WAS Dustin Hopkins 22-yard field goal, 9:33. NO Brandin Cooks 60-yard pass from Drew Brees (Kai Forbath kick), 10:44. 2020 STAFF For posterity, below is a look at the 2019 Redskins' coaching staff. After the game, it was announced that receiver DeSean Jackson would miss several weeks with his hamstring injury, and that kicker Kai Forbath had been released and replaced by former Buffalo Bills and New Orleans Saints kicker Dustin Hopkins. Washington advanced from their own 20-yard line to Tampa Bay's 6-yard line in just 8 plays, all of which were Cousins completions. The Washington Redskins coaches had a tough year. And proceeded to get rid of all that coaching talent and hired Jay Gruden as the head coach. With the news that Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo had fractured his left clavicle in Dallas' Week 2 win coupled with star wide receiver Dez Bryant's broken foot, Washington and New York, both one game behind Dallas, looked to use this primetime game as a springboard to the division lead. In Week 4 of the 2014 season, Kirk Cousins threw a career-high four interceptions against the Giants in a 4514 blowout loss. He was more thorough, detailed and exacting than any of the assistants, able to find mistakes on even the most explosive plays. WAS Jordan Reed 6-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dustin Hopkins kick), 0:24. NYJ Eric Decker 2-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Nick Folk kick), 14:18. WAS Jordan Reed 3-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dustin Hopkins kick), 0:25. They moved the ball down to the 2-yard line, but could not score a touchdown. The Redskins were able to move from midfield down to the Eagles' 20-yard line, but the drive again stalled in the redzone and they settled for another Hopkins field goal. From there, Hopkins kicked the ball through the uprights from 33 yards out, allowing Washington to regain its 1613 advantage. Washington then struggled on defense as well, allowing 4 plays of 10+ yards. The Atlanta drive covered 91 yards in just 11 plays, and now only 9 minutes remained in the game. Remember, folks, the Redskinsin 2013 had a coaching staff of Mike Shanahan, his son Kyle, Sean McVay, Matt LaFleur, Mike McDonald, Raheem Morris, Jim Haslett and Aubrey Pleasant. Two rookie receivers, Ryan Grant and Jamison Crowder, caught passes from Cousins totaling 37 yards on the next drive, and Cousins finished it off himself with a 7-yard touchdown run, his second of the season. The story tabbed his assistants, all the young coaches other than McVay, as sycophants, yes men, there to appease the Shanahans, having not earned their coaching stripes. With under 9 minutes remaining, they needed to regain some offensive momentum, but could not, going three-and-out. With the win, the Redskins evened their record at 77. This season, they collected shifty and speedy running backs, intending to deploy big-play threats out of the backfieldplaymakers at an affordable price. Their next three plays, gains of 20, 19, and 7 to Carrier, Garcon, and Crowder, took only 19 seconds, leaving 5 seconds for a 52-yard attempt at a game-tying field goal. With the win, both teams moved to 11 on the season. Shanahan also grounded his approach in an inventive spirit. Click here for more. The Carolina Panthers and new head coach Frank Reich are assembling a dream staff. The Redskins retaliated by immediately getting into Eagles territory, courtesy of a 43-yard bomb from Kirk Cousins to rookie receiver Rashad Ross. After a 79 seasonthe only year during the 10-year span from 2008 to 17 that Cleveland avoided double-digit lossesthey left, Shanahan bristling at the front office's insistence on playing Johnny Manziel. Mason Crosby then kicked a field goal, putting the game out of reach. WAS Dustin Hopkins 23-yard field goal, 0:13. They took a 30 lead off of a Dustin Hopkins field goal. A deep pass from Cousins to much-maligned receiver Andre Roberts picked up 38 yards and got them inside Tampa Bay's 10-yard line. According to McDaniel, bouncing around actually made them better. Nate Kaczor (pronounced Kat-sir) enters his fourth season as special teams coordinator with Washington in 2022. After several short passes by Cousins got the Redskins inside the red zone yet again, the Redskins got a first down at the 1-yard line after a pass interference call on Eagles rookie cornerback Eric Rowe. Matt LaFleur wheels around on a scooter, a cast on his right leg after he tore his Achilles playing basketball last spring. In a league where many franchises have been slow to innovate, and most coaches remain preoccupied with not getting fired, this group seems preternaturally inclined to take the opposite approachwhich might be why they have amassed so many pink slips through the years. Its almost like remembering a song for him, McDaniel says. After driving to their own 38-yard line, Philadelphia got the break they needed, with Bradford connecting with Riley Cooper for a 62-yard score. Jay Michae Gruden best known as Jay Gruden is an American football coach and a former quarterback. Write by: . The hometown New York Jets improved to a surprising 51, already surpassing their win total from the entire 2014 season. As it turned out, Mike Shanahan was conducting an interview for an offensive assistant opening. Just a bunch of overambitious, average athletes, McDaniel says. Another rookie receiver, Jamison Crowder, got them inside the 20. Two false start penalties unnerved the home crowd, but tight end Jordan Reed made a 3-yard touchdown reception on third-and-goal. Washington advanced the ball only 9 yards before punting back to the Eagles, who got the ball at their own 29-yard line. Kyle Shanahan, Mike LaFleur and McDaniel went to San Francisco in 17 and, out of necessity, designed an offense around two tight ends. He was 30 when his father hired him as the Redskins offensive coordinator. Defiance 45 Kenton 18 WebWapakoneta Redskins Football Coaching Staff Staff Doug Frye Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs Shane Patterson Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Coach , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ! Stanford quarterbacks coach Tavita Pritchard and Chiefs running backs coach Greg Lewis both visited Washington today for potential roles on Bieniemy's new offensive coaching staff, according to Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post. It quickly became apparent that for all his skillsarm strength, athleticism, speedGriffin couldnt read a defense. However, they were defeated by the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. In four seasons under Shanahan, from 2010 to 13, Washington lost 41 games, secured just one playoff berth and saw the rise and fall of a promising young quarterback. There have been 30 head coaches for the team, including their time as the Boston Braves (1932), Boston Redskins (1933-1936), Washington Redskins (1937-2019), Washington Football Team (2020-2021), and Washington Commanders (2022-present). In each of their four losses, Cousins had thrown 2 interceptions; he had thrown none in the two victories. And yet, despite the middling record, internal discord and outdated facilities, buried in the deeply seated and oh-so public dysfunction, they created concepts that changed offensive football. One of his assistants, Zac Taylor, was hired as the Bengals new head coach last winter. . The Redskins did not capitalize, however, losing two yards on an Alfred Morris run and two short Cousins passes. Mike Shanahan sits at the head of a banquet table. Washington punted after going three-and-out on their first possession of the game. In addition,. For more great storytelling and in-depth analysis, subscribe to the magazineand get up to 94% off the cover price. Email us attalkback@themmqb.com. NE Stephen Gostkowski 21-yard field goal, 7:56. Father and son spent all four seasons together in Washington. We are constantly tweaking our formula so that we can find the sweet spot of when a coach is technically on the hot seat. Early in the second quarter, Cousins was intercepted by Miami cornerback Brent Grimes at the Redskins' 25-yard line, continuing a trend from previous seasons of turnovers and ill-advised throws. Cousins threw zero interceptions for the second consecutive home game, a first in his career, and the Redskins defense did not allow a 40-yard rusher for the second straight week. 53 active, 16 inactive, 10 practice squad. WAS Kirk Cousins 3-yard run (Dustin Hopkins kick), 9:41. WAS Kirk Cousins 21/32, 219 yards, TD, 2 INT, ATL Matt Ryan 24/42, 254 yards, 2 INT, WAS Matt Jones 11 rushes, 20 yards, TD, ATL Devonta Freeman 27 rushes, 153 yards, TD, WAS Jamison Crowder 8 receptions, 87 yards, ATL Jacob Tamme 8 receptions, 94 yards. The Can Generation is what retired quarterback Trent Dilfer calls it. A late-season collapse in 2008and third straight non-playoff yearcost Mike Shanahan his job in Denver. With the win the Redskins moved to 22 for the season. The Redskins, as a team, gained 2,709 yards on the ground to lead the NFL. He was the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams from 2017 until the 2022 season, during which time the Rams went 60-38-. Seifert blanched, at least until he saw linebackers trying to shadow the greatest receiver of all time. NO Drew Brees 19/28, 209 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT, WAS Kirk Cousins 20/25, 324 yards, 4 TD, WAS Alfred Morris 15 rushes, 92 yards, NO Brandin Cooks 5 receptions, 98 yards, 2 TD, WAS Matt Jones 3 receptions, 131 yards, TD. Popular features include daily news, toy galleries, a message board, a podcast, and more than meets the eye! This game began inauspiciously for Washington as well; after their opening drive stalled, punter Tress Way's punt was blocked by Giants running back Rashad Jennings. Its a warm summer morning in Southern California, and dozens of top college quarterback prospects run through drills overseen by his adherents. On the Redskins' next possession, Kirk Cousins underthrew tight end Jordan Reed, who was open in the end zone. This win was also Cousins' first division win, after previously going 05 against the Cowboys, Giants, and Eagles. They were young. Chris Ivory then energized the raucous New York crowd with a 54-yard run to just outside the Redskins' 20, but the drive stalled and placekicker Nick Folk tacked on three more points, giving New York a 107 lead. Green Bay finished ahead of Seattle based on head-to-head victory. 2015 Washington Redskins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports Previous Season Next Season Record: 9-7-0, 1st in NFC East Division ( Schedule and Results ) Coach: Jay Gruden (9-7-0) Points For: 388 (24.3/g) 10th of 32 Points Against: 379 (23.7/g) 17th of 32 Expected W-L: 8.2-7.8 SRS: -1.93 (18th of 32), SOS: -2.49 Playoffs: Washington Commanders Coaches Seasons: 91 (1932 to 2022) Record (W-L-T): 625-630-29 Playoff Record: 23-20 Super Bowls Won: 3 (5 Appearances) Championships Won*: 5 All-time Passing Leader: Joe Theismann 2,044/3,602, 25,206 yds, 160 TD All-time Rushing Leader: John Riggins 1,988 att, 7,472 yds, 79 TD The next day, Mike Shanahan leans back on a metal bench at Westlake High School. Shanahan saw the future in the unlined faces that stared back at him. On the Redskins' next possession they again had the ball near their own end zone, and Cousins' pass intended for Pierre Garon was intercepted by Giants cornerback Prince Amukamara and returned to the Washington 15-yard line. He taught them like Walsh taught him, to read with their feet, to move in rhythm, spin through progressions, limit risk. The ball rolled out of the end zone for a safety and a 20 Giants lead. Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. This was close enough for Bryant to convert a field goal, and Atlanta had crept within one of Washington, 76. In typical Skins fashion, they took Kirk Cousinsfavored by coaching staffthree rounds later, setting themselves up for a future QB controversy. The Redskins franchise was founded as the Boston Braves, named after the local baseball franchise. A second short Redskins drive gave the ball right back to Tampa Bay, and #1 overall pick Jameis Winston wasted no time driving down the field, with back-to-back completions covering 54 yards to Louis Murphy and Evans, respectively. MIA Ryan Tannehill 22/34, 226 yards, TD, WAS Kirk Cousins 21/31, 196 yards, TD, 2 INT, WAS Alfred Morris 25 rushes, 121 yards, MIA Jordan Cameron 4 receptions, 73 yards, WAS Pierre Garon 6 receptions, 74 yards.