for lack of success? Allen says he doesn't want to hide from his record. "All we want to do is work."
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) October 7, 2019
I asked Bruce Allen his level of accountability for the Redskins struggles. He said it’s a fair question and that he knows how poor the record is. He’s focused on improving going forward.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) October 7, 2019
Starting QB:
Bruce Allen says Callahan gets to pick his quarterback. Same as it was for Gruden.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) October 7, 2019
Bruce Allen on the plan at QB moving forward: "It will be up to Coach Callahan who plays. We're thrilled to have Dwayne here. We think his future is very bright." Non committal on who will start at QB this weekend.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) October 7, 2019
Dwayne Haskins Jr.:
Bruce Allen on drafting Dwayne Haskins: "We're excited as hell to have him on this football team. We think he has a great future ahead of him." He and Dan Snyder now have to find a coach who shares their excitement.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) October 7, 2019
Bruce: “Jay was excited about Dwayne Haskins.”
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) October 7, 2019
Dan Snyder:
Bruce Allen when asked why Dan Snyder is not addressing the fan base today: "Because I am." He then was asked when Snyder would answer for the issues the team is having. "Dan makes himself available from time to time."
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) October 7, 2019
Apology?:
Bruce Allen was just asked if he would like to apologize to Redskins' fans for the state of the team by @FitzFox5DC.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) October 7, 2019
Patriots fans taking over FedEx Field:
Bruce Allen is asked about the stadium being filled by Patriots fans. He cites them buying tickets on the secondary market.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) October 7, 2019
Bruce Allen when asked about opposing fans taking over FedEx Field: "I appreciate the fact that the Patriots have a great fan base." Mentions Redskins fans selling tickets on the secondary market and making a few dollars off those sales.
— Jake Russell (@_JakeRussell) October 7, 2019
Trent Williams:
Bruce Allen on Trent Williams: "He is not here. There has been no dialogue with any other team." Would you consider trading him? "No. Not at this time."
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) October 7, 2019
I have no words.
Redskins culture:
“The culture is actually pretty damn good” is this press conference’s “we’re winning off the field” moment.
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) October 7, 2019
We’re close:
"The pieces are here for a winning team...there's only one way to win and that's to work...I believe this coaching staff and these players can do it."
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) October 7, 2019
-Bruce Allen, whose press conference ends after 14 minutes.