Redskins to Fire GM Bruce Allen <br />and Hire Ron Rivera as Coach.<br />The Washington Redskins are expected to <br />hire the former Carolina Panthers head coach.<br />on the same day that the team moved on from their longtime general manager and team president.<br />As this season concludes, Bruce Allen has been relieved of his duties as President of the Washington Redskins and is no longer with the organization. , Washington Redskins, via statement.<br />Like our passionate fan base, I recognize we have not lived up to the high standards set by great Redskins teams, coaches and players who have come before us. , Washington Redskins, via statement.<br />Allen has been with Washington since 2010, and <br />the team has a record of 61-107 during his tenure.<br />The news that Rivera and the Redskins are close to <br />a deal was first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter.<br />The Panthers fired Rivera on Dec. 3 after a 5-7 start to the season.<br />The Redskins fired Jay Gruden after an 0-5 start, <br />and Bill Callahan took over as interim coach <br />for the rest of the year
