Should the Redskins Extend Jay Gruden’s Contract?

The best franchises have stability in the front office, coaching staff, and especially at QB when they find a competent one. The Redskins seemingly have stability at all three, so I hope that Gruden is extended and Cousins is given a long term contract. It's just a shame that they didn't pay Cousins last offseason, because he will cost a lot more against the cap now.

Some off stats to look at.

Redskins Offense

Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in percentage of 3-and-out drives (9.5%)
Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in receiving yards at catch (2126)
Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in passing yards at catch (2124)
Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in pass completions of 25+ yards (34)
Ranks first in the NFC and third in the NFL in average rushing yards on second down (5.20)
Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in percentage of first-down passing plays gaining 4+ yards (62.9%)
Ranks second in the NFC and tied for third in the NFL in third-and- medium conversion percentage
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(53.8%)
Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in total yards per game (426.4)
Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in total yards per play (6.45)
Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in receptions per game (27.3)
Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in pass completions (300)
Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in receiving yards (3571)
Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in passing yards per game (314.8)
Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in receiving yards per game (324.6)
Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in passing first-downs (167)
Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in pass completions per game (27.3)
Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in plays of 20+ yards (55)
Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in receptions (300)
Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in receiving first-downs (167)
Ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in passing yards per attempt (8.15)
Ranks third in the NFC and NFL in percentage of first-down plays gaining 4+ yards (53.6%)
Ranks third in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in average rushing yards (4.46)
Ranks third in the NFC and NFL in percentage of second down plays converted for first-downs (36.7%)
Ranks third in the NFC and NFL in pass completions of 20+ yards (48)
Ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in passing yards per play (7.91)
Ranks tied for third in the NFC and NFL in first downs per game (23.2)
Ranks tied for third in the NFC and NFL in total first downs made (255)
Ranks fourth in the NFC and NFL in percentage of third-down plays converted for first-downs (47.9%)
Ranks fourth in the NFC and NFL in average yards gained on first down (6.11)
Ranks fourth in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in 3rd-and-long conversion percentage (32.8%)
Ranks fourth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in pass attempts per game (39.8)
Ranks fourth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in pass attempts (438)
Ranks fourth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in receiving targets (431)
Ranks fourth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in targets per game (39.2)
Ranks fourth in the NFC and NFL in percentage of pass completions (68.5%)
Ranks tied for fourth in the NFC and tied for eighth in the NFL in offensive points scored (274)
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I would flip that thinking around a bit and ask you if you think Joe Barry has shown any ability to elevate the defense beyond its talent level?

I have seen no such evidence, meaning it will take top 5 talent to generate a top 5 defense. By the same token he doesn't have this group underachieving.

So I conclude he's "meh".

If you think there's a better, no brainer D Coordinator candidate on the market this offseason, you have to make the move. Super Bowl winners manage to get more than the sum of their parts. So far Barry hasn't shown that ability.


I'm not saying he's a Wade Phillips, but he's not the same 'ole 0-16 guy he was in Detroit either.

Tied for 7th in the league in sacks with Kerrigan, Murphy & Smith. Anyone one of them having a stellar year in your mind? Outside of Baker, nobody is getting an internal push. Losing Gallete late was a big blow, but it just proves our depth still needs work.

Tied for 4th in Forced Fumbles, I'll take that about every year.

Rather than having to break in a new defense (again), I'd like to see just a few upgrades...add 2 DL, an ILB and a Safety.

Did you seriously feel good having Golston/Hood/Ricky Jean as front liners with Baker? I sure didn't.

IMO, if we add just four athletes, who are a tad faster & who tackle just a bit better, I have no doubt we bounce up to become a top 10 defense with Barry.

I would flip that thinking around a bit and ask you if you think Joe Barry has shown any ability to elevate the defense beyond its talent level?



I have seen no such evidence, meaning it will take top 5 talent to generate a top 5 defense. By the same token he doesn't have this group underachieving.



So I conclude he's "meh".



If you think there's a better, no brainer D Coordinator candidate on the market this offseason, you have to make the move. Super Bowl winners manage to get more than the sum of their parts. So far Barry hasn't shown that ability.



At Baltimore, vs Philly, and vs Minny I think that Barry showed he could get more bang for his buck for sure. We absolutely dominated Philly on defense. Held Minny to a big goose egg in the second half.

^No way unless he gets a head coaching job

McVay getting a head coaching gif would be a sign we have a good coaching staff here. I can't recall the last time an assistant coach, with the Skins, was sought out for the position?

McVay getting a head coaching gif would be a sign we have a good coaching staff here. I can't recall the last time an assistant coach, with the Skins, was sought out for the position?



Well little Shanny created quite the buzz. Anytime a coordinator is young they are labeled a boy genius. Lol.

I can't imagine a 30 year being a hc in the NFL. I doubt if Boy Wonder is ready for that..

But I think Kyle is probably ready. He's a proven OC who has done a real nice job in several stops.

I can't imagine a 30 year being a hc in the NFL. I doubt if Boy Wonder is ready for that..

But I think Kyle is probably ready. He's a proven OC who has done a real nice job in several stops.

Report: Redskins facing coaching staff shake-up (http://was.247sports.com/Bolt/Report-Redskins-facing-coaching-staff-shake-up-49414920)

Report: Redskins facing coaching staff shake-up (http://was.247sports.com/Bolt/Report-Redskins-facing-coaching-staff-shake-up-49414920)

Id be extremely surprised to see him get a HC job. Doesn't have "it" imo.

McVay deserves to get some interviews but I think he needs more seasoning before he would get serious consideration as a HC.