Redskins president Bruce Allen came out of the shadows on Tuesday, and with him, he brought more speculation.
The much-maligned Washington Redskins team president spoke in front of D.C. media for the first time in almost two years during Senior Bowl practice, giving a vague, unfulfilling update on the state of his franchise.
Among the many statements made by Bruce Allen? If anyone can come back, it’s Alex Smith. The fans are passionate. The team is close. Very close. Just as he and Dan Snyder have tried to lead fans to believe for a decade now.
Maybe it would have worked years ago. But not now. Not when the erosion effect has gone on this long, with no resistance. In Allen’s press conference, he said many things, but in actuality, he may not have said much at all.
Of course, to delve into the implications of Allen’s words, and what they say about his thought process, it’s best to talk through it. Thus, we here at Riggo’s Rag got together to record a podcast, breaking down the details and main points of Bruce Allen’s impromptu press conference. Jacob Camenker was unable to join this time around, but we were able to bring on Riggo’s Rag contributor Conor Forrest, who shared his thoughts on what Allen’s words mean for the future.
To listen to the podcast, be sure to click the play button above. While much of what Allen said is vague, we can make assumptions about how he and Dan Snyder might respond to the latest complaints from their fanbase, as more and more D.C. natives lose faith. Those assumptions, unfortunately, don’t always favor positive results. But there is a silver lining, with the coming 2019 NFL Draft. Every such juncture is a chance for a franchise to start anew.
That said, the Redskins have some work to do before they can turn “close” into “contender”. Their quest to recover from a tumultuous, and ultimately heart-breaking 2018 season will be an intriguing spectacle throughout the offseason.