Redskins Coach Jay Gruden at his news conference following the season finale. Instead of forcing that, he slides for six yards, an insignificant prelude to his game-winning touchdown pass for the Redskins. Jay Gruden — with back-to-back playoff appearances going into his fourth season — has an aura of security, appealing to prospective defensive coordinators. And that Washington’s experienced offensive staff already includes one man who has been a head coach and offensive coordinator (line coach Bill Callahan) and another who has made two stops as an NFL offensive coordinator (quarterbacks coach Matt Cavanaugh). Two weeks ago, the Redskins seemed likely to make back-to-back playoff appearances for the first time in 19 years.

Source: Washington Post January 13, 2017 22:00 UTC