Jay Gruden hired as head coach of the Redskins

I think he can be blamed as much as Shanny. His D gave up so many points so quick it would have been hard for any offense to keep up.

While true, you have to go deeper. Why did he give up all those points?

If you think the reasons why can be fixed, then he's not the primary problem with the defense.

I don't think Haslett is a superstar D coordinator but he's strong enough. I like an attacking turnover inducing style. Dude just really needs some speed at safety and he'll have a fighting chance.

While true, you have to go deeper. Why did he give up all those points?

If you think the reasons why can be fixed, then he's not the primary problem with the defense.

I don't think Haslett is a superstar D coordinator but he's strong enough. I like an attacking turnover inducing style. Dude just really needs some speed at safety and he'll have a fighting chance.

And some good Linebackers to cover TEs. We can't keep doing this converted DEs forever. We'll need solid LBs that can over the likes Witten and Graham.

While true, you have to go deeper. Why did he give up all those points?

If you think the reasons why can be fixed, then he's not the primary problem with the defense.

I don't think Haslett is a superstar D coordinator but he's strong enough. I like an attacking turnover inducing style. Dude just really needs some speed at safety and he'll have a fighting chance.

True but the same can be argued for the O. If the Shannys had more than 1 threat at WR, more talent on O line, and a healthy QB at the beginning of the season they'd have had much more success.

According to the article in Sunday's WaPo DS also likes exciting D soI suspect I likes Haslett and from what that article says being liked by the owner (no matter how you perform) is paramount at the Park.

Speaking of Burns, all this HC, OC, DC talk has made me forget about the fact we don't have a special teams coach either. That'll be an interesting hire. I can't even remember the last time we ran a punt or kick off back for a TD. (During the regular season, none of the Brandon Banks, pre-season garbage)

Just looked it up (because I have some type of tick when these questions come up that I just HAVE to know):

Last Return for a TD was 2010 game vs Lions (Infamous McNabb benching game) Brandon Banks took a kickoff to the house.

Haslett is staying? Are you kidding me...... This wreaks of Danny trying to save a buck and throwing him onto Gruden

I think it reeks of Bruce Allen trying to save a Buc.

Basically this staff will be Bruce Allen's legacy, for good or bad, it is clear that Allen got who he wanted, and that DS is allowing him the freedom to pick his group.

I would hope that Gruden does get authority to choose his staff, but a radio announcer from ESPN earlier pointed out that even when he went to Cincy as OC he kept nearly all the same staff.

Sean McVay as offensive coordinator who is TWENTY SEVEN. Holy crap I'm old and unsuccessful.My thoughts exactly.

While true, you have to go deeper. Why did he give up all those points?

If you think the reasons why can be fixed, then he's not the primary problem with the defense.

I don't think Haslett is a superstar D coordinator but he's strong enough. I like an attacking turnover inducing style. Dude just really needs some speed at safety and he'll have a fighting chance.

Ill just settle for a Linebackers, Safeties and Corners (J Wilson, Biggers) who can tackle

Same old crap, Gruden was already pencilled in as head coach before the season ended and the interviews were purely for show.

Hate it.

Could be worse, we could have hired Bobby Petrino!

I think it reeks of Bruce Allen trying to save a Buc.

Basically this staff will be Bruce Allen's legacy, for good or bad, it is clear that Allen got who he wanted, and that DS is allowing him the freedom to pick his group.

I would hope that Gruden does get authority to choose his staff, but a radio announcer from ESPN earlier pointed out that even when he went to Cincy as OC he kept nearly all the same staff.

DS does not allow anyone the freedom to pick anything when it comes to the Skins. He's a total control freak.