Small group of fans protests with pitchforks outside Redskins park
The Washington Redskins' decision to fire general manager Scot McCloughan was one of the biggest and most controversial stories on Thursday, a day packed with major NFL transactions.
Though the Redskins officially said they will not comment on the firing, an anonymous team source told The Washington Post that McCloughan's alcoholism was to blame.
This didn't sit well with fans and media alike, with some suggesting the Redskins will remain a dysfunctional mess as long as Dan Snyder remains owner.
In protest of the firing, a small group of fans brought pitchforks to Redskins park Friday:
They brought PITCHFORKS to #Redskins Park here in Ashburn, after GM Scot McCloughan fired. Fans say they want to be heard! #HTTR @wusa9 pic.twitter.com/PYkGVFwOfM
— Mike Valerio (@MikevWUSA) March 10, 2017
Others on the scene had signs calling for the firing of Redskins president Bruce Allen:
March on Ashburn pic.twitter.com/iWG8XAQv0o
— Scott Allen (@ScottSAllen) March 10, 2017
One fan told FOX 5 that McCloughan's firing influenced her to give up her season tickets.