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Redskins: A brief history of why Bruce Allen should be on the hot seat

By Matt Hines

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 21: (C) Bruce Allen, the new general manager of the Washington Redskins, talks on the field before the game against the New York Giants at FedEx Field on December 21, 2009 in Landover, Maryland. Allen replaces Vinny Cerrato, who resigned last week. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 21: (C) Bruce Allen, the new general manager of the Washington Redskins, talks on the field before the game against the New York Giants at FedEx Field on December 21, 2009 in Landover, Maryland. Allen replaces Vinny Cerrato, who resigned last week. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) /
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ASHBURN, VA – JANUARY 04: Washington Redskins General Manager Bruce Allen speaks during a press conference on the dismissal of Head Coach Jim Zorn at Redskins Park January 4, 2010 in Ashburn, Virginia. During the press conference Allen said, ‘Last place 2 years in a row is not Redskin football.’ (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
ASHBURN, VA – JANUARY 04: Washington Redskins General Manager Bruce Allen speaks during a press conference on the dismissal of Head Coach Jim Zorn at Redskins Park January 4, 2010 in Ashburn, Virginia. During the press conference Allen said, ‘Last place 2 years in a row is not Redskin football.’ (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) /

Allen’s 2017 offseason

The Redskins 2017 draft class is without a doubt a product of work by both Bruce Allen and Scot McCloughan but at the end of the day, the picks were Bruce’s decision. With their rookie years behind them, there are a few promising prospects like first round pick Jonathan Allen, fourth round picks Samaje Perine and Montae Nicholson, and eventual starter Chase Roullier out of the sixth round. Even Josh Harvey-Clemons got on the field by the end of the season, albeit due to injuries. On the other side of things, second and third round picks Ryan Anderson and Fabian Moreau will have close eyes looking for improvement in 2018.

While it’s too early to fully judge the 2017 free agent class we have a good idea of the good, the bad, and the ugly. The decision to let both Pierre Garcon and DeSean Jackson go backfired as the Redskins receivers left much to be desired in 2017. On a similar note, the Terrelle Pryor was a nonfactor and will in all likelihood not return in 2018.

Allen also attempted to beef up the defensive line by signing Stacy McGee and Terrell McCain but neither produced as the team had hoped. Allen did make two strong moves by signing Safety D.J. Swearinger and linebacker Zach Brown. Both were strong impact players on and off the field.

The last free agent decision is one that is still unraveling today. The decision to franchise Kirk Cousins for the second year in a row now leaves the team with limited options today in 2018. Now Allen faces what could easily be the largest dilemma of his career.

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