BREAKING NEWS: Cerrato resigns (Bruce Allen hired as VP/GM) - merged

SC Skins Fan · 12-17-2009, 10:32 AM

Ding, dong, the witch is dead.

celts32 · 12-17-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Allen's skill set is more on the business/contracts side of things. He's not really know for being an astute personnel guy around the league

So who was in charge of personel in Oakland and Tampa when gruden & Allen worked together? Was there another key scout that they had in both places or was Gruden very involved in personel? I always thought Gruden was strictly a coach.

Mattyk · 12-17-2009, 10:35 AM

Gruden has always had a heavy say in personnel from what I understand. At least in Tampa.

Ruhskins · 12-17-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SC Skins Fan

Ding, dong, the witch is dead.

More like Ding, Dong, the Sarge is dead. LOL.

Longtimefan · 12-17-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jamf

I'm glad they brought someone in early.
They have an opportunity to study the players they currently have before moving on to the draft.

3 Games Left, Let players start earning roster spots for next year and figure out who can be let go.

It also alows us to be able to concentrate more on the guy coming as opposed to the guy going out. The focus can be shifted towards moving foreward.

warpaint · 12-17-2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Gruden has always had a heavy say in personnel from what I understand. At least in Tampa.

Grudens big complaint in Tampa was that the owner did not want to open his pocket. We all know thats not the case here.

They easily could have won a Superbowl in Oakland if it wasn't for the tuck play.

SmootSmack · 12-17-2009, 10:49 AM

Redskins Hire Allen As Executive Vice President/General Manager

skinsfan69 · 12-17-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I think being the GM of a team that went to the Super Bowl (and winning one) is a good start. And I believe he had a good record when he was in Oakland.

Well I wouldn't give Allen credit for the TB SB cause those were not his players. And after that SB they really didn't so anything and he and Gruden got fired. He did a nice job bringing in some older vets in Oakland. I like the move but I'm going to take a wait and see attitude. I wanted a true personel guy first, not a business contract guy. They've already got a guy doing that.

12thMan · 12-17-2009, 10:55 AM

Wow! I was up early before this news broke, took a nap, just woke up and this! Wow!

I like the move, I must say.

I hope the next move is to sign JC, but let's celebrate this while we can.

KLHJ2 · 12-17-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruhskins

More like Ding, Dong, the Sarge is dead. LOL.

I prefer Ding Dong Cerrrato's Gone, we have no witch, the bitch is gone!

SFREDSKIN · 12-17-2009, 10:58 AM

Welcome home, Mr. Allen your roots started here with your dad. Vinny please turn off the lights and don't let door hit you on the way out.

celts32 · 12-17-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Well I wouldn't give Allen credit for the TB SB cause those were not his players. And after that SB they really didn't so anything and he and Gruden got fired. He did a nice job bringing in some older vets in Oakland. I like the move but I'm going to take a wait and see attitude. I wanted a true personel guy first, not a business contract guy. They've already got a guy doing that.

Bruce Allen is a well respected guy around the NFL who will be the face of the Redskins. There is a whole scouting department and the coach to help him find and select the players. He may not have rings but he has always been involved in good organizations...the last time the Raiders were not a joke was when he was there. He will represent the Redskins very well IMO. I look forward to my Redskins not being a punchline anymore.

BigSKINBauer · 12-17-2009, 11:00 AM

Give Snyder credit for being loyal to the redskins faithful. Hiring Gibbs and hiring George Allen's son keeps the Redskins tradition alive. Regardless of results, we can't say that Snyder doesn't try to keep the skins faithful happy (outside of the prices at FedEx)

pg86 · 12-17-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by RobH4413

All I need is Joe Gibbs president of football operations and Russ Grimm head coach and I'll be happy.

Side question.... anyone kinda okay with Zorn keeping his job? Stranger things have happened in Redskins land.

Demote Zorn to QB coach.

skinsfan69 · 12-17-2009, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by celts32

Bruce Allen is a well respected guy around the NFL who will be the face of the Redskins. There is a whole scouting department and the coach to help him find and select the players. He may not have rings but he has always been involved in good organizations...the last time the Raiders were not a joke was when he was there. He will represent the Redskins very well IMO. I look forward to my Redskins not being a punchline anymore.

I agree.

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12-17-2009, 10:32 AM	#196
SC Skins Fan The Starter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,554	Re: BREAKING NEWS: Cerrato resigns (Bruce Allen hired as VP/GM) - merged Ding, dong, the witch is dead. __________________ It has taken a long time, but I have finally realized that nothing I say about the Redskins will have any effect upon anything the Redskins do.

12-17-2009, 10:35 AM	#198
Mattyk ‎\m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 40 Posts: 72,652	Re: BREAKING NEWS: Cerrato resigns (Bruce Allen hired as VP/GM) - merged Gruden has always had a heavy say in personnel from what I understand. At least in Tampa. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

12-17-2009, 10:49 AM	#202
SmootSmack Mad Men Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 43,095	Re: BREAKING NEWS: Cerrato resigns (Bruce Allen hired as VP/GM) - merged Redskins Hire Allen As Executive Vice President/General Manager __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

12-17-2009, 10:55 AM	#204
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,363	Re: BREAKING NEWS: Cerrato resigns (Bruce Allen hired as VP/GM) - merged Wow! I was up early before this news broke, took a nap, just woke up and this! Wow! I like the move, I must say. I hope the next move is to sign JC, but let's celebrate this while we can.

12-17-2009, 10:58 AM	#206
SFREDSKIN Pro Bowl Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 6,501	Re: BREAKING NEWS: Cerrato resigns (Bruce Allen hired as VP/GM) - merged Welcome home, Mr. Allen your roots started here with your dad. Vinny please turn off the lights and don't let door hit you on the way out. __________________ Joe Gibbs- The best coach of all time, Lombardi trophy should be renamed Gibbs. Art Monk- Art was like an OL playing WR, doing the dirty work and not getting the glory. Darrell Green- Best DB ever. Purveyor of fine Filth

12-17-2009, 11:00 AM	#208
BigSKINBauer Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: College Park; where they chop cars Age: 25 Posts: 5,635	Re: BREAKING NEWS: Cerrato resigns (Bruce Allen hired as VP/GM) - merged Give Snyder credit for being loyal to the redskins faithful. Hiring Gibbs and hiring George Allen's son keeps the Redskins tradition alive. Regardless of results, we can't say that Snyder doesn't try to keep the skins faithful happy (outside of the prices at FedEx) __________________ "For there is nothing half so glorious As to see our team victorious" --UMD Fight Song BSB-2010

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