Ex-GM McCloughan: Redskins 'a great organization', split was mutual

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Former Washington Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan took the high road when addressing the topic of the team that fired him this offseason.

The Redskins cut ties with McCloughan in March after two seasons at the helm. It was an ugly split, with rumors (which some believe were planted by the team) that alcohol abuse played a role in the decision.

McCloughan had nothing but good things to say about his former employers during an appearance Tuesday on 106.7 The Fan, calling the split "mutual," according to Michael Phillips of Richmond Times-Dispatch.

"I just want to say to the fans: It's awesome. It's a great organization," McCloughan said.

"I hate that it came to this. I treated them fairly; they treated me fairly. I’m pulling for 'em," he added, according to Liz Clarke of The Washington Post.

McCloughan said a number of Redskins players and coaches have reached out to him since his firing and he maintains a good relationship with them.

McCloughan also said he will sell some of his Redskins gear for charity.

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