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Redskins president Bruce Allen sidesteps reality in press conference

By Ian Cummings

ASHBURN, VA - JANUARY 09: Washington Redskins Executive Vice President and General Manager Bruce Allen speaks to members of the media after Jay Gruden was introduced as the new head coach of the Washington Redskins during a press conference at Redskins Park on January 9, 2014 in Ashburn, Virginia. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
ASHBURN, VA - JANUARY 09: Washington Redskins Executive Vice President and General Manager Bruce Allen speaks to members of the media after Jay Gruden was introduced as the new head coach of the Washington Redskins during a press conference at Redskins Park on January 9, 2014 in Ashburn, Virginia. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 29: Dwayne Haskins Jr. #7 of the Washington Redskins looks calls out the play in the third quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 29, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

No semblance of a long-term plan

When asked about the plan to develop Dwayne Haskins, Bruce Allen said that Bill Callahan, an interim head coach who may not even maintain a role in the organization next year, has control over all personnel decisions. No word on how the actual development of Haskins, a major asset, will be approached.

There was no mention of Kevin O’Connell, and when Allen was asked about a potential head coaching search, he disregarded that notion, saying that they would have time to think about it in November or December, and that right now, they’re only focused on winning in 2019.

When asked about the status of Trent Williams, Allen said that the Redskins would not consider trading him to acquire assets. He was unwilling to admit that what the Redskins have right now isn’t good enough, and he spoke as if success in 2019 was still attainable.

The Redskins didn’t have a long-term plan to start the year when they decided to keep Jay Gruden, and they don’t have a long-term plan now that he’s gone. Allen only spoke on 2019, suggesting that there is not even a semblance of understanding, that for a franchise to win, one must have a plan.

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