Ask D.J. Swearinger about the Washington Redskins and there’s a chance you’ll get quite the answer.
Responding to a comment on his Instagram, Swearinger blasted Redskins coach Jay Gruden on Wednesday, saying the team will “never win big” with Gruden at the helm. Swearinger, of course, was released by the Redskins last month after he publicly criticized defensive coordinator Greg Manusky’s play-calling following a loss.
Swearinger said Gruden lacks discipline.
“Y’all will never win big bro,” he wrote. “I’ve seen championship swagger from a coach BA he a OG. That coach y’all have will never win big cause it ain it him to coach discipline..it ain in him to chew somebody out in practice cause they lacking..when u say I’m a cancer for wanting to practice harder or wanting to get coached harder just to win then winning prolly not for you or you don’t understand that hard work pays off. Mediocre work get you beat! Remember This winners are born but champions are made. A strong leader of men make others around him better. Spread Peace Love And Elevation In everything you do lil brudda! Be Easy!”
This isn’t the first time Swearinger has sounded off on the Redskins’ work ethic in practice. During his two-year tenure with Washington, the 27-year-old openly questioned the intensity of practices multiple times, eventually leading to his release.
Gruden said last month that repeated warnings factored into the safety’s release.
Swearinger was also critical of his former team on Twitter on Wednesday.
#Timing Is Beautiful Meka. Offf Course It’s Plenty Tea That A lot Of Ppl Don’t Know About With My Situation. It Was A Lot Of ‘Snakey’ And UnProfessional Things Going On That I Wouldn’t Want To Be Apart Of In Any Organization But In Due Time 🤫 That Time Will Come. 👍 https://t.co/2ic9fbKw17
— DJ Swearinger (@JungleBoi_Swagg) January 23, 2019
Following Swearinger’s release, the Arizona Cardinals claimed him off waivers. With one year left on his contract, he is set to play the 2019 season in Arizona, where he also played before joining the Redskins.
The Redskins, meanwhile, will bring back Gruden for a sixth season.
• Matthew Paras can be reached at mparas@washingtontimes.com.
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