Circus Continues - Swearinger

[Skins2021]

he was claimed by the Cardinals meaning he didnt make it past 1 team in the waivers...

also the Cardinals were his former team so there goes the "locker room cancer" argument that delusional fans attempt to cling to while some how attempting to keep an optimistic attitude.

There is no doubt in my mind that he does watch more tape than the coaches...

He tried to change the culture but its beyond repair at this point... also note how current teammates and past redskins players are chiming in to support DJ and pile on the Skins.

Lastly, interesting how Gruden makes this call when just 2 weeks ago there was a report that he took off for a few days in the middle of the season in the middle of a playoff race and returned on game day.... skins were destroyed by the Giants hours later.

Skins, Raiders, Dolphins. What a horrible organization. I hope there are 5-10 people in the stands on sunday. Embarrass Snyder at every turn

I also hope the Eagles beat them 56-0....

 

[Buffalo_Nickel_1]

I can repair it

 

[Skins2021]

Packers and Raiders also submitted a claim for Swearinger... unbelievable

Jon Gruden controls all personnel in Oakland. I would assume he spoke to his brother.

This move did not come from Jay.

This franchise is an absolute disaster. Clown show

 

[skinsdad62]

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Swearinger first spoke out publicly about practice efforts in 2017, following a humiliating loss to the Chargers.

This season, it happened after losses to the Saints and Falcons, questioning the seriousness of practice from his teammates and from coaches.

The situation that really began to bother coaches came in early December, however, after the team had addressed the public criticisms with Swearinger in a closed door meeting.

After the Redskins suffered an embarrassing 40-16 defeat from the Giants at home in early December, Swearinger said,

“You can’t say it’s the players, man because we the same players. We’re the same guys. We’re putting in the same work. Defense, we’re practicing hard. … From a players’ standpoint, we’re practicing, bro. Like I say, I can’t give you no answers to that because I’m not the coaches.”

Those comments bothered the staff, and prompted another closed door conversation with Swearinger.

Directly calling out the coaching staff would not fly. The word was to stop going to the media with team criticism. Period.

Things seemed to go from boil to simmer when the Redskins actually rallied to win a game in Jacksonville two weeks ago. New quarterback Josh Johnson gave Washington some hope at a playoff spot following a tailspin in the back half of the season.

For 45 minutes in Nashville, it looked like the team would have more good news, and another week of cohesion. Then, the 'Skins defense could not get a stop in the fourth quarter against Titans backup QB Blaine Gabbert.

Washington lost again, dropped out of the playoff race, and despite multiple meetings about keeping his criticism in-house, Swearinger either could not or would not hold back.

"If I'm the D-coordinator, I'm calling zone every time on third down because you got a backup quarterback. Make him beat us. We're playing a backup quarterback. Why would you put us in man-to-man? We are our best on defense when we look at the quarterback.”

Those comments came in direct opposition to what Swearinger was told in the last meeting. But the comment that nobody could look past?

“I'm a very smart football player. I probably watch more film than the coaches.”


Some coaches on staff felt Swearinger questioned their work ethic. That could not fly.

“I’m quite disappointed to be honest with you,” Gruden said of Swearinger’s latest comments.

“We made it pretty clear that we try to keep our business within these walls and we’ve had many a talk before about that, and unfortunately he chose to go to the media again and talk about his displeasure with some of the calls. I know Coach Manusky works extremely hard as does the rest of the staff.”

Previous conversations had mentioned possible discipline for Swearinger, but this time, the staff inside the Ashburn headquarters felt they had no choice. The safety had already caused significant friction around the building, and with the intensified comments aimed directly at Mansuky, the staff felt they had no option but to release the Pro Bowl alternate.

It's important to note that Swearinger works very hard, and teammates will talk about his intense film study. He’s also been a good player for the Redskins in two seasons.

Washington is releasing Swearinger with a year left on his contract, though there is no guaranteed money in 2019.

Gruden and the team made this decision with eyes wide open, accepting that Swearinger is a talented player, but that his repeated insubordination could not stand.

From NBC sports

 

[skinsdad62]

he was claimed by the Cardinals meaning he didnt make it past 1 team in the waivers...

also the Cardinals were his former team so there goes the "locker room cancer" argument that delusional fans attempt to cling to while some how attempting to keep an optimistic attitude.

There is no doubt in my mind that he does watch more tape than the coaches...

He tried to change the culture but its beyond repair at this point... also note how current teammates and past redskins players are chiming in to support DJ and pile on the Skins.

Lastly, interesting how Gruden makes this call when just 2 weeks ago there was a report that he took off for a few days in the middle of the season in the middle of a playoff race and returned on game day.... skins were destroyed by the Giants hours later.

Skins, Raiders, Dolphins. What a horrible organization. I hope there are 5-10 people in the stands on sunday. Embarrass Snyder at every turn

I also hope the Eagles beat them 56-0....

The cards have a hole new regime

 

[Skins2021]

The cards have a hole new regime

He doesnt seek out media they come to him...

Also work ethic and preparation around Ashburn has been questioned for years.... Gruden took a few days off during a playoff run for godsakes. Well documented that Spurrier was a 9-5 coach during his time.....

This franchise is 1 of the worst in all of sports. There is finally a guy who wont stand for it and wont hold back. Hes calling it as it is.

If you want to side with management thats all you but based on the history of this circus I believe that I am siding with the right/correct side of history.

How can anyone root for this organization?

 

[Skins2021]

Swearinger made people feel uneasy because he was speaking truths.

 

[kbso83432]

"Well you know, Jay is a players coach. That can go two ways. Either players want to play for you or practice is light and when practice is light, things like the playoffs just aren't going to happen."

~D.J. Swearinger
106.7 the fan

 

[skinsdad62]

He doesnt seek out media they come to him...

Also work ethic and preparation around Ashburn has been questioned for years.... Gruden took a few days off during a playoff run for godsakes. Well documented that Spurrier was a 9-5 coach during his time.....

This franchise is 1 of the worst in all of sports. There is finally a guy who wont stand for it and wont hold back. Hes calling it as it is.

If you want to side with management thats all you but based on the history of this circus I believe that I am siding with the right/correct side of history.

How can anyone root for this organization?

Ever heard of no comment ? Now he could very well be right on whats wrong but you shouldn’t air it out to the press .

If you don’t understand how that undercuts the team and coach then I cant help you

This FO is screwed up and manusky stinks but how long do you put up with in

 

[skinsdad62]

Smoot on Swearinger (on 980): "Him and Josh Norman never had a good relationship. Zach Brown was the only person I knew he had a good relationship with, and he got a bad relationship with er'body!"

 

[j_y19]

Swearinger made people feel uneasy because he was speaking truths.

You are missing the point completely.

 

[Skins2021]

Ever heard of no comment ? Now he could very well be right on whats wrong but you shouldn’t air it out to the press .

If you don’t understand how that undercuts the team and coach then I cant help you

This FO is screwed up and manusky stinks but how long do you put up with in

This organization needs to be blasted. Now if things were going well, skins were on their way to the playoffs, and they werent facing a 3-13 season in 2019 that would be different.

Status Quo always prevails during Snyders reign of terror. There needs to be a major organizational shakeup and shit like this is a catalyst for that... unless of course you are cool with the trajectory of this shitty horrible organization

 

[Skins2021]

You are missing the point completely.

I couldnt be more anti media.... but if players feel they are putting in the time but the coaches arent? Thats a big problem.. Should be blasted

 

[skinsdad62]

I couldnt be more anti media.... but if players feel they are putting in the time but the coaches arent? Thats a big problem.. Should be blasted

One player is saying that. Allen on the d/line disagrees

 

[Skins2021]

One player is saying that. Allen on the d/line disagrees

Swearinger addressed Allens opinions. There is no one more honest right now then Swearinger.

Also notice his current teammates who are rallying behind DJ and past teammates and ex skins who are weighing in?

This isnt good PR no matter how much you buy into the bullshit that is being fed.

 

[j_y19]

I couldnt be more anti media.... but if players feel they are putting in the time but the coaches arent? Thats a big problem.. Should be blasted

That's not the point. Its what he did, not his message. Its a slippery slope that WILL cause disorder on your team. He is not that good that the risk of this disorder is worth it.

 

[skinsdad62]

That's not the point. Its what he did, not his message. Its a slippery slope that WILL cause disorder on your team. He is not that good that the risk of this disorder is worth it.

He doesn’t get that

 

[Skins2021]

He doesn’t get that

There needs to be disorder... but i get it the status quo

and guice will easily return on time too

and people can shit lollipops and skittles

 

[skinsdad62]

 

[Skins2021]

He doesn’t get that

you speak in absolutes as if this is black and white matter and its not.... at all

i dont give a shit about his play.... fact is the redskins are a circus and have been a circus for 20 years. practices, work ethic, and organizational values have been questioned for years.

skins are facing a 3-13 year in 2019 and missing the playoffs this year. Hes not disrupting anything.

In order to pop an abscess you got to expose head/pus and pop it

YOU dont get that. I doubt you ever will either