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REGULAR SEASON - WEEK 3
WASHINGTON REDSKINS (1-1) at NEW YORK GIANTS (0-2)
Thursday, Sept. 24 — 8:25 p.m. ET
MetLife Stadium (82,500) — East Rutherford, N.J.
Redskins make 2015 prime-time
debut Thursday vs. Giants
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SERIES HISTORY: Giants lead overall series, 97-65-4
Giants lead regular season series, 96-64-4
Last meeting: Dec. 14, 2014 (24-13, NYG)
The Washington Redskins will make their 2015 road debut in Week 3
and they will do so in prime time when the team travels to face the New
York Giants on Thursday. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:25 p.m.
Through two weeks, the identity the Redskins tried to establish in the
leadup to the 2015 season has been on full display. All offseason, General
Manager Scot McCloughan, Coach Jay Gruden and the entire organization expressed a desire to run the football, play physical defense and control the clock.
As of Monday morning, the Redskins’ rushing attack leads the NFL
with 171.5 yards per game and has produced two separate 100-yard rushers in each of the first two games. The stout running game has helped
the Redskins control the clock for an average of 37:49 per game, secondhighest in the NFL.
Under the guidance of Defensive Coordinator Joe Barry, the Redskins
also enter Monday atop the NFL in total defense (234.5 yards per game).
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Time/Result
NBC4/CSN 20-17 W
NBC4/CSN
21-17 W
NBC4/CSN 31-13 W
NBC4/CSN 17-16 L
REGULAR SEASON
Date Opponent
TV
Sept. 13
vs. MIAMI DOLPHINS
CBS
Sept. 20
vs. ST. LOUIS RAMS
FOX
Sept. 24 (Thu.) at New York Giants #
CBS
Oct. 4
vs. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
FOX
Oct. 11
at Atlanta Falcons
FOX
Oct. 18
at New York Jets
FOX
Oct. 25
vs. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS FOX
Nov. 1
BYE
Nov. 8
at New England Patriots
FOX
Nov. 15
vs. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
FOX
Nov. 22
at Carolina Panthers
FOX
Nov. 29
vs. NEW YORK GIANTS
FOX
Dec. 7 (Mon.) vs. DALLAS COWBOYS #
ESPN
Dec. 13
at Chicago Bears
FOX
Dec. 20
vs. BUFFALO BILLS
CBS
Dec. 26 (Sat.)
at Philadelphia Eagles #
NFLN
Jan. 3
at Dallas Cowboys
FOX
Media Availability:
Monday (9/21): 4:15 p.m.: Walkthrough
Media allowed on the field for B-Roll opportunities prior to
the start of walkthrough.
Head Coach Jay Gruden press conference to follow
Open Locker Room following walthrough
Tuesday (9/22):
12:15 p.m.: Practice
Head Coach Jay Gruden press conference following practice
Kirk Cousins press conference following practice
Open Locker Room following practice
New York Giants Conference Calls:
Time TBD: Head Coach Tom Coughlin
Time TBD: Player TBD
Wednesday (9/23): No availability
Thursday (9/24): 8:25 p.m.: Washington Redskins at New York Giants
Friday (9/25):
Time TBA: Jay Gruden Conference Call
Call-in information to be distributed at a later date
Saturday (9/26): No availability
5 World Championships | 3 Super Bowl Titles
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Redskins PR:
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TELEVISION: All times Eastern
Home games bolded
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Time/Result
17-10 L
24-10 W
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# Nationally televised
Alumni Homecoming Weekend
5 NFC Championships | 14 Division Titles
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ALUMNI CENTER
Formally organized in 1958, the Washington Redskins
Alumni Association was the first organization of its kind in
the country. The organization spearheaded the alumni movement among former professional football players and was the
model for other alumni groups that later formed in all NFL
cities. Now entering its 57th year, the Alumni Association
continues to celebrate those who have contributed to more
than eight decades of Redskins football dating back to the
team’s inception in 1932.
The primary objectives of the Redskins Alumni are promoting a
continuing interest in current and past players of the Washington Redskins, as well as promoting and fostering interest and funding for charitable purposes. With respect to the latter, the alumni conduct fundraising
events to raise money that can be donated to charitable organizations or
used in other ways to help improve the quality of life for youth in the
Greater Washington community.
Today, Redskins alumni continue to make their presence known
throughout the community. As a very active chapter of the NFL Alumni
Association, their motto is “Caring for Kids.” In addition to the numerous events and appearances Redskins Alumni participate in throughout
the year, they hold two major fundraising events of their own — the Redskins Alumni Charity Golf Classic, now in its 37th year, and the annual
Washington Redskins Welcome Home Luncheon, now in its 54th year.
The alumni have an office at Redskins Park and can be reached at
703-726-7488. Since his arrival in Washington in December of 2009,
President Bruce Allen has made it a priority to build a bridge to the franchise’s historic past. During the Redskins’ NFC East title-winning season
in 2012, that mission came to the forefront as the team celebrated its 80th
anniversary.
“This year, the Washington Redskins will be celebrating our 80th
anniversary season. I’m proud to be with the franchise in our nation’s
capital, one with such a rich tradition and gloried past on and off the
field,” Allen said in a July 2012 column filling in for Sports Illustrated’s
Peter King. “The current Redskins players, coaches, fans and staff owe a
big debt of gratitude to the people who have made the Redskins one of
the flagship franchises in sports.”
Throughout the 2012 offseason, the Redskins traversed the Washington D.C./Maryland/Virginia area as part of the team’s ‘Thank You
Tour,’ which brought players, coaches, alumni, cheerleaders, team officials and more to fans throughout the entire region to help celebrate the
team’s historic heritage.
That heritage continues to be honored amongst the game’s elite, as
in August 2011, former Redskin great Chris Hanburger was enshrined in
the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. He was presented by his
son, Chris. Hanburger was voted into the Hall after being a nominee of
the seniors committee. In all, he waited 28 years to be elected.
Hanburger joined Darrell Green (2008), Art Monk (2008) and Russ
Grimm (2010) to make four players who spent the majority of their careers with the Redskins to earn the honor in the past five years. In addition, former Redskins Bruce Smith (2009) and Deion Sanders (2011)
have also been elected over that time. Hanburger said of his election to
the Hall of Fame: “It’s wonderful, I’m overwhelmed. It’s just such a tremendous honor to even be nominated, let alone be voted in. You have to
think about all of the men that played before I did, certainly the men that
I played with and against, and then you look at the guys playing now. It’s
just a select few that make it in. I was fortunate to play with players on the
Redskins defense that made it all work for me.”
On Sept. 2, the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation and
Redskins Alumni Association held the 54th annual Welcome Home Luncheon at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in
Washington, D.C. The annual event celebrates the burgundy and gold
and kicks off each football season
with Redskins players, coaches
and alumni.
The Redskins Welcome
Home Luncheon is annually the
only event where fans and corporate partners have the chance to
spend time with the entire Redskins team. Each table is guaranteed at
least one player or coach seated with the attendees. Proceeds from the
event benefit the youth programs of the Washington Redskins Charitable
Foundation and Redskins Alumni Association.
This year, the Redskins used the 2015 event to honor their players
for contributions both on and off the field. Wide receiver DeSean Jackson earned 2014 Bobby Mitchell Offensive Player of the Year presented
by Neustar, linebacker Ryan Kerrigan earned the 2014 Sam Huff Defensive Player of the Year presented by comScore and punter Tress Way received the 2014 Mark Moseley Special Teams Player of the Year Award
presented by Five Guys. In addition, quarterback Robert Griffin III won
the 2014 Redskins Salute Award for his efforts with the military, and fullback Darrel Young accepted the 2014 Redskins Community Man of the
Year presented by WashingtonFirst Bank. The team also used the event to
announce that center Jeff Bostic and linebacker Monte Coleman will be
inducted into the team’s Ring of Fame later this season.
Also among the Redskins Alumni Association’s premier events is
the team’s annual Alumni Homecoming celebration, which the Redskins
hosted in 2014 during the team’s Week 7 win against Tennessee. Not including staff and coaches, players in attendance represented nearly 500
combined seasons of Redskins service, 77 combined Super Bowl appearances, 47 combined Super Bowl titles, 25 members of the 80 Greatest
Redskins, 14 Redskins Ring of Famers and five Pro Football Hall of Famers. In addition, as announced by Allen at the 2014 Welcome Home Luncheon, the Redskins used their 2014 Alumni Homecoming celebration to
induct Super Bowl XXVI MVP Mark Rypien as the 46th member of the
team’s Ring of Fame.
“Homecoming and Alumni Weekend is very special,” Rypien said.
“We get to honor those that played before us that paved the path, that
showed us what it was like to be a Redskin. We get to honor those who
played after us that represented this organization. And last night, and
throughout this day today, I get to honor those that I played with. A piece
of every one of those players is up there with me along with the 56,000
fans at RFK Stadium that cheered us to a Super Bowl and greatness.”
World Championship legacy
The Washington Redskins’ five World Championships are tied
for fifth-most in NFL history.
Franchise Total
SB
NFL/AFL
1. Green Bay Packers
13
4
9
2. Chicago Bears
9
1
8
3. New York Giants
8
4
4
4. Pittsburgh Steelers
6
6
0
5t. Washington Redskins
5
3
2
5t. Dallas Cowboys
5
5
0
5t. San Francisco 49ers
5
5
0
8t. Detroit Lions
4
0
4
8t. Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts
4
2
2
8t. Cleveland Browns
4
0
4
8t. New England Patriots
4
4
0
Combined NFL/AFL Championships (1920-66)
and Super Bowls (since 1967)
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What to Watch For This Week
• Jackson improving upon his 30 career regular season receptions of
50 yards or more, the most in the NFL since he entered the league in 2008.
• Running back Matt Jones becoming the first Redskins rookie to rush
for 100 yards in consecutive games since Alfred Morris in 2012 (Weeks
12-14).
• Jones rushing for two touchdowns to become the first member of the
Redskins with multiple rushing touchodwns in consecutive games since
Stephen Davis in Weeks 1-3 of the 1999 season.
• Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (38.5) recording 1.5 sacks to tie Brian Orakpo (40.0) for fifth-most sacks in team history.
• Kerrigan forcing a fumble to improve upon his 16 career forced fumbles, the most by a member of the Redskins since 1994.
• Running back Alfred Morris starting his 51st consecutive regular
season game, the longest active streak among NFC running backs.
• Morris maintaining the highest rushing average in team history
(4.51).
• Morris registering his 13th career 100-yard rushing game to pass
Earnest Byner, George Rogers and Terry Allen (12) for sole possession of
fifth-most 100-yard rushing games in team history.
• Morris (28) scoring two rushing touchdowns to become the seventh
player in Redskins history to record 30 career rushing touchdowns.
• The Redskins playing their 16th Thursday game in franchise history. The team is 6-9 all-time on Thursdays.
• The Redskins improving upon their 4-3 all-time record
in Thursday games played on dates other than Thanksgiving.
• The Redskins and Giants meeting for a 167th time including postseason play. The Giants are the Redskins’ mostplayed opponent.
• The Redskins and Giants meeting on a Thursday in consecutive seasons, marking the first time in team history the Redskins have faced a
single opponent on Thursdays in back-to-back seasons.
• The Redskins seeking their first road win against the Giants since
a 23-10 victory against the eventual Super Bowl champions at MetLife
Stadium on Dec. 18, 2011.
• The Redskins possessing the ball for 37 minutes or more in a third
consecutive game for the first time in records dating back to 1991.
• The Redskins recording 150 rushing yards in three consecutive games
for the first time since Weeks 9-11 of the 2013 season.
• The Redskins opening a season with three consecutive 150-yard
rushing performances for the second time since 1950 (2012).
• The Redskins rushing for 157 yards to post 500 rushing yards in the
first three games of a season for the sixth time since the 1970 merger
(1976, 1978, 1985, 1991 and 2012). The Redskins won 10 games in four
of those five seasons.
• The Redskins improving upon their 20,114 rushing yards against the
Giants in regular season play since the 1970 merger, their most against
any opponent in that timeframe.
• The Redskins holding the Giants to 17 or fewer points to mark the
seventh time since the 1970 merger that Washington has opened a season
with three consecutive games of 17 or fewer points allowed (1971, 1974,
1976, 1996, 1997, 2005). The Redskins earned playoff berths in four of
those six seasons.
• The Redskins holding an opponent to 75 or fewer rushing yards for a
third consecutive game for the first time since Weeks 9-11 of 2005 season.
• Quarterback Kirk Cousins completing 16 passes to become the 17th
quarterback in team history to record 300 completions with the team.
• Cousins recording consecutive starts without an interception for the
first time in his career.
• Wide receiver Pierre Garçon recording a touchdown reception in
consecutive games for the first time since Weeks 6-7 in 2014.
• Garçon catching a touchdown to reach 30 career touchdown receptions.
• Cornerback DeAngelo Hall intercepting a pass to give him 24 interceptions as a member of the Redskins, which would tie him with Ken
Houston for ninth-most in team history.
• Hall (43) picking off two passes to join Charles Woodson (60) as the
only active players to reach 45 career interceptions.
• Hall returning a fumble for a touchdown to tie Jessie Tuggle for
the second-most in NFL history (five). Hall’s four career fumble return
touchdowns are currently tied for third in NFL history with Bill Thompson, Derrick Thomas, Keith Bulluck and Ronde Barber.
• Hall returning a fumble for a touchdown to become the first player in
NFL history with five fumble returns for touchdowns and five interception returns for touchdowns.
• Wide receiver DeSean Jackson (21) recording a 50-plus-yard touchdown to tie Joey Galloway (22) for fifth-most total touchdowns of 50 yards
or more in the NFL since the 1970 merger.
A Win Would...
... give the Redskins their second victory of the 2015 season.
... be the Redskins’ 594th all-time victory, including postseason play.
... push the Redskins to 2-1 for the fourth time since 2000 and the first
time since 2011.
... represent consecutive victories for the first time since Weeks 7-8 last
season.
... improve the Redskins to 1-0 in NFC East play in 2015.
... be the third divisional win of Jay Gruden’s tenure in Washington.
... give the Redskins a victory in their season debut against the NFC
East for the first time since defeating the Giants, 28-14, on Sept. 11, 2011.
... even the Redskins’ all-time record in Thursday games against the
Giants at 2-2.
... represent the Redskins’ seventh Thursday win all-time.
... be the Redskins’ 66th all-time victory against the Giants, including
postseason play. The team’s 65 all-time wins against the Giants are currently the third-most against any opponent in franchise history.
... snap a four-game losing streak against the Giants.
... represent the Redskins’ first victory against the Giants since Dec. 3,
2012.
All-Time Wins
The Redskins have the fifth-most victories in NFL history,
including both regular season and postseason play.
Franchise (Founded)
1. Chicago Bears (1920)
2. Green Bay Packers (1921)
3. New York Giants (1925)
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (1933)
5. Washington Redskins (1932)
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Total Wins
752
743
691
614
593
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Head Coach Jay Gruden
Jay Gruden entered his second season with the Washington Redskins in 2015 after being named the 29th head coach in
franchise history on January 9, 2014.
Previously a decorated quarterback in the college and
Arena Football League ranks and a successful NFL assistant,
Gruden assumed control of the Redskins in 2014 and guided
the team through a campaign in which three different quarterbacks (Robert Griffin III, Kirk Cousins and Colt McCoy) recorded victories as starters. He installed an offensive system that helped the
Redskins to team records in completions (364) and completion percentage
(66.5) and helped produce two Pro Bowlers in his first season, earning repeat berths for tackle Trent Williams and running back Alfred Morris.
Excluding interim coaches, Gruden, 46 at the time of his hiring, became the team’s youngest head coaching hire since hiring eventual Pro
Football Hall of Famer Joe Gibbs at 40 years of age in 1981. He became the
first Redskins coach hired directly from an offensive coordinator role on
another team since Norv Turner in 1994.
Before joining the Redskins, Gruden spent his previous three seasons
as offensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals. In his tenure in Cincinnati, the Bengals averaged 10 wins a season, making three consecutive
playoff appearances and earning an AFC North championship in 2013.
Members of the Bengals’ offense accounted for seven Pro Bowl selections
in his three seasons in Cincinnati.
Gruden was tasked with the development of quarterback Andy Dalton, a 2011 second-round pick. In three seasons together, Gruden helped
Dalton to a 30-18 regular season record as a starter (.625), as Dalton’s 30
wins in that time frame ranked tied for fifth-most among NFL quarterbacks. Dalton’s 80 passing touchdowns ranked third-most in NFL history
for a quarterback in his first three seasons, trailing only Dan Marino (98)
and Peyton Manning (85).
Prior to joining the Bengals, Gruden served two years with the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League from 2009-10. In 2009, Gruden
served as offensive coordinator as the Tuskers compiled a 6-0 regular season record and earned a UFL championship game berth. In 2010, he assumed the roles of head coach and general manager and led the Tuskers to
their second consecutive championship game appearance.
Gruden coached for seven seasons (2002-08) with the Tampa Bay
Buccaneers, earning a Super Bowl championship ring as an offensive assistant in 2002. There he worked under his brother, Jon, then the Bucs’ head
coach, and current Redskins President Bruce Allen, the Bucs’ general manager from 2004-08. Gruden helped guide the Buccaneers to the team’s first
league championship, a 48-21 victory in Super Bowl XXXVII.
Gruden also ranks among the most outstanding players and coaches in
the history of the Arena Football League, having won six combined league
championships – four as a quarterback and two as a head coach. Gruden
played quarterback (2002-03) and served as head coach (2004-08) of the
AFL’s Orlando Predators, all while simultaneously working as an offensive
assistant with the Buccaneers. In all, Gruden served as head coach of the
Predators for nine seasons (1998-2001 and 2004-08), leading the Predators
to four championship game appearances and two league titles as a coach.
During a two-year hiatus from coaching the Predators in 2002-03, he returned to the playing field as Orlando’s quarterback, leading the Predators
to playoff appearances in both seasons.
In his eight seasons as a player in the AFL, Gruden completed 1,673of-2,775 passes (60.3 percent) for 21,578 yards with 398 touchdowns and
99 interceptions. In addition to his time with Orlando, he spent six seasons
(1991-96) at quarterback for the Tampa Bay Storm, winning four AFL titles
and being named MVP of ArenaBowl VII in 1993. He was also named the
1992 AFL Most Valuable Player and was honored with induction into the
AFL Hall of Fame in 1999.
Jay Gruden, 46 at the time of his hiring, became the youngest head coach hired by the Redskins on a
non-interim basis since the team hired 40-year-old Joe Gibbs in 1981.
Gruden played quarterback for four seasons for former Redskins draft
pick Howard Schnellenberger at the University of Louisville (1985-88) and
was a two-time team MVP.
Gruden was born March 4, 1967 in Tiffin, Ohio. He and his wife, Sherry, have three sons — J.J., Joey and Jack.
Gruden Football Timeline
1985-88:
1989:
1990:
1990-91:
1991-96:
1997:
1998-2001:
2002-08*:
2002-03*:
2004-08*:
2009:
2010:
2011-13:
2014-15:
Quarterback, University of Louisville
Student Assistant, University of Louisville
Quarterback, Barcelona Dragons and Sacramento Surge ^
Graduate Assistant, University of Louisville
Quarterback, Tampa Bay Storm (AFL)
Offensive Coordinator, Nashville Kats (AFL)
Head Coach, Orlando Predators (AFL)
Offensive Assistant, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Quarterback, Orlando Predators
Head Coach, Orlando Predators
Offensive Coordinator, Florida Tuskers (UFL)
Head Coach, Florida Tuskers
Offensive Coordinator, Cincinnati Bengals
Head Coach, Washington Redskins
^ World League of American Football
* Held jobs concurrently
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League Leaders (Entering Monday)
Redskins Offense
- Ranks first in the NFL in rushing yards (343)
- Ranks first in the NFL in rushing attempts (74)
- Ranks first in the NFL in rushing yards per game (171.5 yards)
- Ranks first in the NFL in avg. distance on 10+ yard rushes (19.8)
- Ranks first in the NFC and second in the NFL in longest rush
(39)
- Ranks tied for first in the NFL in 5+ minute drives (6)
- Ranks tied for first in the NFL in red zone scoring percentage (100%)
- Ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in completion percentage
(75.9%)
- Ranks second in the NFL in rushing percentage (54.8%)
- Ranks second in the NFL in rushes and completions per game (59)
- Ranks second in the NFL in avg. length of scoring drives (10.67 plays)
- Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in time of possession (37:49)
- Ranks tied for second in the NFL in rushes gaining 20+ yards (3)
- Ranks tied for second in the NFL in 5+ minute scoring drives (4)
- Ranks third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in yards per rush (4.64)
- Ranks third in the NFL in points scored on 10-play drives (24)
- Ranks tied for third in the NFC and NFL in third-down conversions (14)
- Ranks tied for third in the NFC and NFL in 10-play drives (5)
- Ranks fourth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in percentage of rushes gaining 4+ yards (48.6%)
- Ranks fifth in the NFL in avg. number of yards per scoring drive (68.3 yards)
- Ranks fifth in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in third-down conversion percentage (46.7%)
Redskins Special Teams
- Ranks tied for first in the NFC and tied for third in the NFL in punt returns
(7)
- Ranks second in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in kickoff avg. (66.8)
- Ranks third in the NFC and NFL in avg. starting field position after kickoff
(23.6)
- Ranks sixth in the NFC and NFL in avg. kickoff return (29.5)
- Ranks sixth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in longest kickoff return (36
yards)
Redskins Players
- Kirk Cousins ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in completion
percentage (75.9)
- Jamison Crowder ranks first in the NFC and tied for third in the NFL in
punt returns (7)
- Pierre Garçon ranks tied for fourth in the NFC and tied for sixth in the NFL
in third-down receptions (5)
- Matt Jones ranks first in the NFC and second in the NFL in longest rush (39)
- Jones ranks tied for first in the NFL in 100-yard rushing games (1)
- Jones ranks fifth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in rushing yards (151)
- Jones ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in yards per rush (6.04)
- Jones ranks tied for first in the NFC and tied for second in the NFL in rushing
touchdowns (2)
- Jones ranks tied for fourth in the NFC and tied for tenth in the NFL in scoring amongst non-kickers (12)
- Jones ranks tied for sixth in the NFC and tied for ninth in the NFL in rushing
first downs (7)
- Jones ranks tenth in the NFC in yards from scrimmage (174)
- Alfred Morris ranks first in the NFL in rushing attempts (43)
- Morris ranks tied for first in the NFL in 100-yard rushing games (1)
- Morris ranks third in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in rushing yards per
game (90.0)
- Morris ranks tied for third in the NFC and tied for fifth in the NFL in 10+
yards rushes (5)
- Morris ranks tied for third in the NFC and tied for fourth in the NFL in offensive touches (45)
- Morris ranks third in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in rushing yards (180)
- Morris ranks tied for sixth in the NFC and tied for ninth in the NFL in rushing first downs (7)
- Jordan Reed ranks tied for first in the NFC and third in the NFL in receptions on third down (6)
- Reed ranks first in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in receiving yards amongst
tight ends (145)
- Reed ranks first in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in receiving yards per
game amongst tight ends (72.5)
- Reed ranks first in the NFC and tied for second in the NFL in targets amongst
tight ends (17)
- Reed ranks second in the NFC and tied for second in the NFL in receptions
amongst tight ends (13)
- Reed ranks tied for third in the NFC and tied tenth in the NFL in first down
receptions (9)
- Reed ranks fifth in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in avg. yards from scrimmage per touch (11.2)
- Reed ranks tied for sixth in the NFC in receptions (13)
- Reed ranks sixth in the NFC in receiving yards (145)
- Reed ranks tied for seventh in the NFC in first downs (9)
- Preston Smith ranks tied for first in the NFL in sack yards (38)
- Chris Thompson ranks sixth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in longest
kickoff return (36)
Redskins Defense
- Ranks first in the NFL in yards allowed per game (234.5)
- Ranks first in the NFC and third in the NFL in total yards allowed (469)
- Ranks first in the NFC and second in the NFL in opponent yards per play
inside the 30-yard line (2.38)
- Ranks first in the NFL in opponent rushes and completions allowed per game
(35.0)
- Ranks first in the NFL in net passing yards per game allowed (164.0)
- Ranks first in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in yards-after-catch per reception
allowed (3.8)
- Ranks tied for first in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in red zone scoring
defense (66.7%)
- Ranks tied for first in the NFL in 10-play drives allowed (1)
- Ranks tied for first in the NFL in rushing touchdowns allowed (0)
- Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in net yards per game differential (+253)
- Ranks second in the NFC and tied for third in the NFL in total points allowed
(27)
- Ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in points allowed per game
(13.5)
- Ranks second in the NFL in opponent time of possession (22:11)
- Ranks second in the NFL in opponent first half rushing percentage (23.9%)
- Ranks second in the NFL in first half points allowed (7)
- Ranks second in the NFL in offensive points allowed (20)
- Ranks tied for second in the NFC and NFL in 4+ yard rushes allowed (13)
- Ranks tied for second in the NFL in first downs per game allowed (15)
- Ranks third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in sack yards (48)
- Ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in rushing yards per game
allowed (70.5)
- Ranks third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in net rushing yards allowed
(141)
- Ranks third in the NFL in opponent rushes and completions allowed (70)
- Ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in yards per play allowed
(4.64)
- Ranks fourth in the NFL in opponent successful play percentage (40.6%)
- Ranks fifth in the NFL in opponent third-down conversion percentage
(29.2%)
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Notes from Last Game
- The game was Morris’ 50th career regular season start, all consecutive.
His 50 consecutive starts are the longest active streak among NFC running
backs.
- Jones opened the scoring with a 39-yard touchdown run on his first
carry of the game. The rushing touchdown was the first of his career.
- Jones’ 39-yarder was the Redskins’ longest rush since Morris’ 45-yard
touchdown run at Dallas in Week 6 of the 2013 season, a span of 30 games.
- Jones’ 39-yard touchdown was the longest rushing touchdown by a
Redskins rookie since a 76-yard touchdown run by Robert Griffin III vs.
Minnesota on Oct. 14, 2012.
- Jones’ 39-yard run and Morris’ 35-yard rush on the Redskins’ second
drive marked the first time since the turn of the century that the team has
recorded two rushes of 35 yards or more on a single drive. The last time
the Redskins recorded two rushes of 35 yards or more in a single game also
came against the Rams (Dec. 4, 2005).
- Quarterback Kirk Cousins started and completed 23-of-27 passes for
203 yards with one touchdown. He finished the game with a passer rating
of 110.3.
- Cousins’ 110.3 passer rating was the best of his career for a game in
which he started.
- Wide receiver Pierre Garçon recorded his first touchdown reception of
the season – the 29th of his career – on a four-yard pass from Cousins. The
touchdown reception was Garçon’s first since Oct. 19, 2014 vs. Tennessee.
- The touchdown pass was the 20th of Cousins’ career.
- Wide receiver Ryan Grant recorded a career-long 35-yard reception
from Cousins in the first quarter.
- Tight end Jordan Reed registered a 29-yard reception in the fourth
quarter, his longest catch of the season and his longest since a 30-yard reception on Nov. 30, 2014 at Indianapolis.
- Running back Chris Thompson recorded a career long 10-yard reception on a pass from Cousins on third down to extend a fourth-quarter
drive.
- Defensive end Stephen Paea recorded his first sack as a member of the
Redskins in the first quarter. The sack was the 13th of his career.
- Kicker Dustin Hopkins and linebacker Terrance Plummer made their
NFL debuts.
- Hopkins successfully converted his first career field goal attempt, a
46-yarder in the first quarter.
- The Redskins averaged 13.2 yards per carry in the first quarter, the
team’s fourth-best first-quarter rushing average since 1991.
- The game was the ninth meeting between the Redskins and Rams in
the last 11 seasons.
- Including the season opener vs. Miami last week, the Redskins opened
the season with two consecutive home games for the first time since 2011.
- Including a 41-10 victory vs. Jacksonville in Week 2 last season, the
Redskins have now won consecutive Week 2 games for the first time since
winning three straight Week 2 games across the 2007-09 seasons. The Redskins are now 26-19 in Week 2 games since the 1970 merger.
- The Washington Redskins earned their first victory of the
2015 season on Sunday, defeating the St. Louis Rams, 24-10, in
front of an announced crowd of 72,460 at FedExField.
- The Redskins improved to 25-13-1 all-time against the
Rams, including postseason play. The Redskins are now 23-111
all-time against the Rams in regular season play.
- The Redskins pushed their all-time record in home games
against the Rams to 12-6, including postseason play. The win marked the
Redskins’ first home victory against the Rams since Sept. 20, 2009.
- The win was the Redskins’ first against an NFC West opponent since
earning a 23-17 victory against the Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 27, 2011.
- A week after rushing for 161 yards against the Miami Dolphins, the
Redskins gained 182 rushing yards against the Rams, marking only the
third time since 1950 that the Redskins have opened a season with consecutive 150-yard rushing games (1952 and 2012).
- The Redskins have now rushed for at least 150 yards in consecutive
games for the first time since Weeks 10-11 of the 2013 season.
- The Redskins held the Rams to zero points in the first half. Prior to Sunday, the last time the Redskins held an opponent scoreless in the first half
also came against the Rams on Oct. 2, 2011 (led 14-0, won 17-10).
- The Redskins’ 17-point halftime lead was the team’s largest halftime
margin since holding a 25-point halftime lead at Dallas on Thanksgiving
Day in 2012.
- The Redskins held the Rams to 10 points, marking the first time since
2007 that Washington has opened a season with consecutive games of 17 or
fewer points allowed.
- The Redskins held the Rams to 2-of-12 on third down conversions. The
Redskins have held opponents to 7-of-24 (29.2 percent) on third down attempts through two weeks, the team’s best third down defensive percentage
in a two-week span since Weeks 16-17 of the 2013 season (29.2).
- The Redskins held the ball for 37:44 against St. Louis one week after
recording 37:54 of possession against the Dolphins in the season opener. In
doing so, the Redskins held the ball for 37 minutes or more in consecutive
games for the first time since Weeks 2-3 of the 1992 season.
- Running back Matt Jones recorded career highs in rushing attempts
(19), rushing yards (123) and rushing touchdowns (two).
- The 100-yard rushing game was the first of Jones’ career and the first by
a Redskins rookie since Alfred Morris on Dec. 30, 2012 (vs. Dallas).
- Running back Alfred Morris added 59 rushing yards on 18 carries.
- Between Jones and Morris, the Redskins had two players record at least
10 rushing attempts in a game for the first time since Dec. 1, 2013 vs. the
New York Giants. That game also marked the only other time since 2012
that someone other than Morris has led the team in rushing attempts.
- With the back-to-back 100-yard rushing games by Morris and Jones,
the Redskins had two different players recording 100-yard rushing efforts
in consecutive games for the first time since Weeks 6-7 of the 2012 season
(Robert Griffin III and Morris).
- The Redskins became the first team since the 2006 San Diego Chargers
to have two different running backs rush for 100-plus yards in each of the
first two weeks of a season.
- In the first quarter, Morris surpassed Terry Allen (4,086) for fifth-most
rushing yards in Redskins history.
- Morris recorded a 35-yard rush in the first quarter, his longest carry
since a 37-yard gain in Week 15 of the 2013 season at Atlanta.
6
Game Release
The Opponent
Tom Coughlin
The New York Giants enter Week 3 of the
2015 season with a 0-2 record after consecutive losses to the Dallas Cowboys and Atlanta Falcons to start the year. The 2015
season is the team’s 12th under Head
Coach Tom Coughlin.
Quarterback Eli Manning leads
the Giants’ passing attack having
completed 47-of-76 passes (61.8
percent) for 485 yards with two
touchdowns. Manning, a 12thyear NFL veteran, has started all 16
regular season games for New York in 10 consecutive seasons. Manning
has also run the ball three times for 31 yards this season.
Running back Rashad Jennings leads the Giants in rushing in his second year with the team. Through two games, Jennings has recorded 22
carries for 64 yards (2.9 avg.) with one touchdown.
Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is the team’s leading receiver with
a team-high 190 yards (15.8 avg.) on a team-high-tying 12 receptions
with one touchdown. Running back Shane Vereen has also recorded 12
catches for 122 yards (10.2 avg.).
Linebacker Uani’ Unga leads the Giants with 17 total tackles (11 solo)
in his first two games on the team’s active roster. Defensive ends Robert
Ayers and Cullen Jenkins each have a sack to tie for the team lead. Unga is
also tied for the team lead in interceptions (one) with veteran cornerback
Trumaine McBride.
Veteran kicker Josh Brown handles the kicking duties for the Giants
in his third year with New York. Brown has converted six-of-six field
goals and all four extra points he has attempted thus far in 2015. Brown
has also averaged a distance of 62.2 yards on 12 kickoffs including five
touchbacks. Punter Brad Wing joined the team in the offseason and has
averaged 42.9 yards per punt on eight punts this season.
Wide receiver Dwayne Harris is the team’s primary returner. Through
two games, Harris has returned six punts for 69 yards (11.5 avg.) and two
kickoffs for 77 yards (38.5 avg.).
Tom Coughlin was named
the 17th head coach in New York
Giants history in January 2004.
Coughlin brought with him over
30 years of coaching experience.
The 2015 season is his 15th season overall with the Giants and his
12th as head coach.
Last year, Coughlin led the
team to a 6-10 record and a third
place finish in the NFC East. It
marked back-to-back years that
the Giants had finished with a record below .500 after eight consecutive
winning seasons (2005-12).
In 18 seasons as a NFL head coach, Coughlin is 164-142 (.536) in the
regular season and 12-7 (.632) in the postseason for an overall record of
176-149 (.542). The 164 regular season victories place him 13th on the
NFL’s career list. Coughlin’s 176 total victories put him in 12th place on
that list. Coughlin is second among active coaches in both regular-season
and total victories, trailing only New England’s Bill Belichick (233 victories).
Coughlin is just the second man in franchise history to coach the
team for at least 12 seasons. Only Hall of Famer Steven Owen led the
team for a longer time period (24 seasons from 1930-53). Since 2004,
Coughlin has led the Giants to a 96-82 regular season record and an 8-3
record in postseason play.
In 2011, Coughlin led the team to a NFC East championship with
a 9-7 record. With four postseason victories the Giants had secured
their second Super Bowl win in five seasons. Those four victories helped
Coughlin reach a number of milestones. The four victories increased his
postseason victory total to 12, tying him with former Pittsburgh coach
Bill Cowher for the seventh-highest total in NFL history. Included in
those 12 wins are nine victories away from home – seven on the road and
two neutral site Super Bowls. Those seven road victories tie Hall of Famer
Tom Landry for the most in NFL history.
Prior to coaching the Giants, Coughlin coached the Jaguars for their
first eight seasons in the NFL (1995-2002). Under Coughlin, the Jaguars
were the most successful expansion team in NFL history. He led the team
to a 68-60 (.531) regular season record and a 4-4 mark in the playoffs
with two trips to the AFC Championship Game.
Prior to his first NFL head-coaching job Coughlin spent time as a college coach and wide receiver coach in the NFL. His first head coaching
experience came at Rochester Institute of Technology where he held the
position for four years. He then spent seven years at his alma mater, Syracuse University, as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach before
becoming Boston College’s quarterbacks coach for three years.
In 1984 Coughlin broke into the NFL as the Philadelphia Eagles wide
receivers coach. He spent seven years in the NFL serving in that capacity
for the Eagles, Packers and Giants. After a nearly twenty year hiatus he
returned to head coaching when Boston College asked him to return in
1991.
Thomas Richard Coughlin was born on Aug. 31, 1946 in Waterloo,
N.Y. Coughlin was a standout athlete in high school and attended Syracuse University. He was a three-year letterman at Syracuse where he
played wingback in a backfield with All-America backs and Pro Football
Hall of Famers Larry Csonka and Floyd Little.
Coughlin and his wife Judy have two daughters, Keli and Kate; two
sons-in-law named Chris; two sons, Brian and Tim; two daughters-inlaw, Andrea (Tim’s wife) and Susie (Brian’s wife); and 11 grandchildren.
Matchup: NFL RankingS
OFFENSE
REDSKINS
GIANTS
28t Pts/Game 16t
19 Yds/Play
18
11 Yds/Game 17
1
Rush Yds/Game
19
27
Pass Yds/Game
15
9
3rd Down Pct.
5
2
Time of Poss.
29
DEFENSE
REDSKINS
GIANTS
3 Pts/Game 18t
4 Yds/Play 25
1 Yds/Game 31
4
Rush Yds/Game
3
2
Pass Yds/Game
32
5
3rd Down Pct.
32
7
Game Release
Redskins/Giants Connections
Former Redskins on Giants:
Offensive Line Coach Pat Flaherty (2000, Tight Ends Coach)
Defensive Line Coach Robert Nunn (2003)
S Brandon Meriweather (2012-14)
Notable College Connections:
LB Will Compton, G Spencer Long and Giants CB Prince Amukamara
played together at Nebraska from 2009-10.
LB Perry Riley, Jr. and Giants WR Reuben Randle played together at LSU
in 2009 when Giants Assistant Offensive Line Coach Lunda Wells was an
Offensive Line Assistant.
CB David Amerson and Giants DT Markus Kuhn played at North Carolina State from 2010-11 when Giants Defensive Assistant Rob Leonard was
a Graduate Assistant there from 2010-12.
WR Ryan Grant and Giants RB Orleans Darkwa played together in Tulane from 2010-13.
CB Chris Culliver and Giants LB Jasper Brinkley played together at
South Carolina in 2007.
K Dustin Hopkins, RB Chris Thompson and Giants G Bobby Hart played
together at Florida State from 2011-12.
S Kyshoen Jarrett and Giants CB Jayron Hosley played together at Virginia Tech in 2011.
G Arie Kouandjio and S Landon Collins played together at Alabama
from 2012-14.
TE Anthony McCoy and Giants LB Devon Kennard played together at
USC in 2009.
CB Justin Rogers and DE Kerry Wynn played together at Richmond in
2010.
Former Giants on Redskins:
Defensive Backs Coach Perry Fewell (2010-14, Defensive Coordinator)
Wide Receivers Coach Ike Hilliard (1997-2004, Wide Receiver)
Quarterbacks Coach Matt Cavanaugh (1990-91, Quarterback)
CB Will Blackmon (2010-11)
Giants from the D.C./Maryland/Virginia area:
RB Rashad Jennings (Lynchburg, Va.)
DE Kerry Wynn (Louisa, Va.)
Redskins from New York:
FB Darrel Young (Amityville)
Rams who went to college in the D.C./Maryland/Virginia area:
RB Rashad Jennings (Liberty)
DE Kerry Wynn (Richmond)
Notable Pro Connections:
Running Back Coach Randy Jordan played running back in Jacksonville from 1995-97 when Giants Head Coach Tom Coughlin was the Head
Coach there.
NT Terrance Knighton, Giants CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and
Giants DE Robert Ayers played together in Denver in 2013. Knighton, Giants DE Geroge Selvie and Giants CB Trumaine McBride played together
in Jacksonville in 2011.
DE Jason Hatcher, Giants WR Dwayne Harris and Selvie played together
in Dallas in 2013.
WR DeSean Jackson, TE Derek Carrier, Giants DT Cullen Jenkins and
Rodgers-Cromartie played together in Philadelphia in 2012. In addition,
Rodgers-Cromartie played with WR Andre Roberts in Arizona in 2010.
In addition to that, Roberts and Giants LB Jasper Brinkley played together in Arizona in 2013.
DL Chris Baker and Giants DE Robert Ayers played together in Denver
in 2009. Baker also played with Giants G John Jerry in Miami in 2010. In
addition to that, Wide Receivers Coach Ike Hilliard was the Assistant Wide
Receivers Coach in Miami in 2011 when Jerry played there.
CB Justin Rogers and Jerry played together in Miami in 2013.
DE Stephen Paea and Giants S Brandon Meriweather played together in
Chicago in 2011. Paea and Giants LB J.T. Thomas played together in Chicago in 2012.
WR Rashad Ross and Giants G Geoff Schwartz played together in Kansas City in 2013. Also, Schwartz and DL Frank Kearse played together in
Carolina in 2010.
CB Will Blackmon and Thomas played together in Jacksonville from
2013-14. Blackmon and Jenkins played together in Green Bay from 200609.
QB Colt McCoy, G Shawn Lauvao and Giants DB Trevin Wade played
together in Cleveland in 2012.
S Dashon Goldson and Giants LB Jonathan Casillas played together in
Tampa Bay from 2013-14.
CB Chris Culliver, McCoy, Carrier and Giants FS Craig Dahl played together in San Francisco in 2013. Dahl and T Ty Nsekhe played together in
St. Louis in 2012.
CB DeAngelo Hall and Giants TE Daniel Fells played together in Atlanta
from 2006-07.
On This Date
The Redskins will play on Sept. 24 for the 12th time in
team history on Thursday. The Redskins will attempt to improve their all-time record in games contested on Sept. 24 to
7-5 this week.
Sunday’s game will mark the second Sept. 24 meeting
between the Redskins and Giants all-time. The Redskins
earned a 16-6 win in the teams’ only previous meeting on
this date in 2000.
Included below are all 11 of the Redskins’ previous games contested
on Sept. 24:
DateGame
9/24/1937
vs. Chi. Cardinals
9/24/1950
at Green Bay
9/24/1961
at Philadelphia
9/24/1967
at New Orleans
9/24/1972
vs. St. Louis Cardinals
9/24/1978
vs. NY Jets
9/24/1989
at Dallas
9/24/1995
at Tampa Bay
9/24/2000
at NY Giants
9/24/2001
at Green Bay
9/24/2006
at Houston
8
Result
21-14 L
35-21 L
14-7 L
30-10 W
24-10 W
23-3 W
30-7 W
14-6 L
16-6 W
37-0 L
31-15 W
Game Release
Redskins/Giants Series History
Thursday’s matchup between the
Redskins and the Giants will mark
the 167th overall meeting between
the franchises and the teams’ 165th
regular season meeting. The series
began in 1932 and the two have
played twice a year during each
regular season with the exception of
the 1967 and 1969 seasons. The Giants lead the
overall series, 97-65-4, and the regular season
series, 96-64-4.
SeasonWinner
Score
Location
1932Braves 14-6
Boston
Tie 0-0
New York
1933Redskins21-20 Boston
Giants
7-0
New York
1934Giants 16-13 Boston
Giants
3-0
New York
1935Giants 20-12 Boston
Giants
17-6
New York
1936Giants 7-0
Boston
Redskins
14-0
New York
1937 Redskins 13-3Washington
Redskins
49-14
New York
1938 Giants 10-7Washington
Giants
36-0
New York
1939
Tie 0-0
Washington
Giants
9-7
New York
Giants
21-7
New York
1941 Giants
17-10Washington
Giants
20-13
New York
1942
Giants
14-7
New York
Redskins
14-7
New York
1943
Giants
14-10
New York
Giants 31-7Washington
**Redskins 28-0
New York
1944
Giants
16-13
New York
Giants 31-0Washington
1945
Redskins
24-14
New York
Redskins 17-0Washington
Giants
31-0
New York
Giants
35-10
New York
Redskins
28-21
New York
1949 Giants
45-35Washington
Giants
23-7
New York
1950 Giants
21-17Washington
Giants
24-21
New York
1951 Giants
35-14Washington
Giants
28-14
New York
1952 Giants
14-10Washington
Redskins
27-17
New York
Redskins
24-21
New York
1954 Giants
51-21Washington
Giants
24-7
New York
1955
Giants
35-7
New York
Giants
27-20Washington
SeasonWinner
1956 Redskins
Giants
1957 Giants
Redskins
1958 Giants
Giants
1959
Giants
Giants
1960
Tie Giants
1961 Giants
Giants
1962
Giants
Giants
1963 Giants
Giants
1964
Giants
Redskins
1965
Redskins
Giants
1966
Giants
Redskins
1967 Redskins
1968
Giants
Giants
1969 Redskins
1970
Giants
Giants
1971
Redskins
Redskins
1972
Redskins
Redskins
1973
Redskins
Redskins
1974
Redskins
Redskins
1975 Redskins
Redskins
1976 Redskins
Giants
1977
Giants
Giants
1978
Giants
Redskins
1979 Redskins
Giants
1980
Redskins
Redskins
1981 Giants
Redskins
1982
Redskins
Redskins
1983
Redskins
Redskins
1984 Redskins
Giants
1985
Giants
Redskins
1986
Giants
Giants
Giants***
9
Score Location
33-7Washington
28-14
New York
24-20Washington
31-14
New York
21-14Washington
30-0
New York
45-14
New York
24-10Washington
24-24
New York
17-3Washington
24-21Washington
53-0
New York
49-34
New York
42-24Washington
24-14Washington
44-14
New York
13-10
New York
36-21Washington
23-7
New York
27-10Washington
13-10
New York
72-41Washington
38-34Washington
48-21
New York
13-10Washington
20-14Washington
35-33
New York
27-24Washington
30-3
New York
23-7Washington
23-16
New York
27-13Washington
21-3
New Haven
27-24Washington
13-10 New Haven
24-3Washington
49-13Washington
21-13
New York
19-17Washington
12-9
New York
20-17
New York
17-6Washington
17-6
New York
16-13 (OT)
WAS
27-0Washington
14-6
New York
23-21
New York
16-13Washington
17-7Washington
30-27 (OT)New York
27-17
New York
15-14Washington
33-17
New York
31-22Washington
30-14Washington
37-13
New York
17-3
New York
23-21Washington
27-20
New York
24-14Washington
17-0
New York
SeasonWinner
1987
Redskins
Redskins
1988
Giants
Giants
1989 Giants
Giants 1990 Giants
Giants 1991
Redskins
Redskins
1992
Giants Redskins
1993
Giants Giants 1994
Giants Giants 1995
Giants Giants 1996
Redskins
Redskins
1997
Tie Giants
1998
Giants Redskins
1999
Redskins
Redskins
2000
Redskins
Giants 2001
Giants Redskins
2002
Giants Giants 2003
Giants Redskins
2004
Giants Redskins
2005
Giants Redskins
2006
Giants Giants 2007
Giants Redskins
2008
Giants Giants 2009
Giants Giants 2010
Giants
Giants
2011 Redskins
Redskins
2012
Giants
Redskins
2013 Giants
Giants
2014 Giants
Giants
Score Location
38-12
New York
23-19Washington
27-20
New York
24-23Washington
27-24Washington
20-17
New York
24-20Washington
21-10
New York
17-13
New York
34-17Washington
24-7 Washington
28-10
New York
41-7 Washington
20-6
New York
31-23
New York
21-19 Washington
24-15 Washington
20-13
New York
31-10
New York
31-21Washington
7-7 (OT)
WAS
30-10
New York
31-24
New York
21-14Washington
50-21
New York
23-13Washington
16-6
New York
9-7
Washington
23-9
New York
35-21Washington
19-17
New York
27-21 Washington
24-21 (OT)
WAS
20-7
New York
20-14
New York
31-7Washington
36-0
New York
35-20Washington
19-3
New York
34-28 Washington
24-17 Washington
22-10
New York
16-7
New York
23-7 Washington
23-17
New York
45-12 Washington
31-7
New York
17-14Washington
28-14Washington
23-10
New York
27-23
New York
17-16Washington
24-17Washington
20-6
New York
45-14Washington
24-13
New York
Home games bolded.
**Division Playoff ***NFC Championship
Game Release
SERIES SUPERLATIVES
CAREER STATS Vs. GIANTS
REDSKINS
Projected Offensive Starters
PASSING
Completions
32
Attempts
51
Yards
420
TDs
4
John Friesz, 09/18/94
Jay Schroeder, 12/07/86
Jay Schroeder, 10/27/86
Norm Snead, 10/28/62
Sonny Jurgensen, 11/29/64
RUSHING
Attempts
33
Yards
191
TDs
3
Stephen Davis, 11/21/99
Larry Brown, 10/29/72
Terry Allen, 10/20/96
Stephen Davis, 09/19/99
RECEIVING
Receptions
Yards
TDs
Kelvin Bryant, 12/07/86
Gary Clark, 10/27/86
Santana Moss, 12/24/05
13
241
3
DEFENSE
Sacks
4
Interceptions
3
QB Kirk Cousins (two games):
38-of-82, 426 yards, 1 TD
1 att, 12 yards
RB Alfred Morris (six games):
97 att, 444 yards, 2 TD
10 rec, 85 yards
FB Darrel Young (nine games):
1 rec, 32 yards
WR DeSean Jackson (13 games):
54 rec, 855 yards, 4 TD
12 PR, 278 yards, 2 TD
WR Pierre Garçon (six games):
30 rec, 299 yards, 1 TD
TE Jordan Reed (one game):
3 rec, 13 yards
Dexter Manley, 10/02/88
Ken Harvey, 11/23/97
Brig Owens, 11/27/66
Vernon Dean, 09/16/84
Projected Defensive Starters
(Stats according to STATS, INC.)
DE Stephen Paea (one game):
No defensive stats recorded
GIANTS
PASSING
Completions
Attempts
Yards
TDs
32
53
505
7
RUSHING
Attempts
34
Yards
234
TDs
3
NT Terrance Knighton (three games):
7 tackles (4 solo), 1.0 sack
Kerry Collins, 10/28/01
Eli Manning, 12/16/07
Y.A. Tittle, 10/28/62
Y.A. Tittle, 10/28/62
DE Jason Hatcher (15 games):
27 tackles (13 solo), 4.5 sacks
SLB Trent Murphy (two games):
10 tackles (5 solo)
Rodney Hampton, 11/27/94
Tiki Barber, 12/30/06
3 Times
Last Time: Tiki Barber, 12/30/06
MLB Keenan Robinson (two games):
14 tackles (8 solo), 1.0 sack, 1 INT, 1 PD
MLB Perry Riley Jr. (ten games):
51 tackles (28 solo), 1.0 sack, 7 PD
RECEIVING
Receptions
12
Odell Beckham Jr., 12/14/14
Yards
269
Del Shofner, 10/28/62
TDs
3
5 Times
Last Time: Odell Beckham Jr., 12/14/14
DEFENSE
Sacks
4
Justin Tuck, 12/01/13
Interceptions
2
16 Times
Last Time: Brent Alexander, 09/19/04
WLB Ryan Kerrigan (eight games):
25 tackles (16 solo), 3.0 sacks, 1 INT (returned for TD)
CB DeAngelo Hall (14 games):
70 tackles (58 solo), 5 INT, 17 PD
CB Chris Culliver (two games):
11 tackles (8 solo), 1 INT, 3 PD
SS Trenton Robinson (four games):
3 tackles (1 solo), 2 PD, 1 FR
FS Dashon Goldson (five games):
25 tackles (19 solo), 2 PD
10
Game Release
Tale of the Tape
OFFENSE
DEFENSE
REDSKINS GIANTS
34 Points46
13
Points in 1st Quarter
3
14
Points in 2nd Quarter
23
0
Points in 3rd Quarter
10
7
Points in 4th Quarter
10
4
Offensive Touchdowns
3
2
Rushing TDs
1
2
Passing TDs
2
0
Returns
1
2
Field Goals
6
722
Yards From Scrimmage
677
361.0
Yards Per Game
338.5
135
Total Plays
126
5.3
Avg. Per Play
5.4
2/1 Fumbles/Lost2/1
2
Had Intercepted
0
14/30
Third-down Conversions
16/31
46.7
Third-down Percentage
51.6
0/1
Fourth-down Conversions
0/1
0.0
Fourth-down Percentages
0.0
18/141 Penalties/Yards11/79
37:49
Time of Possession Avg.
25:38
PASSING
58
Pass Attempts
76
44
Pass Completions
47
75.9
Completion Percentage
61.8
399
Passing Yards
485
199.5
Avg. Yards/Game
242.5
2
Passing Touchdowns
2
2
Interceptions
0
91.1 Rating89.0
3
Times Sacked
3
3
Completions of 25+ yards
3
RUSHING
74
Rush Attempts
47
343
Rush Yards
196
4.6
Yards Per Carry
4.2
171.5
Yards Per Game
98
2
Touchdowns
1
14
First Downs
12
8
Rushes of 10+ yards
6
RECEIVING
44 Receptions47
399
Receiving yards
485
9.1
Yards Per Catch
10.3
199.5
Yards Per Game
242.5
2
Touchdowns
2
22
First Downs
22
3
Receptions of 25+ yards
3
REDSKINS GIANTS
27 Points51
0
Points in 1st Quarter
10
7
Points in 2nd Quarter
6
10
Points in 3rd Quarter
7
10
Points in 4th Quarter
28
2
Offensive Touchdowns
6
0
Rushing TDs
2
2
Passing TDs
4
1
Returns
0
2
Field Goals
3
469
Yards From Scrimmage
838
234.5
Yards Per Game
419.0
101
Total Plays
138
4.6
Avg. Per Play
6.1
4/1 Fumbles/Lost3/1
0
Had Intercepted
2
7/24
Third-down Conversions
17/28
29.2
Third-down Percentage
60.7
0/2
Fourth-down Conversions
0/0
0.0
Fourth-down Percentages
0.0
15/119 Penalties/Yards9/100
22:11
Time of Possession Avg.
34:22
PASSING
66
Pass Attempts
91
39
Pass Completions
66
59.1
Completion Percentage
72.5
376
Passing Yards
719
188
Avg. Yards/Game
359.5
2
Passing Touchdowns
4
0
Interceptions
2
85.2 Rating100.9
4
Times Sacked
2
3
Completions of 25+ yards
3
RUSHING
31
Rush Attempts
45
141
Rush Yards
136
4.5
Yards Per Carry
3.0
70.5
Yards Per Game
68
0
Touchdowns
2
9
First Downs
9
7
Rushes of 10+ yards
2
RECEIVING
39 Receptions66
376
Receiving yards
719
9.6
Yards Per Catch
10.9
188
Yards Per Game
359.5
2
Touchdowns
4
18
First Downs
40
3
Receptions of 25+ yards
3
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Game Release
LAST MEETING
Giants 24, Redskins 13
Associated Press
Dec. 14, 2014
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- If rookie receiver Odell Beckham Jr. keeps playing like this, the New York Giants won’t be in
many more meaningless games in years to come.
Beckham caught three touchdown passes and came within one reception
of tying the team’s single-game record. The Giants took advantage of an
overturned touchdown at the end of the half to defeat Washington 24-13
Sunday.
Beckham and Eli Manning combined 12 times for 143 yards, with touchdown passes covering 10, 35 and 6 yards. He has a team-high nine touchdowns and his 972 yards receiving are a team record for a rookie, beating
Jeremy Shockey’s 894.
“I don’t want to get his head too big right now, but he has a lot of skill,”
said Manning, who targeted Beckham 15 times. “You hope he keeps working and grinding and doing the little things to correct. There is still room
for improvement.”
That’s scary. After missing the first four games of the season, Beckham
has 71 catches, including 61 in his last seven games.
“As I said earlier in the year, there’s no reason for this team not to have
the best offense,” Beckham said. “The way we’ve played the last couple of
games gives us a better feel for how we’re going to play. For me, it’s making
the most of my opportunities.”
The win was the second straight for the Giants (5-9) after seven consecutive losses that eliminated them from playoff contention for the third
straight season.
The Redskins (3-11) are finding all sorts of ways to lose, and this one was
hard to believe. They blew a touchdown and command of the game on a
fumble by Robert Griffin III as time expired at the end of the first half.
Griffin scrambled for an apparent 8-yard touchdown for a 17-7 lead, diving over the pylon, then running on to the field and spiking the ball with
emphasis.
It wasn’t to be.
The video review by referee Jeff Triplette showed that Griffin lost control
of the ball diving over the pylon and the play was ruled a touchback.
“We shouldn’t have let that play alter the game for us. Ultimately, it did,”
Griffin said. “It’s a touchdown. That’s how we all felt, everybody in the locker room, coaches included. My understanding is, if the ball passes the plane
and you have control of the ball, it’s a touchdown in every game that I’ve
ever seen. They decided that it wasn’t today.”
The call incensed veteran Redskins receiver Santana Moss so much that
he stormed after the officials and was ejected.
Triplette said Moss was ejected for inappropriate language directed first
at him and then at field judge Alex Kemp.
Instead of a 10-point lead, the Redskins led 10-7 with the go-ahead
points a 9-yard pass from Griffin to Chris Thompson midway through the
second quarter.
New York, however, controlled most of the second half.
Moss was called for two 15-yard penalties and the Giants went with onside kick from the Washington 35 to start the second half. They recovered at
the Redskins 17, setting up a tying 32-yard field goal by Josh Brown.
The 35-yard TD by Beckham gave the Giants a 17-13 lead late in third
quarter. The 6-yarder with 4:41 to go sent the Redskins (3-11) to their sixth
consecutive loss.
“This guy fuels the entire team, fuels the entire stadium,” Giants defensive captain Antrel Rolle said of Beckham. “He’s an exciting guy to watch.
He’s a hell of a player. He goes out there and makes plays and plays beyond
the X’s and O’s.”
Washington’s only points in the second half came on a 38-yard field goal
by Kai Forbath.
Manning (23 of 34 for 250 yards) drove the Giants 81 yards on four plays
on the ensuing series, combining for the final 35 on a crossing pattern to
Beckham. The rookie’s catches were one shy of the Giants’ single-game record held by Tiki Barber.
New York iced the game with a 76-yard drive that featured five catches
by Beckham.
Griffin, benched for Colt McCoy as the starting quarterback, finished
18 of 27 for 236 yards. He also ran five times for 46 yards in an impressive
performance, but was sacked seven times. There were moments late in the
game when the oft-injured quarterback had trouble getting up.
“It’s not been a fun year,” Griffin said. “We’ve had a lot of turmoil, a lot of
things going on. At the end of the day, you suit up and when your number’s
called, be ready to play.”
McCoy led the Redskins to a field goal before leaving after aggravating
a neck injury on the opening series. Manning got New York on the scoreboard late in the first quarter with a 10-yarder to Beckham.
Game notes: This was the 100th NFL game at MetLife Stadium, the home
of the Jets and Giants, which opened in 2010. ... Giants backup CB Chandler Fenner recovered the onside kick to start the second half. ... LB Perry
Riley led Washington with 10 tackles. Fellow LB Ryan Kerrigan had Washington’s only sack, his 12 1/2 of the season. ... Giants have 22 sacks in the last
three games, with Jason Pierre-Paul and Johnathan Hankins each getting
2½ Sunday.
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Giants def. Redskins, 24-13
Redskins Giants
TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 21 17
By Rushing 8
2
By Passing 10 11
By Penalty 3
4
THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY 4-14-29% 4-13-31%
FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY 0-1-0% 1-2-50%
TOTAL NET YARDS 372 287
Total Offensive Plays (inc. times thrown passing) 68 57
Average gain per offensive play 5.5 5.0
NET YARDS RUSHING 144 49
Total Rushing Plays 27 22
Average gain per rushing play 5.3
2.2
Tackles for a loss-number and yards 3-5 1-2
NET YARDS PASSING
228 238
Times thrown - yards lost attempting to pass 7-47
1-12
Gross yards passing 275 250
PASS ATTEMPTS-COMPLETIONS-HAD INTERCEPTED 34-22-0 34-23-0
Avg gain per pass play (inc.# thrown passing) 5.6 6.8
KICKOFFS Number-In End Zone-Touchbacks 4-4-1 5-3-2
PUNTS Number and Average 6-45.2 6-43.5
Had Blocked
0
0
FGs - PATs Had Blocked 0-0 0-0
Net Punting Average 42.0 43.3
TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE (Not Including Kickoffs) 1
19
No. and Yards Punt Returns 1-1 4-19
No. and Yards Kickoff Returns 1-33 3-90
No. and Yards Interception Returns 0-0 0-0
PENALTIES Number and Yards 10-135 9-60
FUMBLES Number and Lost 4-1 1-1
TOUCHDOWNS 1
3
Rushing 0
0
Passing 1
3
EXTRA POINTS Made-Attempts 1-1 3-3
Kicking Made-Attempts 1-1 3-3
FIELD GOALS Made-Attempts 2-2 1-1
RED ZONE EFFICIENCY 1-4-25%
2-3-67%
GOAL TO GO EFFICIENCY 0-2-0% 1-1-100%
SAFETIES
0
0
FINAL SCORE 13 24
TIME OF POSSESSION 32:31 27:29
Game Release
2015 NFL STANDINGS and Rankings
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE
NFC East
Team
WL T Pct Conf Div Streak
Cowboys
2 0 0 1.000 2-0-0 2-0-0 Won 2
Redskins
1 1 0 .500
1-0-0 0-0-0 Won 1
Giants
0 2 0 .000
0-2-0 0-1-0 Lost 2
Eagles
0 2 0 .000
0-2-0 0-1-0 Lost 2
NFC North
Packers
Vikings
Lions
Bears
NFC South
Team
Falcons
Panthers
Buccaneers
Saints
NFC West Team
Cardinals
Rams
49ers
Seahawks
W
2
1
0
0
L
0
1
2
2
T Pct
0 1.000
0 .500
0 .000
0 .000
Div
2-0-0
1-1-0
0-1-0
0-2-0
Conf
1-0-0
1-0-0
0-1-0
0-1-0
Streak
Won 2
Won 1
Lost 2
Lost 2
WL
2 0
2 0
1 1
0 2
T Pct
0 1.000
0 1.000
0 .500
0 .000
Conf
2-0-0
0-0-0
1-0-0
0-2-0
Div
0-0-0
0-0-0
1-0-0
0-1-0
Streak
Won 2
Won 2
Won 1
Lost 2
WL
2 0
1 1
1 1
0 2
T Pct
0 1.000
0 .500
0 .500
0 .000
Conf
2-0-0
1-1-0
1-0-0
0-2-0
Div
0-0-0
1-0-0
0-0-0
0-1-0
Streak
Won 2
Lost 1
Lost 1
Lost 2
REDSKINS SEASON RANKINGS
OFFENSE
Yards / Game
Yards / Play
Rushing Yards / Game
Rushing Yards / Play
Passing Yards / Game
Passing Yards / Play
Interception Rate
Sacks / Pass Attempt
First Downs / Game
3rd Down Pct
4th Down Pct
Red Zone Pct
Goal to Go%
Avg Time of Possession
Points / Game
DEFENSE
Yards / Game
Yards / Play
Rushing Yards / Game
Rushing Yards / Play
Passing Yards / Game
Passing Yards / Play
Interception Rate
Sacks / Pass Attempt
First Downs / Game
3rd Down Pct
4th Down Pct
Red Zone Pct
Goal to Go%
Points / Game
Point Differential / Game
Yard Differential / Game
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE
AFC East
Team
Patriots
2 0 0 1.000 2-0-0 1-0-0 Won 2
Jets
1 0 0 1.000 1-0-0 0-0-0 Won 1
Dolphins
1 1 0 .500
0-1-0 0-0-0 Lost 1
Bills
1 1 0 .500
1-1-0 0-1-0 Lost 1
NFC North
Team
Bengals
2 0 0 1.000 2-0-0 0-0-0 Won 2
Browns
1 1 0 .500
1-1-0 0-0-0 Won 1
Steelers
1 1 0 .500
0-1-0 0-0-0 Won 1
Ravens
0 2 0 .000
0-2-0 0-0-0 Lost 2
NFC South Team
Jaguars
1 1 0 .500
1-0-0 0-0-0 Won 1
Titans
1 1 0 .500
0-1-0 0-0-0 Lost 1
Colts
0 1 0 .000
0-1-0 0-0-0 Lost 1
Texans
0 2 0 .000
0-1-0 0-0-0 Lost 2
NFC West Team
Broncos
2 0 0 1.000 2-0-0 1-0-0 Won 2
Raiders
1 1 0 .500
1-1-0 0-0-0 Won 1
Chargers
1 1 0 .500
0-1-0 0-0-0 Lost 1
Chiefs
1 1 0 .500
1-1-0 0-1-0 Lost 1
No.
361
5.35
171.5
4.64
189.5
6.53
3.45%
5.17%
19.5
46.67%
0.00%
100.00%
100.00%
37:49:00
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Rank (NFL/NFC)
11/7
19/9
1/1
5/3
27/13
19/9
22t/12
16/9
20t/11t
9/5
22t/12t
1t/1t
1t/1t
2/2
28t/14t
No.
234.5
4.64
70.5
4.55
164
4.97
0.00%
6.06%
15
29.17%
0.00%
33.33%
50.00%
13.5
3.5
126.5
Rank (NFL/NFC)
1/1
4/3
4/3
26/14
2/1
3/2
28t/14t
14t/6t
2t/1
5/2
1t/1t
4t/2t
4t/3t
3/2
11/5
2/2
SPECIAL TEAMS
No.
Rank (NFL/NFC)
Field Goals Made
66.67%
27t/14t
Punt Return Avg
5
26/12
Kickoff Return Avg
29.5
6/6
Punt Coverage Avg
37
31/15
Kickoff Coverage Avg
27.3
21t/10
All rankings entering Monday
All standings entering Monday
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Skinformation
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
ROSTER SUPERLATIVES
PLAYER PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
David Amerson
As of Sept. 21:
AM-urh-sun
Bashaud Breeland
Tallest Player................................................................ Ty Nsekhe (6’8”)
BUSH-aud
Junior Galette
guh-LET
Pierre Garçon
Gar-SOAN
Kedric Golston
KEH-drick / GOAL-stun
Duke Ihenacho
EE-ah-NAH-cho
Kyshoen Jarrett
KY-shawn
Ricky Jean Francois
Shortest Player...........Jamison Crowder and Chris Thompson (5’8”)
Average Height ..............................................................................6’ 1.6”
Heaviest Player ...................................... Terrance Knighton (354 lbs.)
Lightest Player .............................................DeSean Jackson (178 lbs.)
Average Weight.......................................................................... 247.8 lbs
Oldest Player.............................................................Jason Hatcher (33)
zhon fran-SWAH
Jeron Johnson
juh-RON
Arie Kouandjio
R-ree / KWON-joe
Shawn Lauvao
Lah-VOW
Josh LeRibeus
Luh-REE-bus
Kory Lichtensteiger
Youngest Player ...................................................... Martrell Spaight (22)
Average Age ............................................................................. 26.2 years
Week 3 Schedule
Thursday, Sept. 24
TIME (ET)
TV
Washington at NY Giants
8:25 PM
CBS/NFLN
Sunday, September 27
TIME (ET)
TV
Atlanta at Dallas
1:00 PM
FOX
Indianapolis at Tennessee
1:00 PM
CBS
Oakland at Cleveland
1:00 PM
CBS
Cincinnati at Baltimore
1:00 PM
CBS
Jacksonville at New England
1:00 PM
CBS
New Orleans at Carolina
1:00 PM
FOX
Philadelphia at NY Jets
1:00 PM
FOX
Tampa Bay at Houston
1:00 PM
FOX
San Diego at Minnesota
1:00 PM
CBS
Pittsburgh at St. Louis
1:00 PM
CBS
San Francisco at Arizona
4:05 PM
FOX
Buffalo at Miami
4:25 PM
CBS
Chicago at Seattle
4:25 PM
CBS
Denver at Detroit
8:30 PM
NBC
Monday, September 28
TIME (ET)
TV
Kansas City at Green Bay
8:30 PM
ESPN
LICK-ten-STY-grr
Ty Nsekhe
en-SECK-he
Stephen Paea
PIE-yah
Brandon Scherff
SCHER-eff
Martrell Spaight
SPAYT
Darrel Young
DUH-rell
COACHING STAFF PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
Ben Kotwica
Cot-WEE-kuh
Dave RagoneRUH-goan
A NOTE ON NAMES
Please include suffixes for the names of quarterback Robert Griffin
III, running back Silas Redd, Jr. and linebacker Perry Riley, Jr. in first
references when possible. In addition, for all text media, please include
the cedilla on the “c” in the name of wide receiver Pierre Garçon. On a
full keyboard, the ç character can be inserted by holding ALT while typing “0231” on the numpad.
2015 MEDIA GUIDE INFORMATION
A digital edition of the 2015 Washington Redskins Media Guide is available for download by directing your
browser to http://redskins.1stroundmediagroup.com.
The bookmarked PDF includes:
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Bios for executives, coaches, players and other team personnel
Rosters and pronunciation guides
2014 recap information
Team history and records
Information on FedExField, Redskins Park and Training Camp
2015 media policies and guidelines
The guide is in PDF format and can be viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded for free
at get.adobe.com/reader.
Furthermore, updated weekly information will be made available throughout the season on the team’s online
medial portal, located at media.redskins.com.
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A new Breed
The Redskins’ heritage at offensive line runs deep in team
lore, dating back to the beloved “Hogs” in the 1980s and 1990s.
Their legacy instilled an appreciation for football’s oft-anonymous workers in Redskins fans, and since that era of dominant
line play, Redskins fans have called for a return of that identity.
Whether the offensive line can or should resurrect the
“Hogs” nickname is a matter of debate, but what is not up for
debate is the team’s commitment to trying to create the next era
of outstanding offensive line play in Washington.
When General Manager Scot McCloughan joined the Redskins in January 2015, he spoke of a desire to create a football team with a big, physical
identity. To that end, McCloughan made two large offseason moves — one
in scope and one in size.
The first move may loom largest, as on Jan. 15, exactly one week after
taking the General Manager job, McCloughan named Bill Callahan as Offensive Line Coach. Three months later, McCloughan and Callahan made
another big move, drafting behemoth 6-foot-5 Outland Trophy winner
Brandon Scherff with the No. 5 overall pick.
Scherff, now the starting right guard, has paired with second-year
tackle Morgan Moses to form a right side of the offensive line that the Redskins hope to feature for years to come.
“When it’s all said and done, they’ve got the size, they’ve got the
strength, they’ve got the footwork to be great offensive linemen,” Head
Coach Jay Gruden said of the duo.
Among the pieces already in place upon Callahan and Scherff ’s arrival
in 2015 was one of the game’s elite left tackles — Trent Williams. In August,
the Redskins rewarded Williams with a lucrative contract extension that
made him the game’s highest-paid offensive tackle.
Williams, a three-time Pro Bowler, has blossomed since being selected
with No. 4 overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. The Redskins’ offensive captain nicknamed “Silverback” is often described as a freak athlete, an imposing 337-pounder who recorded a 34.5-inch vertical and 4.87 40-yard dash
at the 2010 NFL Combine. It’s a breathtaking combination of size, speed
and strength that often leaves coaches, teammates and observers in awe.
“He’s a giant of a man plus he’s got the feet of a ballerina.”
- Head Coach Jay Gruden on Trent Williams
“Yeah, that’s blessed,” Gruden said in 2014. “You can’t teach what Trent
Williams has. He’s a giant of a man plus he’s got the feet of a ballerina, so
that is genetics right there at its finest.”
Williams has continued a tradition of strong left tackle play in Washington this century. Between Williams (2012-14) and former Redskins
great Chris Samuels (2001-02, 05-08), Redskins left tackles have been selected to seven of the last 10 Pro Bowls.
Since the start of the 2012 season, Williams and the Redskins’ big men
have helped the Redskins rush for more yards than all but two other teams.
NFL RUSHING YARDS SINCE 2012:
Team
1. Seattle Seahawks
2. San Francisco 49ers
3. Washington Redskins
4. Minnesota Vikings
5. Kansas City Chiefs
Att.
1,627
1,537
1,447
1,381
1,423
Yds.
7,772
7,209
6,907
6,789
6,610
Avg.TD
4.78 50
4.69 47
4.77 53
4.92 53
4.65 46
- Offensive Line Coach Bill Callahan on The Hogs
Bill Callahan
Bill Callahan knows all about “Boss Hog.”
Joe Bugel, known colloquially as “Boss Hog,” spent
three decades in the NFL helping shape some of the
most iconic offensive lines in football, creating Washington’s beloved “Hogs” and helping pave the way to glory
for the Redskins in the 1980s and 1990s.
It’s a legacy that Bill Callahan, already one of the most esteemed
offensive line teachers in the game today, admires and hopes to emulate.
“I’ve always admired what Joe Bugel has done,” Callahan said during the offseason. “He had a great reputation then as he does now and
he’s just been kind of a mentor in a lot of ways watching his film and
watching what he’s done with players over the years.”
In a sense, the identities and legacies of Callahan and the Redskins
parallel one another. Both boast impressive histories of strong offensive
line play, and both want to take cues from the franchise’s past to perpetuate the tradition of great trench play in Washington.
“No single offseason transaction may impact this franchise more
than the hiring of Callahan away from the rival Dallas Cowboys,” Washington Times columnist Thom Loverro wrote in August. “Credited with
being the architect of the Cowboys’ impressive rushing offense last season, Callahan is being heralded as the savior who can return this team to
the days that this fan base has longed for — running the ball down the
throats of opponents with a group of big offensive linemen.”
The Lineup
71 LT Trent Williams // 6-5 // 337 // 6th Season
- No. 4 overall pick, 2010 NFL Draft (Redskins)
- Three-time Pro Bowl selection (2012-14 seasons)
- No. 47 on NFL Network’s “Top 100 Players of 2015”
77 LG Shawn Lauvao // 6-3 // 315 // 6th Season
- Joined Redskins as UFA in March 2014
- No. 92 overall pick, 2010 NFL Draft (Browns)
- Started 58 of possible 64 games from 2011-14
78 C Kory Lichtensteiger // 6-2 // 296 // 7th Season
- Joined Redskins as FA in January 2010
- Longest-tenured offensive lineman on WAS roster
- Started 48 straight games for WAS from 2012-14
75 RG Brandon Scherff // 6-5 // 319 // Rookie
- First pick of the Scot McCloughan era in WAS
- 2014 Outland Trophy winner
“The linemen love it. They can get in their stance, come off, get their
double teams, get up to the next level and they love to run the ball,” Gruden
said in September. “They like to come off the rock and blow people up and
we’re pretty good at it, I think.”
“We’re trying to emulate that and trying to carry on that
tradition here and trying to live up to the standards that
they’ve established.”
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76 RT Morgan Moses // 6-6 // 318 // 2nd Season
- Earned starting RT job during training camp in 2015
- Native of Richmond, Va., where Redskins hold camp
Game Release
A.M.-Trak
Away from football, running back Alfred Morris might
be best known for his beloved car — a 1991 Mazda 626 he affectionately names “Bentley.” Mazda volunteered 275 hours of
work over four months to restore Morris’ famous ride, which he
bought from his pastor for $2 in college.
It’s been Morris himself that’s run like an old classic since
he entered the league in 2012. Morris was one of the engines
that drove the Redskins to their first team rushing title since
1933 in 2012 and has continued to drive the Redskins’ offense ever since.
Morris’ 3,962 rushing yards across his first three seasons placed him
among elite company in NFL history. His rushing total in his first three
years was the 13th-most in league history, grouping him in a Top 15 that
includes five current Pro Football Hall of Famers and several others sure to
merit inclusion when eligible.
RUSHING YARDS (FIRST THREE SEASONS, NFL HISTORY):
Player
1. Eric Dickerson*
2. Earl Campbell*
3. Jamal Lewis
4. Chris Johnson
5. LaDainian Tomlinson
6. Adrian Peterson
7. Clinton Portis
8. Terrell Davis
9. Ottis Anderson
10. Barry Sanders*
11. Emmitt Smith*
12. Eddie George
13. Alfred Morris
14. Edgerrin James
15. Walter Payton*
SeasonsYds.
1983-85
5,147
1978-80
5,081
2000-03
4,757
2008-10
4,598
2001-03
4,564
2007-09
4,484
2002-04
4,414
1995-97
4,405
1979-81
4,333
1989-91
4,322
1990-92
4,213
1996-98
4,061
2012-14
3,962
1999-2001
3,924
1975-77
3,921
Elite Company
*Pro Football Hall of Famer
Morris was one of five backs to post 1,000 rushing yards in all three
seasons from 2012-14 (Jamaal Charles, Matt Forte, Frank Gore and Marshawn Lynch). Morris’ 4,142 rushing yards since 2012 are second-most in
the league.
MOST RUSHING YARDS SINCE 2012 (NFL):
Player
1. Marshawn Lynch
2. Alfred Morris
3. Jamaal Charles
4. LeSean McCoy
THREE 1,000-YARD RUSHING SEASONS, FIRST THREE YEARS:
Team(s)Yards
SEA
4,267
WAS 4,142
KC
4,011
PHI/BUF
3,896
During the 2014 season, Morris cracked the franchise’s Top 10 in both
rushing yards and rushing touchdowns.
CAREER RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS (REDSKINS HISTORY):
Player
Seasons
1. John Riggins
1976-85 (9)
…
6. George Rogers
1985-87 (3)
7. Alfred Morris
2012-14 (3)
8. Earnest Byner
1989-93 (5)
9. Cliff Battles
1932-37 (6)
Rush TD
79
31
28
25
23
Redskins running back Alfred Morris is one of only 17 players in
NFL history to open a career with three consecutive 1,000-yard rushing
seasons, a group that includes five Pro Football Hall of Famers (denoted
below with asterisks).
A 1,000-yard season in 2015 would make him the 14th player in
league history to start a career with four such seasons.
16
PlayerSeasons
Alfred Morris 2012-14
Chris Johnson 2008-10
Adrian Peterson 2007-09
Clinton Portis 2002-04
LaDainian Tomlinson 2001-03
Jamal Lewis 2000-03
Corey Dillon 1997-99
Eddie George 1996-98
Terrell Davis 1995-97
Curtis Martin* 1995-97
Barry Sanders* 1989-91
Eric Dickerson* 1983-85
Ottis Anderson 1979-81
William Andrews 1979-81
Earl Campbell* 1978-80
Tony Dorsett* 1977-79
John Brockington 1971-73
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More on Morris
Rushing Yards (Redskins History)
Alfred Morris’ 4,142 rushing yards are the sixth-most
in Redskins history.
Player
1. John Riggins
2. Clinton Portis
3. Larry Brown
4. Stephen Davis
5. Alfred Morris
6. Terry Allen
7. Earnest Byner
8. Cliff Battles
9. Mike Thomas
10. Ladell Betts
Seasons
1976-85
2004-10
1969-76
1996-2002
2012-14
1995-98
1989-93
1932-37
1975-78
2002-09
Yds.
7,472 6,824 5,875 5,790 4,142 4,086 3,950 3,511 3,359 3,176 Att.
1,988
1,667
1,530
1,383
919
1,043
990
839
878
776
Rushing AVG. (Redskins History)
Alfred Morris surpassed the 750-attempt mark in 2014, qualifying
him as the team’s all-time leader in rushing average.
Player
1. Alfred Morris
2. Stephen Davis
3. Cliff Battles
4. Clinton Portis
5. Ladell Betts
Seasons
2012-14
1996-2002
1932-37
2004-10
2002-09
Avg.Att. Yds.
4.51 919 4,142
4.19 1,383 5,790
4.18 839 3,511
4.09 1,667 6,824
4.09 776 3,176
Minimum 750 attempts
Rhythm RUnner
Each week, the Redskins emphasize their desire to get Alfred
Morris into a rhythm.
“He’s a guy that needs... carries to get lathered up,” Running
Backs Coach Randy Jordan told Liz Clarke of the Washington Post.
“He is one of those throwbacks. You get to carry number 14, 15, 16,
17, and there’s a big discrepancy [in the gains] between those carries
and the first 10 carries.”
The rationale is borne out by the numbers. Since entering the
league in 2012, No. 46 has been elite on carries 6-10 and 11-15.
100-Yard Games (Redskins History)
Alfred Morris’ 12 career 100-yard rushing games are
tied for fifth-most in Redskins history.
Player
1. Clinton Portis
2. John Riggins
3. Larry Brown
4. Stephen Davis
5t. Alfred Morris
5t. Earnest Byner
5t. George Rogers
5t. Terry Allen
100-Yard Games
26
25
21
19
12
12
12
12
RUSHING YARDS SINCE 2012,
GAME CARRIES 6-10:
Player
1. Alfred Morris
2. Marshawn Lynch
3. LeSean McCoy
4. Jamaal Charles
5. Frank Gore
10+ Yard rushes since 2012
Alfred Morris 115 career carries of 10 yards or more since entering
the league in 2012 rank first in the NFL.
Player
1. Alfred Morris
2. Marshawn Lynch
3. LeSean McCoy
4. Frank Gore
5. Jamaal Charles
10+ Yard Carries
115
114
110
105
104
Att.Yds.Avg.
248
1,225
4.94
244
1,199
4.91
228
1,130
4.96
219
1,079
4.93
231
9,79
4.24
RUSHING YARDS SINCE 2012,
GAME CARRIES 11-15:
Player
1. Jamaal Charles
2. Alfred Morris
3. Marshawn Lynch
4. Frank Gore
5. Matt Forte
17
Att.Yds.Avg.
179
1114
6.22
216
1109
5.13
216
979
4.53
181
864
4.77
205
853
4.16
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DeSean Jackson
DeSean Jackson’s reality show DeSean Jackson: Home
Team premiered on BET in July, aiming to highlight what one
entertainment publication called “the star receiver and the
women who run his life.”
Jackson returns for his second season in Washington
in 2015 after an electrifying debut campaign with his new
“home team” in burgundy and gold. Though perhaps diminutive in size, there was nothing small about his performance in
2014, as the Cal product posted team highs in receiving yards (1,169) and
receiving touchdowns (six) on 56 receptions.
In the process, Jackson finished the season with an NFL-best average of 20.9 yards per reception, the fifth-best mark in team history. He
became the first member of the Redskins to finish a season as the NFL
leader in yards per reception since Henry Ellard (19.5 in 1996) and was
the fourth player in team history to accomplish the feat (Ellard in 1996,
Jim Podoley in 1957 and Hugh Taylor in 1950).
But for the newly minted reality television star, Jackson isn’t without a
flair for the dramatic storyline. The Redskins knew first-hand what kind
of playmaking ability Jackson possessed prior to signing him in 2014. In
six years as a Philadelphia Eagle, he caught 32 passes for 572 yards (17.9
avg.) with five receiving touchdowns, his most receiving touchdowns
against any opponent, in 11 games against Washington.
Jackson’s explosiveness and flair for the dramatic took center stage in
his return to Philadelphia in Week 3 last season. Despite being listed as
questionable after suffering an injury to his AC joint a week earlier, Jackson
played and played spectacularly in his debut against the Eagles, posting 117
receiving yards on five receptions including an 81-yard touchdown on a
bomb in his return.
That kind of explosiveness that has turned heads for Jackson’s entire
career since he entered the league in 2008. Jackson leads the NFL in receptions of 50-plus yards (30) and total touchdowns of 50-plus yards (21) in
that timeframe.
“The guy gets downfield and can adjust to the ball like nobody else,”
Head Coach Jay Gruden said.
“When that ball is in the air, I’m going to track it
down. I’ve practiced a long time, a lot of hours, many
weeks, many days doing that.”
No NFL player has more total touchdowns covering 50+ yards than
DeSean Jackson since 2008:
Player
1. DESEAN JACKSON
2t. Chris Johnson
2t. Jordy Nelson
4. Calvin Johnson
2015 Team
WAS
NYJ
GB
DET
50+ Yard TD
21
14
14
13
YARDS PER RECEPTION
DeSean Jackson’s 17.7 yards per reception since entering the NFL in
2008 is the most among players with at least 300 catches:
- Wide receiver DeSean Jackson
Jackson had another shot at his former team in Week 16 last year, adding 126 yards on four receptions in a 27-24 Redskins win. For the year, he
finished with nine receptions for 243 yards in two games against the Eagles,
his most in each category against any opponent last season.
But despite his performance and the win that spoiled his former team’s
playoff hopes, Jackson’s perspective remained in place.
“Honestly, it’s a great team win overall,” Jackson said. “For us to come
out on top like that, that’s a great one. I give a shout out to all my boys in
the locker room.”
Last season, Jackson became the fifth member of the Redskins to post
1,000 receiving yards in his first season in Washington, joining Bobby
Mitchell in 1962, Henry Ellard in 1994, Laveranues Coles in 2003 and Santana Moss in 2005. He led the NFL with eight receptions of 50-plus yards in
2014, pushing his NFL-best total of career receptions of 50-plus yards since
entering the league to 30.
“He’s starting to open up a little bit, and people have a lot of respect for
him as a football player obviously for what he does when the lights are on,”
Gruden said last season.
Dialing Long Distance
18
Player
1. DESEAN JACKSON
2. Vincent Jackson
3. Calvin Johnson
4. Mike Wallace
5. Julio Jones
2015 Team
WAS
TB
DET
MIA
ATL
Avg.
17.7
17.1
16.1
15.5
15.4
Deep Threat
No NFL player has more receptions of 50+ yards than
DeSean Jackson since 2008:
Player
1. DESEAN JACKSON
2. Calvin Johnson
3. Jordy Nelson
4. Mike Wallace
5. Vincent Jackson
2015 Team
WAS
DET
GB
MIA
TB
50+ Yard Rec
30
22
19
18
16
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No. 11 by the numbers
50-yard receptions
“The guy is playing at a level that I haven’t been
around. The guy gets downfield and can adjust to the
ball like nobody else.”
DeSean Jackson’s 30 receptions of 50 yards or more since entering the
league in 2008 are the most in the NFL. Provided below are each of
Jackson’s 30 career receptions of 50-plus yards.
Date
12/12/2010
11/15/2010
9/21/2014
11/5/2012
9/20/2009
12/28/2014
10/12/2014
9/27/2009
1/1/2012
9/15/2013
10/2/2011
9/26/2010
10/6/2014
12/12/2010
12/13/2009
9/15/2008
11/3/2013
12/20/2009
11/7/2010
10/6/2014
10/26/2009
11/2/2014
10/6/2013
12/20/2014
11/10/2013
11/1/2009
9/19/2010
12/20/2014
12/15/2013
10/18/2009
- Head Coach Jay Gruden on DeSean Jackson
during the 2014 season
OpponentQuarterbackYards
Cowboys
Michael Vick
91t
Redskins
Michael Vick
88t
Eagles
Kirk Cousins
81t
Saints
Michael Vick
77t
Saints
Kevin Kolb
71t
Cowboys
Robert Griffin III
69t
Cardinals
Kirk Cousins
64t
Chiefs
Kevin Kolb
64t
Redskins
Michael Vick
62t
Chargers
Michael Vick
61t
49ers
Michael Vick
61
Jaguars
Michael Vick
61t
Seahawks
Kirk Cousins
60t
Cowboys
Michael Vick
60
Giants
Donovan McNabb
60t
Cowboys
Donovan McNabb
60
Raiders
Nick Foles
59
49ers
Donovan McNabb
59
Colts
Michael Vick
58
Seahawks
Kirk Cousins
57
Redskins
Donovan McNabb
57t
Vikings
Robert Griffin III
56
Giants
Michael Vick
56
Eagles
Robert Griffin III
55
Packers
Nick Foles
55t
Giants
Donovan McNabb
54t
Lions
Michael Vick
53
Eagles
Robert Griffin III
51
Vikings
Nick Foles
51
Raiders
Donovan McNabb
51
Single-game Receiving Averages (2014)
DeSean Jackson was the only player in the NFL to record multiple
games with a 30-yard receiving average with a minimum of three
receptions in 2014.
Jackson was responsible for four of the league’s 19 such games
in 2014:
Player
1. Sammy Watkins
2. Luke Willson
3. Donte Moncrief
4. DeSean Jackson
5. Martavis Bryant
6. Jordan Cameron
7. Justin Hunter
8. Kenny Stills
9t. Kenny Britt
9t. Rob Gronkowski
11. Coby Fleener
12. DeSean Jackson
13. DeSean Jackson
14. Delanie Walker
15. Jarius Wright
16. T.Y. Hilton
17. Clay Harbor
18. Andre Holmes
19. DeSean Jackson
Below is a breakdown of how DeSean Jackson made his mark in
2014, according to STATS, LLC:
DeSean Jackson is one of 10 players to record at least 20 total touchdowns covering 50 yards or more since the 1970 merger.
Team(s)
SF
MIN/OAK/NE
Five teams
CAR/BAL
SEA/DAL/TB
PHI/WAS
HOU
CHI/ATL
STL
NE
50+ Yard TD
36
29
27
24
22
21
21
21
20
20
Note: Teams listed are only ones for which the listed player recorded at
least one 50-yard touchdown.
Pass Location
Left Sideline
Left
Middle
Right
Right Sideline
Rec
Yds
Avg
Lg
TD
11
185
16.8
57
1
10130 13 69 1
2 1306581 1
9 17819.864 1
24
546
22.8
60
2
Pass Distance
Pass Behind Line
Pass Thrown 1-10
Pass Thrown 11-20
Pass Thrown 21-30
Pass Thrown 31-40
Pass Thrown 41+
Rec
12
22
11
1
5
5
Before/After Catch
Yards At Catch
Yards After Catch
TeamAverage
Buf
52.3
Sea
46.3
Ind
44.7
Was
38.3
Pit
35.8
Cle
34.0
Ten
33.0
NO
32.4
STL
32.0
NE
32.0
Ind
31.8
Was
31.5
Was
31.4
Ten
31.0
Min
30.8
Ind
30.5
Jax
30.3
Oak
30.3
Was
30.0
Pass Location/Distance (2014)
50-Yard Touchdowns since 1970
Player
1. Jerry Rice
2. Randy Moss
3. Terrell Owens
4. Steve Smith, Sr.
5. Joey Galloway
T6. DeSean Jackson
T6. Ken Burrough
T6. Devin Hester
T9. Mel Gray
T9. Stanley Morgan
Date
10/26/2014
12/21/2014
11/30/2014
10/12/2014
11/9/2014
10/12/2014
10/5/2014
11/30/2014
11/16/2014
12/14/2014
11/30/2014
12/20/2014
10/6/2014
11/23/2014
12/7/2014
11/23/2014
10/12/2014
10/12/2014
11/2/2014
19
Yds
163
189
239
56
229
293
Avg
13.6
8.6
21.7
56
45.8
58.6
Lg
69
17
64
56
60
81
Yards
687
482
TD
1
0
2
0
2
1
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No. 11 by the numbers (cont.)
100-Yard Receiving Games (Redskins)
DeSean Jackson finished 2014 one 100-yard receiving game shy of
Pro Football Hall of Famer Bobby Mitchell’s team record in 1962.
Player
1. Bobby Mitchell T2. DeSean Jackson
T2. Bobby Mitchell T2. Art Monk T5. Charley Taylor
T5. Art Monk
T5. Gary Clark
T5. Gary Clark
T5. Gary Clark
T5. Henry Ellard
T5. Michael Westbrook
T5. Santana Moss
T5. Pierre Garcon
40-yard receptions (NFL, 2014)
Team
WAS
GB
PHI
NYG
HOU
DEN
IND
NO
ARI
DeSean Jackson’s six 100-yard receiving games in 2014 tied for
seventh-most in the NFL.
40+ Yd. Rec.
13
8
7
6
6
6
6
6
6
Player
1. Demaryius Thomas
2. Antonio Brown
T3. Odell Beckham Jr.
T3. Julio Jones
T3. Jordy Nelson
T3. Emmanuel Sanders
T7. DeSean Jackson
T7. T.Y. Hilton
T9. Randall Cobb
T9. A.J. Green
T9. Calvin Johnson
T9. Golden Tate
T13. Dez Bryant
T13. DeAndre Hopkins
T13. Jeremy Maclin
T13. Steve Smith, Sr.
T13. Sammy Watkins
50-yard receptions in a season
Jackson’s eight receptions of 50-plus yards in 2014 were
the most by a member of the Redskins since 2000.
Player
1. DeSean Jackson
2. Santana Moss
3. Anthony Armstrong
Season
2014
2005
2010
50-Yd. Rec.
8
5
4
Player
1. DeSean Jackson
2. Michael Floyd
3. Taylor Gabriel
4. Terrance Williams
5. Malcom Floyd
6. T.Y. Hilton
7. Nate Washington
8. DeAndre Hopkins
9. Torrey Smith
10. Kenny Britt
Avg. Gain of 40+
54.50
53.27
57.40
52.73
53.77
100-Yd. Games
10
8
7
7
7
7
6
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
DeSean Jackson led the NFL with 20.9 yards per reception in 2014.
No other qualifying player averaged more than 18.0 yards per catch.
DeSean Jackson’s explosiveness helped the Redskins
lead the NFL in pass plays of 40+ yards in 2014.
40+ Yd. Pass Plays
20
15
15
15
13
Team
DEN
PIT
NYG
ATL
GB
DEN
WAS
IND
GB
CIN
DET
DET
DAL
HOU
PHI
BAL
BUF
RECEIVING AVG. (NFL, 2014)
Team Explosiveness (NFL, 2014)
Team
1. Washington Redskins
2. Indianapolis Colts
3. Green Bay Packers
4. Pittsburgh Steelers
5. Philadelphia Eagles
100-Yd. Games
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
100-Yard Receiving Games (NFL, 2014)
DeSean Jackson recorded 13 receptions of 40 yards or more in 2014,
five more than any other NFL player.
Player
1. DeSean Jackson
2. Jordy Nelson
3. Jeremy Maclin
T4. Odell Beckham Jr.
T4. DeAndre Hopkins
T4. Demaryius Thomas
T4. T.Y. Hilton
T4. Kenny Stills
T4. Michael Floyd
Season
1962 2014
1963 1985 1966
1984
1986
1987
1989
1994
1999
2005
2013
20
Team Avg. Rec.Yds.
WAS 20.9 561,169
ARI17.9 47841
CLE17.3 36 621
DAL16.8 37 621
SD
16.5
52
856
IND 16.4 821,345
TEN16.2 40 647
HOU15.9 761,210
BAL15.7 49 767
STL15.6 48748
Game Release
1,000 YardS in 2014
Alfred Morris
DeSean Jackson
Devoid of any single ubiquitous nickname for running back out of
Florida Atlantic, Redskins Head Coach Jay Gruden often used his own descriptor for Alfred Morris — “Steady Eddie” — which he used both in 2014
Training Camp and after a Week 16 win vs. Philadelphia last season.
The numbers from Morris’ first three seasons would give credence to
the name “Steady Freddy” if the bruising back was the type to accede a nickname. With 83 yards on 21 carries in Week 16 last year, Morris surpassed
the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the third time in his first three seasons.
Morris became only the fourth player in Redskins history to post three
career 1,000-yard rushing seasons with the Redskins, joining Clinton Portis
(4), John Riggins (4) and Stephen Davis (3). Morris joined Davis (19992001) as the only players in Redskins history to rush for 1,000 yards in three
consecutive seasons.
Morris is the 17th player in NFL history to eclipse the 1,000-yard rushing mark in each of his first three seasons, a list that includes John Brockington (1971-73), Tony Dorsett (1977-79), Earl Campbell (1978-80), Ottis
Anderson (1979-81), William Andrews (1979-81), Eric Dickerson (198385), Barry Sanders (1989-91), Terrell Davis (1995-97), Curtis Martin (199597), Eddie George (1996-98), Corey Dillon (1997-99), Jamal Lewis (200003), LaDainian Tomlinson (2001-03), Clinton Portis (2002-04), Adrian
Peterson (2007-09) and Chris Johnson (2008-10). Morris is the first player
to accomplish the feat with the Redskins.
The road to DeSean Jackson’s fourth career 1,000-yard receiving season was just a little bit sweeter in 2014.
Jackson recorded three 1,000-yard receiving seasons as a member of
the Philadelphia Eagles in 2009, 2010 and 2013. Jackson entered Week 16
needing 43 yards to reach the 1,000-yard mark, and standing opposite him
at the line of scrimmage in his quest for 1K was his former team.
That day, Jackson earned his first victory against his former team and
recorded four receptions for 126 yards (31.5 avg.). In two games against the
Eagles in 2014, Jackson caught nine passes for 243 yards (27.0 avg.) with
one touchdown.
“It was very special for myself, being there last year and everything
happening,” Jackson said of the game and his journey. “For us to come out
on top like that, that’s a great one.”
With a 51-yard reception on his second catch of the game, Jackson
surpassed 1,000 receiving yards on the season to post the 28th 1,000-yard
receiving season in Redskins history. Jackson became the fifth member of
the Redskins to post 1,000 receiving yards in a debut season in Washington,
joining Bobby Mitchell in 1962, Henry Ellard in 1994, Laveranues Coles in
2003 and Santana Moss in 2005.
1,000 RECEIVING YARDS IN DEBUT SEASON
WITH REDSKINS:
CONSECUTIVE 1,000-YARD RUSHING SEASONS (REDSKINS):
Player
Alfred Morris
Stephen Davis
Clinton Portis
Clinton Portis
Terry Allen
Earnest Byner
George Rogers
John Riggins
John Riggins
Streak
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Years
2012-14
1999-2001
2007-08
2004-05
1995-96
1990-91
1985-86
1983-84
1978-79
Team
DeSean Jackson
Santana Moss
Laveranues Coles
Henry Ellard
Bobby Mitchell
Year
2014
2005
2003
1994
1962
Yards Rec. Avg.TD
1,169
56
20.9
6
1,483
84
17.7
9
1,204
82
14.7
6
1,397
74
18.9
6
1,384
72
19.2 11
Jackson reached 1,000 yards in the process of registering his sixth 100yard receiving game of the season. His six 100-yard games in a single season
marked the fourth time a member of the Redskins accomplished the feat
since 1960 (Bobby Mitchell, 7 in 1962 and 6 in 1963; Art Monk, 6 in 1985).
1,000 Yards -- By Land and By Air
The Redskins have boasted a 1,000-yard rusher and 1,000-yard receiver in each of the last two seasons. The Redskins have had a qualifier in
each category in the same season 13 times in team history.
Year
2014
2013
2008
2005
1999 (3)
1996
1995
Players
DeSean Jackson
Alfred Morris
Pierre Garcon
Alfred Morris
Santana Moss
Clinton Portis
Santana Moss
Clinton Portis
Michael Westbrook
Albert Connell
Stephen Davis
Henry Ellard
Terry Allen
Henry Ellard
Terry Allen
TypeYards
Rec
1,169
Rush
1,074
Rec
1,346
Rush
1,275
Rec
1,044
Rush
1,487
Rec
1,483
Rush
1,516
Rec
1,191
Rec
1,132
Rush
1,405
Rec
1,014
Rush
1,353
Rec
1,005
Rush
1,309
Year
1991 (3)
1990
1986 (3)
1985
1984
1983
Players
Gary Clark
Art Monk
Earnest Byner
Gary Clark
Earnest Byner
Gary Clark
Art Monk
George Rogers
Art Monk
George Rogers
Art Monk
John Riggins
Charlie Brown
John Riggins
TypeYards
Rec
1,340
Rec
1,049
Rush
1,048
Rec
1,112
Rush
1,219
Rec
1,265
Rec
1,068
Rush
1,203
Rec
1,226
Rush
1,093
Rec
1,372
Rush
1,239
Rec
1,225
Rush
1,347
** The Redskins had three 1,000-yard receivers
in 1989 but no 1,000-yard rusher
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#HBKerrigan
Call him “Heartbreak Kerrigan” (#HBKerrigan on
Twitter) or call him “The Showstopper,” either way, Redskins fans can call Ryan Kerrigan their own for the
foreseeable future.
On the day Redskins players reported to Richmond, Va., for training camp in 2015, the team announced it had reached a multi-year contract extension to keep the productive, reliable fan favorite in
burgundy and gold. The extension came on the heels of a monster year for
Kerrigan in 2014, as he started all 16 games for a fourth consecutive season
and posted a career-high 13.5 sacks.
If patience is a virtue, the Redskins were virtuous in the first round of
the 2011 NFL Draft, as the team opted to trade back from its No. 10 overall
selection to the 16th overall pick. With the selection, the Redskins selected
Kerrigan, the then-defensive end out of Purdue.
Named to his first career Pro Bowl following the 2012 season, the
Muncie, Ind. native registered 8.5 sacks in each of the 2012-13 seasons after
posting 7.5 in his rookie season in 2011 and exploded in 2014 with a careerhigh 13.5 sacks. But his productivity has been matched by his reliability, as
he has started all 66 regular season games and one postseason game played
by the organization since his selection in 2011.
In Week 2 of the 2014 season, Kerrigan launched a simultaneous assault on Jaguars quarterback Chad Henne and the Redskins’ record book,
tying a franchise record by becoming the fifth player in team history to
record four sacks in a game. But more stunning than Kerrigan’s four-sack
outburst was the way the normally subdued man from America’s heartland
celebrated his first and fourth sacks of the day in the midst of a 41-10 win.
“[Linebacker] Will Compton has been kind of getting in my ear for a
while to do the Shawn Michaels from wrestling — the HBK,” Kerrigan said
of the inspiration for his celebrations. “All he kept saying was, ‘Hit the HBK,
hit the HBK.’ Finally, I did right by him and hit the HBK a couple times. On
the second and third ones, when I didn’t do it, he was giving me a bunch of
hell on the sidelines, like, ‘Why didn’t you do it? You need to trademark it.’
I’m like, ‘Well, I can’t trademark it, it’s HBK,’ But that’s where it came from.
You guys can thank Will Compton for the motivation for that one.”
The gesture resonated with wrestling fans and Redskins fans alike. The
celebration was promoted by WWE on Twitter, and Redskins fans immediately began referring to the celebration as the “#HBKerrigan.”
Kerrigan is one of six players selected in the 2011 NFL Draft to have
already reached 35 career sacks. Houston’s J.J. Watt (60.0), Kansas City’s
Justin Houston (51.5), Denver’s Von Miller (50.0), St. Louis’ Robert Quinn
(47.0), Oakland’s Aldon Smith (44.0) and Kerrigan (38.5) have combined
for 291.0 sacks since entering the league together in the 2011 NFL Draft.
The Purdue product ended his college career tied for the Football Bowl
Subdivision record with 14 career forced fumbles, and his innate knack for
knocking the ball loose has translated to the NFL. Kerrigan has been credited with 16 forced fumbles in his young career and passed Ken Harvey (13)
for the most career forced fumbles by a member of the Redskins since 1994
Kerrigan’s impact on the Redskins has transcended football this season, as his strong 2014 campaign also includes an NFL Players Association Community MVP award to his credit. One day after his four-sack performance in Week 2, Kerrigan hosted the second annual Celebrity Waiter
Night at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in Arlington, Va. The linebacker and his
teammates served customers and helped raise more than $100,000 for Kerrigan’s Blitz for the Better Foundation, which provides support to seriously
ill, special needs and physically challenged children throughout the Greater
Washington D.C. area.
22
“To get to a moment like
this where you get a chance
to play out the rest of
your NFL career with the
team that drafted you, the
team that you love, the city
that you love, it hasn’t really
hit me yet, but it’s an awesome feeling.”
- Kerrigan on his
July 29 extension
Redskins All-Time Sack Leaders
SINCE SACKS BECAME OFFICIAL IN 1982:
Player
1. Dexter Manley
2. Charles Mann
3. Monte Coleman
4. Ken Harvey
5. Brian Orakpo
6. Ryan Kerrigan
7. Dave Butz
Seasons
1982-89 (8)
1983-93 (11)
1979-94 (16)
1994-98 (5)
2009-14 (6)
2011-15 (5)
1982-88 (7)
Sacks
91.0
82.0
43.5
41.5
40.0
38.5
35.5
Single-Season Sack Leaders
REDSKINS SINCE SACKS BECAME OFFICIAL IN 1982:
Player
1. Dexter Manley
2. Dexter Manley
3. Charles Mann
4t. Ryan Kerrigan
4t. Ken Harvey
4t. Dexter Manley
7. Marco Coleman
Season
1986
1985
1985
2014
1994
1984
2000
Sacks
18.5
15.0
14.5
13.5
13.5
13.5
12.5
2011 NFL Draft
CAREER SACKS, 2011 NFL DRAFT PICKS:
Player
1. J.J. Watt
2. Justin Houston
3. Von Miller
4. Robert Quinn
5. Aldon Smith
6. Ryan Kerrigan
Team
HOU
KC
DEN
STL
OAK
WAS
Sacks
60.0
51.5
50.0
47.0
44.0
38.5
Game Release
Darrel Young: Unsung Hero
Darrel Young entered the NFL as a college free agent
linebacker out of Villanova in 2009. One position change
and two head coaching changes later, Young has found a
home as one of the league’s most dynamic fullbacks.
A favorite of teammates, fans, coaches and media
members alike, there was consternation in the 2014 offseason about whether or not then-new coach Jay Gruden
— who did not prominently feature a fullback as Offensive Coordinator
of the Cincinnati Bengals — would have a significant role for Young. That
question was laid to rest early in Gruden’s tenure.
“I didn’t have Darrel Young in Cincinnati – if I had him, I would have
used him,” Gruden said. “He’s very versatile, he can run, he can catch, so
we’re excited about having him... The personnel will vary but DY will be a
major part of this offense.”
Gruden’s statements proved prophetic, as Young posted a career-high
five total touchdowns in 2014, including the team’s first points of the year in
Houston and two rushing touchdowns in a Week 16 win vs. Philadelphia.
In Weeks 1-3, he became the first member of the Redskins to score the
team’s first touchdown in three consecutive games since Fred Davis in
Weeks 12-14 of the 2009 season.
As a blocker, Young has helped pave the way for a rushing attack that
gained 6,564 rushing yards across the 2012-14 seasons, third-most in the
NFL. Among the beneficiaries of Young’s blocks is Alfred Morris, whose
3,962 rushing career yards from 2012-14 were the 13th most by any NFL
player in his first three NFL seasons. Young was a crucial component of
the Redskins’ league-high 2,709 rushing yards in 2012, which broke the
team record of 2,625 set in 1983.
Young’s selflessness in contributing to a greater purpose extends beyond his blocking. Throughout his tenure with the Redskins, Young has
been a stalwart in the Washington, D.C. community. In 2014, the team honored him for his community contributions, naming him the organization’s
Walter Payton Man of the Year.
In addition to his frequent work with the Redskins Charitable Foundation, Young is also a Big Brother to a 12-year-old boy, Xavier, through Big
Brothers Big Sisters of America. At the 2014 Welcome Home Luncheon,
both Young and Xavier addressed the crowd to share their common experience.
Fullback Darrel Young (right) has been one of Washington’s unsung heroes in recent years, notably in
scoring three touchdowns — including the game-winning score in overtime — vs. San Diego in 2013.
Young is pictured here with the man he considers his hero — his brother, Sgt. 1st Class David Young, Jr.
“I thought, ‘What am I doing that’s so important that I
can’t impact a life?’”
- Fullback Darrel Young to FOX Sports’ Alex Marvez, discussing his decision to
become a Big Brother in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program
Though Young continues to adapt and thrive in his unsung hero role in
Washington’s offense, the “hero” label is nothing new to the Young family.
Young was raised in a military family, as his father served in the Army and
his brother, Sgt. 1st Class David Young Jr., has completed several tours in
the Middle East in recent years. Young has travelled to visit troops in Honduras, Japan, Africa and El Salvador and elsewhere to show his appreciation
for members of the military.
“I just run 100 yards and tackle people, hit people, block
people. He’s out there to serve the country. He’s the real hero
in my life.”
- Fullback Darrel Young discussing his brother, Sgt. 1st Class David Young Jr.,
on ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown (segment screenshot on right)
The mentality of sacrifice and hard work that was ingrained in Young
while growing up in a military family established the foundation for his
success doing football’s so-called “dirty work” both as a fullback and as one
of the Redskins’ leaders on special teams.
23
Game Release
THat’s the way
The Redskins spent the majority of the 2014 offseason
evaluating a punting battle between newcomers Robert Malone
and Blake Clingan, but the race received a darkhorse candidate
when the team claimed punter Tress Way off waivers from Chicago on Aug. 20 that year. Way was given 10 days to stake a
claim to the punting job, a task he performed en route to making his NFL debut at Houston in the 2014 season opener.
In 2014, Way’s punting numbers rewarded the coaching
staff ’s faith. Way averaged 47.5 yards per punt, the 35th-best single-season
average in NFL history and the highest by a Redskins player since World
War II.
Way finished the season averaging 47.5 yards per punt to rank fourth
in team history, trailing only Sammy Baugh’s full-season NFL record (51.4
yards per punt in 1940) and Baugh’s 1941 and 1942 campaigns (48.7 and
48.2). Way became the first member of the Redskins to lead the NFL in
punting for a season since Sam Baker in 1958 (45.4). It marked the seventh
time a Redskins player had led the league in punting average dating back to
1939 (Baker once, Baugh five times — 1940-43, 1945).
REDSKINS TO LEAD NFL IN PUNTING SINCE 1939:
Player
Tress Way
Sam Baker
Sammy Baugh
Sammy Baugh
Sammy Baugh
Sammy Baugh
Sammy Baugh
SeasonAvg.
2014
47.5
1958
45.4
1945
43.3
1943
45.9
1942
48.2
1941
48.7
1940
51.4
Punting Average
Though Way has been with the organization for only a limited amount
of time, he is no stranger to playing for the Redskins. The University of
Oklahoma product is a native of Tulsa, Okla., where he played his prep
career for the Union H.S. Redskins. Part of the school’s pregame traditions
include chanting “All My Life I Wanted To Be A Redskin” and “Work, Work,
Baby, Work, Work.”
“I must’ve got 65, ‘All my life I wanted to be a Redskin’ texts,” Way told
multiple news outlets after making the team’s Week 1 roster.
His reply via text: “Work, work, baby, work, work!”
He Said it
“If you guys would have told me when I first got brought in and
hadn’t even won the job yet at end of the year I’d have a 40-yard net
and be leading the league in average I probably would have slapped
you in the face and told you to get out of my way.”
- Way on his performance in 2014
Player
1. Tress Way
2. Bryan Anger
3. Sam Koch
4. Kevin Huber
5. Brett Kern
6. Andy Lee
7. Pat McAfee
8. Johnny Hekker
9. Thomas Morstead
10. Ryan Allen
Team
Avg.
WAS47.52
JAX47.49
BAL47.35
CIN46.84
TEN46.80
SF
46.79
IND46.68
STL46.51
NO
46.38
NE
46.36
Redskins History
SINGLE SEASON PUNTING AVERAGE:
“I got in a groove and was hitting the ball well and kept it going
all season,” Way said. “My mom and dad were here for the [last]
game and it was cool to give them a hug and say, ‘Season 1 is in the
books, my rookie season is done, I made it.’ I feel good how I did
and I can get better.”
- Way on his debut season in 2014
Player
1. Sammy Baugh
2. Sammy Baugh
3. Sammy Baugh
4. Tress Way
5. Sammy Baugh
6. Sam Baker
7. Sam Baker
8. Matt Turk
9. Matt Turk
10. Sammy Baugh
“With the Pro Bowl stuff, I couldn’t believe I was in the mix,
but everyone was so mad when I didn’t make it. Every week they
were like, ‘Tress, are you still leading the league?’ So with all these
veterans fired up... it made it fun. Specialists are already on their
own, but, man, everyone was all excited and it made it a lot of fun.”
- Way on Pro Bowl consideration in 2014
NFL LEADERS, 2014:
Season
1940
1941
1942
2014
1943
1959
1958
1996
1997
1946
Avg.
51.4**
48.7
48.2
47.5
45.9
45.5
45.4
45.1
45.1
45.1
** NFL Record
24
Game Release
Trending
Up for Grabs?
The Haitian Delegation
Parity has been a topic de jour in the National Football League in recent years, and the league-wide trends provide the evidence.
Each year since the 12-team playoff format was adopted in 1990, at
least four teams have qualified for the playoffs after missing the postseason
the year before.
No division has seen more turnover at the top in the last four years
than the NFC East. The division the Redskins call home is the only division
in the NFL to have had all four teams earn a division title in the last four
seasons.
Byenveni nan Washington.
With the additions of defensive end Ricky
Jean Francois and linebacker Junior Galette in
2015 to established Washington receiver Pierre
Garçon, the Redskins’ locker room features
three core players of Haitian descent.
The western half of the island of Hispaniola holds a large place in the heart of those members of the Redskins, a
connection that only grew deeper following the 7.0-magnitude earthquake
that rocked Haiti in early 2010.
At the time, Jean Francois was in the midst of completing his rookie
season as a seventh-round pick of Scot McCloughan’s San Francisco 49ers.
Though born in Miami, Jean Francois and his father were planning a trip to
the land of their descent before disaster struck.
He immediately donated to Beacon Hill Preparatory Elementary
School in Miami, which worked directly with the Food for the Poor Foundation, a non-profit organization that aided Haitian earthquake relief efforts. He mobilized on social media, urging teammates and fans to help.
“At every point, everybody needs help. Haiti is my country, and I want
to help as much as I can,” Jean Francois said in 2010. “I see my dad, and he’s
looking helpless, like he can’t do anything.”
Galette, who was placed on the team’s Reserve/Injured list after sustaining an injury during a preseason practice , was born in Port-au-Prince,
Haiti’s capital, and lived there until immigrating to New York at 10 years
of age.
“My parents left me when I was about 6-8 months old, something
like that, and came to the States to find a better living, actually trying to
raise money to bring me and my two older brothers here,” Galette told The
Times-Picayune in 2011. “I was 10 when I left Haiti. They chose to bring
me and my oldest brother to America first, another three years and then we
went back to get (the middle brother) after my parents raised more money. They worked their butts off. My father at one point, I can’t remember,
when he first got here he was working in a restaurant. Minimum wage and
worked his way up -- that’s how I got my motivation. I knew how hard he
worked.”
Providing resources for Haiti has been a primary focus for Garçon
for much of his NFL career. He founded the Pierre Garçon Helping Hands
Foundation to provide his Haitians after the earthquake resulted in more
than 230,000 deaths and more than a million people living in tents.
“As soon as you get out of the plane, you can start crying just from seeing things,” Garçon told USA Today in 2015. “You’re seeing kids just beg,
you’re seeing kids trying to work, you’re seeing everyone just grinding.”
But despite the hardships the area has endured, the spirit of its people
remain a constant source of pride for the Redskins of Haitian descent. In
2013, Garçon was featured in Caribbean Beat magazine and spoke about
the pride he takes in his Haitian heritage.
“Being from Haiti gives me strength,” Garçon said. “As a football player,
I never give up on anything or any task. I represent Haiti everywhere I go.”
Division champions, 2011-14
NFC EAST
2014
Dallas Cowboys
2013
Philadelphia Eagles
2012 Washington Redskins
2011
New York Giants
NFC NORTH
2014
Green Bay Packers
2013
Green Bay Packers
2012
Green Bay Packers
2011
Green Bay Packers
NFC SOUTH
2014
Carolina Panthers
2013
Carolina Panthers
2012
Atlanta Falcons
2011
New Orleans Saints
NFC WEST
2014
Seattle Seahawks
2013
Seattle Seahawks
2012
San Francisco 49ers
2011
San Francisco 49ers
AFC EAST
2014 New England Patriots
AFC NORTH
2014
Pittsburgh Steelers
2013
Cincinnati Bengals
2012
Baltimore Ravens
2011
Baltimore Ravens
AFC SOUTH
2014
Indianapolis Colts
2013
Indianapolis Colts
2012
Houston Texans
2011
Houston Texans
AFC WEST
2014
Denver Broncos
2013
Denver Broncos
2012
Denver Broncos
2011
Denver Broncos
Capital Punishment
Leave it to the man nicknamed “Pot Roast” to help try to christen a
new moniker for the defensive line.
The Redskins entered training camp in 2015 with 11 defensive linemen, only two of whom (Kedric Golston and Chris Baker) predate the arrival of Head Coach Jay Gruden in 2014. During Gruden’s first offseason,
the team made a splash in luring defensive end Jason Hatcher from the
division rival Cowboys.
A year later, the Redskins added three defensive linemen with proven
NFL pedigrees in nose tackle Terrance “Pot Roast” Knighton and defensive
ends Stephen Paea and Ricky Jean Francois.
The turnover at the position has brought instant chemistry to the defensive line meeting room, and with it, a proposed nickname.
“We have a very silly group chat, the D-line room,” Knighton said. “I
told the group I was going on SportsNation. I was like, ‘Give me a name,
somebody give me a name. Something to get people riled up about, get the
fans into it.’ One of the guys texts ‘Capital Punishment.’
“I can’t really tell you who really did it, but right now, we’ll just say [Jason] Hatcher came up with it. He can’t get any credit for it yet. But for right
now, we’re just going to give the credit to Hatch.”
Galette
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Garçon
Jean Francois
Game Release
Roster, Depth Chart
and Transactions
2015 WASHINGTON REDSKINS ROSTER (ALPHABETICAL)
as of Sept. 21, 2015
NO.
92
41
26
89
68
51
8
80
29
88
38
64
14
10
23
97
3
11
30
99
53
20
31
73
91
98
74
77
67
78
61
85
16
46
76
93
79
90
59
86
56
12
52
34
35
19
75
94
50
57
25
5
71
36
LAST
Baker
Blackmon
Breeland
Carrier
Compton
Compton
Cousins
Crowder
Culliver
Garçon
Goldson
Golston
Grant
Griffin III
Hall
Hatcher
Hopkins
Jackson
Jarrett
Jean Francois
Jeffcoat
Johnson
Jones
Kearse
Kerrigan
Knighton
Kouandjio
Lauvao
LeRibeus
Lichtensteiger
Long
McCoy
McCoy
Morris
Moses
Murphy
Nsekhe
Paea
Plummer
Reed
Riley, Jr.
Roberts
Robinson
Robinson
Rogers
Ross
Scherff
Smith
Spaight
Sundberg
Thompson
Way
Williams
Young
FIRST
Chris
Will
Bashaud
Derek
Tom
Will
Kirk
Jamison
Chris
Pierre
Dashon
Kedric
Ryan
Robert
DeAngelo
Jason
Dustin
DeSean
Kyshoen
Ricky
Jackson
Jeron
Matt
Frank
Ryan
Terrance
Arie
Shawn
Josh
Kory
Spencer
Anthony
Colt
Alfred
Morgan
Trent
Ty
Stephen
Terrance
Jordan
Perry
Andre
Keenan
Trenton
Justin
Rashad
Brandon
Preston
Martrell
Nick
Chris
Tress
Trent
Darrel
POS
DL
CB
CB
TE
T
LB
QB
WR
CB
WR
S
DE
WR
QB
CB
DE
K
WR
S
DE
LB
S
RB
DE
LB
NT
G
G
C/G
C
G
TE
QB
RB
T
LB
T
DE
LB
TE
LB
WR
LB
S
CB
WR
G/T
LB
LB
LS
RB
P
T
FB
HT
6-2
6-0
5-11
6-4
6-5
6-1
6-3
5-8
6-0
6-0
6-2
6-4
6-0
6-2
5-10
6-6
6-2
5-10
5-10
6-3
6-3
5-10
6-2
6-5
6-4
6-3
6-5
6-3
6-2
6-2
6-5
6-5
6-1
5-10
6-6
6-5
6-8
6-1
5-11
6-2
6-0
5-11
6-3
5-9
5-11
6-0
6-5
6-5
6-0
6-0
5-8
6-1
6-5
5-11
WT
325
204
197
241
308
230
202
185
199
216
200
318
193
222
198
299
193
178
200
297
253
212
231
310
260
354
310
315
315
296
311
259
215
224
318
258
325
300
231
237
238
187
238
195
181
181
319
271
236
264
193
215
337
251
D.O.B.
10/8/1987
10/27/1984
1/30/1992
7/25/1990
5/10/1989
9/19/1989
8/19/1988
6/17/1993
8/17/1988
8/8/1986
9/18/1984
5/30/1983
12/19/1990
2/12/1990
11/19/1983
7/13/1982
10/1/1990
12/1/1986
5/4/1993
11/23/1986
12/26/1990
6/12/1988
3/7/1993
10/28/1988
8/16/1988
7/4/1986
4/23/1992
10/26/1987
7/2/1989
3/22/1985
11/8/1990
12/28/1987
9/5/1986
12/12/1988
3/3/1991
12/20/1990
10/27/1985
5/11/1988
6/20/1993
7/3/1990
5/3/1988
1/9/1988
7/7/1989
2/16/1990
1/16/1988
2/2/1990
12/26/1991
11/17/1992
8/5/1993
7/29/1987
10/20/1990
4/18/1990
7/19/1988
4/8/1987
AGE EXP. COLLEGE
27
4 Hampton
30
9 Boston College
23
2 Clemson
25
3 Beloit
26
3 South Dakota
26
2 Nebraska
27
4 Michigan State
22
R Duke
27
5 South Carolina
29
8 Mount Union
31
9 Washington
32
10 Georgia
24
2 Tulane
25
4 Baylor
31
12 Virginia Tech
33
10 Grambling State
24
2 Florida State
28
8 California
22
R Virginia Tech
28
7 LSU
24
2 Texas
27
5 Boise State
22
R Florida
26
4 Alabama A&M
27
5 Purdue
29
7 Temple
23
R Alabama
27
6 Arizona State
26
4 SMU
30
7 Bowling Green
24
2 Nebraska
27
6 Southern California
29
6 Texas
26
4 Florida Atlantic
24
2 Virginia
24
2 Stanford
29
1 Texas State
27
5 Oregon State
22
R Central Florida
25
3 Florida
27
6 LSU
27
6 The Citadel
26
4 Texas
25
4 Michigan State
4 Richmond
27
25
1 Arizona State
23
R Iowa
22
R Mississippi State
22
R Arkansas
28
6 California
24
2 Florida State
25
2 Oklahoma
27
6 Oklahoma
28
6 Villanova
PRACTICE SQUAD
96
Bates
69
Cofield
95
Crawford
54
Delaire
47
Dunbar
22
Everett
87
Hamm
48
Phillips
37
Williams
Houston
Takoby
Corey
Ryan
Quinton
Deshazor
Je'Ron
Dashaun
Trey
LB
T
DE
LB
CB
CB
TE
CB
RB
6-3
6-4
6-5
6-4
6-2
6-0
6-3
5-11
5-7
250
310
299
264
201
193
236
182
195
12/20/1991
1/22/1992
12/1/1991
1/17/1992
7/22/1992
2/22/1992
6/15/1992
1/3/1991
12/11/1992
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
24
22
R
R
R
R
R
R
1
1
R
RESERVE/INJURED
Campbell
58
Galette
Gayle
55
Hayward
24
Ihenacho
84
Paul
82
Paulsen
32
Redd, Jr.
Jordan
Junior
James
Adam
Duke
Niles
Logan
Silas
FB
LB
LB
LB
S
TE
TE
RB
5-11
6-2
6-4
6-1
6-1
6-1
6-5
5-10
240
258
259
240
207
241
261
200
6/29/1988
3/27/1988
2/15/1991
6/23/1984
6/16/1989
8/9/1989
2/26/1987
3/1/1992
27
27
24
31
26
26
28
23
1
6
1
9
4
5
6
2
HS HOMETOWN
Windsor, Conn.
Warwick, R.I.
Allendale, S.C.
Edgerton, Wisc.
Rosemount, Minn.
Bonne Terre, Mo.
Holland, Mich.
Monroe, N.C.
Garner, N.C.
Greenacres, Fla.
Harbor City, Calif.
Tyrone, Ga.
Beaumont, Texas
Copperas Cove, Texas
Chesapeake, Va.
Jena, La.
Houston, Texas
Long Beach, Calif.
East Stroudsburg, Pa.
Carol City, Fla.
Plano, Texas
Compton, Calif.
Seffner, Fla.
Savannah, Ga.
Muncie, Ind.
Windsor, Conn.
Hyattsville, Md.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Richardson, Texas
Convoy, Ohio
Elkhorn, Neb.
Fresno, Calif.
Tuscola, Texas
Pensacola, Fla.
North Chesterfield, Va.
Phoenix, Ariz.
Arlington, Texas
Provo, Utah
Orange Park, Fla.
New London, Conn.
Stone Mountain, Ga.
Columbia, S.C.
Plano, Texas
Bay City, Mich.
Baton Rouge, La.
Vallejo, Calif.
Denison, Iowa
Stone Mountain, Ga.
Little Rock, Ark.
Phoenix, Ariz.
Madison, Fla.
Tulsa, Okla.
Longview, Texas
Amityville, N.Y.
HOW ACQ.
FA-'11
FA-'15
D4-'14
T (SF)-'15
D6b-'12
CFA-'13
D4a-'12
D4a-'15
UFA (SF)-'15
UFA (IND)-'12
T (TB)-'15
D6-'06
D5-'14
D1-'12
FA-'08
UFA (DAL)-'14
FA-'15
FA-'14
D6a-'15
FA-'15
FA-'14
UFA (SEA)-'15
D3-'15
FA-'14
D1-'11
UFA (DEN)-'15
D4b-'15
UFA (CLE)-'14
D3-'12
FA-'10
D3b-'14
FA-'15
UFA (SF)-'14
D6a-'12
D3a-'14
D2-'14
FA-'15
UFA (CHI)-'15
CFA-'15
D3-'13
D4-'10
UFA (ARI)-'14
D4b-'12
FA-'13
FA-'14
FA-'14
D1-'15
D2-'15
D5-'15
FA-'10
D5a-'13
W (CHI)-'14
D1-'10
CFA-'09
Louisiana Tech
Duke
Clemson
Towson
Florida
Texas A&M
Louisiana-Monroe
Tarleton State
Texas A&M
Covington, La.
Tarboro, N.C.
Columbus, Ga.
Windsor, Conn.
Miami, Fla.
DeRidder, La.
Leesville, La.
Duncanville, Texas
Houston, Texas
CFA-'15
CFA-'15
CFA-'15
FA-'15
CFA-'15
FA-'15
FA-'14
FA-'15
CFA-'15
New Mexico Highlands
Stillman
Virginia Tech
Portland State
San Jose State
Nebraska
UCLA
Southern California
Norco, Calif.
Montvale, N.J.
Hampton, Va.
Westminster, Calif.
Gardena, Calif.
Omaha, Neb.
West Hills, Calif.
Stamford, Conn.
FA-'15
FA-'15
FA-'15
UFA (TB)-'14
W (DEN)-'14
D5b-'11
CFA-'10
CFA-'14
Key: UFA - unrestricted free agent | FA - free agent | RFA - restricted free agent | CFA - college free agent | T - trade | W - waivers | D - draft | SD - supplemental draft | PS - signed from practice squad
Head Coach: Jay Gruden
Assistant Coaches: Joe Barry (Defensive Coordinator), Ben Kotwica (Special Teams Coordinator), Sean McVay (Offensive Coordinator), Robb Akey (Defensive Line), Bradford Banta (Asst. Special Teams),
Bill Callahan (Offensive Line), Matt Cavanaugh (Quarterbacks), Mike Clark (Strength & Conditioning), Shane Day (Asst. Offensive Line/Offensive Quality Control), Chad Englehart (Asst. Strength &
Conditioning), Perry Fewell (Defensive Backs), Chad Grimm (Defensive Quality Control), Ike Hilliard (Wide Receivers), Randy Jordan (Running Backs), Paul Kelly (Director of Football Operations), Joe Kim
(Asst. Strength & Conditioning/Skill Development), Bret Munsey (Asst. Special Teams/Special Projects), Kirk Olivadotti (Linebackers), Wes Phillips (Tight Ends), Aubrey Pleasant (Defensive Quality Control),
Dave Ragone (Offensive Quality Control)
2015 WASHINGTON REDSKINS ROSTER (NUMERICAL)
NO.
3
5
8
10
11
12
14
16
19
20
23
25
26
29
30
31
34
35
36
38
41
46
50
51
52
53
56
57
59
61
64
67
68
71
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
85
86
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
97
98
99
FIRST
Dustin
Tress
Kirk
Robert
DeSean
Andre
Ryan
Colt
Rashad
Jeron
DeAngelo
Chris
Bashaud
Chris
Kyshoen
Matt
Trenton
Justin
Darrel
Dashon
Will
Alfred
Martrell
Will
Keenan
Jackson
Perry
Nick
Terrance
Spencer
Kedric
Josh
Tom
Trent
Frank
Arie
Brandon
Morgan
Shawn
Kory
Ty
Jamison
Anthony
Jordan
Pierre
Derek
Stephen
Ryan
Chris
Trent
Preston
Jason
Terrance
Ricky
LAST
Hopkins
Way
Cousins
Griffin III
Jackson
Roberts
Grant
McCoy
Ross
Johnson
Hall
Thompson
Breeland
Culliver
Jarrett
Jones
Robinson
Rogers
Young
Goldson
Blackmon
Morris
Spaight
Compton
Robinson
Jeffcoat
Riley, Jr.
Sundberg
Plummer
Long
Golston
LeRibeus
Compton
Williams
Kearse
Kouandjio
Scherff
Moses
Lauvao
Lichtensteiger
Nsekhe
Crowder
McCoy
Reed
Garçon
Carrier
Paea
Kerrigan
Baker
Murphy
Smith
Hatcher
Knighton
Jean Francois
POS
K
P
QB
QB
WR
WR
WR
QB
WR
S
CB
RB
CB
CB
S
RB
S
CB
FB
S
CB
RB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LS
LB
G
DE
C/G
T
T
DE
G
G/T
T
G
C
T
WR
TE
TE
WR
TE
DE
LB
DL
LB
LB
DE
NT
DE
HT
6-2
6-1
6-3
6-2
5-10
5-11
6-0
6-1
6-0
5-10
5-10
5-8
5-11
6-0
5-10
6-2
5-9
5-11
5-11
6-2
6-0
5-10
6-0
6-1
6-3
6-3
6-0
6-0
5-11
6-5
6-4
6-2
6-5
6-5
6-5
6-5
6-5
6-6
6-3
6-2
6-8
5-8
6-5
6-2
6-0
6-4
6-1
6-4
6-2
6-5
6-5
6-6
6-3
6-3
WT
193
215
202
222
178
187
193
215
181
212
198
193
197
199
200
231
195
181
251
200
204
224
236
230
238
253
238
264
231
311
318
315
308
337
310
310
319
318
315
296
325
185
259
237
216
241
300
260
325
258
271
299
354
297
D.O.B.
10/1/1990
4/18/1990
8/19/1988
2/12/1990
12/1/1986
1/9/1988
12/19/1990
9/5/1986
2/2/1990
6/12/1988
11/19/1983
10/20/1990
1/30/1992
8/17/1988
5/4/1993
3/7/1993
2/16/1990
1/16/1988
4/8/1987
9/18/1984
10/27/1984
12/12/1988
8/5/1993
9/19/1989
7/7/1989
12/26/1990
5/3/1988
7/29/1987
6/20/1993
11/8/1990
5/30/1983
7/2/1989
5/10/1989
7/19/1988
10/28/1988
4/23/1992
12/26/1991
3/3/1991
10/26/1987
3/22/1985
10/27/1985
6/17/1993
12/28/1987
7/3/1990
8/8/1986
7/25/1990
5/11/1988
8/16/1988
10/8/1987
12/20/1990
11/17/1992
7/13/1982
7/4/1986
11/23/1986
AGE
24
25
27
25
28
27
24
29
25
27
31
24
23
27
22
22
25
27
28
31
30
26
22
26
26
24
27
28
22
24
32
26
26
27
26
23
23
24
27
30
29
22
27
25
29
25
27
27
27
24
22
33
29
28
EXP.
2
2
4
4
8
6
2
6
1
5
12
2
2
5
R
R
4
4
6
9
9
4
R
2
4
2
6
6
R
2
10
4
3
6
4
R
R
2
6
7
1
R
6
3
8
3
5
5
4
2
R
10
7
7
COLLEGE
Florida State
Oklahoma
Michigan State
Baylor
California
The Citadel
Tulane
Texas
Arizona State
Boise State
Virginia Tech
Florida State
Clemson
South Carolina
Virginia Tech
Florida
Michigan State
Richmond
Villanova
Washington
Boston College
Florida Atlantic
Arkansas
Nebraska
Texas
Texas
LSU
California
Central Florida
Nebraska
Georgia
SMU
South Dakota
Oklahoma
Alabama A&M
Alabama
Iowa
Virginia
Arizona State
Bowling Green
Texas State
Duke
Southern California
Florida
Mount Union
Beloit
Oregon State
Purdue
Hampton
Stanford
Mississippi State
Grambling State
Temple
LSU
HS HOMETOWN
Houston, Texas
Tulsa, Okla.
Holland, Mich.
Long Beach, Calif.
Columbia, S.C.
Beaumont, Texas
Tuscola, Texas
Vallejo, Calif.
Compton, Calif.
Chesapeake, Va.
Madison, Fla.
Allendale, S.C.
Garner, N.C.
Seffner, Fla.
Bay City, Mich.
Baton Rouge, La.
Amityville, N.Y.
Harbor City, Calif.
Warwick, R.I.
Pensacola, Fla.
Little Rock, Ark.
Bonne Terre, Mo.
Plano, Texas
Plano, Texas
Stone Mountain, Ga.
Phoenix, Ariz.
Orange Park, Fla.
Elkhorn, Neb.
Tyrone, Ga.
Richardson, Texas
Rosemount, Minn.
Longview, Texas
Savannah, Ga.
Hyattsville, Md.
Denison, Iowa
Honolulu, Hawaii
Convoy, Ohio
Arlington, Texas
Monroe, N.C.
Fresno, Calif.
New London, Conn.
Greenacres, Fla.
Edgerton, Wisc.
Provo, Utah
Muncie, Ind.
Windsor, Conn.
Phoenix, Ariz.
Stone Mountain, Ga.
Jena, La.
Windsor, Conn.
Carol City, Fla.
HOW ACQ.
FA-'15
W (CHI)-'14
D4a-'12
D1-'12
FA-'14
UFA (ARI)-'14
D5-'14
UFA (SF)-'14
FA-'14
UFA (SEA)-'15
FA-'08
D5a-'13
D4-'14
UFA (SF)-'15
D6a-'15
D3-'15
FA-'13
FA-'14
CFA-'09
T (TB)-'15
FA-'15
D6a-'12
D5-'15
CFA-'13
D4b-'12
FA-'14
D4-'10
FA-'10
CFA-'15
D3b-'14
D6-'06
D3-'12
D6b-'12
D1-'10
FA-'14
D4b-'15
D1-'15
D3a-'14
UFA (CLE)-'14
FA-'10
FA-'15
D4a-'15
FA-'15
D3-'13
UFA (IND)-'12
T (SF)-'15
UFA (CHI)-'15
D1-'11
FA-'11
D2-'14
D2-'15
UFA (DAL)-'14
UFA (DEN)-'15
FA-'15
PRACTICE SQUAD
22
Deshazor
37
Trey
47
Quinton
48
Dashaun
54
Ryan
69
Takoby
87
Je'Ron
95
Corey
96
Houston
Everett
Williams
Dunbar
Phillips
Delaire
Cofield
Hamm
Crawford
Bates
CB
RB
CB
CB
LB
T
TE
DE
LB
6-0
5-7
6-2
5-11
6-4
6-4
6-3
6-5
6-3
193
195
201
182
264
310
236
299
250
2/22/1992
12/11/1992
7/22/1992
1/3/1991
1/17/1992
1/22/1992
6/15/1992
12/1/1991
12/20/1991
23
22
23
24
23
23
23
23
23
R
R
R
1
R
R
1
R
R
Texas A&M
Texas A&M
Florida
Tarleton State
Towson
Duke
Louisiana-Monroe
Clemson
Louisiana Tech
DeRidder, La.
Houston, Texas
Miami, Fla.
Duncanville, Texas
Windsor, Conn.
Tarboro, N.C.
Leesville, La.
Columbus, Ga.
Covington, La.
FA-'15
CFA-'15
CFA-'15
FA-'15
FA-'15
CFA-'15
FA-'14
CFA-'15
CFA-'15
RESERVE/INJURED
24
Duke
32
Silas
55
Adam
58
Junior
82
Logan
84
Niles
Jordan
James
Ihenacho
Redd, Jr.
Hayward
Galette
Paulsen
Paul
Campbell
Gayle
S
RB
LB
LB
TE
TE
FB
LB
6-1
5-10
6-1
6-2
6-5
6-1
5-11
6-4
207
200
240
258
261
241
240
259
6/16/1989
3/1/1992
6/23/1984
3/27/1988
2/26/1987
8/9/1989
6/29/1988
2/15/1991
26
23
31
27
28
26
27
24
4
2
9
6
6
5
1
1
San Jose State
Southern California
Portland State
Stillman
UCLA
Nebraska
New Mexico Highlands
Virginia Tech
Gardena, Calif.
Stamford, Conn.
Westminster, Calif.
Montvale, N.J.
West Hills, Calif.
Omaha, Neb.
Norco, Calif.
Hampton, Va.
W (DEN)-'14
CFA-'14
UFA (TB)-'14
FA-'15
CFA-'10
D5b-'11
FA-'15
FA-'15
Key: UFA - unrestricted free agent | FA - free agent | RFA - restricted free agent | CFA - college free agent | T - trade | W - waivers | D - draft | SD - supplemental draft | PS - signed from practice squad
Assistant Coaches: Joe Barry (Defensive Coordinator), Ben Kotwica (Special Teams Coordinator), Sean McVay (Offensive Coordinator), Robb Akey (Defensive Line), Bradford Banta (Asst. Special Teams), Bill
Callahan (Offensive Line), Matt Cavanaugh (Quarterbacks), Mike Clark (Strength & Conditioning), Shane Day (Asst. Offensive Line/Offensive Quality Control), Chad Englehart (Asst. Strength & Conditioning), Perry
Fewell (Defensive Backs), Chad Grimm (Defensive Quality Control), Ike Hilliard (Wide Receivers), Randy Jordan (Running Backs), Paul Kelly (Director of Football Operations), Joe Kim (Asst. Strength &
Conditioning/Skill Development), Bret Munsey (Asst. Special Teams/Special Projects), Kirk Olivadotti (Linebackers), Wes Phillips (Tight Ends), Aubrey Pleasant (Defensive Quality Control), Dave Ragone (Offensive
Quality Control)
2015 WASHINGTON REDSKINS ROSTER (POSITIONAL)
NO.
FIRST
LAST
POS
HT
WT
D.O.B.
AGE
EXP. COLLEGE
HS HOMETOWN
HOW ACQ.
Holland, Mich.
Tuscola, Texas
D4a-'12
D1-'12
UFA (SF)-'14
QUARTERBACKS (3)
8
10
16
Kirk
Robert
Colt
Cousins
Griffin III
McCoy
QB
QB
QB
6-3
6-2
6-1
202
222
215
8/19/1988
2/12/1990
9/5/1986
25
31
36
46
Chris
Matt
Darrel
Alfred
Thompson
Jones
Young
Morris
RB
RB
FB
RB
5-8
6-2
5-11
5-10
193
231
251
224
11
12
14
19
80
88
DeSean
Andre
Ryan
Rashad
Jamison
Pierre
Jackson
Roberts
Grant
Ross
Crowder
Garçon
WR
WR
WR
WR
WR
WR
5-10
5-11
6-0
6-0
5-8
6-0
178
187
193
181
185
216
12/1/1986
1/9/1988
12/19/1990
2/2/1990
6/17/1993
8/8/1986
85
86
89
Anthony
Jordan
Derek
McCoy
Reed
Carrier
TE
TE
TE
6-5
6-2
6-4
259
237
241
12/28/1987
7/3/1990
7/25/1990
61
67
68
71
74
75
76
77
78
79
Spencer
Josh
Tom
Trent
Arie
Brandon
Morgan
Shawn
Kory
Ty
Long
LeRibeus
Compton
Williams
Kouandjio
Scherff
Moses
Lauvao
Lichtensteiger
Nsekhe
G
C/G
T
T
G
G/T
T
G
C
T
6-5
6-2
6-5
6-5
6-5
6-5
6-6
6-3
6-2
6-8
311
315
308
337
310
319
318
315
296
325
64
73
90
92
97
98
99
Kedric
Frank
Stephen
Chris
Jason
Terrance
Ricky
Golston
Kearse
Paea
Baker
Hatcher
Knighton
Jean Francois
DE
DE
DE
DL
DE
NT
DE
6-4
6-5
6-1
6-2
6-6
6-3
6-3
318
310
300
325
299
354
297
50
51
52
53
56
59
91
93
94
Martrell
Will
Keenan
Jackson
Perry
Terrance
Ryan
Trent
Preston
Spaight
Compton
Robinson
Jeffcoat
Riley, Jr.
Plummer
Kerrigan
Murphy
Smith
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
6-0
6-1
6-3
6-3
6-0
5-11
6-4
6-5
6-5
236
230
238
253
238
231
260
258
271
20
23
26
29
30
34
35
38
41
Jeron
DeAngelo
Bashaud
Chris
Kyshoen
Trenton
Justin
Dashon
Will
Johnson
Hall
Breeland
Culliver
Jarrett
Robinson
Rogers
Goldson
Blackmon
S
CB
CB
CB
S
S
CB
S
CB
5-10
5-10
5-11
6-0
5-10
5-9
5-11
6-2
6-0
212
198
197
199
200
195
181
200
204
6/12/1988
11/19/1983
1/30/1992
8/17/1988
5/4/1993
2/16/1990
1/16/1988
9/18/1984
10/27/1984
3
5
57
Dustin
Tress
Nick
Hopkins
Way
Sundberg
K
P
LS
6-2
6-1
6-0
193
215
264
10/1/1990
4/18/1990
7/29/1987
27
25
29
4
4
6
Michigan State
Baylor
Texas
RUNNING BACKS/FULLBACKS (4)
10/20/1990
3/7/1993
4/8/1987
12/12/1988
24
22
28
26
2
R
6
4
Florida State
Florida
Villanova
Florida Atlantic
Madison, Fla.
Seffner, Fla.
Amityville, N.Y.
Pensacola, Fla.
D5a-'13
D3-'15
CFA-'09
D6a-'12
8
6
2
1
R
8
California
The Citadel
Tulane
Arizona State
Duke
Mount Union
Long Beach, Calif.
Columbia, S.C.
Beaumont, Texas
Vallejo, Calif.
Monroe, N.C.
Greenacres, Fla.
FA-'14
UFA (ARI)-'14
D5-'14
FA-'14
D4a-'15
UFA (IND)-'12
6
3
3
Southern California
Florida
Beloit
Fresno, Calif.
New London, Conn.
Edgerton, Wisc.
FA-'15
D3-'13
T (SF)-'15
2
4
3
6
R
R
2
6
7
1
Nebraska
SMU
South Dakota
Oklahoma
Alabama
Iowa
Virginia
Arizona State
Bowling Green
Texas State
Elkhorn, Neb.
Richardson, Texas
Rosemount, Minn.
Longview, Texas
Hyattsville, Md.
Denison, Iowa
Honolulu, Hawaii
Convoy, Ohio
Arlington, Texas
D3b-'14
D3-'12
D6b-'12
D1-'10
D4b-'15
D1-'15
D3a-'14
UFA (CLE)-'14
FA-'10
FA-'15
10
4
5
4
10
7
7
Georgia
Alabama A&M
Oregon State
Hampton
Grambling State
Temple
LSU
Tyrone, Ga.
Savannah, Ga.
Provo, Utah
Windsor, Conn.
Jena, La.
Windsor, Conn.
Carol City, Fla.
D6-'06
FA-'14
UFA (CHI)-'15
FA-'11
UFA (DAL)-'14
UFA (DEN)-'15
FA-'15
R
2
4
2
6
R
5
2
R
Arkansas
Nebraska
Texas
Texas
LSU
Central Florida
Purdue
Stanford
Mississippi State
Little Rock, Ark.
Bonne Terre, Mo.
Plano, Texas
Plano, Texas
Stone Mountain, Ga.
Orange Park, Fla.
Muncie, Ind.
Phoenix, Ariz.
Stone Mountain, Ga.
D5-'15
CFA-'13
D4b-'12
FA-'14
D4-'10
CFA-'15
D1-'11
D2-'14
D2-'15
5
12
2
5
R
4
4
9
9
Boise State
Virginia Tech
Clemson
South Carolina
Virginia Tech
Michigan State
Richmond
Washington
Boston College
Compton, Calif.
Chesapeake, Va.
Allendale, S.C.
Garner, N.C.
Bay City, Mich.
Baton Rouge, La.
Harbor City, Calif.
Warwick, R.I.
UFA (SEA)-'15
FA-'08
D4-'14
UFA (SF)-'15
D6a-'15
FA-'13
FA-'14
T (TB)-'15
FA-'15
2
2
6
Florida State
Oklahoma
California
Houston, Texas
Tulsa, Okla.
Phoenix, Ariz.
FA-'15
W (CHI)-'14
FA-'10
WIDE RECEIVERS (6)
28
27
24
25
22
29
TIGHT ENDS (3)
27
25
25
OFFENSIVE LINE (10)
11/8/1990
7/2/1989
5/10/1989
7/19/1988
4/23/1992
12/26/1991
3/3/1991
10/26/1987
3/22/1985
10/27/1985
24
26
26
27
23
23
24
27
30
29
DEFENSIVE LINE (7)
5/30/1983
10/28/1988
5/11/1988
10/8/1987
7/13/1982
7/4/1986
11/23/1986
32
26
27
27
33
29
28
LINEBACKERS (9)
8/5/1993
9/19/1989
7/7/1989
12/26/1990
5/3/1988
6/20/1993
8/16/1988
12/20/1990
11/17/1992
22
26
26
24
27
22
27
24
22
DEFENSIVE BACKS (9)
27
31
23
27
22
25
27
31
30
SPECIALISTS (3)
24
25
28
Key: UFA - unrestricted free agent | FA - free agent | RFA - restricted free agent | CFA - college free agent | T - trade | W - waivers | D - draft |
SD - supplemental draft | PS - signed from practice squad
2015 WASHINGTON REDSKINS UNOFFICIAL DEPTH CHART
OFFENSE
WR
11 DeSean Jackson
14 Ryan Grant
LT
71 Trent Williams
68 Tom Compton
LG
77 Shawn Lauvao
74 Arie Kouandjio
C
78 Kory Lichtensteiger
67 Josh LeRibeus
80 Jamison Crowder
RG
75 Brandon Scherff
61 Spencer Long
RT
76 Morgan Moses
79 Ty Nsekhe
TE
86 Jordan Reed
89 Derek Carrier
85 Anthony McCoy
WR
88 Pierre Garçon
12 Andre Roberts
19 Rashad Ross
QB
8 Kirk Cousins
16 Colt McCoy
10 Robert Griffin III
FB
36 Darrel Young
RB
46 Alfred Morris
31 Matt Jones
25 Chris Thompson
DEFENSE
LDE
90 Stephen Paea
NT
98 Terrance Knighton
-OR-
92 Chris Baker
64 Kedric Golston
RDE
97 Jason Hatcher
99 Ricky Jean Francois
SLB
93 Trent Murphy
53 Jackson Jeffcoat
MIKE
52 Keenan Robinson
51 Will Compton
50 Martrell Spaight
MO
56 Perry Riley, Jr.
51 Will Compton
59 Terrance Plummer
WLB
91 Ryan Kerrigan
94 Preston Smith
CB
23 DeAngelo Hall
26 Bashaud Breeland
CB
29 Chris Culliver
41 Will Blackmon
SS
34 Trenton Robinson
20 Jeron Johnson
FS
38 Dashon Goldson
30 Kyshoen Jarrett
73 Frank Kearse
35 Justin Rogers
SPECIAL TEAMS
P
5 Tress Way
K
3 Dustin Hopkins
H
5 Tress Way
LS
57 Nick Sundberg
KOR
19 Rashad Ross
25 Chris Thompson
12 Andre Roberts
80 Jamison Crowder
PR
80 Jamison Crowder
Rookies Bolded and Underlined
12 Andre Roberts
(Injured players in parentheses)
19 Rashad Ross
HOW THE 2015 REDSKINS WERE BUILT
YEAR
2006
DRAFT/CFA
FREE AGENT
TRADE
WAIVERS
27
24
2
1
DL Kedric Golston (6b)
CB DeAngelo Hall
2008
2009
FB Darrel Young (CFA)
2010
T Trent Williams (1)
C Kory Lichtensteiger
LB Perry Riley, Jr. (4)
LS Nick Sundberg
2011
LB Ryan Kerrigan (1)
DL Chris Baker
2012
QB Robert Griffin III (1)
WR Pierre Garçon (UFA - IND)
C/G Josh LeRibeus (3)
QB Kirk Cousins (4a)
LB Keenan Robinson (4b)
RB Alfred Morris (6a)
T Tom Compton (6b)
2013
TE Jordan Reed (3)
S Trenton Robinson
RB Chris Thompson (5a)
LB Will Compton (CFA)
2014
LB Trent Murphy (2)
DE Jason Hatcher (UFA - DAL)
T Morgan Moses (3a)
WR DeSean Jackson
G Spencer Long (3b)
LB Jackson Jeffcoat
CB Bashaud Breeland (4)
DE Frank Kearse
WR Ryan Grant (5)
G Shawn Lauvao (UFA - CLE)
P Tress Way (CHI)
QB Colt McCoy (UFA - SF)
WR Andre Roberts (UFA - ARI)
CB Justin Rogers
WR Rashad Ross
2015
G/T Brandon Scherff (1)
CB Will Blackmon
TE Derek Carrier (SF)
LB Preston Smith (2)
CB Chris Culliver (UFA - SF)
S Dashon Goldson (TB)
RB Matt Jones (3)
K Dustin Hopkins
WR Jamison Crowder (4a)
DE Ricky Jean Francois
G Arie Kouandjio (4b)
S Jeron Johnson (UFA - SEA)
LB Martrell Spaight (5)
NT Terrance Knighton (UFA - DEN)
S Kyshoen Jarrett (6a)
TE Anthony McCoy
LB Terrance Plummer (CFA)
T Ty Nsekhe
DE Stephen Paea (UFA - CHI)
HOW THE 2015 REDSKINS ENTERED THE NFL
YEAR
2004
1ST ROUND
2ND ROUND
3RD ROUND
4TH ROUND
5
4
11
9
CB DeAngelo Hall (ATL, 8)
DE Jason Hatcher (DAL, 92)
2006
WR DeSean Jackson (PHI, 49)
2008
C Kory Lichtensteiger (DEN, 108)
NT Terrance Knighton (JAX, 72)
2009
2010
CB Will Blackmon (GB, 115)
S Dashon Goldson (SF, 126)
2007
T Trent Williams (WAS, 4)
QB Colt McCoy (CLE, 85)
LB Perry Riley, Jr. (WAS, 103)
WR Andre Roberts (ARI, 88)
G Shawn Lauvao (CLE, 92)
2011
LB Ryan Kerrigan (WAS, 16)
2012
QB Robert Griffin III (WAS, 2)
DE Stephen Paea (CHI, 53)
CB Chris Culliver (SF, 80)**
C/G Josh LeRibeus (WAS, 71)
QB Kirk Cousins (WAS, 102)
LB Keenan Robinson (WAS, 119)
TE Jordan Reed (WAS, 85)
2013
LB Trent Murphy (WAS, 47)
2014
T Morgan Moses (WAS, 66)
CB Bashaud Breeland (WAS, 102)
G Spencer Long (WAS, 78)
2015
T Brandon Scherff (WAS, 5)
LB Preston Smith (WAS, 38)
RB Matt Jones (WAS, 95)
WR Jamison Crowder (WAS, 105)
G Arie Kouandjio (WAS, 112)
YEAR
5TH ROUND
6TH ROUND
7TH ROUND
FREE AGENT
3
8
3
11
2006
DE Kedric Golston (WAS, 196)
2008
WR Pierre Garçon (IND, 205)
DL Ricky Jean Francois (SF, 244)
2009
DL Chris Baker (DEN)
LS Nick Sundberg (CAR)
FB Darrel Young (WAS)
TE Anthony McCoy (SEA, 185)
2010
CB Justin Rogers (BUF, 206)
2011
S Jeron Johnson (SEA)
DE Frank Kearse (MIA, 231)
2012
RB Alfred Morris (WAS, 173)
TE Derek Carrier (OAK)
S Trenton Robinson (SF, 180)
T Ty Nsekhe (IND)
T Tom Compton (WAS, 193)
2013
RB Chris Thompson (WAS, 154)
K Dustin Hopkins (BUF, 177)
LB Will Compton (WAS)
WR Rashad Ross (TEN)
P Tress Way (CHI)
2014
WR Ryan Grant (WAS, 142)
2015
LB Martrell Spaight (WAS, 141)
LB Jackson Jeffcoat (SEA)
S Kyshoen Jarrett (WAS, 181)
LB Houston Bates (WAS)
2015 WASHINGTON REDSKINS PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
PLAYER PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
David Amerson
AM-urh-sun
Bashaud Breeland
BUSH-aud
Pierre Garçon
Gar-SOAN
Kedric Golston
KEH-drick / GOAL-stun
Duke Ihenacho
EE-ah-NAH-cho
Kyshoen Jarrett
KY-shawn
Ricky Jean Francois
zhon fran-SWAH
Jeron Johnson
juh-RON
Frank Kearse
KEERse
Arie Kouandjio
R-ree / KWON-joe
Shawn Lauvao
Lah-VOW
Josh LeRibeus
Luh-REE-bus
Kory Lichtensteiger
LICK-ten-STY-grr
Ty Nsekhe
en-SECK-he
Stephen Paea
PIE-yah
Brandon Scherff
SCHER-eff
Martrell Spaight
SPAYT
Darrel Young
DUH-rell
COACHING STAFF PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
Ben Kotwica
Cot-WEE-kuh
Dave Ragone
RUH-goan
2015 WASHINGTON REDSKINS TRANSACTIONS
(BY DATE)
DATE
January 2
January 2
January 5
January 6
January 8
January 9
January 15
January 20
January 27
January 27
January 28
January 29
February 2
February 10
February 10
February 13
February 26
February 27
February 27
February 27
February 27
March 4
March 6
March 10
March 11
March 13
March 13
March 13
March 16
March 19
March 30
April 3
April 16
April 30
May 1
May 1
May 2
May 2
May 2
May 2
May 2
May 2
May 2
May 4
May 4
May 4
POS
LB
DL
WR
LB
LB
FB
OL
DC
SC
DB
QB
QC
DL
OL
OL
T
QC
DE
DE
NT
T
S
TE
S
DL
CB
DL
CB
S
QB
RB
S
K
T
LB
RB
WR
G
LB
S
CB
WR
C
NT
LB
WR
NAME
James Gayle
Kenny Horsley
Braylon Bell
Austin Spitler
Ricky Sapp
Jordan Campbell
Bill Callahan
Joe Barry
Mike Clark
Perry Fewell
Matt Cavanaugh
Chad Grimm
Robb Akey
Tyler Larsen
Ty Nsekhe
Xavier Nixon
Dave Ragone
Ricky Jean Francois
Stephen Bowen
Barry Cofield, Jr.
Tom Compton
Duke Ihenacho
Niles Paul
Trenton Robinson
Stephen Paea
Chris Culliver
Terrance Knighton
Justin Rogers
Jeron Johnson
Colt McCoy
Michael Hill
Dashon Goldson
Kai Forbath
Brandon Scherff
Preston Smith
Matt Jones
Jamison Crowder
Arie Kouandjio
Martrell Spaight
Kyshoen Jarrett
Tevin Mitchel
Evan Spencer
Austin Reiter
Isaako Aaitui
Steve Beauharnais
Braylon Bell
TRANSACTION
Signed Reserve/Futures Contract
Named Offensive Line Coach
Named Defensive Coordinator
Named Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
Named Defensive Backs Coach
Named Quarterbacks Coach
Named Defensive Quality Control Coach
Named Defensive Line Coach
Signed as Free Agent
Claimed Off Waivers
Named Offensive Quality Control Coach
Released
Released
Re-signed
Re-signed
Re-signed
Re-signed
Signed as Unrestricted Free Agent
Re-signed
Re-signed
Acquired via Trade from Tampa Bay
Re-signed
Draft Choice (Round 1, No. 5 Overall)
Waived
Waived
Waived
(BY DATE)
DATE
May 4
May 4
May 4
May 4
May 4
May 4
May 4
May 4
May 4
May 4
May 6
May 6
May 6
May 6
May 6
May 7
May 7
May 7
May 7
May 7
May 7
May 7
May 8
May 8
May 11
May 11
May 11
May 11
May 11
May 11
May 11
May 11
May 11
May 11
May 11
May 12
May 18
May 18
May 18
May 18
May 18
May 18
May 18
May 18
May 18
May 18
POS
T
DL
G
LB
T
CB
WR
CB
LB
LB
WR
WR
TE
WR
RB
OL
DE
LB
QB
K
LB
T
OL
CB
T
LB
RB
WR
G
LB
S
CB
WR
C
WR
T
LB
T
LB
QB
LB
DL
T
LB
QB
DL
NAME
Edawn Coughman
Kenny Horsley
Rishaw Johnson
Gabe Miller
Ty Nsekhe
Kenny Okoro
Jerry Rice, Jr.
Trey Wolfe
Ricky Sapp
Austin Spitler
Reggie Bell
Tony Jones
Devin Mahina
Tyler Rutenbeck
Trey Williams
Brey Cook
Corey Crawford
Dyshawn Davis
Connor Halliday
Ty Long
Terrance Plummer
Xavier Nixon
Takoby Cofield
Courtney Bridget, Jr.
Ty Nsekhe
Preston Smith
Matt Jones
Jamison Crowder
Arie Kouandjio
Martrell Spaight
Kyshoen Jarrett
Tevin Mitchel
Evan Spencer
Austin Reiter
Quinton Dunbar
Brandon Scherff
Alonzo Highsmith
Tovar Allen
Houston Bates
Hutson Mason
Dasman McCullum
Daryl Waud
Brey Cook
James Gayle
Connor Halliday
LaKendrick Ross
TRANSACTION
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Released
Released
Signed as College Free Agent
Waived
Waived
Signed Contract
Signed Contract
Signed Contract
Signed Contract
Signed Contract
Signed Contract
Signed Contract
Signed Contract
Signed Contract
Signed Contract
Waived
Waived (Designated Injured)
Waived (Designated Left Squad)
Waived
(BY DATE)
DATE
May 18
May 26
May 27
May 27
May 28
May 28
June 1
June 2
June 2
June 9
June 9
July 23
July 27
July 30
July 31
July 31
August 1
August 1
August 5
August 5
August 5
August 5
August 14
August 14
August 16
August 16
August 16
August 16
August 16
August 17
August 18
August 19
August 21
August 22
August 30
August 31
August 31
August 31
August 31
August 31
August 31
August 31
August 31
August 31
August 31
August 31
POS
WR
DL
G
CB
CB
CB
NT
T
T
T
QB
RB
RB
LB
LB
LB
CB
LB
CB
CB
CB
S
LB
LB
TE
TE
TE
RB
TE
LB
RB
LB
TE
LB
LB
TE
LB
TE
CB
LB
CB
WR
K
TE
CB
G
NAME
Tyler Rutenbeck
Daryl Waud
Chris Chester
Tracy Porter
Tajh Hasson
Trey Wolfe
Jerrell Powe
Willie Smith
Tovar Allen
Bryce Quigley
Hutson Mason
Michael Hill
Mack Brown
Ja'Gared Davis
Junior Galette
Ja'Gared Davis
Deshazor Everett
Dasman McCullum
DreQuan Hoskey
Bryan McCann
Tevin Mitchel
Phillip Thomas
Sage Harold
Trevardo Williams
Ernst Brun, Jr.
Niles Paul
Logan Paulsen
Silas Redd, Jr.
D.J. Williams
Trevardo Williams
Silas Redd, Jr.
Trevardo Williams
Derek Carrier
Adam Hayward
Junior Galette
Ernst Brun, Jr.
Dyshawn Davis
Chase Dixon
Tajh Hasson
Alonzo Highsmith
DreQuan Hoskey
Tony Jones
Ty Long
Devin Mahina
Bryan McCann
Bryce Quigley
TRANSACTION
Waived
Released
Released
Waived
Waived
Waived
Placed on Active/Non-Football Injury List
Waived from Non-Football Injury List
Waived
Waived
Placed on Reserve/Injured List
Reverted to Reserve/Injured
Waived from Reserve/Injured with Injury Settlement
Acquired via Trade from San Francisco
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Released
Waived
(BY DATE)
DATE
August 31
August 31
September 1
September 2
September 5
September 5
September 5
September 5
September 5
September 5
September 5
September 5
September 5
September 5
September 5
September 5
September 5
September 5
September 5
September 5
September 5
September 5
September 5
September 5
September 5
September 6
September 6
September 6
September 6
September 6
September 6
September 6
September 7
September 7
September 7
September 7
September 8
September 12
September 12
September 14
September 14
September 14
September 14
September 15
September 15
September 15
POS
T
CB
WR
WR
LB
WR
RB
FB
T
DE
DB
S
CB
TE
LB
C/G
WR
NT
LB
C
DL
WR
DL
TE
RB
LB
T
DE
CB
TE
LB
RB
TE
FB
LB
CB
CB
LB
DE
K
DE
LB
K
CB
CB
S
NAME
Willie Smith
Trey Wolfe
Tony Jones
Tony Jones
Houston Bates
Reggie Bell
Mack Brown
Jordan Campbell
Takoby Cofield
Corey Crawford
DaMon Cromartie-Smith
Akeem Davis
Quinton Dunbar
Je'Ron Hamm
Sage Harold
Tyler Larsen
Colin Lockett
Jerrell Powe
Terrance Plummer
Austin Reiter
Travian Robertson
Evan Spencer
Robert Thomas
D.J. Williams
Trey Williams
Houston Bates
Takoby Cofield
Corey Crawford
Quinton Dunbar
Je'Ron Hamm
Terrance Plummer
Trey Williams
Anthony McCoy
Ray Agnew
Ryan Delaire
Deshazor Everett
Deshazor Everett
Houston Bates
Frank Kearse
Dustin Hopkins
Frank Kearse
Houston Bates
Kai Forbath
Will Blackmon
Dashaun Phillips
Duke Ihenacho
TRANSACTION
Released
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived (Injury Settlement)
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Released
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Signed to Practice Squad
Waived
Signed from Practice Squad to Active Roster
Released
Waived
Waived
(BY DATE)
DATE
September 15
September 16
September 19
September 19
September 21
September 21
POS
FB
LB
LB
DE
DE
CB
NAME
Ray Agnew
Houston Bates
Terrance Plummer
Frank Kearse
Frank Kearse
David Amerson
TRANSACTION
Released from Practice Squad
Released
Waived
(BY NAME)
NAME
Aaitui, Isaako
Agnew, Ray
Agnew, Ray
Akey, Robb
Allen, Tovar
Allen, Tovar
Amerson, David
Barry, Joe
Bates, Houston
Bates, Houston
Bates, Houston
Bates, Houston
Bates, Houston
Bates, Houston
Beauharnais, Steve
Bell, Braylon
Bell, Braylon
Bell, Reggie
Bell, Reggie
Blackmon, Will
Bowen, Stephen
Bridget, Jr., Courtney
Brown, Mack
Brown, Mack
Brun, Jr., Ernst
Brun, Jr., Ernst
Callahan, Bill
Campbell, Jordan
Campbell, Jordan
Carrier, Derek
Cavanaugh, Matt
Chester, Chris
Clark, Mike
Cofield, Jr., Barry
Cofield, Takoby
Cofield, Takoby
Cofield, Takoby
Compton, Tom
Cook, Brey
Cook, Brey
Coughman, Edawn
Crawford, Corey
Crawford, Corey
Crawford, Corey
Cromartie-Smith, DaMon
Crowder, Jamison
POS
NT
FB
FB
DL
T
T
CB
DC
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
WR
WR
WR
WR
CB
DE
CB
RB
RB
TE
TE
OL
FB
FB
TE
QB
G
SC
NT
OL
T
T
T
OL
T
T
DE
DE
DE
DB
WR
TRANSACTION
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Released
Waived
Waived
Waived
Released
Released
Waived
Re-signed
Waived
Waived
Waived
DATE
May 4
September 7
September 15
February 2
May 18
June 2
September 21
January 20
May 18
September 5
September 6
September 12
September 14
September 16
May 4
January 5
May 4
May 6
September 5
September 15
February 27
May 8
July 27
September 5
August 16
August 31
January 15
January 9
September 5
August 21
January 28
May 27
January 27
February 27
May 8
September 5
September 6
February 27
May 7
May 18
May 4
May 7
September 5
September 6
September 5
May 2
(BY NAME)
NAME
Crowder, Jamison
Culliver, Chris
Davis, Akeem
Davis, Dyshawn
Davis, Dyshawn
Davis, Ja'Gared
Delaire, Ryan
Dixon, Chase
Dunbar, Quinton
Dunbar, Quinton
Dunbar, Quinton
Everett, Deshazor
Everett, Deshazor
Everett, Deshazor
Fewell, Perry
Forbath, Kai
Forbath, Kai
Galette, Junior
Galette, Junior
Gayle, James
Gayle, James
Goldson, Dashon
Grimm, Chad
Halliday, Connor
Halliday, Connor
Hamm, Je'Ron
Hamm, Je'Ron
Harold, Sage
Harold, Sage
Hasson, Tajh
Hasson, Tajh
Hayward, Adam
Highsmith, Alonzo
Hill, Michael
Hill, Michael
Hopkins, Dustin
Horsley, Kenny
Horsley, Kenny
Hoskey, DreQuan
Hoskey, DreQuan
Ihenacho, Duke
Ihenacho, Duke
Jarrett, Kyshoen
Jarrett, Kyshoen
Jean Francois, Ricky
Johnson, Jeron
POS
WR
CB
S
LB
LB
LB
LB
TE
WR
CB
CB
CB
CB
CB
DB
K
K
LB
LB
LB
LB
S
QC
QB
QB
TE
TE
LB
LB
CB
CB
LB
LB
RB
RB
K
DL
DL
CB
CB
S
S
S
S
DE
S
TRANSACTION
Signed Contract
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Re-signed
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Re-signed
Signed Contract
DATE
May 11
March 13
September 5
May 7
August 31
July 30
September 7
August 31
May 11
September 5
September 6
August 1
September 7
September 8
January 27
April 16
September 14
July 31
August 30
January 2
May 18
April 3
January 29
May 7
May 18
September 5
September 6
August 14
September 5
May 28
August 31
August 22
August 31
March 30
July 23
September 14
January 2
May 4
August 5
August 31
March 4
September 15
May 2
May 11
February 27
March 16
(BY NAME)
NAME
Johnson, Rishaw
Jones, Matt
Jones, Matt
Jones, Tony
Jones, Tony
Jones, Tony
Jones, Tony
Kearse, Frank
Kearse, Frank
Kearse, Frank
Kearse, Frank
Knighton, Terrance
Kouandjio, Arie
Kouandjio, Arie
Larsen, Tyler
Larsen, Tyler
Lockett, Colin
Long, Ty
Long, Ty
Mahina, Devin
Mahina, Devin
Mason, Hutson
Mason, Hutson
McCann, Bryan
McCann, Bryan
McCoy, Anthony
McCoy, Colt
McCullum, Dasman
McCullum, Dasman
Miller, Gabe
Mitchel, Tevin
Mitchel, Tevin
Mitchel, Tevin
Nixon, Xavier
Nixon, Xavier
Nsekhe, Ty
Nsekhe, Ty
Nsekhe, Ty
Okoro, Kenny
Paea, Stephen
Paul, Niles
Paul, Niles
Paulsen, Logan
Phillips, Dashaun
Plummer, Terrance
Plummer, Terrance
POS
G
RB
RB
WR
WR
WR
WR
DE
DE
DE
DE
DL
G
G
OL
C/G
WR
K
K
TE
TE
QB
QB
CB
CB
TE
QB
LB
LB
LB
CB
CB
CB
T
T
OL
T
T
CB
DL
TE
TE
TE
CB
LB
LB
TRANSACTION
Waived
Signed Contract
Released
Released
Signed Contract
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Released
Re-signed
Waived
Waived
Signed Contract
Claimed Off Waivers
Waived
Waived
Waived
Re-signed
Waived
DATE
May 4
May 1
May 11
May 6
August 31
September 1
September 2
September 12
September 14
September 19
September 21
March 13
May 2
May 11
February 10
September 5
September 5
May 7
August 31
May 6
August 31
May 18
June 9
August 5
August 31
September 7
March 19
May 18
August 1
May 4
May 2
May 11
August 5
February 13
May 7
February 10
May 4
May 11
May 4
March 11
March 6
August 16
August 16
September 15
May 7
September 5
(BY NAME)
NAME
Plummer, Terrance
Plummer, Terrance
Porter, Tracy
Powe, Jerrell
Powe, Jerrell
Quigley, Bryce
Quigley, Bryce
Ragone, Dave
Redd, Jr., Silas
Redd, Jr., Silas
Reiter, Austin
Reiter, Austin
Reiter, Austin
Rice, Jr., Jerry
Robertson, Travian
Robinson, Trenton
Rogers, Justin
Ross, LaKendrick
Rutenbeck, Tyler
Rutenbeck, Tyler
Sapp, Ricky
Sapp, Ricky
Scherff, Brandon
Scherff, Brandon
Smith, Preston
Smith, Preston
Smith, Willie
Smith, Willie
Spaight, Martrell
Spaight, Martrell
Spencer, Evan
Spencer, Evan
Spencer, Evan
Spitler, Austin
Spitler, Austin
Thomas, Phillip
Thomas, Robert
Waud, Daryl
Waud, Daryl
Williams, D.J.
Williams, D.J.
Williams, Trevardo
Williams, Trevardo
Williams, Trevardo
Williams, Trey
Williams, Trey
POS
LB
LB
CB
NT
NT
T
G
QC
RB
RB
C
C
C
WR
DL
S
CB
DL
WR
WR
LB
LB
T
T
LB
LB
T
T
LB
LB
WR
WR
WR
LB
LB
S
DL
DL
DL
TE
TE
LB
LB
LB
RB
RB
TRANSACTION
Released
Released
Waived
Signed Contract
Waived
Waived
Waived
Re-signed
Re-signed
Waived
Waived
Released
Signed Contract
Signed Contract
Released
Signed Contract
Signed Contract
Released
Waived
Waived
Waived
DATE
September 6
September 19
May 27
June 1
September 5
June 9
August 31
February 26
August 16
August 18
May 2
May 11
September 5
May 4
September 5
March 10
March 13
May 18
May 6
May 18
January 8
May 4
April 30
May 12
May 1
May 11
June 2
August 31
May 2
May 11
May 2
May 11
September 5
January 6
May 4
August 5
September 5
May 18
May 26
August 16
September 5
August 14
August 17
August 19
May 6
September 5
(BY NAME)
NAME
Williams, Trey
Wolfe, Trey
Wolfe, Trey
Wolfe, Trey
POS
RB
CB
CB
CB
TRANSACTION
Waived
Waived
DATE
September 6
May 4
May 28
August 31
(BY POSITION)
NAME
POS
TRANSACTION
DATE
QUARTERBACKS
Halliday, Connor
Halliday, Connor
Mason, Hutson
Mason, Hutson
McCoy, Colt
QB
QB
QB
QB
QB
Waived
Re-signed
May 7
May 18
May 18
June 9
March 19
RUNNING BACKS/FULLBACKS
Agnew, Ray
Agnew, Ray
Brown, Mack
Brown, Mack
Campbell, Jordan
Campbell, Jordan
Hill, Michael
Hill, Michael
Jones, Matt
Jones, Matt
Redd, Jr., Silas
Redd, Jr., Silas
Williams, Trey
Williams, Trey
Williams, Trey
FB
FB
RB
RB
FB
FB
RB
RB
RB
RB
RB
RB
RB
RB
RB
Waived
Waived
Signed Contract
Waived
September 7
September 15
July 27
September 5
January 9
September 5
March 30
July 23
May 1
May 11
August 16
August 18
May 6
September 5
September 6
WIDE RECEIVERS
Bell, Braylon
Bell, Braylon
Bell, Reggie
Bell, Reggie
Crowder, Jamison
Crowder, Jamison
Dunbar, Quinton
Jones, Tony
Jones, Tony
Jones, Tony
Jones, Tony
Lockett, Colin
Rice, Jr., Jerry
Rutenbeck, Tyler
Rutenbeck, Tyler
Spencer, Evan
Spencer, Evan
Spencer, Evan
WR
WR
WR
WR
WR
WR
WR
WR
WR
WR
WR
WR
WR
WR
WR
WR
WR
WR
Waived
Waived
Signed Contract
Waived
Waived
Waived
Signed Contract
January 5
May 4
May 6
September 5
May 2
May 11
May 11
May 6
August 31
September 1
September 2
September 5
May 4
May 6
May 18
May 2
May 11
September 5
TIGHT ENDS
Brun, Jr., Ernst
Brun, Jr., Ernst
Carrier, Derek
Dixon, Chase
TE
TE
TE
TE
Waived
Waived
August 16
August 31
August 21
August 31
(BY POSITION)
NAME
Hamm, Je'Ron
Hamm, Je'Ron
Mahina, Devin
Mahina, Devin
McCoy, Anthony
Paul, Niles
Paul, Niles
Paulsen, Logan
Williams, D.J.
Williams, D.J.
POS
TE
TE
TE
TE
TE
TE
TE
TE
TE
TE
TRANSACTION
Waived
Waived
Re-signed
Allen, Tovar
Allen, Tovar
Chester, Chris
Compton, Tom
Cofield, Takoby
Cofield, Takoby
Cofield, Takoby
Cook, Brey
Cook, Brey
Coughman, Edawn
Kouandjio, Arie
Kouandjio, Arie
Johnson, Rishaw
Larsen, Tyler
Larsen, Tyler
Nixon, Xavier
Nixon, Xavier
Nsekhe, Ty
Nsekhe, Ty
Nsekhe, Ty
Quigley, Bryce
Quigley, Bryce
Reiter, Austin
Reiter, Austin
Reiter, Austin
Scherff, Brandon
Scherff, Brandon
Smith, Willie
Smith, Willie
T
T
G
T
OL
T
T
OL
T
T
G
G
G
OL
C/G
T
T
OL
T
T
T
G
C
C
C
T
T
T
T
Waived
Released
Re-signed
Waived
Waived
Waived
Signed Contract
Waived
Waived
Claimed Off Waivers
Waived
Waived
Waived
Signed Contract
Waived
Signed Contract
Released
Aaitui, Isaako
Bowen, Stephen
Cofield, Jr., Barry
Crawford, Corey
Crawford, Corey
NT
DE
NT
DE
DE
Waived
Released
Released
Waived
DATE
September 5
September 6
May 6
August 31
September 7
March 6
August 16
August 16
August 16
September 5
OFFENSIVE LINE
May 18
June 2
May 27
February 27
May 8
September 5
September 6
May 7
May 18
May 4
May 2
May 11
May 4
February 10
September 5
February 13
May 7
February 10
May 4
May 11
June 9
August 31
May 2
May 11
September 5
April 30
May 12
June 2
August 31
DEFENSIVE LINE
May 4
February 27
February 27
May 7
September 5
(BY POSITION)
NAME
Crawford, Corey
Horsley, Kenny
Horsley, Kenny
Kearse, Frank
Kearse, Frank
Kearse, Frank
Kearse, Frank
Knighton, Terrance
Paea, Stephen
Powe, Jerrell
Powe, Jerrell
Robertson, Travian
Ross, LaKendrick
Thomas, Robert
Waud, Daryl
Waud, Daryl
POS
DE
DL
DL
DE
DE
DE
DE
DE
DL
DL
NT
NT
DL
DL
DL
DL
DL
TRANSACTION
Waived
Released
Released
Released
Waived
Waived
Waived
DATE
September 6
January 2
May 4
February 27
September 12
September 14
September 19
September 21
March 13
March 11
June 1
September 5
September 5
May 18
September 5
May 18
May 26
LINEBACKERS
Bates, Houston
Bates, Houston
Bates, Houston
Bates, Houston
Bates, Houston
Bates, Houston
Beauharnais, Steve
Davis, Dyshawn
Davis, Dyshawn
Davis, Ja'Gared
Davis, Ja'Gared
Delaire, Ryan
Galette, Junior
Galette, Junior
Gayle, James
Gayle, James
Harold, Sage
Harold, Sage
Hayward, Adam
Highsmith, Alonzo
Highsmith, Alonzo
McCullum, Dasman
McCullum, Dasman
Miller, Gabe
Plummer, Terrance
Plummer, Terrance
Plummer, Terrance
Plummer, Terrance
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived from Non-Football Injury List
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
May 18
September 5
September 6
September 12
September 14
September 16
May 4
May 7
August 31
July 30
July 31
September 7
July 31
August 30
January 2
May 18
August 14
September 5
August 22
May 18
August 31
May 18
August 1
May 4
May 7
September 5
September 6
September 19
(BY POSITION)
NAME
Sapp, Ricky
Sapp, Ricky
Smith, Preston
Smith, Preston
Spaight, Martrell
Spaight, Martrell
Spitler, Austin
Spitler, Austin
Williams, Trevardo
Williams, Trevardo
Williams, Trevardo
POS
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
TRANSACTION
Released
Signed Contract
Signed Contract
Released
DATE
January 8
May 4
May 1
May 11
May 2
May 11
January 6
May 4
August 14
August 17
August 19
DEFENSIVE BACKS
Amerson, David
Blackmon, Will
Bridget, Jr., Courtney
Cromartie-Smith, DaMon
Culliver, Chris
Davis, Akeem
Dunbar, Quinton
Dunbar, Quinton
Everett, Deshazor
Everett, Deshazor
Everett, Deshazor
Goldson, Dashon
Hasson, Tajh
Hasson, Tajh
Hoskey, DreQuan
Hoskey, DreQuan
Ihenacho, Duke
Ihenacho, Duke
Jarrett, Kyshoen
Jarrett, Kyshoen
Johnson, Jeron
McCann, Bryan
McCann, Bryan
Mitchel, Tevin
Mitchel, Tevin
Mitchel, Tevin
Okoro, Kenny
Phillips, Dashaun
Porter, Tracy
Robinson, Trenton
Rogers, Justin
Thomas, Phillip
Wolfe, Trey
Wolfe, Trey
CB
CB
CB
DB
CB
S
CB
CB
CB
CB
CB
S
CB
CB
CB
CB
S
S
S
S
S
CB
CB
CB
CB
CB
CB
CB
CB
S
CB
S
CB
CB
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Re-signed
Signed Contract
Released
Signed Contract
Waived
Released
Re-signed
Re-signed
Waived
Waived
September 21
September 15
May 8
September 5
March 13
September 5
September 5
September 6
August 1
September 7
September 8
April 3
May 28
August 31
August 5
August 31
March 4
September 15
May 2
May 11
March 16
August 5
August 31
May 2
May 11
August 5
May 4
September 15
May 27
March 10
March 13
August 5
May 4
May 28
(BY POSITION)
NAME
Wolfe, Trey
POS
CB
TRANSACTION
Waived
DATE
August 31
SPECIALISTS
Forbath, Kai
Forbath, Kai
Hopkins, Dustin
Long, Ty
Long, Ty
K
K
K
K
K
Akey, Robb
Barry, Joe
Callahan, Bill
Cavanaugh, Matt
Clark, Mike
Fewell, Perry
Grimm, Chad
Ragone, Dave
DL
DC
OL
QB
SC
DB
QC
QC
Re-signed
Waived
Waived
April 16
September 14
September 14
May 7
August 31
COACHES
February 2
January 20
January 15
January 28
January 27
January 27
January 29
February 26
Game Release
2015 Redskins
Statistics
2015 WASHINGTON REDSKINS STATISTICS
WON 1, LOST 1
09/13 L 10-17
09/20 W 24-10
09/24
10/04
10/11
10/18
10/25
11/08
11/15
11/22
11/29
12/07
12/13
12/20
12/26
01/03
*Indicates sellout
Miami
*76,512
St. Louis
*72,460
at New York Giants
Philadelphia
at Atlanta
at New York Jets
Tampa Bay
at New England
New Orleans
at Carolina
New York Giants
Dallas
at Chicago
Buffalo
at Philadelphia
at Dallas
WAS
OPP
TOTAL FIRST DOWNS
39
30
Rushing
14
9
Passing
22
18
Penalty
3
3
3rd Down: Made/Att
14/30
7/24
3rd Down Pct.
46.7
29.2
4th Down: Made/Att
0/1
0/2
4th Down Pct.
0.0
0.0
POSSESSION AVG.
37:49
22:11
TOTAL NET YARDS
722
469
Avg. Per Game
361.0
234.5
Total Plays
135
101
Avg. Per Play
5.3
4.6
NET YARDS RUSHING
343
141
Avg. Per Game
171.5
70.5
Total Rushes
74
31
NET YARDS PASSING
379
328
Avg. Per Game
189.5
164.0
Sacked/Yards Lost
3/20
4/48
Gross Yards
399
376
Att./Completions
58/44
66/39
Completion Pct.
75.9
59.1
Had Intercepted
2
0
PUNTS/AVERAGE
9/40.9
12/49.8
NET PUNTING AVG.
9/28.2
12/45.3
PENALTIES/YARDS
18/141
15/119
FUMBLES/BALL LOST
2/1
4/1
TOUCHDOWNS
4
3
Rushing
2
0
Passing
2
2
Returns
0
1
* SCORE BY PERIODS
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT PTS
TEAM
13 14
0
7
0 34
OPPONENTS
0
7 10 10
0 27
* SCORING
TD-Ru-Pa-Rt K-PAT
FG S PTS
M. Jones
2 2 0 0
0 12
Garcon
1 0 1 0
0
6
Hopkins
0 0 0 0 3/ 3 1/ 1 0
6
Reed
1 0 1 0
0
6
Forbath
0 0 0 0 1/ 1 1/ 2 0
4
TEAM
4 2 2 0 4/ 4 2/ 3 0 34
OPPONENTS
3 0 2 1# 3/ 3 2/ 2 0 27
* RUSHING
No. Yds
Avg Long TD
Morris
43 180
4.2 35
0
M. Jones
25 151
6.0 39t 2
Chris Thompson
3
11
3.7
7
0
Crowder
1
2
2.0
2
0
Cousins
2
-1
-.5
0
0
TEAM
74 343
4.6 39t 2
OPPONENTS
31 141
4.5 17
0
* RECEIVING
No. Yds
Avg Long TD
Reed
13 145 11.2 29
1
Garcon
12
97
8.1 22
1
Grant
4
60 15.0 35
0
Roberts
4
36
9.0 18
0
M. Jones
3
23
7.7 18
0
Morris
2
13
6.5
9
0
Carrier
2
8
4.0
9
0
Crowder
2
7
3.5
7
0
Chris Thompson
1
10 10.0 10
0
Young
1
0
0.0
0
0
TEAM
44 399
9.1 35
2
OPPONENTS
39 376
9.6 40t 2
* INTERCEPTIONS
No. Yds
Avg Long TD
TEAM
0
0
--- --0
OPPONENTS
2
2
1.0
2
0
* PUNTING
No. Yds Avg Net TB In Lg B
Way
9 368 40.9 28.2 2 2 56 0
TEAM
9 368 40.9 28.2 2 2 56 0
OPPONENTS
12 598 49.8 45.3 1 5 63 0
* PUNT RETURNS
Ret FC Yds Avg Long TD
Crowder
7 3
35
5.0 13 0
TEAM
7 3
35
5.0 13 0
OPPONENTS
2 0
74 37.0 69t 1
* KICKOFF RETURNS
No. Yds
Avg Long TD
Ross
1
23 23.0
23
0
Chris Thompson
1
36 36.0
36
0
TEAM
2
59 29.5
36
0
OPPONENTS
3
82 27.3
29
0
* FIELD GOALS
1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+
Forbath
0/ 0 0/ 0 0/ 0 1/ 2 0/0
Hopkins
0/ 0 0/ 0 0/ 0 1/ 1 0/0
TEAM
0/ 0 0/ 0 0/ 0 2/ 3 0/0
OPPONENTS
0/ 0 1/ 1 0/ 0 0/ 0 1/1
Forbath: (45G,46N)()
Hopkins: ()(46G)
OPP: (22G)(52G)
# J. Landry 69-Yd Punt RT vs. MIA (9/13)
2-Pt Conv: TM 0-0, OPP 0-0
SACKS: Hatcher 1, Paea 1, P. Smith 1,
Baker 0.5, Kerrigan 0.5, TM 4, OPP 3
FUM/LOST: Cousins 1/0, M. Jones 1/1
* PASSING
Cousins
TEAM
OPPONENTS
Att Cmp Yds Cmp% Yds/Att TD
58
44 399 75.9 6.88
2
58
44 399 75.9 6.88
2
66
39 376 59.1 5.70
2
TD% Int Int% Long Sack/Lost Rating
3.4 2
3.4 35
3/ 20
91.1
3.4 2
3.4 35
3/ 20
91.1
3.0 0
0.0 40t
4/ 48
85.2
Player
Trenton Robinson
Keenan Robinson
DeAngelo Hall
Perry Riley
Dashon Goldson
Ryan Kerrigan
Chris Baker
Jason Hatcher
Trent Murphy
David Amerson
Justin Rogers
Duke Ihenacho
Stephen Paea
Preston Smith
Terrance Knighton
Will Compton
Kyshoen Jarrett
Chris Culliver
Bashaud Breeland
Ricky Jean Francois
TOTALS
Total
17
13
12
10
8
7
5
5
5
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
105
Solo
11
8
9
3
7
5
2
2
3
2
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
64
REGULAR SEASON DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
(ACCORDING TO COACHES' FILM REVIEW)
Asst.
TFL
Sacks
Yds
QBP/H
6
1
0
0
0
5
0
0
0
0
3
1
0
0
0
7
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
1
0.5
2.5
4
3
1
0.5
2.5
4
3
1
1
1
4
2
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
4
2
0
1
1
38
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
41
8
4
48
20
Ints/Yds
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0/0
PD
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
7
FF
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
FR
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Safety
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
TDs
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
REGULAR SEASON SPECIAL TEAMS STATISTICS
(ACCORDING TO COACHES' FILM REVIEW)
Player
Total
Solo
Asst.
FF
FR
PATs Blk
FG Blk
Punts Blk
Inside 20
Safety
TDs
Jeron Johnson
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Kyshoen Jarrett
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Dashon Goldson
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Houston Bates
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Darrel Young
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Will Compton
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Tress Way
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Preston Smith
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
TOTAL
7
4
3
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
RECORD WHEN...
Redskins Overall
Redskins at FedExField
Redskins on the road
Redskins on Sunday Night
Redskins on Monday Night
Redskins on Thursday Night
Redskins on grass
Redskins on artificial turf
Redskins in a dome
Redskins in September
Redskins in October
Redskins in November
Redskins in December
Redskins in January
Redskins win coin toss
Redskins lose coin toss
Redskins total 0-199 net yards
Redskins total 400+ net yards
Redskins total 0-99 rushing yards
Redskins total 100-149 rushing yards
Redskins total 150+ rushing yards
Redskins have (a) 100-yard rusher(s)
Redskins total 0-149 passing yards
Redskins total 300+ passing yards
Redskins have a 300-yard passer
W-L
1-1
1-1
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-1
0-0
0-0
1-1
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
1-0
0-1
0-0
0-0
1-1
0-0
0-0
0-0
1-1
0-1
0-0
0-0
1-1
0-0
0-0
Redskins score first
Opponent scores first
Redskins score on first possession
Redskins lead after 1st quarter
Redskins trail after 1st quarter
Score tied after 1st quarter
Redskins lead at halftime
Redskins trail at halftime
Score tied at halftime
Redskins lead after 3rd quarter
Redskins trail after 3rd quarter
Score tied after 3rd quarter
Redskins score under two-minute warning
Opponent scores under two-minute warning
Game goes to overtime
W-L
1-1
0-0
0-1
1-1
0-0
0-0
1-1
0-0
0-0
1-1
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
vs. NFC East
vs. NFC East at home
vs. NFC East on road
vs. NFC West
vs. NFC North
vs. NFC South
vs. NFC
0-0
0-0
0-0
1-0
0-0
0-0
1-0
vs. AFC East
vs. AFC West
vs. AFC North
vs. AFC South
vs. AFC
0-1
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-1
Redskins win time of possession
Redskins lose time of possession
Time of possession is even
Redskins win turnover battle
Redskins lose turnover battle
Turnover battle is even
Redskins wear Burgundy pants
Redskins wear Gold pants
Redskins wear White pants
Redskins wear Throwback pants
Redskins wear Burgundy jerseys
Redskins wear White jerseys
Redskins wear Throwback jerseys
Redskins score 17 points or less
Opponent scores 17 points or less
Redskins score 18 points or more
Opponent scores 18 points or more
W-L
1-1
0-0
0-0
0-0
1-1
0-0
0-0
1-1
0-0
0-0
1-1
0-0
0-0
0-1
1-1
1-0
0-0
PARTICIPATION
Player
Amerson, David
Agnew, Ray
Baker, Chris
Bates, Houston
Blackmon, Justin
Breeland, Bashaud
Campbell, Joradn
Carrier, Derek
Cofield, Takoby
Compton, Tom
Compton, Will
Cousins, Kirk
Crawford, Corey
Crowder, Jamison
Culliver, Chris
Delaire, Ryan
Dunbar, Quinton
Everett, Deshazor
Forbath, Kai
Galette, Junior
Garçon, Pierre
Gayle, James
Goldson, Dashon
Golston, Kedric
Grant, Ryan
Griffin III, Robert
Hamm, Je'Ron
Hall, DeAngelo
Hatcher, Jason
Hayward, Adam
Hopkins, Dustin
Ihenacho, Duke
Jackson, DeSean
Jarrett, Kyshoen
Jeffcoat, Jackson
Johnson, Jeron
Jones, Matt
Kerrigan, Ryan
Knighton, Terrance
Kouandjio, Arie
Lauvao, Shawn
LeRibeus, Josh
Lichtensteiger, Kory
Long, Spencer
McCoy, Anthony
McCoy, Colt
Morris, Alfred
Moses, Morgan
Murphy, Trent
Nsekhe, Ty
Paea, Stephen
Paul, Niles
Paulsen, Logan
Phillips, Dashaun
Plummer, Terrance
Redd, Jr., Silas
Reed, Jordan
Riley, Jr. Perry
Roberts, Andre
Robinson, Keenan
Robinson, Trenton
Rogers, Justin
Ross, Rashad
Scherff, Brandon
Smith, Preston
Spaight, Martrell
Spencer, Evan
Sundberg, Nick
Thompson, Chris
Way, Tress
Williams, Trent
Williams, Trey
Young, Darrel
MIA
STL @NYG
SUB
SUB
PS
NWT
SUB
SUB
SUB
PS
NWT
SUB
SUSP
CB
IR
IR
TE
TE (2)
PS
PS
INA
INA
SUB
SUB
QB
QB
PS
PS
SUB
SUB
SUSP
CB
PS
PS
PS
PS
PS
PS
SUB
NWT
IR
IR
WR
WR
IR
IR
FS
FS
SUB
SUB
SUB
SUB
INA
INA
PS
PS
CB
CB
DE
DE
IR
IR
NWT
SUB
IR
SS
INA
WR
SUB
SUB
SUB
SUB
INA
SUB
SUB
SUB
SUB
SUB
WLB WLB
NT
NT
INA
INA
LG
LG
SUB
SUB
C
C
INA
INA
INA TE (3)
DNP
DNP
RB
RB
RT
RT
SLB
SLB
SUB
DNP
SUB
DE
IR
IR
IR
IR
NWT
PS
PS
SUB
IR
IR
SUB
TE
MO
MO
SUB
SUB
MIKE MIKE
SUB
SS
INA
CB3
INA
SUB
RG
RG
SUB
SUB
SUB
INA
IR
NWT
SUB
SUB
SUB
SUB
SUB
SUB
LT
LT
PS
PS
SUB
FB
PHI
@ATL @NYJ
TB
@NE
NO
@CAR
NYG
DAL
@CHI
BUF
Key: POS - starter | SUB - played | DNP - did not play | INA - inactive | 3Q - third quarterback | IR - reserve/injured | PS - practice squad | NWT - not with team | SUSP - suspended
| PUP - reserve/physically unable to perform | RLS reserve/left squad
@PHI @DAL
GP-GS-DNP-INA
2-0-0-0
0-0-0-0
2-0-0-0
1-0-0-0
1-0-0-0
1-1-0-0
0-0-0-0
2-2-0-0
0-0-0-0
0-0-0-2
2-0-0-0
2-2-0-0
0-0-0-0
2-0-0-0
1-1-0-0
0-0-0-0
0-0-0-0
0-0-0-0
1-0-0-0
1-0-0-0
2-2-0-0
0-0-0-0
2-2-0-0
2-0-0-0
2-0-0-0
0-0-0-0
0-0-0-0
2-2-0-0
2-2-0-0
0-0-0-0
1-0-0-0
1-1-0-0
1-1-0-1
2-0-0-0
2-0-0-0
1-0-0-1
2-0-0-0
2-0-0-0
2-2-0-0
2-2-0-0
0-0-0-2
2-2-0-0
2-0-0-0
2-2-0-0
0-0-0-2
1-1-0-1
0-0-2-0
2-2-0-0
2-2-0-0
2-2-0-0
1-0-1-0
2-1-0-0
0-0-0-0
0-0-0-0
0-0-0-0
1-0-0-0
0-0-0-0
1-2-0-0
2-2-0-0
2-0-0-0
2-2-0-0
2-1-0-0
1-1-0-1
1-0-0-0
2-2-0-0
2-0-0-0
1-0-0-1
0-0-0-0
2-0-0-0
2-0-0-0
2-0-0-0
2-2-0-0
0-0-0-0
2-1-0-0
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
WR
D. Jackson
D. Carrier (TE)
LT
Trent Williams
Trent Williams
LG
S. Lauvao
S. Lauvao
C
K. Lichtensteiger
K. Lichtensteiger
LDE
J. Rogers (CB)
S. Paea
NT
T. Knighton
T. Knighton
RDE
J. Hatcher
J. Hatcher
SLB
T. Murphy
T. Murphy
STARTING LINEUPS
OFFENSE
RG
RT
B. Scherff
M. Moses
B. Scherff
M. Moses
DEFENSE
MLB
MO
K. Robinson
P. Riley
K. Robinson
P. Riley
TE
D. Carrier
J. Reed
WR
P. Garçon
P. Garçon
QB
K. Cousins
K. Cousins
RB
A. Morris
A. Morris
FB/OTHER
D. Young
A. McCoy (TE)
WLB
R. Kerrigan
R. Kerrigan
CB
D. Hall
D. Hall
CB
C. Culliver
B. Breeland
SS
D. Ihenacho
T. Robinson
FS
D. Goldson
D. Goldson
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
Tot.
20
19
39
Tot.
19
11
30
FIRST DOWNS
Rush Pass
Pen.
6
12
2
8
10
1
14
22
3
FIRST DOWNS
Rush Pass
Pen.
5
12
2
4
6
1
9
18
3
Yds.
349
373
Plays
69
66
Rush
161
182
Att.
37
37
722
135
343
74
Yds.
256
213
Plays
55
46
Rush
74
67
Att.
18
13
469
101
141
31
TOTAL OFFENSE
Avg.
Pass
Att.
4.4
196
31
4.9
203
27
4.6
399
58
TOTAL OFFENSE
Avg.
Pass
Att.
4.1
226
34
5.2
146
31
4.5
372
65
Comp.
21
23
Int.
2
0
Sk. (Yds.)
1 (8)
2 (12)
44
2
3 (20)
Comp.
22
17
Int.
0
0
Sk. (Yds.)
3 (44)
1 (4)
39
0
4 (48)
REDSKINS/OPPONENTS TOTALS
REDSKINS
INT BY REDSKINS
PUNT RETURNS
PUNTS
No.
Yds. Long
TD No.-Avg. No.
Yds. Avg.
TD
0
0
0
0
3-41.3
2
19
9.5
0
0
0
0
0
6-40.7
5
12
2.4
0
0
0
0
0
9-40.9
OPPONENTS
INT BY OPPONENTS
PUNTS
No.
Yds. Long
TD No.-Avg.
2
0
2
0
4-54.3
0
0
0
0
8-47.6
2
0
2
0
4-54.3
7
No.
2
6
8
31
4.4
0
PUNT RETURNS
Yds. Avg.
TD
74
37.0
1
0
0.0
0
74
9.3
1
No.
1
1
2
No.
2
1
3
KO RETURNS
Yds. Avg.
36
36.0
23
23.0
59
29.5
KO RETURNS
Yds. Avg.
54
27.0
28
28.0
82
27.3
TD
0
0
PEN.
No. (Yds.)
11 (88)
7 (53)
FUM
No. (L)
1 (0)
1 (1)
TD
1
3
Rush
0
2
Pass
1
1
0
18 (143)
2 (1)
4
2
2
TD
0
0
PEN.
No. (Yds.)
6 (39)
9 (80)
FUM
No. (L)
2 (1)
2 (0)
TD
2
1
Rush
0
0
Pass
1
1
0
15 (119)
4 (1)
3
0
2
SCORING
Ret.
PAT
0
1
0
3
0
4
SCORING
Ret.
PAT
1
2
0
1
1
3
2-pt.
0
0
FG
1
1
Poss.
37:54
37:44
0
2
37:49
2-pt.
0
0
FG
1
1
Poss.
22:06
22:16
0
2
22:11
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
ATT
31
27
COM
21
23
YDS
196
203
PERC
67.7%
85.2%
PASSING
8 Kirk Cousins
YDS/ATT
6.3
7.5
58
44
399
75.9%
6.9
ATT
COM
YDS
PERC
10 Robert Griffin III
YDS/ATT
Inactive
Inactive
TD
1
1
INT
2
0
LG
25
35
SK (YDS)
1 (8)
2 (12)
RATE
68.8
110.3
2
2
35
3 (20)
91.1
TD
INT
LG
SK (YDS)
RATE
ATT
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
COM
YDS
PERC
PASSING
16 Colt McCoy
YDS/ATT
TD
Did Not Play
Did Not Play
INT
LG
SK (YDS)
RATE
RUSHING
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
ATT
1
0
80 Jamison Crowder
YDS
AVG.
LG
2
2.0
2
0
0.0
0
TD
0
0
1
2
2.0
5
0
ATT
YDS
31 Matt Jones
AVG.
LG
TD
6
19
28
123
4.7
6.5
9
39
0
2
25
151
6.0
9
2
ATT
3
0
YDS
11
0
3
11
25 Chris Thompson
AVG.
LG
3.7
7
0.0
0
3.7
7
TD
0
0
0
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
ATT
2
0
YDS
-1
0
8 Kirk Cousins
AVG.
-0.5
0.0
LG
0
0
TD
0
0
2
-1
-0.5
4
0
ATT
YDS
46 Alfred Morris
AVG.
LG
TD
25
18
121
59
4.8
3.3
14
35
0
0
43
180
4.2
35
0
ATT
0
0
YDS
0
0
36 Darrel Young
AVG.
0.0
0.0
LG
0
0
TD
0
0
0
0
0.0
0
0
RECEIVING
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
REC
2
0
89 Derek Carrier
YDS
AVG.
8
4.0
0
0.0
LG
9
0
TD
0
0
2
8
4.0
9
0
REC
6
6
YDS
74
23
88 Pierre Garçon
AVG.
12.3
3.8
LG
22
6
TD
0
1
12
97
8.1
22
1
REC
0
YDS
0
0
0
11 DeSean Jackson
AVG.
LG
0.0
0
Inactive
0.0
0
TD
0
0
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
80 Jamison Crowder
AVG.
LG
0.0
0
7.0
7
REC
1
1
YDS
0
7
TD
0
0
2
7
3.5
7
0
REC
1
3
YDS
15
45
14 Ryan Grant
AVG.
15.0
15.0
LG
15
35
TD
0
0
4
60
15.0
15
0
REC
0
3
YDS
0
23
31 Matt Jones
AVG.
0.0
7.7
LG
0
18
TD
0
0
3
23
7.7
18
0
RECEIVING
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @ATL
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
REC
0
2
YDS
0
13
46 Alfred Morris
AVG.
0.0
6.5
LG
0
9
TD
0
0
2
13
6.5
9
0
REC
7
6
YDS
63
82
86 Jordan Reed
AVG.
9.0
13.7
LG
25
29
TD
0
0
13
145
11.2
29
0
REC
YDS
LG
TD
0
0
19 Rashad Ross
AVG.
Inactive
0.0
0
0
0.0
0
0
0
0
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @ATL
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
85 Anthony McCoy
AVG.
LG
Inactive
REC
YDS
0
0
0.0
0
0
0
0
0.0
0
0
REC
3
1
YDS
36
0
12 Andre Roberts
AVG.
12.0
0.0
LG
18
0
TD
0
0
4
36
9.0
18
0
REC
0
1
YDS
0
10
1
10
25 Chris Thompson
AVG.
LG
0.0
0
10.0
10
10.0
10
TD
TD
0
0
0
RECEIVING
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @ATL
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
REC
1
0
YDS
0
0
36 Darrel Young
AVG.
0.0
0.0
LG
0
0
TD
0
0
1
0
0.0
0
0
DEFENSIVE LINE
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
92 Chris Baker
ASST. SACKS/YDS
2
0.5/2.5
1
0/0
TOT
4
1
SOLO
2
0
5
2
TOT
4
1
SOLO
2
0
5
2
TOT
SOLO
1
1
1
0
0
1
0/0
0/0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
0.5/2.5
97 Jason Hatcher
ASST. SACKS/YDS
2
1/1
1
0/0
3
1/1
PD INT. FR FF
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
PD INT. FR FF
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
ASST. SACKS/YDS PD INT. FR FF
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
64 Kedric Golston
ASST. SACKS/YDS
0
0/0
0
0/0
TOT
0
0
SOLO
0
0
0
0
TOT
0
1
SOLO
0
1
1
1
TOT
SOLO
0
3
0
0
0
3
0
1/4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
3
1/4
0
0
0
0
0
0/0
PD INT. FR FF
0
0
0 0
0
0
0 0
0
0
0
0
ASST. SACKS/YDS PD INT. FR FF
0
0/0
0
0
0 0
0
0/0
0
0
0 0
0
0
90 Stephen Paea
ASST. SACKS/YDS
0
0
0
0
PD INT. FR FF
LINEBACKERS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
TOT
1
SOLO
0
1
0
TOT
SOLO
96 Houston Bates
ASST. SACKS/YDS
1
0
Practice Squad
1
0/0
53 Jackson Jeffcoat
ASST. SACKS/YDS
Inactive
0
0/0
PD INT. FR FF
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
PD INT. FR FF
0
0
0
0
TOT
SOLO
3
2
2
1
1
1
0/0
0/0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0/0
93 Trent Murphy
ASST. SACKS/YDS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
PD INT. FR FF
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
51 Will Comptom
ASST. SACKS/YDS
0
0/0
1
0/0
TOT
0
2
SOLO
0
1
2
1
TOT
3
4
SOLO
3
2
7
5
TOT
SOLO
59 Terrance Plummer
ASST. SACKS/YDS
0
0
Practice Squad
0
0/0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0/0
91 Ryan Kerrigan
ASST. SACKS/YDS
0
0.5/2.5
2
0/0
2
0.5/2.5
0/0
PD INT. FR FF
0
0
0 0
0
0
0 0
0
0
0
0
PD INT. FR FF
1
0
0 0
0
0
0 1
1
0
0
1
PD INT. FR FF
LINEBACKERS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
56 Perry Riley, Jr.
ASST. SACKS/YDS
TOT
SOLO
6
4
1
2
5
2
0/0
0/0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
3
7
0/0
0
0
0
0
TOT
SOLO
2
0
2
0
0
0
1/38
0/0
0
1
0
0
1
0
2
0
2
2
0
1/38
1
0
1
2
94 Preston Smith
ASST. SACKS/YDS
PD INT. FR FF
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
PD INT. FR FF
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
52 Keenan Robinson
ASST. SACKS/YDS
TOT
SOLO
7
6
4
4
3
2
0/0
0/0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
13
8
5
0/0
1
0
0
0
TOT
SOLO
0
0
0
0
0
0
50 Martrell Spaight
ASST. SACKS/YDS
0
Inactive
0/0
PD INT. FR FF
PD INT. FR FF
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
DEFENSIVE BACKS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
TOT
0
0
SOLO
0
0
0
0
TOT
SOLO
1
1
1
1
TOT
SOLO
39 David Amerson
ASST. SACKS/YDS
0
0/0
0
0/0
0
0/0
26 Bashaud Breeland
ASST. SACKS/YDS
Reserve/Suspsended List
0
0/0
0
0/0
41 Quinton Dunbar
ASST. SACKS/YDS
Practice Squad
Practice Squad
PD INT. FR FF
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
PD INT. FR FF
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
PD INT. FR FF
9/7 @HOU
9/14 JAX
9/21 @PHI
9/25 NYG
10/6 SEA
10/12 @ARI
10/19 TEN
10/27 @DAL
11/2 @MIN
11/16 TB
11/23 @SF
11/30 @IND
12/7 STL
12/14 @NYG
12/20 PHI
12/28 DAL
TOTALS
TOT
SOLO
0
0
0
0
TOT
SOLO
1
0
1
0
TOT
SOLO
41 Will Blackmon
ASST. SACKS/YDS
Not With Team
0
0/0
0
0/0
29 Chris Culliver
ASST. SACKS/YDS
1
0
Reserve/Suspended List
1
0/0
22 Deshazor Everett
ASST. SACKS/YDS
Practice Squad
Practice Squad
PD INT. FR FF
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
PD INT. FR FF
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
PD INT. FR FF
DEFENSIVE BACKS
9/7 @HOU
9/14 JAX
9/21 @PHI
9/25 NYG
10/6 SEA
10/12 @ARI
10/19 TEN
10/27 @DAL
11/2 @MIN
11/16 TB
11/23 @SF
11/30 @IND
12/7 STL
12/14 @NYG
12/20 PHI
12/28 DAL
TOTALS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
38 Dashon Goldson
ASST. SACKS/YDS
TOT
SOLO
7
1
6
1
1
0
0/0
0/0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
7
1
0/0
1
0
0
0
TOT
SOLO
1
2
1
1
0
1
0/0
0/0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
1
0/0
0
0
0
0
TOT
SOLO
2
0
1
0
1
0
0/0
0/0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
0/0
0
0
0
0
30 Kyshoen Jarrett
ASST. SACKS/YDS
20 Jeron Johnson
ASST. SACKS/YDS
PD INT. FR FF
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
PD INT. FR FF
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
PD INT. FR FF
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
23 DeAngelo Hall
ASST. SACKS/YDS
TOT
SOLO
8
4
6
3
2
1
0/0
0/0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
9
3
0/0
0
0
0
0
TOT
SOLO
0
0
0
0
0
0
TOT
SOLO
24 Duke Ihenacho
ASST. SACKS/YDS
0
Injured Reserve
0
48 Dashaun Phillips
ASST. SACKS/YDS
Practice Squad
Practice Squad
PD INT. FR FF
PD INT. FR FF
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
PD INT. FR FF
DEFENSIVE BACKS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
35 Justin Rogers
ASST. SACKS/YDS
TOT
SOLO
3
1
2
3
1
2
0
Inactive
0/0
PD INT. FR FF
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
34 Trenton Robinson
ASST. SACKS/YDS
TOT
SOLO
10
6
5
5
5
1
0/0
0/0
PD INT. FR FF
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
16
10
6
0/0
0
0
0
0
KICKOFF RETURNS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
NO.
1
0
YDS
36
0
1
36
25 Chris Thompson
AVG.
FC
36.0
0
0.0
0
36.0
0
LG
36
0
TD
0
0
36
0
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
NO.
YDS
1
23
1
23
19 Rashad Ross
AVG.
FC
Practice Squad
23.0
0
23.0
0
LG
TD
23
0
23
0
PUNT RETURNS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
NO.
2
5
YDS
23
12
7
35
80 Jamison Crowder
AVG.
FC
11.5
1
2.4
2
5.0
3
LG
13
10
TD
0
0
13
0
KICKING
2 Kai Forbath
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
TOTALS
XP
1
1
Under 20
20-29 Yds
30-39 Yds
40-49 Yds
50+ Yds
Total
- XPA FG - FGA FG - FGA FG - FGA FG - FGA FG - FGA FG - FGA
1
0
0
0 0
0
0
1
2
0 0
1
2
Not With Team
1
100.0%
0
0
0.0%
0
0
0.0%
0
0
0.0%
1
2
50.0%
0
0
0.0%
1
2
50.0%
OPPONENTS KICKOFF RETURNS
NO.
YDS
AVG.
TB
TD
2
54
27.0
1
0
2
54
27.0
1
0
3 Dustin Hopkins
XP
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
3
3
Under 20
20-29 Yds
30-39 Yds
40-49 Yds
50+ Yds
Total
- XPA FG - FGA FG - FGA FG - FGA FG - FGA FG - FGA FG - FGA
Not With Team
3
0
0
0 0
0
0
1
1
0 0
1
1
3
100.0%
0
0
0.0%
0
0
0.0%
0
0
0.0%
1
1
100.0%
0
0
0.0%
1
1
100.0%
OPPONENTS KICKOFF RETURNS
NO.
YDS
AVG.
TB
TD
5
28
5.6
4
0
5
28
0.0
4
0
PUNTING
5 Tress Way
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
NO.
3
6
YDS
124
244
LG
54
56
GROSS
AVG.
41.3
40.7
NET
AVG.
10.0
37.3
TB
1
1
INSIDE
20
1
1
BLK
0
0
NO.
2
0
9
368
54
40.9
10.0
2
2
0
2
OPPONENTS PUNT RETURNS
YDS
AVG.
FC
74
37.0
0
0
0.0
0
74
37.0
0
TD
1
0
1
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
TAKEAWAY
Fumble
FORCED BY
Preston Smith
TAKEAWAY
Interception
Fumble
Fumble
FORCED BY (REDSKIN)
(Kirk Cousins)
(Kirk Cousins)
Robert Quinn (M. Jones)
TAKEAWAYS
REDSKINS
REC'D BY/INTERCEPTOR
Preston Smith
None
OPPONENTS
REC'D BY/INTERCEPTOR
Brent Grimes
Brice McCain
Robert Quinn
DOWN-DIST-YD LINE-QT
3-4-WAS 22-3
RT YDS
0
PTS OFF
0
DOWN-DIST-YD LINE-QT
3-18-WAS 12-2
3-13 MIA 29-4
2-7 WAS 41-3
RT YDS
2
0
0
PTS OFF
0
0
7
SCORING DRIVES
REDSKINS
9/13 MIA
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/20 STL
9/20 STL
9/20 STL
OBTAINED
Kickoff
Downs
SCORING PLAY
K. Forbath 45 yd. Field Goal
J. Reed 3 yd. pass from K. Cousins (K. Forbath kick)
Punt
Punt
Punt
Punt
M. Jones 39 yd. run (D. Hopkins kick)
D. Hopkins 46 yd. Field Goal
P. Garçon 4 yd. pass from K. Cousins (D. Hopkins kick)
PLAYS YDS DRIVE TIME
12
53
7:21
17
88
8:49
3
8
12
12
72
38
82
77
1:18
4:27
7:44
6:49
WAS-OPP
3-0
10-0
QT
1
2
REMAINING
7:39
1:49
7-0
10-0
17-0
24-10
1
1
2
4
7:05
0:53
3:02
2:38
Returns of any kind for touchdowns are not included on this chart; they do not count as drives.
SCORING DRIVES
OPPONENTS
9/13 MIA
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/20 STL
OBTAINED
Kickoff
Punt
SCORING PLAY
R. Matthews 3 yd. pass from R. Tannehill (A. Franks kick)
A. Franks 22 yd. Field Goal
Punt
Fumble
G. Zuerlein 52 yd. Field Goal
K. Britt 40 yd. pass from N. Foles (G. Zuerlein kick)
PLAYS YDS DRIVE TIME
9
80
1:22
10
76
5:13
6
2
34
49
3:15
0:54
WAS-OPP
10-7
10-10
QT
2
4
REMAINING
0:27
11:34
17-3
17-10
3
3
9:33
7:01
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
Total
10
10
TD
1
3
FG
1
1
20
4
2
Total
9
12
TD
1
1
FG
1
1
21
2
2
FIELD GOAL
Missed
Blk
1
0
0
0
1
0
FIELD GOAL
Missed
Blk
0
0
0
0
0
0
PUNTS
No. Blk
3
0
6
0
9
0
PUNTS
No. Blk
4
0
8
0
12
0
DRIVE RESULTS
REDSKINS
LOST DRIVE
Downs
Fumble
1
0
0
1
1
1
OPPONENTS
LOST DRIVE
Downs
Fumble
1
1
1
0
2
1
Int.
2
0
Safety
0
0
DRIVE ENDS
Half/Game
1/0
0/1
Pts.
10
24
Scoring %
20.0%
40.0%
2
0
1/1
34
30.0%
Int.
0
0
Safety
0
0
DRIVE ENDS
Half/Game
0/1
1/0
Pts.
17
10
Scoring %
22.2%
16.7%
0
0
1/1
27
19.0%
1st Drive
Field Goal
Field Goal
1st Drive
Punt
Field Goal
OPENING DRIVES
REDSKINS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
PLAYS
12
4
YDS
53
13
OPPONENTS
TIME
7:21
2:34
RESULTS
Field Goal
Punt
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
PLAYS
3
4
YDS
9
21
TIME
1:50
2:52
RESULTS
Punt
Punt
IN THE RED ZONE
REDSKINS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
POSS
1
1
TD
1
1
FG
0
0
MISS/BLK FG
0/0
0/0
INT
0
0
FUM
0
0
DOWNS
0
0
2
2
0
0/0
0
0
0
POSS
2
0
TD
1
0
FG
0
0
MISS/BLK FG
0/0
0/0
INT
0
0
FUM
0
0
DOWNS
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
HALF/GAME AVG. POINTS
0/0
6.0
0/0
6.0
0/0
6.0
OPPONENTS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
HALF/GAME AVG. POINTS
0/0
3.0
0/0
0.0
0/0
3.5
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
TOTALS
3
1
1
2
3
1
0
1
&
-
1
1
1
2
100.0%
4
-
&
-
1
2
0
2
50.0%
2
-
3 &
0 1 -
2
0
1
3 &
0 1 -
3
1
2
3
3
1
- 1 1 - 3
0.0%
33.3%
3RD & 1-3
66.7%
6
4
1
3 &
1 0 -
3
0
0
3
0
1
- 2 0 - 0
50.0%
0.0%
3RD & 1-3
50.0%
4
1
1
2
1
1
3 &
0 0 -
&
-
4
3
1
3RD DOWN EFFICIENCY
REDSKINS
3 & 5 3 & 6 3 & 7
1 - 1 1 - 1 0 - 1
2 - 2 0 - 0 0 - 1
- 4
100.0%
8
3 - 3 1 - 1
100.0%
100.0%
3RD & 4-6
- 8
100.0%
&
-
4
2
1
- 3
33.3%
1
3 &
0 0 -
0
0
- 2
0.0%
2
OPPONENTS
5 3 & 6 3 & 7
0 0 - 0 1 - 1
2 0 - 1 0 - 1
- 2 0 - 1
0.0%
0.0%
3RD & 4-6
- 6
17%
1
- 2
50.0%
4
3
0
1
&
-
8
0
4
3 & 9
0 - 0
1 - 1
3 & 10+ CONV/ATT
0 6
6 - 14
0 3
8 - 16
1
4 1 - 1 0 9
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
3RD & 7+
- 16
12.5%
3
1
0
1
&
-
8
2
0
3 & 9
0 - 1
0 - 0
14 -
30
3 & 10+ CONV/ATT
1 3
5 - 12
1 6
2 - 12
2 0 - 1 2 9
50.0%
0.0%
22.2%
3RD & 7+
- 14
28.6%
7
-
24
%
42.9%
50.0%
46.7%
%
41.7%
16.7%
29.2%
Yards
K. Cousins (196)
K. Cousins (203)
Attempts
K. Cousins (31)
K. Cousins (27)
GAME-BY-GAME INDIVIDUAL HIGHS
REDSKINS
RUSHING
Completions
Yards
Attempts
K. Cousins (21)
A. Morris (121)
A. Morris (25)
K. Cousins (23)
M. Jones (123)
M. Jones (19)
Yards
R. Tannehill (226)
N. Foles (150)
PASSING
Attempts
R. Tannehill (34)
N. Foles (32)
Completions
R. Tannehill (22)
N. Foles (17)
OPPONENTS
RUSHING
Yards
Attempts
L. Miller (53)
L. Miller (13)
T. Austin (40)
T. Mason (7)
RECEIVING
Yards
Receptions
J. Cameron (73)
J. Landry (8)
J. Cook (47)
J. Cook (5)
TACKLES
Total
R. Jones (12)
A. Ogletree (16)
Yards
R. Tannehill (226)
K. Cousins (203)
PASSING
Attempts
R. Tannehill (34)
N. Foles (32)
Completions
R. Tannehill (22)
K. Cousins (23)
OVERALL
RUSHING
Yards
Attempts
A. Morris (121)
A. Morris (25)
M. Jones (123)
M. Jones (19)
RECEIVING
Yards
Receptions
J. Cameron (73)
J. Landry (8)
J. Reed (82)
Multiple (6)
TACKLES
Total
R. Jones (12)
A. Olgetree (16)
PASSING
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/24 @NYG
10/4 PHI
10/11 @ATL
10/18 @NYJ
10/25 TB
11/8 @NE
11/15 NO
11/22 @CAR
11/29 NYG
12/7 DAL
12/13 @CHI
12/20 BUF
12/26 @PHI
1/3 @DAL
RECEIVING
Yards
Receptions
P. Garçon (74)
J. Reed (7)
J. Reed (82)
Multiple (6)
TACKLES
Total
D. Hall (8)
Multiple (6)
REGULAR SEASON HIGHS / LOWS
REDSKINS
HIGH
LOW
10 vs. MIA
19 vs. STL
349 vs. MIA
161 vs. MIA
188 vs. MIA
66 vs. MIA
37, last vs. STL
31 vs. STL
22 vs. MIA
0 vs. STL
1 vs. MIA
1 (multiple), last vs. STL
0 vs. MIA
1, last vs. STL
7 vs. STL
53 vs. STL
37:44 vs. STL
0 vs. STL
1 vs. MIA
-4 vs. STL
6/14 vs. MIA (42.9%)
OPPONENTS
HIGH
17 vs. MIA
19 vs. MIA
256 vs. MIA
74 vs. MIA
182 vs. MIA
55 vs. MIA
18 vs. MIA
34 vs. MIA
22 vs. MIA
3 vs. MIA
3 vs. MIA
1 vs. MIA
1 vs. MIA
9 vs. STL
80 vs. STL
22:16 vs. STL
2 vs. MIA
2 vs. MIA
82 vs. STL
5/12 vs. MIA (41.7%)
LOW
10 vs. STL
11 vs. STL
213 vs. STL
67 vs. STL
146 vs. STL
46 vs. STL
13 vs. STL
32 vs. STL
17 vs. STL
1 vs. STL
2 vs. STL
0 vs. STL
6 vs. MIA
39 vs. MIA
22:06 vs. MIA
0 vs. STL
1 vs. STL
-5 vs. STL
2/12 vs. STL (16.7%)
Points
First Downs
Total Offense
Net Yards Rushing
Net Yards Passing
Offensive Plays
Rushing Attempts
Pass Attempts
Pass Completions
Passes Had Intercepted
Sacks Allowed
Fumbles
Fumbles Lost
Total Turnovers
Penalties
Yards Penalized
Time of Possession
Defensive Interceptions
Total Takeaways
Drive (plays)
Drive (yards)
Third Down Conversions
24 vs. STL
20 vs. MIA
373 vs. STL
182 vs. STL
191 vs. STL
69 vs. MIA
37, last vs. STL
32 vs. MIA
23 vs. STL
2 vs. MIA
2 vs. STL
1 vs. STL
1, last vs. STL
11 vs. MIA
88 vs. MIA
37:54 vs. MIA
1 vs. MIA
17 vs. MIA
88 vs. MIA
8/16 vs. MIA (50.0%)
Yards Rushing
Rushing Attempts
Rushing TDs
Receptions
Yards Receiving
Receiving TDs
Combined Yards (rush/rec)
All-Purpose Yards (rush/rec/ret)
Yards Passing
Pass Attempts
Pass Completions
TD Passes
Interceptions Thrown
Longest Run
Longest Pass Completion
Longest Kickoff Return
Longest Punt Return
Longest Interception Return
Longest Punt
Longest Field Goal
Touchdowns Scored
Points Scored
REGULAR SEASON INDIVIDUAL HIGHS
REDSKINS
OPPONENTS
123 by Matt Jones vs. STL
53 by Lamar Miller vs. MIA
25 by Alfred Morris vs. MIA
7 by Jordan Reed vs. MIA
8 by Jarvis Landry vs. MIA
82 by Jordan Reed vs. STL
73 by Jordan Cameron vs. MIA
1 (multiple), last by Pierre Garçon vs. STL
1 (multiple), last by Tavon Austin vs. STL
127 by Jarvis Landry vs. MIA
203 by Kirk Cousins vs. STL
226 by Ryan Tannehilll vs. MIA
31 by Kirk Cousins vs. MIA
34 by Ryan Tannehill vs. MIA
22 by Ryan Tannehill vs. MIA
1 (multiple), last by Kirk Cousins vs. STL
1 (multiple), last by Nick Foles vs. STL
2 by Kirk Cousins vs. MIA
39t by Matt Jones vs. STL
40t by Nick Foles vs. STL
36 by Chris Thompson vs. MIA
29 by LaMike James vs. MIA
13 by Jamison Crowder vs. MIA
69t by Jarvis Landry vs. Miami
2 by Brent Grimes vs. MIA
56 by Tress Way vs. STL
63 by Matt Darr vs. MIA
46 by Dustin Hopkins vs. STL
52 by Greg Zuerlein vs. STL
20-YARD PLAYS FROM SCRIMMAGE
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/20 STL
9/20 STL
9/20 STL
9/20 STL
9/20 STL
REDSKINS
YDS
PLAY
25 Kirk Coustins pass to Jordan Reed
22 Kirk Cousins pass to Pierre Garçon
39t Matt Jones run
35 Alfred Morris run
35 Kirk Cousins pass to Ryan Grant
29
25
21
Kirk Cousins pass to Jordan Reed
Matt Jones run
Kirk Cousins to Jordan Reed
9/13 MIA
9/13 MIA
9/13 MIA
9/13 MIA
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
OPPONENTS
YDS
PLAY
27 Ryan Tannehill pass to Jordan Cameron
27 Ryan Tannehill pass to Jordan Cameron
26
22
20
Ryan Tannehill pass to Greg Jennings (11) + penalty (15)
Ryan Tannehill pass to Lamar Miller
Ryan Tannehill pass to Jarvis Landry
40t Nick Foles pass to Kenny Britt
QT TIME DOWN
YDS
QT TIME DOWN
YDS
QT TIME DOWN
YDS
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
9/13 MIA
9/20 STL
INSTANT REPLAYS
CHALLENGE BY REDSKINS
PLAY
None
None
CHALLENGE BY OPPONENTS
PLAY
None
None
CHALLENGE BY REVIEW ASSISTANT
PLAY
None
None
RULING ON THE FIELD
REVIEW RESULT
RULING ON THE FIELD
REVIEW RESULT
RULING ON THE FIELD
REVIEW RESULT
2015 WASHINGTON REDSKINS STATISTICS (THE LAST TIME)
TEAM TOTALS
Won in Overtime
By Redskins:
By Opponent:
12/20/14
11/20/11
at Dallas Cowboys, 20-17 OT (last score at 9:43 by Kai Forbath 40-yard field goal)
vs. Dallas Cowboys, 27-24 OT (last score at 5:47 by Dan Bailey 39-yard field goal)
Won by Scoring in the Last Two Minutes of Regulation
By Redskins:
12/20/14
vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 27-24 (last score at 0:05 by Kai Forbath 26-yard field goal)
By Opponent:
12/22/13
vs. Dallas Cowboys, 24-23 (last score at 1:08 by Tony Romo 10-yard pass to DeMarco Murray)
Tied Game by Scoring in the Last Two Minutes of Regulation
win vs. Baltimore Ravens, 31-28 OT (tied game at 28 with 0:29 by Pierre Garçon 11-yard pass from Kirk Cousins and two-point conversion)
By Redskins:
12/9/12
By Opponent:
11/3/13
win vs. San Diego Chargers, 30-24 OT (tied game at 24 with 0:03 by Nick Novak 19-yard field goal)
Shutout
By Redskins:
By Opponent:
9/30/91
12/7/14
vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 23-0
vs. St. Louis Rams, 24-0
Held Opponent without a Touchdown
By Redskins:
11/18/12
win vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 31-6
By Opponent:
12/7/14
loss vs. St. Louis Rams, 24-0
Game Finished in a Tie
Redskins Home:
Redskins Away:
Scoreless First Half
Redskins Home:
Redskins Away:
11/23/97
10/5/69
vs. New York Giants, 7-7
at San Francisco 49ers, 17-17
10/19/08
win vs. Cleveland Browns, 14-11
None since 1970
Won by 20 or More Points
By Redskins:
9/14/14
By Opponent:
12/28/14
vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 41-10
vs. Dallas Cowboys, 44-17
Won After Trailing by 20 or More Points
By Redskins:
10/2/99
vs. Carolina Panthers, 38-36 (trailed 0-21 in 2nd quarter)
By Opponent:
9/12/99
vs. Dallas Cowboys, 41-35 OT (trailed 14-35 in 4th quarter)
Held a 28 or More Point Lead
By Redskins:
9/14/14
By Opponent:
9/25/14
win vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 41-10 (31)
loss vs. New York Giants, 45-14 (31)
Held a 21 or More Point Lead
By Redskins:
9/14/14
By Opponent:
12/28/14
loss vs. Dallas Cowboys, 44-17 (27)
Scored 20 or More Points in a Quarter
By Redskins:
10/20/13
win vs. Chicago Bears, 45-41 (21 points in 2nd quarter)
By Opponent:
11/30/14
loss at Indianapolis Colts, 49-27 (21 points in 3rd quarter)
Scored 20 or More Points in a Half
By Redskins:
9/21/14
By Opponent:
12/28/14
loss at Philadelphia Eagles, 37-34 (20 points in 1st half)
loss vs. Dallas Cowboys, 44-17 (27 points in 1st half)
Touchdowns Scored by Offense and Defense
By Redskins:
10/27/13
loss at Denver Broncos, 45-21 (2 offense, 1 defense)
By Opponent:
12/28/14
loss vs. Dallas Cowboys, 44-17 (4 offense, 1 defense)
Touchdowns Scored by Offense, Defense and Special Teams
By Redskins:
12/7/97
win vs. Arizona Cardinals, 38-28 (3 offense, 1 defense, 1 special teams)
By Opponent:
9/5/88
loss at New York Giants, 27-20 (1 offense, 1 defense, 1 special teams)
Safety Scored
By Redskins:
By Opponent:
12/23/07
9/9/13
Kedric Golston vs. Minnesota Vikings (Stopped RB Tony Richardson in end zone)
Trent Cole vs. Philadelphia Eagles (Stopped RB Alfred Morris in end zone)
Two-Point Conversion
By Redskins:
By Opponent:
11/17/13
12/7/14
Robert Griffin III pass to Nick Williams & Griffin III run at Philadelphia Eagles
Johnny Hekker pass to Cory Harkey vs. St. Louis Rams
TEAM TOTALS
No Penalties in Game
By Redskins:
By Opponent:
11/16/03
11/5/89
loss at Carolina Panthers, 20-17
loss vs. Dallas Cowboys, 13-3
50 or More Points Scored in a Game
By Redskins:
10/23/05
By Opponent:
11/15/10
win vs. San Francisco 49ers, 52-17
loss vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 59-28
40 or More Points Scored in a Game
By Redskins:
9/14/14
By Opponent:
12/28/14
win vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 41-10
OFFENSIVE TOTALS
500 or More Total Net Yards of Offense
By Redskins:
9/21/14
loss at Philadelphia Eagles, 37-34 (511; 84 rushing, 427 passing)
By Opponent:
9/15/13
loss at Green Bay Packers, 38-20 (580; 139 rushing, 441 passing)
400 or More Total Net Yards of Offense
By Redskins:
12/28/14
loss vs. Dallas Cowboys, 44-17 (413; 104 rushing, 309 passing)
By Opponent:
12/20/14
loss vs. Dallas Cowboys, 44-17 (457; 174 rushing, 283 passing)
300 or More Net Yards Rushing by Team
By Redskins:
11/3/85
win at Atlanta Falcons, 44-10 (307)
By Opponent:
11/29/59
loss at New York Giants, 45-14 (351)
200 or More Net Yards Rushing by Team
By Redskins:
11/3/13
win vs. San Diego Chargers, 30-24 OT (209)
By Opponent:
10/6/14
loss vs. Seattle Seahawks, 27-17 (225)
Individual 200-Yard Rushing Game
By Redskins:
12/30/12
By Opponent:
12/30/06
Alfred Morris (33-200-3 TDs) vs. Dallas Cowboys
Tiki Barber (23-234-3 TDs) vs. New York Giants
By Redskins:
12/30/12
By Opponent:
12/8/13
Jamaal Charles (19-151-1 TD) vs. Kansas City Chiefs
By Redskins:
9/20/15
By Opponent:
12/28/14
Matt Jones (19-123) vs. St. Louis Rams
DeMarco Murray (20-100-1 TD) vs. Dallas Cowboys
Two 100-Yard Rushers in the Same Game
By Redskins:
12/4/05
Clinton Portis (27-136-2 TDs) & Rock Cartwright (9-118) at St. Louis Rams
By Opponent:
11/3/96
Darick Holmes (22-122-3 TDs) & Thurman Thomas (23-107-1 TD) at Buffalo Bills
Consecutive 100-Yard Rushing Games (Same Season)
11/3/13 Alfred Morris (25-121-1 TD) vs. San Diego Chargers; Morris (26-139) at Minnesota Vikings
By Redskins:
11/7/13
9/9/13 LeSean McCoy (31-184-1 TD) vs. Philadelphia Eagles; James Starks (20-132-1 TD) at Green Bay Packers
By Opponent:
9/15/13
Combined 200-Yard Rushing by Two Players
By Redskins:
12/30/12
263 by Alfred Morris (33-200-3 TDs) & Robert Griffin III (6-63-1 TD) vs. Dallas Cowboys
By Opponent:
9/9/13
238/212 by LeSean McCoy (31-184-1 TD) & Michael Vick (9-54-1 TD)/Bryce Brown (9-28) vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Individual with 30 or More Carries
By Redskins:
12/30/12
By Opponent:
9/9/13
LeSean McCoy (31-2184-1 TD) vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Individual with 25 or More Carries
By Redskins:
9/13/15
By Opponent:
9/7/14
Alfred Morris (25-121) vs. Miami Dolphins
Arian Foster (27-103) at Houston Texans
Rushing Play of 60 or More Yards
By Redskins:
10/14/12
By Opponent:
12/28/14
76t by Robert Griffin III vs. Minnesota Vikings
65t by Joseph Randle vs. Dallas Cowboys
OFFENSIVE TOTALS
Rushing Play of 40 or More Yards
By Redskins:
10/13/13
By Opponent:
12/28/14
45t by Alfred Morris at Dallas Cowboys
65t by Joseph Randle vs. Dallas Cowboys
Individual with Two or More Rushing Touchdowns
By Redskins:
9/20/15
Matt Jones (19-123-2 TDs) vs. St. Louis Rams
By Opponent:
11/2/14
Matt Asiata (10-26-3 TDs) at Minnesota Vikings
400 Net Yards Passing by Team
By Redskins:
9/21/14
By Opponent:
9/15/13
loss at Philadelphia Eagles, 37-34 (427)
loss at Green Bay Packers, 38-20 (441)
300 Net Yards Passing by Team
By Redskins:
12/28/14
By Opponent:
12/20/14
loss vs. Dallas Cowboys, 44-17 (309)
win vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 27-24 (361)
Individual with 50 or More Pass Attempts
By Redskins:
9/22/13
Robert Griffin III (50-32-326-1 INT-0 TDs) vs. Detroit Lions
By Opponent:
12/20/14
Mark Sanchez (50-37-374-1 INT-2 TDs) vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Individual with 40 or More Pass Attempts
By Redskins:
12/28/14
Robert Griffin III (41-27-336-1 TD-2 INTs) vs. Dallas Cowboys
By Opponent:
12/20/14
Individual with 30 or More Pass Completions
By Redskins:
11/30/14
Colt McCoy (47-31-392-3 TDs) at Indianapolis Colts
By Opponent:
12/20/14
Individual with 25 or More Pass Completions
By Redskins:
12/28/14
By Opponent:
12/20/14
No Sacks Allowed
By Redskins:
By Opponent:
9/21/14
9/21/14
loss at Philadelphia Eagles (48 attempts by Kirk Cousins)
loss at Philadelphia Eagles (41 attempts by Nick Foles)
Individual 400-Yard Passing Game
By Redskins:
9/21/14
By Opponent:
9/15/13
Kirk Cousins (48-30-427-3 TDs-1 INT) at Philadelphia Eagles
Aaron Rodgers (42-34-480-0 INTs-4 TDs) at Green Bay Packers
Individual 300-Yard Passing Game
By Redskins:
12/28/14
By Opponent:
12/20/14
Consecutive 300-Yard Passing Games (Same Season)
9/9/13 Robert Griffin III (49-30-329-2 INTs-2 TDs) vs. Philadelphia Eagles; Griffin III (40-26-320-1 INT-3 TDs) at Green Bay Packers;
By Redskins:
9/15/13 Griffin III (50-32-326-1 INT-0 TDs) vs. Detroit Lions
9/22/13
9/21/14 Nick Foles (41-27-325-3 TDs) at Philadelphia Eagles; Eli Manning (39-28-300-4 TDs-1 INT) vs. New York Giants
By Opponent:
9/25/14
Individual with Four or More Touchdown Passes
By Redskins:
11/22/12
Robert Griffin III (28-20-311-1 INT-4 TDs) at Dallas Cowboys
By Opponent:
11/30/14
Andrew Luck (27-19-370-5 TDs-1 INT) at Indianapolis Colts
Individual with Five or More Touchdown Passes
By Redskins:
11/10/91
Mark Rypien (31-16-442-0 INTs-6 TDs) vs. Atlanta Falcons
By Opponent:
11/30/14
Andrew Luck (27-19-370-5 TDs-1 INT) at Indianapolis Colts
Individual with 10 or More Receptions
By Redskins:
9/21/14
Pierre Garçon (11-138-1 TD) at Philadelphia Eagles
By Opponent:
12/20/14
Zach Ertz (15-115) vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Individual 200-Yard Receiving Game
By Redskins:
10/21/01
By Opponent:
11/16/14
Rod Gardner (6-208-1 TD) vs. Carolina Panthers
Mike Evans (7-209-2 TDs) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
OFFENSIVE TOTALS
By Redskins:
10/6/14
By Opponent:
11/16/14
DeSean Jackson (5-157-1 TD) vs. Seattle Seahawks
Mike Evans (7-209-2 TDs) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
By Redskins:
11/30/14
By Opponent:
12/20/14
Jordan Reed (9-123) at Indianapolis Colts
Zach Ertz (15-115) vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Two 100-Yard Receivers in the Same Game
By Redskins:
9/21/14
Pierre Garçon (11-138-1 TD) & DeSean Jackson 5-117-1 TD) at Philadelphia Eagles
By Opponent:
11/30/14
Donte Moncrief (3-134-2 TDs) & Coby Fleener (4-127-2 TDs) at Indianapolis Colts
Consecutive 100-Yard Receiving Games (Same Season)
10/27/14 DeSean Jackson (6-136) at Dallas Cowboys; Jackson (4-120-1 TD) at Minnesota Vikings
By Redskins:
11/2/14
12/14/14 By Opponent:
Odell Beckham (12-143-3 TDs) at New York Giants; Zach Ertz (15-115) vs. Philadelphia Eagles
12/20/14
Pass Play of 80 or More Yards
By Redskins:
By Opponent:
9/21/14
11/22/12
81t by Kirk Cousins to DeSean Jackson at Philadelphia Eagles
85t by Tony Romo to Dez Bryant at Dallas Cowboys
By Redskins:
12/28/14
12/28/14
By Opponent:
69t by Robert Griffin III to DeSean Jackson vs. Dallas Cowboys
65t by Tony Romo to Dez Bryant vs. Dallas Cowboys
By Redskins:
12/28/14
By Opponent:
12/28/14
47 by Robert Griffin III to Pierre Garçon vs. Dallas Cowboys
51 by Tony Romo to Terrance Williams vs. Dallas Cowboys
Individual with Four or More Touchdown Receptions
By Redskins:
Never
By Opponent:
11/18/07
Terrell Owens (8-173-4 TDs) at Dallas Cowboys
Individual with Three or More Touchdown Receptions
By Redskins:
10/1/06
Santana Moss (4-138-3 TDs) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
By Opponent:
12/14/14
Odell Beckham (12-143-3 TDs) at New York Giants
Led Team in Both Rushing and Receiving Yards in the Same Game
By Redskins:
1/1/12
Evan Royster (20-113 rushing, 5-52 receiving) at Philadelphia Eagles
By Opponent:
10/27/14
DeMarco Murray (19-141 rushing, 4-80 receiving) at Dallas Cowboys
100-Yard Rusher & 100-Yard Receiver in the Same Game
By Redskins:
11/7/13
Alfred Morris (26-139) & Pierre Garçon (7-119-1 TD) at Minnesota Vikings
By Opponent:
9/15/13
James Starks (20-132-1 TD) & James Jones (11-178), Randall Cobb (9-128-1 TD) at Green Bay Packers
100-Yard Rusher, 100-Yard Receiver & 300-Yard Passer in the Same Game
By Redskins:
9/15/13
Alfred Morris (13-107), Pierre Garçon (8-143-1 TD) & Robert Griffin III (40-26-320-1 INT-3 TDs) at Green Bay Packers
James Starks (20-132-1 TD), James Jones (11-178), Randall Cobb (9-128-1 TD) & Aaron Rodgers (42-34-480-0 INTs-4 TDs) at
By Opponent:
9/15/13
Green Bay Packers
Individual with at Least One Rushing Touchdown and One Receiving Touchdown in the Same Game
By Redskins:
11/15/10
Keiland Williams (16-89-2 TDs rushing, 4-50-1 TD receiving) vs. Philadelphia Eagles
By Opponent:
12/29/13
Jerrel Jernigan (2-57-1 TD rushing, 6-90-1 TD receiving) at New York Giants
Individual with at Least One Rushing Touchdown and One Touchdown Pass in the Same Game
By Redskins:
12/28/14
Robert Griffin III (41-27-336-1 TD-2 INTs passing, 6-19-1 TD rushing) vs. Dallas Cowboys
By Opponent:
10/6/14
Russell Wilson (24-18-201-2 TDs passing, 11-122-1 TD rushing) vs. Seattle Seahawks
No Turnovers
By Redskins:
By Opponent:
10/6/14
12/7/14
Touchdown Scored on First Drive
By Redskins:
12/28/14
By Opponent:
11/23/14
loss vs. Seattle Seahawks, 27-17
loss vs. St. Louis Rams, 24-0
loss at San Francisco 49ers, 17-13
DEFENSIVE TOTALS
Held Opponent Under 200 Net Yards of Total Offense
By Redskins:
9/14/14
win vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 41-10 (148; 25 rushing, 123 passing)
By Opponent:
11/25/13
loss vs. San Francisco 49ers, 27-6 (190; 100 rushing, 90 passing)
Held Opponent Under 300 Net Yards of Total Offense
By Redskins:
9/20/15
win vs. St. Louis Rams, 24-10 (213; 67 rushing, 146 passing)
By Opponent:
12/7/14
loss vs. St. Louis Rams, 24-0 (206; 27 rushing, 179 passing)
Held Opponent Under 50 Yards Rushing
By Redskins:
12/14/14
By Opponent:
12/7/14
loss vs. St. Louis Rams, 24-0 (27)
By Redskins:
9/20/15
win vs. St. Louis Rams, 24-10 (67)
By Opponent:
12/7/14
By Redskins:
9/20/15
win vs. St. Louis Rams, 24-10 (67)
By Opponent:
12/7/14
Held Opponent Under 100 Net Yards Passing
By Redskins:
11/23/08
win at Seattle Seahawks, 20-17 (89)
By Opponent:
11/23/14
loss at San Francisco 49ers, 17-13 (77)
Held Opponent Under 150 Net Yards Passing
By Redskins:
9/14/14
win vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 41-10 123)
By Opponent:
11/23/14
loss at San Francisco 49ers, 17-13 (77)
Interception Return for a Touchdown
By Redskins:
10/27/13
By Opponent:
11/16/14
DeAngelo Hall at Denver Broncos (26 yards)
Johnthan Banks vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (19 yards)
Individual with Three or More Interceptions
By Redskins:
10/24/10
DeAngelo Hall at Chicago Bears (4)
By Opponent:
10/16/11
Kurt Coleman vs. Philadelphia Eagles (3)
Individual with Two or More Interceptions
By Redskins:
11/3/13
DeAngelo Hall at Denver Broncos (2)
By Opponent:
12/28/14
Bruce Carter vs. Dallas Cowboys (2)
Seven or More Sacks by Team
By Redskins:
9/14/14
By Opponent:
12/14/14
Six or More Sacks by Team
By Redskins:
9/14/14
By Opponent:
12/14/14
Five or More Sacks by Team
By Redskins:
10/27/14
By Opponent:
12/14/14
win at Dallas Cowboys, 20-17 OT (5)
Individual with Four or More Sacks
By Redskins:
9/14/14
By Opponent:
12/1/13
Ryan Kerrigan vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (4)
Justin Tuck vs. New York Giants (4)
Individual with Three or More Sacks
By Redskins:
9/14/14
By Opponent:
12/1/13
Ryan Kerrigan vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (4)
Justin Tuck vs. New York Giants (4)
Individual with Two or More Sacks
By Redskins:
12/7/14
By Opponent:
12/14/14
Ryan Kerrigan vs. St. Louis Rams (2)
Jason Pierre-Paul (2.5) & Johnathan Hankins (2.5) at New York Giants
Fumble Returned for Touchdown
By Redskins:
9/9/13
By Opponent:
12/28/14
DeAngelo Hall vs. Philadelphia Eagles (75 yards)
Anthony Spencer vs. Dallas Cowboys (5 yards)
SPECIAL TEAMS TOTALS
Kickoff Return for a Touchdown
By Redskins:
10/31/10
By Opponent:
9/21/14
Brandon Banks at Detroit Lions (96 yards)
Chris Polk at Philadelphia Eagles (102 yards)
Punt Return for a Touchdown
By Redskins:
10/26/08
By Opponent:
9/13/15
Santana Moss at Detroit Lions (80 yards)
Jarvis Landry vs. Miami Dolphins (69 yards)
Blocked Punt
By Redskins:
By Opponent:
Vernon Fox at St. Louis Rams
Alfred Blue at Houston Texans
12/24/06
9/7/14
Missed Extra Point Attempt
By Redskins:
9/7/14
By Opponent:
12/7/14
Kai Forbath at Houston Texans (blocked)
Greg Zuerlein vs. St. Louis Rams (wide right)
Blocked Field Goal Attempt
By Redskins:
11/4/12
By Opponent:
11/3/13
DeAngelo Hall vs. Carolina Panthers
Lawrence Guy (1) & Corey Liuget (1) vs. San Diego Chargers
Blocked Field Goal returned for a TD
By Redskins:
9/24/72
By Opponent:
1/8/00
Mike Bass vs. St. Louis Cardinals (32 yards)
Ron Rice vs. Detroit Lions (94 yards)
Individual with Five or More Field Goals
By Redskins:
11/4/07
Shaun Suisham at New York Jets (5)
By Opponent:
9/26/11
Dan Bailey at Dallas Cowboys (6)
Individual with Four or More Field Goals
By Redskins:
10/19/14
Kai Forbath vs. Tennessee Titans (4)
By Opponent:
10/14/12
Blair Walsh vs. Minnesota Vikings (4)
Individual with Three or More Field Goals
By Redskins:
10/19/14
Kai Forbath vs. Tennessee Titans (4)
By Opponent:
12/28/14
Dan Bailey vs. Dallas Cowboys (3)
Individual with 70-yard or More Punt
By Redskins:
9/25/14
Tress Way vs. New York Giants (77 yards)
By Opponent:
11/17/13
Donnie Jones at Philadelphia Eagles (70 yards)
Individual with 60-yard or More Punt
By Redskins:
12/28/14
Tress Way vs. Dallas Cowboys (60 yards)
By Opponent:
9/13/15
Matt Darr vs. Miami Dolphins (63 yards)
Individual with 50-yard or More Field Goal
By Redskins:
12/8/13
Kai Forbath vs. Kansas City Chiefs (50 yards)
By Opponent:
9/21/14
Cody Parkey at Philadelphia Eagles (51 yards)
Back to Back Kickoff Returns for Touchdowns
By Redskins:
9/23/73
Herb Mul-Key at St. Louis Cardinals (97 yards)
By Opponent:
9/23/73
Don Shy at St. Louis Cardinals (97 yards)
Blocked Punt, Returned for Touchdown
By Redskins:
11/7/04
Walt Harris at Detroit Lions (13 yards)
By Opponent:
9/7/14
Alfred Blue at Houston Texans (5 yards)
No Punts
By Redskins:
By Opponent:
11/5/00
9/30/62
loss at Arizona Cardinals, 16-15
win vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 24-14
Game Release
2015 Game Summaries
Game Summaries
Sept. 13, 2015
GAME 1
FedExField (Landover, Md.)
DOLPHINS 17, REDSKINS 10
LANDOVER, Md. – The Washington Redskins lost to the Miami Dolphins, 17-10, in front of an announced crowd of 76,512 people at FedExField in Week 1.
The game kicked off the Redskins’ 84th season in franchise history and the franchise’s 79th representing Washington, D.C. It was the first of 19 games on
the 2015 NFL schedule that represented Super Bowl rematches, and Joe Theismann and Bob Griese served as honorary team captains for the Redskins and
Dolphins, respectively.
The Redskins outgained the Dolphins, 349-256, including a 161-74 edge in rushing yards. The Redskins’ 161 rushing yards and 37 rushing attempts were both
the second-highest totals of the Jay Gruden era (42 carries for 191 yards vs. Jacksonville on Sept. 14, 2014).
Running back Alfred Morris gained a game-high 121 rushing yards on 25 carries, recording his 12th career 100-yard rushing game and tying him with
Earnest Byner, Terry Allen and George Rogers for fifth-most 100-yard games in franchise history. Morris also became the sixth player in franchise history to
reach 4,000 career rushing yards as a member of the Redskins, joining John Riggins, Clinton Portis, Larry Brown, Stephen Davis and Terry Allen.
Quarterback Kirk Cousins started and completed 21-of-31 passes for 196 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. The touchdown, a four-yard pass
to tight end Jordan Reed, was the 19th passing touchdown of Cousins’ career and the fourth receiving touchdown of Reed’s career.
Linebacker Preston Smith, the team’s second-round draft pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, recorded his first career sack, forced fumble and fumble recovery on a
single play in the third quarter.
Despite the loss, the Redskins remain 8-4 all-time in Week 1 games at FedExField. The decision pushed the Redskins to 40-40-4 all-time in season openers,
including a 24-22 record in openers since the 1970 merger.
TEAM
WAS
WAS
MIA
MIA
MIA
QTR
1
2
2
4
4
TIME
7:39
1:49
0:27
11:34
10:22
SCORING PLAY
DRIVE
K. Forbath 45 yd. Field Goal
12-53, 7:21
J. Reed 4 yd. pass from K. Cousins (K. Forbath kick)
17-88; 8:49
R. Matthews 3 yd. pass from R. Tannehill (A. Franks kick)
9-80, 1:22
A. Franks 22 yd. Field Goal
10-76, 5:13
J. Landry 69 yd. punt return (A. Franks kick)
PASSING
MIA: R. Tannehill 22-34 226, 1 TD
WAS: K. Cousins 21-31 196, 1 TD, 2 INT
RUSHING
MIA: L. Miller 13-53; J. Landry 1-14; R. Tannehill 3-7; D. Williams 1-0
WAS: A. Morris 25-121; M. Jones 6-28; C. Thompson 3-11; J. Crowder 1-2; K. Cousins 2--1
RECEIVING
MIA: J. Landry 8-53; J. Cameron 4-73; R. Matthews 4-34, 1 TD; G. Jennings 3-29; L. Miller 1-22; K. Stills 1-12; D. Williams 1-3
WAS: J. Reed 7-63, 1 TD; P. Garçon 6-74; A. Roberts 3-36; D. Carrier 2-8; R. Grant 1-15; D. Young 1-0; J. Crowder 1-0
PUNT RETURNS
MIA: J. Landry 2-74 1 TD
WAS: J. Crowder 2-23
KICKOFF RETURNS
MIA: L. James 2-54
WAS: C. Thompson 1-36
SACKS
MIA: J. Phillips 1-8
WAS: P. Smith 1-38; J. Hatcher 1-1; R. Kerrigan 0.5-2.5; C. Baker 0.5-2.5
MIA
0
0
7
10
17
WAS
3
10
10
10
10
Game Summaries
Sept. 20, 2015
GAME 2
FedExField (Landover, Md.)
REDSKINS 24, RAMS 10
LANDOVER, Md. – The Washington Redskins earned their first victory of the 2015 season in Week 2, defeating the St. Louis Rams, 24-10, in front of an
announced crowd of 72,460 at FedExField.
A week after rushing for 161 yards against the Miami Dolphins, the Redskins gained 182 rushing yards against the Rams, marking only the third time since
1950 that the Redskins have opened a season with consecutive 150-yard rushing games (1952 and 2012). It represented the first time Redskins had rushed for
at least 150 yards in consecutive games since Weeks 10-11 of the 2013 season.
Running back Matt Jones recorded career highs in rushing attempts (19), rushing yards (123) and rushing touchdowns (two). The 100-yard rushing game was
the first of Jones’ career and the first by a Redskins rookie since Alfred Morris on Dec. 30, 2012 (vs. Dallas). With the back-to-back 100-yard rushing games
by Jones and Alfred Morris, the Redskins had two different players recording 100-yard rushing efforts in consecutive games for the first time since Weeks 6-7
of the 2012 season (Robert Griffin III and Morris).
The Redskins held the Rams to zero points in the first half. Prior to Week 2, the last time the Redskins held an opponent scoreless in the first half also came
against the Rams on Oct. 2, 2011 (led 14-0, won 17-10). The Redskins’ 17-point halftime lead was the team’s largest halftime margin since holding a 25-point
halftime lead at Dallas on Thanksgiving Day in 2012.
The Redskins improved to 25-13-1 all-time against the Rams, including postseason play. The Redskins are now 23-11-1 all-time against the Rams in regular
season play. The win was the Redskins’ first against an NFC West opponent since earning a 23-17 victory against the Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 27, 2011.
TEAM
WAS
WAS
WAS
STL
STL
WAS
QTR
1
1
2
3
3
4
TIME
7:05
0:53
3:02
9:33
7:01
2:38
SCORING PLAY
D. Hopkins 46 yd. Field Goal
P. Garçon 4 yd. pass from K. Cousins (D. Hopkins kick)
G. Zuerlein 52 yd. Field Goal K. Britt 40 yd. pass from N. Foles (G. Zuerlein kick)
DRIVE
3-72, 1:18
8-38, 4:27
12-82, 7:44
6-34, 3:15
2-49, 0:54
12-77, 6:49
STL
0
0
0
3
10
10
WAS
7
10
17
17
17
24
PASSING
STL: N. Foles 17-32 150, 1 TD
WAS: K. Cousins 23-27 203, 1 TD
RUSHING
STL: T. Austin 4-40; T. Mason 7-26; N. Foles 1-1; B. Cunningham 1-0
WAS: M. Jones 19-123 2 TD; A. Morris 18-59
RECEIVING
STL: J. Cook 5-47; B. Cunningham 4-27; K. Britt 2-44 1 TD; T. Mason 2-4; L. Kendricks 1-15; C. Givens 1-7; T. Austin 1-6; S. Bailey 1-0
WAS: J. Reed 6-82; P. Garçon 6-23 1 TD; R. Grant 3-45; M. Jones 3-23; A. Morris 2-13; C. Thompson 1-10; J. Crowder 1-7; A. Roberts 1-0
PUNT RETURNS
STL: None
WAS: J. Crowder 5-12
KICKOFF RETURNS
STL: B. Cunningham 1-28
WAS: R. Ross 1-23
SACKS
STL: C. Long 1-6; A. Donald 0.5-4; N. Fairley 0.5-4
WAS: S. Paea, 1-4
St. Louis Rams vs Washington Redskins
Sunday, September 20, 2015 at FedExField
REDSKINS
No Name
3
5
8
10
11
12
14
16
19
20
23
25
26
30
31
34
35
36
38
39
41
46
50
51
52
53
56
57
59
61
64
67
68
71
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
85
86
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
97
98
99
Hopkins, Dustin
Way, Tress
Cousins, Kirk
Griffin, Robert
Jackson, DeSean
Roberts, Andre
Grant, Ryan
McCoy, Colt
Ross, Rashad
Johnson, Jeron
Hall, DeAngelo
Thompson, Chris
Breeland, Bashaud
Jarrett, Kyshoen
Jones, Matt
Robinson, Trenton
Rogers, Justin
Young, Darrel
Goldson, Dashon
Amerson, David
Blackmon, Will
Morris, Alfred
Spaight, Martrell
Compton, Will
Robinson, Keenan
Jeffcoat, Jackson
Riley, Perry
Sundberg, Nick
Plummer, Terrance
Long, Spencer
Golston, Kedric
LeRibeus, Josh
Compton, Tom
Williams, Trent
Kouandjio, Arie
Scherff, Brandon
Moses, Morgan
Lauvao, Shawn
Nsekhe, Ty
Crowder, Jamison
McCoy, Anthony
Reed, Jordan
Garcon, Pierre
Carrier, Derek
Paea, Stephen
Kerrigan, Ryan
Baker, Chris
Murphy, Trent
Smith, Preston
Hatcher, Jason
Knighton, Terrance
REDSKINS OFFENSE
Pos
K
P
QB
QB
WR
WR
WR
QB
WR
S
CB
RB
CB
S
RB
S
CB
FB
S
CB
CB
RB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LS
LB
G
DE
C/G
T
T
G
G/T
T
G
C
T
WR
TE
TE
WR
TE
DE
LB
DL
LB
LB
DE
NT
DE
WR
LT
LG
C
RG
RT
TE
WR
QB
FB
RB
11
71
77
78
75
76
86
88
8
36
46
D.Jackson
Trent.Williams
S.Lauvao
K.Lichtensteiger
B.Scherff
M.Moses
J.Reed
P.Garcon
K.Cousins
D.Young
A.Morris
LDE
LDT
RDT
RDE
LLB
MLB
RLB
LCB
RCB
FS
SS
91
99
90
94
52
55
56
22
21
23
25
C.Long
A.Donald
M.Brockers
R.Quinn
A.Ogletree
J.Laurinaitis
A.Ayers
T.Johnson
J.Jenkins
R.McLeod
T.McDonald
P
K
H
KOR
5
3
5
25
T.Way
D.Hopkins
T.Way
C.Thompson
PR
LS
80 J.Crowder
57 N.Sundberg
14
68
74
67
61
79
89
12
16
R.Grant
T.Compton
A.Kouandjio
J.LeRibeus
S.Long
T.Nsekhe
D.Carrier
A.Roberts
C.McCoy
31 M.Jones
REDSKINS DEFENSE
80 J.Crowder
85 A.McCoy
19 R.Ross
10 R.Griffin
25 C.Thompson
LDE
NT
RDE
SLB
MIKE
MO
WLB
CB
CB
SS
FS
90
98
97
93
52
56
91
23
26
34
38
S.Paea
T.Knighton
J.Hatcher
T.Murphy
K.Robinson
P.Riley
R.Kerrigan
D.Hall
B.Breeland
T.Robinson
D.Goldson
WR
TE
LT
LG
C
RG
RT
TE
WR
QB
HB
18
89
73
68
61
76
79
88
11
5
27
K.Britt
J.Cook
G.Robinson
J.Brown
T.Barnes
R.Saffold
R.Havenstein
L.Kendricks
T.Austin
N.Foles
T.Mason
P
K
H
LS
PR
KR
6
4
6
44
11
36
J.Hekker
G.Zuerlein
J.Hekker
J.McQuaide
T.Austin
B.Cunningham
RAMS DEFENSE
95
98
93
97
50
53
54
20
47
38
26
W.Hayes
N.Fairley
E.Westbrooks
E.Sims
C.Lynch
D.Bates
B.Hager
L.Joyner
M.Roberson
C.Davis
M.Barron
12 A.Roberts
RAMS
C.Baker
K.Golston
R.Jean Francois
J.Jeffcoat
W.Compton
50 M.Spaight
W.Compton
59 T.Plummer
P.Smith
J.Rogers
41 W.Blackmon
D.Amerson
J.Johnson
K.Jarrett
RAMS OFFENSE
54 B.Hager
31 M.Alexander
REDSKINS SPECIALISTS
12 A.Roberts
92
64
99
53
51
51
94
35
39
20
30
80 J.Crowder
19 R.Ross
19 R.Ross
12
46
63
71
65
71
64
46
83
17
30
24
S.Bailey
C.Harkey
D.Williams
G.Reynolds
D.Rhaney
G.Reynolds
A.Donnal
C.Harkey
B.Quick
C.Keenum
T.Gurley
I.Pead
19 C.Givens
69 C.Wichmann
69 C.Wichmann
15
14
36
34
B.Marquez
S.Mannion
B.Cunningham
C.Reynolds
RAMS SPECIALISTS
24 I.Pead
11 T.Austin
19 C.Givens
TODAY'S OFFICIALS: Referee-Hochuli, Ed (85); Umpire-Martin, Clay (19); Head Linesman-Turner, Patrick (13); Line Judge-Baynes, Rusty (59);
Field Judge-Hill, Adrian (29); Side Judge-Meyer, Greg (78); Back Judge-Helverson, Scott (93); Replay Assistant-Sifferman, Tom ()
No Name
4
5
6
11
12
14
15
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
30
31
34
36
38
44
46
47
50
52
53
54
55
56
61
63
64
65
68
69
71
73
76
79
83
88
89
90
91
93
94
95
97
98
99
Zuerlein, Greg
Foles, Nick
Hekker, Johnny
Austin, Tavon
Bailey, Stedman
Mannion, Sean
Marquez, Bradley
Keenum, Case
Britt, Kenny
Givens, Chris
Joyner, Lamarcus
Jenkins, Janoris
Johnson, Trumaine
McLeod, Rodney
Pead, Isaiah
McDonald, T.J.
Barron, Mark
Mason, Tre
Gurley, Todd
Alexander, Maurice
Reynolds, Chase
Cunningham, Benny
Davis, Cody
McQuaide, Jake
Harkey, Cory
Roberson, Marcus
Lynch, Cameron
Ogletree, Alec
Bates, Daren
Hager, Bryce
Laurinaitis, James
Ayers, Akeem
Barnes, Tim
Williams, Darrell
Donnal, Andrew
Rhaney, Demetrius
Brown, Jamon
Wichmann, Cody
Reynolds, Garrett
Robinson, Greg
Saffold, Rodger
Havenstein, Rob
Quick, Brian
Kendricks, Lance
Cook, Jared
Brockers, Michael
Long, Chris
Westbrooks, Ethan
Quinn, Robert
Hayes, William
Sims, Eugene
Fairley, Nick
Donald, Aaron
Pos
K
QB
P
WR
WR
QB
WR
QB
WR
WR
DB
CB
CB
S
RB
S
S
RB
RB
S
RB
RB
S
LS
TE
CB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
C
T
T
OL
OL
OL
T
OL
T
T
WR
TE
TE
DT
DE
DL
DE
DE
DE
DT
DT
Sunday, September 20, 2015 at FedExField
Washington Redskins
No Name
39
92
41
26
89
68
51
8
80
88
38
64
14
10
23
97
3
11
30
99
53
20
31
91
98
74
77
67
78
61
85
16
46
76
93
79
90
59
86
56
12
52
34
35
19
75
94
50
57
25
5
71
36
Amerson, David
Baker, Chris
Blackmon, Will
Breeland, Bashaud
Carrier, Derek
Compton, Tom
Compton, Will
Cousins, Kirk
Crowder, Jamison
Garcon, Pierre
Goldson, Dashon
Golston, Kedric
Grant, Ryan
Griffin, Robert
Hall, DeAngelo
Hatcher, Jason
Hopkins, Dustin
Jackson, DeSean
Jarrett, Kyshoen
Jeffcoat, Jackson
Johnson, Jeron
Jones, Matt
Kerrigan, Ryan
Knighton, Terrance
Kouandjio, Arie
Lauvao, Shawn
LeRibeus, Josh
Long, Spencer
McCoy, Anthony
McCoy, Colt
Morris, Alfred
Moses, Morgan
Murphy, Trent
Nsekhe, Ty
Paea, Stephen
Plummer, Terrance
Reed, Jordan
Riley, Perry
Roberts, Andre
Robinson, Keenan
Robinson, Trenton
Rogers, Justin
Ross, Rashad
Scherff, Brandon
Smith, Preston
Spaight, Martrell
Sundberg, Nick
Thompson, Chris
Way, Tress
Williams, Trent
Young, Darrel
Pos
CB
DL
CB
CB
TE
T
LB
QB
WR
WR
S
DE
WR
QB
CB
DE
K
WR
S
DE
LB
S
RB
LB
NT
G
G
C/G
C
G
TE
QB
RB
T
LB
T
DE
LB
TE
LB
WR
LB
S
CB
WR
G/T
LB
LB
LS
RB
P
T
FB
No Name
Pos Ht Wt Age Ex School
3 Dustin Hopkins
K
6'02 193 25 1 Florida State
"
5 Tress Way
P
6'01
215 25 2 Oklahoma
"
8 Kirk Cousins
QB
6'03
202 27 4 Michigan State
"
10 Robert Griffin
QB
6'02
222 25 4 Baylor
"
11 DeSean Jackson
WR
5'10
178 29 8 California
"
12 Andre Roberts
WR
5'11
187 27 6 Citadel
"
14 Ryan Grant
WR
6'00
193 25 2 Tulane
"
16 Colt McCoy
QB
6'01 215 29 6 Texas
"
19 Rashad Ross
WR
6'00 181 25 1 Arizona State
"
20 Jeron Johnson
S
5'10
212 27 5 Boise State
"
23 DeAngelo Hall
CB
5'10
198 32 12 Virginia Tech
"
25 Chris Thompson
RB
5'08
193 25 2 Florida State
"
26 Bashaud Breeland
CB
5'11
197 23 2 Clemson
"
30 Kyshoen Jarrett
S
5'10
200 22 R Virginia Tech
"
31 Matt Jones
RB
6'02
231 22 R Florida
"
34 Trenton Robinson
S
5'09
195 25 4 Michigan State
"
35 Justin Rogers
CB
5'11 181 27 5 Richmond
"
36 Darrel Young
FB
5'11
251 28 6 Villanova
"
38 Dashon Goldson
S
6'02
200 31 9 Washington
"
39 David Amerson
CB
6'01
205 24 3 North Carolina State
"
41 Will Blackmon
CB
6'00
204 31 9 Boston College
"
46 Alfred Morris
RB
5'10
224 27 4 Florida Atlantic
"
50 Martrell Spaight
LB
6'00
236 22 R Arkansas
"
51 Will Compton
LB
6'01
230 26 2 Nebraska
"
52 Keenan Robinson
LB
6'03
238 26 3 Texas
"
53 Jackson Jeffcoat
LB
6'03 253 25 2 Texas
"
56 Perry Riley
LB
6'00
238 27 6 Louisiana State
"
57 Nick Sundberg
LS
6'00
264 28 6 California
"
59 Terrance Plummer
LB
5'11
231 22 R Central Florida
"
61 Spencer Long
G
6'05
311 25 2 Nebraska
"
64 Kedric Golston
DE
6'04
318 32 10 Georgia
"
67 Josh LeRibeus
C/G
6'02
315 26 3 Southern Methodist
"
68 Tom Compton
T
6'05
308 26 3 South Dakota
"
71 Trent Williams
T
6'05
337 27 6 Oklahoma
"
74 Arie Kouandjio
G
6'05 310 23 R Alabama
"
75 Brandon Scherff
G/T
6'05
319 24 R Iowa
"
76 Morgan Moses
T
6'06
318 24 2 Virginia
"
77 Shawn Lauvao
G
6'03
315 28 6 Arizona State
"
78 Kory Lichtensteiger
C
6'02
296 30 7 Bowling Green
"
79 Ty Nsekhe
T
6'08
325 30 1 Texas State
"
80 Jamison Crowder
WR
5'08
185 22 R Duke
"
85 Anthony McCoy
TE
6'05
259 28 3 Southern California
"
86 Jordan Reed
TE
6'03
237 25 3 Florida
"
88 Pierre Garcon
WR
6'00 216 29 8 Mount Union
"
89 Derek Carrier
TE
6'04
241 25 3 Beloit
"
90 Stephen Paea
DE
6'01
300 27 5 Oregon State
"
91 Ryan Kerrigan
LB
6'04
260 27 5 Purdue
"
92 Chris Baker
DL
6'02
325 28 4 Hampton
"
93 Trent Murphy
LB
6'05
258 25 2 Stanford
"
94 Preston Smith
LB
6'05
271 23 R Mississippi State
"
97 Jason Hatcher
DE
6'06
299 33 10 Grambling
"
NT
6'03
354 29 7 Temple
"
DE
6'03 297 29 7 Louisiana State
"
Assistant Coaches: Robb Akey (Defensive Line), Bradford Banta (Assistant Special
Teams), Joe Barry (Defensive Coordinator), Bill Callahan (Offensive Line), Matt
Cavanaugh (Quarterbacks), Mike Clark (Strength and Conditioning), Shane Day
(Assistant Offensive Line/Quality Control-Offense), Chad Englehart (Assistant Strength
and Conditioning), Perry Fewell (Defensive Backs), Chad Grimm (Defensive Assistant),
Ike Hilliard (Wide Receivers), Randy Jordan (Running Backs), Joe Kim (Assistant
Strength and Conditioning/Skill Development), Ben Kotwica (Special Teams
Coordinator), Sean McVay (Offensive Coordinator), Bret Munsey (Assistant CoachSpecial Projects), Kirk Olivadotti (Inside Linebackers), Wes Phillips (Tight Ends), Aubrey
Pleasant (Quality Control-Defense), Dave Ragone (Offensive Assistant)
St. Louis Rams
No Name
Pos Ht Wt Age Ex School
4 Greg Zuerlein
K
6'00 196 28 4 Missouri Western
"
5 Nick Foles
QB
6'06
243 26 4 Arizona
"
6 Johnny Hekker
P
6'05
236 25 4 Oregon State
"
11 Tavon Austin
WR
5'08
176 25 3 West Virginia
"
12 Stedman Bailey
WR
5'10
194 25 3 West Virginia
"
14 Sean Mannion
QB
6'06
229 23 R Oregon State
"
15 Bradley Marquez
WR
5'11
201 23 R Texas Tech
"
17 Case Keenum
QB
6'01 205 27 3 Houston
"
18 Kenny Britt
WR
6'03 223 27 7 Rutgers
"
19 Chris Givens
WR
6'00
203 26 4 Wake Forest
"
20 Lamarcus Joyner
DB
5'08
184 25 2 Florida State
"
21 Janoris Jenkins
CB
5'10
198 27 4 North Alabama
"
22 Trumaine Johnson
CB
6'02
208 25 4 Montana
"
23 Rodney McLeod
S
5'10
195 25 4 Virginia
"
24 Isaiah Pead
RB
5'10
204 26 3 Cincinnati
"
25 T.J. McDonald
S
6'02
217 24 3 Southern California
"
26 Mark Barron
S
6'02 213 26 4 Alabama
"
27 Tre Mason
RB
5'08
207 22 2 Auburn
"
30 Todd Gurley
RB
6'01
222 21 R Georgia
"
31 Maurice Alexander
S
6'01
220 24 2 Utah State
"
34 Chase Reynolds
RB
6'00
205 28 3 Montana
"
36 Benny Cunningham
RB
5'10
217 25 3 Middle Tennessee
"
38 Cody Davis
S
6'01
206 26 3 Texas Tech
"
44 Jake McQuaide
LS
6'02
244 28 5 Ohio State
"
46 Cory Harkey
TE
6'04
259 25 4 UCLA
"
47 Marcus Roberson
CB
6'00 191 23 2 Florida
"
50 Cameron Lynch
LB
5'11
229 22 R Syracuse
"
52 Alec Ogletree
LB
6'02
245 24 3 Georgia
"
53 Daren Bates
LB
5'11
225 25 3 Auburn
"
54 Bryce Hager
LB
6'01
234 23 R Baylor
"
55 James Laurinaitis
LB
6'02
248 29 7 Ohio State
"
56 Akeem Ayers
LB
6'03
255 26 5 UCLA
"
61 Tim Barnes
C
6'04
306 27 4 Missouri
"
63 Darrell Williams
T
6'05
307 22 R South Florida
"
64 Andrew Donnal
T
6'06 313 23 R Iowa
"
65 Demetrius Rhaney
OL
6'02
301 23 1 Tennessee State
"
68 Jamon Brown
OL
6'04
323 22 R Louisville
"
69 Cody Wichmann
OL
6'06
315 23 R Fresno State
"
71 Garrett Reynolds
T
6'07
305 28 6 North Carolina
"
73 Greg Robinson
OL
6'05
332 23 2 Auburn
"
76 Rodger Saffold
T
6'05
332 27 6 Indiana
"
79 Rob Havenstein
T
6'07
321 23 R Wisconsin
"
83 Brian Quick
WR
6'03
218 26 4 Appalachian State
"
88 Lance Kendricks
TE
6'03 250 27 5 Wisconsin
"
89 Jared Cook
TE
6'05
254 28 7 South Carolina
"
90 Michael Brockers
DT
6'05
326 25 4 Louisiana State
"
91 Chris Long
DE
6'03
268 30 8 Virginia
"
93 Ethan Westbrooks
DL
6'03
267 25 2 West Texas A&M
"
94 Robert Quinn
DE
6'04
264 25 5 North Carolina
"
95 William Hayes
DE
6'03
278 30 8 Winston-Salem
"
97 Eugene Sims
DE
6'06
269 29 6 West Texas A&M
"
98 Nick Fairley
DT
6'04
308 27 5 Auburn
"
99 Aaron Donald
DT
6'01 285 24 2 Pittsburgh
"
Head Coach: Jeff Fisher
Assistant Coaches: Jeoffrey Aggabao (Assistant Strength and Conditioning), Adam
Bailey (Assistant Strength and Conditioning), Rob Boras (Assistant Head
Coach/Offense), Paul F. Boudreau (Assistant Special Teams), Paul Boudreau (Offensive
Line), Joe Bowden (Assistant Linebackers), Frank Bush (Linebackers), Chuck Cecil
(Senior Defensive Assistant), Frank Cignetti (Offensive Coordinator), Andy Dickerson
(Assistant Offensive Line), John Fassel (Special Teams Coordinator), Brandon Fisher
(Defensive Backs), Jeff Garcia (Offensive Assistant ), Rock Gullickson (Strength and
Conditioning), Jeff Imamura (Defensive Assistant), Dave McGinnis (Assistant Head
Coach), Ray Sherman (Wide Receivers), Clyde Simmons (Assistant Defensive Line),
Ben Sirmans (Running Backs), Kenan Smith (Offensive Assistant), Andy Sugarman
(Quality Control - Offense), Barrett Trotter (Offensive Assistant), Chris Weinke
(Quarterbacks), Gregg Williams (Defensive Coordinator), Dennard Wilson (Defensive
Backs)
No Name
31
11
56
12
61
26
53
18
90
68
89
36
38
99
64
98
5
19
30
54
46
79
95
6
21
22
20
17
88
55
91
50
14
15
27
25
23
44
52
24
83
94
34
71
65
47
73
76
97
93
69
63
4
Alexander, Maurice
Austin, Tavon
Ayers, Akeem
Bailey, Stedman
Barnes, Tim
Barron, Mark
Bates, Daren
Britt, Kenny
Brockers, Michael
Brown, Jamon
Cook, Jared
Cunningham, Benny
Davis, Cody
Donald, Aaron
Donnal, Andrew
Fairley, Nick
Foles, Nick
Givens, Chris
Gurley, Todd
Hager, Bryce
Harkey, Cory
Havenstein, Rob
Hayes, William
Hekker, Johnny
Jenkins, Janoris
Johnson, Trumaine
Joyner, Lamarcus
Keenum, Case
Kendricks, Lance
Laurinaitis, James
Long, Chris
Lynch, Cameron
Mannion, Sean
Marquez, Bradley
Mason, Tre
McDonald, T.J.
McLeod, Rodney
McQuaide, Jake
Ogletree, Alec
Pead, Isaiah
Quick, Brian
Quinn, Robert
Reynolds, Chase
Reynolds, Garrett
Rhaney, Demetrius
Roberson, Marcus
Robinson, Greg
Saffold, Rodger
Sims, Eugene
Westbrooks, Ethan
Wichmann, Cody
Williams, Darrell
Zuerlein, Greg
Pos
S
WR
LB
WR
C
S
LB
WR
DT
OL
TE
RB
S
DT
T
DT
QB
WR
RB
LB
TE
T
DE
P
CB
CB
DB
QB
TE
LB
DE
LB
QB
WR
RB
S
S
LS
LB
RB
WR
DE
RB
T
OL
CB
OL
T
DE
DL
OL
T
K
National Football League Game Summary
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coverage of the game; any other use of this material is prohibited without the written permission of the National Football League.
Updated: 9/21/2015
Date: Sunday, 9/20/2015
St. Louis Rams at Washington Redskins
Start Time: 1:03 PM EST
at FedExField, Landover, Md
Game Day Weather
Game Weather: Cloudy
Played Outdoors on Turf: Grass
Temp: 72° F (22.2° C) Humidity: 56%, Wind: N 9 mph
Outdoor Weather: Cloudy,
Officials
Referee: Hochuli, Ed (85)
Line Judge: Baynes, Rusty (59)
Back Judge: Helverson, Scott (93)
Umpire: Martin, Clay (19)
Side Judge: Meyer, Greg (78)
Replay Official: Sifferman, Tom ()
Head Linesman: Turner, Patrick (13)
Field Judge: Hill, Adrian (29)
Lineups
St. Louis Rams
Offense
Washington Redskins
Offense
Defense
WR
18 K.Britt
LDE
91 C.Long
TE
LT
LG
C
RG
RT
TE
WR
QB
RB
89
73
68
61
76
79
88
11
5
27
LDT
RDT
RDE
LLB
MLB
RLB
LCB
RCB
FS
SS
99
90
94
52
55
56
47
21
23
25
J.Cook
G.Robinson
J.Brown
T.Barnes
R.Saffold
R.Havenstein
L.Kendricks
T.Austin
N.Foles
T.Mason
TE
A.Donald
M.Brockers
R.Quinn
A.Ogletree
J.Laurinaitis
A.Ayers
M.Roberson
J.Jenkins
R.McLeod
T.McDonald
LT
LG
C
RG
RT
TE
WR
QB
TE
RB
89 D.Carrier
71
77
78
75
76
86
88
8
85
46
LDE
Trent.Williams
S.Lauvao
K.Lichtensteiger
B.Scherff
M.Moses
J.Reed
P.Garcon
K.Cousins
A.McCoy
A.Morris
NT
RDE
SLB
MIKE
MO
WLB
CB
CB
SS
FS
Defense
90 S.Paea
98
97
93
52
56
91
23
26
34
38
T.Knighton
J.Hatcher
T.Murphy
K.Robinson
P.Riley
R.Kerrigan
D.Hall
B.Breeland
T.Robinson
D.Goldson
Substitutions
Substitutions
K 4 G.Zuerlein, P 6 J.Hekker, WR 12 S.Bailey, WR 15 B.Marquez, WR 19
C.Givens, DB 20 L.Joyner, CB 22 T.Johnson, RB 24 I.Pead, S 26 M.Barron, S
31 M.Alexander, RB 36 B.Cunningham, S 38 C.Davis, LS 44 J.McQuaide, TE 46
C.Harkey, LB 50 C.Lynch, LB 53 D.Bates, LB 54 B.Hager, T 64 A.Donnal, OL 65
D.Rhaney, T 71 G.Reynolds, DL 93 E.Westbrooks, DE 95 W.Hayes, DT 98
N.Fairley
K 3 D.Hopkins, P 5 T.Way, WR 12 A.Roberts, WR 14 R.Grant, WR 19 R.Ross, S
20 J.Johnson, RB 25 C.Thompson, S 30 K.Jarrett, RB 31 M.Jones, FB 36
D.Young, CB 39 D.Amerson, CB 41 W.Blackmon, LB 51 W.Compton, LB 53
J.Jeffcoat, LS 57 N.Sundberg, LB 59 T.Plummer, DE 64 K.Golston, C/G 67
J.LeRibeus, WR 80 J.Crowder, DL 92 C.Baker, LB 94 P.Smith, DE 99 R.Jean
Francois
Did Not Play
Did Not Play
QB 17 C.Keenum
QB 16 C.McCoy, T 79 T.Nsekhe
Not Active
Not Active
QB 14 S.Mannion, RB 30 T.Gurley, RB 34 C.Reynolds, T 63 D.Williams, OL 69
C.Wichmann, WR 83 B.Quick, DE 97 E.Sims
QB 10 R.Griffin, WR 11 D.Jackson, CB 35 J.Rogers, LB 50 M.Spaight, G 61
S.Long, T 68 T.Compton, G 74 A.Kouandjio
Field Goals (made ( ) & missed)
G.Zuerlein
(52)
VISITOR:
HOME:
D.Hopkins
1
0
10
St. Louis Rams
Washington Redskins
(46)
2
0
7
3
10
0
4
0
7
OT
0
0
Total
10
24
Scoring Plays
Team
Qtr
Time Play Description (Extra Point) (Drive Info)
Visitor
Home
Redskins
Redskins
1
1
7:05 M.Jones 39 yd. run (D.Hopkins kick) (3-72, 1:18)
0:53 D.Hopkins 46 yd. Field Goal (8-38, 4:27)
0
0
7
10
Redskins
2
3:02 P.Garcon 4 yd. pass from K.Cousins (D.Hopkins kick) (12-82, 7:44)
0
17
Rams
3
9:33 G.Zuerlein 52 yd. Field Goal (6-34, 3:15)
3
17
Rams
Redskins
3
4
7:01 K.Britt 40 yd. pass from N.Foles (G.Zuerlein kick) (2-49, 0:54)
10
10
17
24
Paid Attendance: 72,460
Time: 2:52
9/20/2015 at FedExField
Final Individual Statistics
St. Louis Rams
RUSHING
Washington Redskins
ATT
YDS
AVG
LG
TD
T.Austin
4
40
10.0
16
0
T.Mason
7
26
3.7
13
0
N.Foles
1
1
1.0
1
0
B.Cunningham
Total
1
0
0.0
0
0
13
67
5.2
16
0
RUSHING
ATT
YDS
AVG
LG
TD
M.Jones
19
123
6.5
39
2
A.Morris
18
59
3.3
35
0
Total
37
182
4.9
39
2
ATT
CMP
ATT
CMP
N.Foles
32
17
150
1/4
1
40
0
76.3
K.Cousins
27
23
203
2/12
1
35
0
110.3
Total
32
17
150
1/4
1
40
0
76.3
Total
27
23
203
2/12
1
35
0
110.3
PASSING
PASS RECEIVING
YDS SK/YD TD
LG IN
PASSING
RT
LG IN
RT
TAR
REC
YDS
AVG
LG
TD
TAR
REC
YDS
AVG
LG
TD
J.Cook
7
5
47
9.4
14
0
J.Reed
6
6
82
13.7
29
0
B.Cunningham
6
4
27
6.8
10
0
P.Garcon
7
6
23
3.8
6
1
K.Britt
4
2
44
22.0
40
1
R.Grant
6
3
45
15.0
35
0
T.Mason
5
2
4
2.0
3
0
M.Jones
3
3
23
7.7
18
0
L.Kendricks
2
1
15
15.0
15
0
A.Morris
2
2
13
6.5
9
0
C.Givens
1
1
7
7.0
7
0
C.Thompson
1
1
10
10.0
10
0
T.Austin
3
1
6
6.0
6
0
J.Crowder
1
1
7
7.0
7
0
S.Bailey
4
1
0
0.0
0
0
A.Roberts
1
1
0
0.0
0
0
32
17
150
8.8
40
1
Total
27
23
203
8.8
35
1
NO
YDS
AVG
LG
TD
NO
YDS
AVG
LG
TD
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
INTERCEPTIONS
Total
PUNTING
PASS RECEIVING
YDS SK/YD TD
INTERCEPTIONS
Total
NO
YDS
AVG
NET
TB
IN20
LG
PUNTING
NO
YDS
AVG
NET
TB
IN20
LG
J.Hekker
8
381
47.6
46.1
0
4
53
T.Way
6
244
40.7
37.3
1
1
56
Total
8
381
47.6
46.1
0
4
53
Total
6
244
40.7
37.3
1
1
56
NO
YDS
AVG
FC
LG
TD
PUNT RETURNS
NO
YDS
AVG
FC
LG
TD
[DOWNED]
4
0
0.0
0
0
0
J.Crowder
5
12
2.4
2
10
0
[OUT OF BOUNDS]
1
0
0.0
0
0
0
[OUT OF BOUNDS]
1
0
0.0
0
0
0
[TOUCHBACK]
1
0
0.0
0
0
0
Total
0
0
0.0
0
0
0
Total
5
12
2.4
2
10
0
NO
YDS
AVG
FC
LG
TD
NO
YDS
AVG
FC
LG
TD
B.Cunningham
1
28
28.0
0
28
0
R.Ross
1
23
23.0
0
23
0
[TOUCHBACK]
4
0
0.0
0
0
0
[TOUCHBACK]
2
0
0.0
0
0
0
Total
1
28
28.0
0
28
0
Total
1
23
23.0
0
23
0
PUNT RETURNS
KICKOFF RETURNS
St. Louis Rams
FUMBLES
KICKOFF RETURNS
FUM
LOST
1
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
FUMBLES
FUM
LOST
M.Jones
R.Kerrigan
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Total
1
1
0
0
N.Foles
T.Mason
S.Bailey
R.Quinn
T.McDonald
Total
OWN-REC YDS
TD
FORCED
OPP-REC
YDS
TD
OUT-BDS
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
OWN-REC YDS
TD
FORCED
OPP-REC
YDS
TD
OUT-BDS
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
2
Washington Redskins
Final Team Statistics
Visitor
Rams
Home
Redskins
TOTAL FIRST DOWNS
11
19
By Rushing
4
8
By Passing
6
10
By Penalty
THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY
FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY
TOTAL NET YARDS
1
1
2-12-17%
8-16-50%
0-1-0%
0-0-0%
213
373
Total Offensive Plays (inc. times thrown passing)
46
66
Average gain per offensive play
4.6
5.7
67
182
NET YARDS RUSHING
Total Rushing Plays
13
37
Average gain per rushing play
5.2
4.9
Tackles for a loss-number and yards
1-1
5-9
146
191
Times thrown - yards lost attempting to pass
1-4
2-12
Gross yards passing
150
203
32-17-0
27-23-0
NET YARDS PASSING
PASS ATTEMPTS-COMPLETIONS-HAD INTERCEPTED
Avg gain per pass play (inc.# thrown passing)
KICKOFFS Number-In End Zone-Touchbacks
PUNTS Number and Average
Had Blocked
FGs - PATs Had Blocked
Net Punting Average
TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE (Not Including Kickoffs)
No. and Yards Punt Returns
No. and Yards Kickoff Returns
No. and Yards Interception Returns
PENALTIES Number and Yards
FUMBLES Number and Lost
TOUCHDOWNS
Rushing
Passing
4.4
6.6
3-2-2
5-5-4
8-47.6
6-40.7
0
0
0-0
0-0
46.1
37.3
0
12
0-0
5-12
1-28
1-23
0-0
0-0
9-80
7-53
2-0
1-1
1
3
0
2
1
1
EXTRA POINTS Made-Attempts
1-1
3-3
Kicking Made-Attempts
1-1
3-3
FIELD GOALS Made-Attempts
1-1
1-1
RED ZONE EFFICIENCY
0-0-0%
2-2-100%
GOAL TO GO EFFICIENCY
0-0-0%
2-2-100%
0
0
SAFETIES
FINAL SCORE
TIME OF POSSESSION
10
24
22:16
37:44
Ball Possession And Drive Chart
St. Louis Rams
#
Time
Recd
Time
Lost
1
15:00
12:26
2
9:34
3
7:05
4
5
6
3:02
7
0:22
8
9
Time How Ball
Poss Obtained
Drive
Began
#
Play
Yds
Gain
Yds
Pen
Net
Yds
1st
Down
Last
Scrm
How Given
Up
2:34 Kickoff
SL 20
4
13
0
13
1
SL 33
Punt
8:23
1:11 Punt
SL 11
4
15
0
15
1
SL 26
Punt
5:20
1:45 Kickoff
SL 20
3
5
0
5
0
SL 25
Punt
0:53
13:45
2:08 Kickoff
SL 20
3
3
5
8
0
SL 28
Punt
12:21
10:46
1:35 Punt
SL 36
3
9
-10
-1
0
SL 35
Punt
1:44
1:18 Kickoff
SL 20
4
13
0
13
1
SL 33
Punt
0:00
0:22 Punt
WAS 45
3
14
0
14
1
WAS 45
End of Half
12:48
9:33
3:15 Punt
SL 32
6
39
-5
34
2
WAS 34
Field Goal
7:55
7:01
0:54 Fumble
WAS 49
2
49
0
49
1
WAS 40
Touchdown
10
5:19
1:58
3:21 Punt
SL 34
3
16
-20
-4
1
SL 30
Punt
11
12:15
9:27
2:48 Punt
SL 20
4
16
0
16
1
SL 36
Punt
12
2:38
1:33
1:05 Kickoff
SL 20
8
21
0
21
2
SL 41
Downs
#
Play
Yds
Gain
Yds
Pen
Net
Yds
1st
Down
Last
Scrm
How Given
Up
(339) Average SL 28
Washington Redskins
#
Time
Recd
Time
Lost
Time How Ball
Poss Obtained
Drive
Began
1
12:26
9:34
2:52 Punt
WAS 28
4
21
0
21
1
WAS 49
Punt
2
8:23
7:05
1:18 Punt
WAS 28
3
72
0
72
2
SL 39
Touchdown
3
5:20
0:53
4:27 Punt
WAS 34
8
48
-10
38
2
SL 28
Field Goal
4
13:45
12:21
1:24 Punt
WAS 19
3
2
0
2
0
WAS 21
Punt
5
10:46
3:02
7:44 Punt
WAS 18
12
87
-5
82
6
6
1:44
0:22
1:22 Punt
WAS 18
3
9
0
9
0
WAS 27
Punt
7
15:00
12:48
2:12 Kickoff
WAS 20
3
0
-5
-5
0
WAS 15
Punt
8
9:33
7:55
1:38 Kickoff
WAS 20
5
25
0
25
1
WAS 41
Fumble
9
7:01
5:19
1:42 Kickoff
WAS 30
3
2
0
2
0
WAS 32
Punt
10
1:58
12:15
4:43 Punt
WAS 9
8
45
-10
35
2
WAS 44
Punt
11
9:27
2:38
6:49 Punt
WAS 23
12
57
20
77
5
12
1:33
0:00
1:33 Downs
SL 41
3
5
0
5
0
* SL 4
* SL 3
SL 34
Touchdown
Touchdown
End of Game
(306) Average WAS 26
* inside opponent's 20
Time of Possession by Quarter
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
OT
Total
Visitor
St. Louis Rams
6:23
4:30
7:30
3:53
22:16
Home
Washington Redskins
8:37
10:30
7:30
11:07
37:44
Kickoff Drive No.-Start Average
Rams: 5 - SL 20
Redskins: 3 - WAS 23
Final Defensive Statistics
St. Louis Rams
A.Ogletree
Regular Defensive Plays
TKL
8
AST COMB
8
16
Special Teams
SK / YDS TFL Q IN PD FF
0
0
1 0
0
0
0
Misc
FR
0
TKL
0
AST
0
FF
0
FR
0
BL
0
TKL AST FF
0
0
0
FR
0
J.Laurinaitis
4
5
9
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
M.Brockers
5
2
7
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
J.Jenkins
6
0
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
R.McLeod
4
2
6
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
C.Long
1
5
6
1
6
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
L.Joyner
5
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
A.Donald
3
2
5
0.5
4
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
R.Quinn
2
2
4
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
T.Johnson
1
3
4
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
T.McDonald
1
3
4
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
W.Hayes
1
3
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
M.Barron
0
4
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
E.Westbrooks
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
N.Fairley
0
2
2
0.5
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
A.Ayers
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
B.Marquez
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
S.Bailey
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
M.Alexander
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
B.Hager
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
C.Davis
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
N.Foles
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
43
42
85
2
12
7
4
0
1
1
1
5
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Total
TKL = Tackle AST = Assist COMB = Combined QH=QB Hit IN = Interception PD = Pass Defense FF = Forced Fumble FR = Fumble Recovery
Washington Redskins
TKL
AST
SK
T.Robinson
5
1
6
0
0
0
0
K.Robinson
4
2
6
0
0
0
D.Hall
3
1
4
0
0
0
R.Kerrigan
2
2
4
0
0
P.Riley
2
2
4
0
S.Paea
3
0
3
T.Murphy
1
1
K.Jarrett
1
W.Compton
1
R.Jean Francois
Special Teams
PD
FF
FR
TKL
/ YDS TFL QH IN
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
4
1
1
0
2
0
0
0
1
1
2
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
B.Breeland
1
0
1
0
D.Goldson
1
0
1
C.Baker
0
1
J.Hatcher
0
1
T.Knighton
0
P.Smith
AST
Misc
FF
FR
BL
TKL
FF
FR
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
D.Young
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
D.Carrier
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
25
14
39
1
4
2
6
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Total
COMB
AST
First Half Summary
PERIOD SCORES
0 0=0
10 7 = 17
Rams
Redskins
Team
Qtr
Redskins
Redskins
Redskins
1
1
2
TIME OF POSSESSION
10:53
19:07
Rams
Redskins
Scoring Plays
Time Play Description (Extra Point) (Drive Info)
Visitor
Home
0
0
0
7
10
17
0:53 D.Hopkins 46 yd. Field Goal (8-38, 4:27)
3:02 P.Garcon 4 yd. pass from K.Cousins (D.Hopkins kick) (12-82, 7:44)
St. Louis Rams
4
TOTAL FIRST DOWNS
First Downs Rushing-Passing-by Penalty
THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY
Washington Redskins
11
1-3-0
4-7-0
1-7-14%
3-7-43%
72
239
TOTAL NET YARDS
Total Offensive Plays
24
32
NET YARDS RUSHING
17
132
NET YARDS PASSING
55
107
59
115
Gross Yards Passing
Times thrown-yards lost attempting to pass
Pass Attempts-Completions-Had Intercepted
Punts-Number and Average
1-4
1-8
16 - 7 - 0
14 - 12 - 0
6 - 46.2
3 - 33.7
2 - 15
3 - 25
Penalties-Number and Yards
Fumbles-Number and Lost
1-0
0-0
Red Zone Efficiency
0-0-0%
1-1-100%
Average Drive Start
SL 26
WAS 24
St. Louis Rams
RUSHING
Washington Redskins
ATT
YDS
AVG
LG
TD
T.Austin
2
13
6.5
10
0
T.Mason
4
4
1.0
4
0
B.Cunningham
1
0
0.0
0
0
Total
7
17
2.4
10
0
PASSING
LG IN
RT
ATT
YDS
AVG
LG
TD
M.Jones
9
80
8.9
39
1
A.Morris
8
52
6.5
35
0
17
132
7.8
39
1
Total
PASSING
ATT
CMP
YDS SK/YD TD
LG IN
RT
ATT
CMP
N.Foles
16
7
59
1/4
0
15
0
53.9
K.Cousins
14
12
115
1/8
1
35
0
124.7
Total
16
7
59
1/4
0
15
0
53.9
Total
14
12
115
1/8
1
35
0
124.7
PASS RECEIVING
YDS SK/YD TD
RUSHING
TAR
REC
YDS
AVG
LG
TD
TAR
REC
YDS
AVG
LG
TD
J.Cook
5
3
33
11.0
14
0
P.Garcon
5
5
18
3.6
6
1
L.Kendricks
2
1
15
15.0
15
0
R.Grant
4
2
43
21.5
35
0
T.Austin
3
1
6
6.0
6
0
J.Reed
2
2
29
14.5
21
0
T.Mason
3
1
3
3.0
3
0
M.Jones
2
2
16
8.0
18
0
B.Cunningham
2
1
2
2.0
2
0
A.Morris
1
1
9
9.0
9
0
S.Bailey
1
0
0
0.0
0
0
16
7
59
8.4
15
0
14
12
115
9.6
35
1
Total
St. Louis Rams
A.Ogletree
PASS RECEIVING
Total
TKL
6
AST COMB
2
8
Special Teams
SK / YDS TFL Q IN PD FF
0
0
1 0
0
0
0
Misc
FR
0
TKL
0
AST
0
FF
0
FR
0
BL
0
TKL AST FF
0
0
0
FR
0
C.Long
0
4
4
0.5
4
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
J.Jenkins
3
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
T.McDonald
1
2
3
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
8
18
0.5
4
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
First Half Summary
Washington Redskins
TKL
AST
S.Paea
3
0
3
1
4
1
1
K.Robinson
3
0
3
0
0
0
P.Riley
2
1
3
0
0
R.Kerrigan
1
2
3
0
9
3
12
1
Total
COMB
SK
Special Teams
/ YDS TFL QH IN
PD
FF
FR
TKL
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
4
2
2
0
0
AST
Misc
FF
FR
BL
TKL
FF
FR
0
0
0
0
0
AST
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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St. Louis Rams vs Washington Redskins at FedExField
First Quarter
Play By Play
9/20/2015
WAS wins the coin toss and elects to defer. SL elects to Receive, and WAS elects to defend the west goal.
D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from WAS 35 to end zone, Touchback.
St. Louis Rams at 15:00
1-10-SL 20
(15:00) N.Foles pass short right to J.Cook pushed ob at SL 32 for 12 yards (K.Robinson).
1-10-SL 32
(14:30) T.Mason right tackle to SL 36 for 4 yards (T.Robinson; R.Kerrigan).
2-6-SL 36
(13:52) T.Mason left tackle to SL 37 for 1 yard (S.Paea).
3-5-SL 37
(13:08) (Shotgun) N.Foles to SL 33 for -4 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at SL 33. N.Foles sacked at SL 33 for -4 yards (S.Paea).
4-9-SL 33
(12:26) J.Hekker punts 42 yards to WAS 25, Center-J.McQuaide. J.Crowder to WAS 28 for 3 yards (B.Marquez).
P1
Washington Redskins at 12:26
1-10-WAS 28
(12:26) K.Cousins pass short middle to J.Reed to WAS 49 for 21 yards (J.Laurinaitis).
1-10-WAS 49
(11:48) A.Morris up the middle to WAS 48 for -1 yards (T.McDonald).
2-11-WAS 48
(11:07) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short middle to A.Morris to SL 43 for 9 yards (L.Joyner).
3-2-SL 43
(10:26) (Shotgun) K.Cousins sacked at WAS 49 for -8 yards (sack split by A.Donald and C.Long).
4-10-WAS 49
(9:46) T.Way punts 40 yards to SL 11, Center-N.Sundberg, downed by WAS-T.Plummer.
P1
1-10-SL 11
(9:34) N.Foles pass short right to L.Kendricks to SL 26 for 15 yards (K.Robinson, P.Riley).
1-10-SL 26
(8:54) (Shotgun) N.Foles pass incomplete short middle to T.Mason [R.Kerrigan].
2-10-SL 26
(8:44) (Shotgun) N.Foles pass incomplete short right to B.Cunningham.
3-10-SL 26
(8:39) (Shotgun) N.Foles pass incomplete short right to L.Kendricks.
4-10-SL 26
(8:31) J.Hekker punts 46 yards to WAS 28, Center-J.McQuaide, fair catch by J.Crowder.
P2
1-10-WAS 28
(8:23) A.Morris left tackle pushed ob at SL 37 for 35 yards (A.Ogletree).
1-10-SL 37
(7:52) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to M.Jones to SL 39 for -2 yards (A.Ogletree).
2-12-SL 39
(7:14) M.Jones left tackle for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
R2
R3
D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-N.Sundberg, Holder-T.Way.
SL 0 WAS 7, 3 plays, 72 yards, 1:18 drive, 7:55 elapsed
D.Hopkins kicks 73 yards from WAS 35 to SL -8. B.Cunningham to SL 20 for 28 yards (D.Young).
St. Louis Rams at 7:05, (1st play from scrimmage 7:00)
1-10-SL 20
(7:00) T.Mason right tackle to SL 19 for -1 yards (P.Riley, R.Kerrigan).
2-11-SL 19
(6:20) (Shotgun) N.Foles pass short right to T.Austin to SL 25 for 6 yards (P.Riley).
3-5-SL 25
(5:35) (Shotgun) N.Foles pass incomplete deep left to T.Mason [T.Murphy].
4-5-SL 25
(5:29) J.Hekker punts 41 yards to WAS 34, Center-J.McQuaide, fair catch by J.Crowder.
1-10-WAS 34
(5:20) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass deep left to R.Grant to SL 31 for 35 yards (J.Jenkins).
1-10-SL 31
(4:41) M.Jones right end to SL 30 for 1 yard (T.Johnson).
2-9-SL 30
(4:03) (Shotgun) A.Morris left end pushed ob at SL 26 for 4 yards (T.McDonald; R.Quinn).
3-5-SL 26
(3:30) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to P.Garcon to SL 20 for 6 yards (L.Joyner).
1-10-SL 20
(2:53) A.Morris left end to SL 21 for -1 yards (A.Ogletree, J.Laurinaitis).
PENALTY on WAS-J.Reed, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at SL 20 - No Play.
1-20-SL 30
(2:16) K.Cousins pass incomplete short left to R.Grant.
2-20-SL 30
(2:11) A.Morris left tackle to SL 29 for 1 yard (C.Long; A.Ogletree).
3-19-SL 29
(1:39) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short middle to P.Garcon to SL 28 for 1 yard (J.Jenkins).
4-18-SL 28
(:59) D.Hopkins 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-N.Sundberg, Holder-T.Way.
1-10-SL 20
(:53) T.Austin up the middle to SL 23 for 3 yards (R.Kerrigan, C.Baker).
2-7-SL 23
(:18) T.Mason left tackle to SL 23 for no gain (R.Jean Francois).
P4
P5
END OF QUARTER
St. Louis Rams
Washington Redskins
Score
0
10
Time
First Downs
Efficiencies
Poss
R
P
X
T
3 Down
4 Down
6:23
0
2
0
2
0/3
0/0
8:37
2
3
0
5
1/3
0/0
Second Quarter
Play By Play
9/20/2015
St. Louis Rams continued.
3-7-SL 23
(15:00) (Shotgun) N.Foles pass short right to K.Britt to SL 28 for 5 yards (K.Robinson, D.Goldson).
PENALTY on WAS-R.Kerrigan, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at SL 23 - No Play.
3-2-SL 28
(14:32) B.Cunningham left end to SL 28 for no gain (K.Jarrett, J.Hatcher).
Timeout #1 by SL at 13:58.
4-2-SL 28
(13:57) J.Hekker punts 52 yards to WAS 20, Center-J.McQuaide. J.Crowder to WAS 19 for -1 yards (S.Bailey).
1-10-WAS 19
(13:45) M.Jones right guard to WAS 17 for -2 yards (M.Brockers).
2-12-WAS 17
(13:12) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to P.Garcon to WAS 21 for 4 yards (J.Jenkins).
3-8-WAS 21
(12:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete deep right to R.Grant (T.Johnson).
Timeout #1 by WAS at 12:34.
4-8-WAS 21
(12:33) T.Way punts 43 yards to SL 36, Center-N.Sundberg, downed by WAS-N.Sundberg.
1-10-SL 36
(12:21) N.Foles pass incomplete short left to J.Cook.
PENALTY on SL-T.Mason, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at SL 36 - No Play.
1-20-SL 26
(12:16) (Shotgun) N.Foles pass short middle to J.Cook to SL 33 for 7 yards (K.Robinson).
2-13-SL 33
(11:37) N.Foles pass incomplete short right to J.Cook.
3-13-SL 33
(11:32) (Shotgun) N.Foles pass short right to B.Cunningham to SL 35 for 2 yards (S.Paea) [J.Hatcher].
4-11-SL 35
(10:57) J.Hekker punts 48 yards to WAS 17, Center-J.McQuaide. J.Crowder to WAS 18 for 1 yard (B.Hager; C.Davis).
1-10-WAS 18
(10:46) K.Cousins pass short right to P.Garcon to WAS 21 for 3 yards (T.Johnson; M.Barron).
2-7-WAS 21
(10:11) K.Cousins pass short middle to J.Reed to WAS 29 for 8 yards (A.Ayers).
1-10-WAS 29
(9:34) A.Morris up the middle to WAS 31 for 2 yards (C.Long; E.Westbrooks).
2-8-WAS 31
(8:59) (Shotgun) A.Morris left end to WAS 39 for 8 yards (N.Fairley; R.McLeod).
R7
1-10-WAS 39
(8:16) K.Cousins pass short left to M.Jones to SL 43 for 18 yards (A.Ogletree).
P8
1-10-SL 43
(8:16) PENALTY on SL-A.Donald, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at SL 43 - No Play.
1-5-SL 38
(7:17) A.Morris left end pushed ob at SL 31 for 7 yards (A.Ogletree).
P6
PENALTY on WAS-J.Reed, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at SL 38 - No Play.
1-15-SL 48
(6:56) M.Jones right end to SL 23 for 25 yards (R.McLeod).
1-10-SL 23
(6:11) M.Jones right guard to SL 19 for 4 yards (A.Ogletree; J.Laurinaitis).
2-6-SL 19
(5:38) M.Jones left guard to SL 15 for 4 yards (M.Brockers, W.Hayes).
3-2-SL 15
(5:01) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short right to R.Grant to SL 7 for 8 yards (A.Ogletree).
1-7-SL 7
(4:26) A.Morris left tackle to SL 6 for 1 yard (R.Quinn; A.Donald).
2-6-SL 6
(3:49) A.Morris left tackle to SL 4 for 2 yards (T.McDonald; C.Long).
3-4-SL 4
(3:07) K.Cousins pass short left to P.Garcon for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
R9
P10
P11
SL 0 WAS 17, 12 plays, 82 yards, 1 penalty, 7:44 drive, 11:58 elapsed
1-10-SL 20
(3:02) T.Austin left end to SL 30 for 10 yards (T.Robinson). End around
1-10-SL 30
(2:27) N.Foles pass incomplete deep middle to T.Austin.
2-10-SL 30
(2:19) (Shotgun) N.Foles pass short right to T.Mason to SL 33 for 3 yards (D.Hall).
Two-Minute Warning
3-7-SL 33
(2:00) (Shotgun) N.Foles pass incomplete short middle to J.Cook.
4-7-SL 33
(1:54) J.Hekker punts 48 yards to WAS 19, Center-J.McQuaide. J.Crowder to WAS 18 for -1 yards (M.Alexander).
1-10-WAS 18
(1:44) (Shotgun) M.Jones right end to WAS 20 for 2 yards (E.Westbrooks).
2-8-WAS 20
(1:04) (Shotgun) M.Jones right tackle to WAS 21 for 1 yard (A.Ogletree).
3-7-WAS 21
(:37) M.Jones left end to WAS 27 for 6 yards (A.Ogletree).
R3
4-1-WAS 27
(:29) T.Way punts 18 yards to WAS 45, Center-N.Sundberg, out of bounds.
1-10-WAS 45
(:22) (Shotgun) N.Foles pass incomplete deep right to S.Bailey.
2-10-WAS 45
(:17) (Shotgun) N.Foles pass incomplete deep right to T.Austin [C.Baker].
3-10-WAS 45
(:11) (Shotgun) N.Foles pass short left to J.Cook to WAS 31 for 14 yards (T.Murphy).
END OF QUARTER
St. Louis Rams
Washington Redskins
Score
0
17
Time
Poss
4:30
10:30
First Downs
R
P
X
1
1
0
T
2
2
6
4
0
Efficiencies
3 Down
4 Down
1/4
0/0
2/4
0/0
P4
Third Quarter
Play By Play
9/20/2015
WAS elects to Receive, and SL elects to defend the East goal.
G.Zuerlein kicks 65 yards from SL 35 to end zone, Touchback.
1-10-WAS 20
(15:00) K.Cousins pass short right to R.Grant to WAS 22 for 2 yards (J.Jenkins).
2-8-WAS 22
(14:25) A.Morris left end to WAS 20 for -2 yards (A.Donald).
3-10-WAS 20
(13:49) (Shotgun) PENALTY on WAS-S.Lauvao, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at WAS 20 - No Play.
3-15-WAS 15
(13:35) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short right to A.Roberts to WAS 15 for no gain (L.Joyner).
4-15-WAS 15
(13:02) T.Way punts 53 yards to SL 32, Center-N.Sundberg, downed by WAS-T.Plummer.
1-10-SL 32
(12:48) T.Austin left end pushed ob at SL 48 for 16 yards (T.Robinson). End around
R5
1-10-SL 48
(12:20) T.Mason up the middle to WAS 39 for 13 yards (B.Breeland).
R6
1-10-WAS 39
(11:36) PENALTY on SL-L.Kendricks, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at WAS 39 - No Play.
1-15-WAS 44
(11:13) (Shotgun) N.Foles pass incomplete short left to K.Britt.
2-15-WAS 44
(11:08) N.Foles pass short right to T.Mason to WAS 43 for 1 yard (T.Knighton; K.Robinson).
3-14-WAS 43
(10:26) (Shotgun) N.Foles pass short right to B.Cunningham to WAS 34 for 9 yards (P.Riley; T.Murphy).
4-5-WAS 34
(9:39) G.Zuerlein 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.McQuaide, Holder-J.Hekker.
G.Zuerlein kicks 65 yards from SL 35 to end zone, Touchback.
1-10-WAS 20
(9:33) K.Cousins pass incomplete deep left to R.Grant.
2-10-WAS 20
(9:27) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short right to J.Crowder pushed ob at WAS 27 for 7 yards (L.Joyner).
3-3-WAS 27
(9:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short right to J.Reed pushed ob at WAS 38 for 11 yards (A.Ogletree; T.Johnson).
1-10-WAS 38
(8:37) M.Jones left tackle to WAS 41 for 3 yards (J.Laurinaitis).
P12
2-7-WAS 41
(8:02) M.Jones left end to WAS 45 for 4 yards (R.Quinn). FUMBLES (R.Quinn), RECOVERED by SL-T.McDonald at WAS 49. T.McDonald to
WAS 49 for no gain (D.Carrier).
1-10-WAS 49
(7:55) T.Mason left end to WAS 40 for 9 yards (D.Hall).
2-1-WAS 40
(7:09) N.Foles pass deep middle to K.Britt for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
P7
PENALTY on SL-K.Britt, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-J.McQuaide, Holder-J.Hekker.
G.Zuerlein kicks 73 yards from SL 20 to WAS 7. R.Ross to WAS 30 for 23 yards (B.Marquez).
Washington Redskins at 7:01, (1st play from scrimmage 6:54)
1-10-WAS 30
(6:54) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to A.Morris to WAS 34 for 4 yards (J.Jenkins, W.Hayes).
2-6-WAS 34
(6:14) A.Morris left tackle to WAS 32 for -2 yards (R.Quinn, M.Barron).
3-8-WAS 32
(5:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short left to P.Garcon.
4-8-WAS 32
(5:29) T.Way punts 34 yards to SL 34, Center-N.Sundberg, downed by WAS-W.Compton.
1-10-SL 34
(5:19) N.Foles pass incomplete short middle to J.Cook [K.Golston].
PENALTY on WAS-B.Breeland, Illegal Use of Hands, 5 yards, enforced at SL 34 - No Play.
1-10-SL 39
(5:13) C.Givens right end to SL 35 for -4 yards (K.Robinson).
PENALTY on SL-J.Cook, Illegal Use of Hands, 15 yards, enforced at SL 39 - No Play.
1-25-SL 24
(4:36) (Shotgun) N.Foles pass to S.Bailey to SL 24 for no gain (T.Robinson).
2-25-SL 24
(4:36) (Shotgun) PENALTY on SL-R.Saffold, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at SL 24 - No Play.
2-30-SL 19
(3:42) (Shotgun) N.Foles pass short middle to C.Givens to SL 26 for 7 yards (T.Robinson).
3-23-SL 26
(3:02) (Shotgun) N.Foles pass short middle to J.Cook to SL 35 for 9 yards (K.Robinson; W.Compton).
4-14-SL 35
(2:26) J.Hekker punts 50 yards to WAS 15, Center-J.McQuaide. J.Crowder to WAS 23 for 8 yards (I.Pead; C.Harkey).
4-14-SL 35
Penalty on SL-B.Cunningham, Illegal Substitution, offsetting, enforced at SL 35 - No Play.
Penalty on WAS-D.Amerson, Illegal Block Above the Waist, offsetting.
(2:16) J.Hekker punts 52 yards to WAS 13, Center-J.McQuaide. J.Crowder to WAS 18 for 5 yards (B.Marquez).
PENALTY on SL-I.Pead, Player Out of Bounds on Punt, 5 yards, enforced at SL 35 - No Play.
4-19-SL 30
(2:06) J.Hekker punts 53 yards to WAS 17, Center-J.McQuaide, out of bounds.
X8
PENALTY on WAS-T.Plummer, Offensive Holding, 8 yards, enforced at WAS 17.
1-10-WAS 9
(1:58) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to P.Garcon to WAS 14 for 5 yards (J.Jenkins).
2-5-WAS 14
(1:28) M.Jones left tackle to WAS 19 for 5 yards (M.Brockers, A.Ogletree).
1-10-WAS 19
(:48) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to M.Jones to WAS 26 for 7 yards (W.Hayes, A.Ogletree).
2-3-WAS 26
(:11) M.Jones left guard to WAS 28 for 2 yards (T.McDonald; M.Barron).
END OF QUARTER
St. Louis Rams
Washington Redskins
Score
10
17
Time
Poss
7:30
R
2
7:30
1
First Downs
P
X
1
1
1
0
T
4
2
R13
Efficiencies
3 Down
4 Down
0/2
0/0
1/3
0/0
Fourth Quarter
Play By Play
9/20/2015
Washington Redskins continued.
3-1-WAS 28
(15:00) M.Jones left tackle to WAS 39 for 11 yards (R.McLeod, W.Hayes).
1-10-WAS 39
(14:26) M.Jones left end pushed ob at WAS 43 for 4 yards (J.Laurinaitis).
2-6-WAS 43
(13:56) K.Cousins scrambles left end to SL 42 for 15 yards (A.Ogletree).
R14
PENALTY on WAS-S.Lauvao, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at WAS 43 - No Play.
2-16-WAS 33
(13:33) A.Morris right end to WAS 35 for 2 yards (T.Johnson; M.Barron).
3-14-WAS 35
(13:02) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short right to J.Reed to WAS 44 for 9 yards (L.Joyner, J.Laurinaitis).
4-5-WAS 44
(12:28) T.Way punts 56 yards to end zone, Center-N.Sundberg, Touchback.
1-10-SL 20
(12:15) T.Austin right end to SL 31 for 11 yards (K.Robinson). End around
1-10-SL 31
2-10-SL 31
(12:15) T.Mason right guard to SL 31 for no gain (R.Kerrigan). FUMBLES (R.Kerrigan), recovered by SL-S.Bailey at SL 31. S.Bailey to SL 31
for no gain (W.Compton).
(10:55) N.Foles pass short right to K.Britt pushed ob at SL 35 for 4 yards (D.Hall).
3-6-SL 35
(10:15) (Shotgun) N.Foles scrambles right end to SL 36 for 1 yard (D.Goldson).
4-5-SL 36
(9:38) J.Hekker punts 51 yards to WAS 13, Center-J.McQuaide. J.Crowder pushed ob at WAS 23 for 10 yards (B.Marquez).
R9
1-10-WAS 23
(9:27) A.Morris left guard to WAS 24 for 1 yard (C.Long, J.Laurinaitis).
2-9-WAS 24
(8:56) (Shotgun) K.Cousins sacked at WAS 20 for -4 yards (sack split by N.Fairley and C.Long).
3-13-WAS 20
(8:56) (Shotgun) PENALTY on SL-E.Westbrooks, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at WAS 20 - No Play.
3-8-WAS 25
(7:56) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short middle to C.Thompson to WAS 35 for 10 yards (J.Laurinaitis).
1-10-WAS 35
(7:18) M.Jones left guard to WAS 36 for 1 yard (A.Donald, J.Laurinaitis).
2-9-WAS 36
(6:37) K.Cousins pass short left to J.Reed to WAS 40 for 4 yards (R.McLeod; A.Ogletree).
3-5-WAS 40
P16
1-10-SL 31
(5:57) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short middle to J.Reed to SL 31 for 29 yards (R.McLeod). SL-J.Jenkins was injured during the play. His return is
Questionable. 21 - Jenkins had a knee injury
(5:32) A.Morris left end to SL 30 for 1 yard (A.Ogletree; J.Laurinaitis).
X17
1-10-SL 15
PENALTY on SL-A.Ogletree, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at SL 30.
Penalty on SL-R.Quinn, Face Mask (15 Yards), declined.
(5:02) A.Morris right guard to SL 13 for 2 yards (M.Brockers).
2-8-SL 13
(4:20) A.Morris left guard to SL 13 for no gain (M.Brockers; A.Donald).
3-8-SL 13
(3:35) M.Jones left end to SL 4 for 9 yards (A.Ogletree).
1-4-SL 4
(2:50) M.Jones left guard to SL 3 for 1 yard (A.Ogletree; M.Brockers).
P15
R18
2-3-SL 3
(2:43) M.Jones left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
R19
SL 10 WAS 24, 12 plays, 77 yards, 2 penalties, 6:49 drive, 12:22 elapsed
1-10-SL 20
(2:38) (Shotgun) N.Foles pass incomplete deep left to K.Britt.
2-10-SL 20
(2:31) (Shotgun) N.Foles pass short right to B.Cunningham pushed ob at SL 26 for 6 yards (T.Robinson).
3-4-SL 26
(2:24) (Shotgun) N.Foles pass short right to J.Cook ran ob at SL 31 for 5 yards.
P10
1-10-SL 31
(2:19) (Shotgun) N.Foles pass short middle to B.Cunningham to SL 41 for 10 yards (D.Hall; K.Jarrett).
P11
Two-Minute Warning
1-10-SL 41
(2:00) (Shotgun) N.Foles pass incomplete short middle to B.Cunningham.
2-10-SL 41
(1:53) (Shotgun) N.Foles pass incomplete short right to S.Bailey.
3-10-SL 41
(1:47) (Shotgun) N.Foles pass incomplete short right to T.Mason (P.Smith).
4-10-SL 41
(1:41) (Shotgun) N.Foles pass incomplete short left to S.Bailey [C.Baker].
1-10-SL 41
(1:33) A.Morris up the middle to SL 36 for 5 yards (A.Ogletree). SL-A.Ogletree was injured during the play.
Timeout #2 by SL at 01:11. Charged due to injury
2-5-SL 36
(1:11) A.Morris left end to SL 34 for 2 yards (M.Brockers).
3-3-SL 34
(:26) A.Morris right tackle to SL 36 for -2 yards (R.McLeod).
END OF QUARTER
St. Louis Rams
Washington Redskins
Score
10
24
Time
First Downs
Efficiencies
Poss
R
P
X
T
3 Down
4 Down
3:53
1
2
0
3
1/3
0/1
11:07
3
2
1
6
4/6
0/0
Miscellaneous Statistics Report
Ten Longest Plays for St. Louis Rams
Yards
40
Qtr
3
Play Start
2-1-WAS 40
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
10
3
1
2
3
1
4
2
4
1-10-SL 32
1-10-SL 11
3-10-WAS 45
1-10-SL 48
1-10-SL 20
1-10-SL 20
1-10-SL 20
1-10-SL 31
Play Description
(7:09) N.Foles pass deep middle to K.Britt for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PENALTY on SL-K.Britt, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(12:48) T.Austin left end pushed ob at SL 48 for 16 yards (T.Robinson). End around
(9:34) N.Foles pass short right to L.Kendricks to SL 26 for 15 yards (K.Robinson, P.Riley).
(:11) (Shotgun) N.Foles pass short left to J.Cook to WAS 31 for 14 yards (T.Murphy).
(12:20) T.Mason up the middle to WAS 39 for 13 yards (B.Breeland).
(15:00) N.Foles pass short right to J.Cook pushed ob at SL 32 for 12 yards (K.Robinson).
(12:15) T.Austin right end to SL 31 for 11 yards (K.Robinson). End around
(3:02) T.Austin left end to SL 30 for 10 yards (T.Robinson). End around
(2:19) (Shotgun) N.Foles pass short middle to B.Cunningham to SL 41 for 10 yards (D.Hall; K.Jarrett).
9
3
3-14-WAS 43
(10:26) (Shotgun) N.Foles pass short right to B.Cunningham to WAS 34 for 9 yards (P.Riley; T.Murphy).
Ten Longest Plays for Washington Redskins
Yards
Qtr
Play Start
Play Description
39
35
35
29
1
1
1
4
2-12-SL 39
1-10-WAS 28
1-10-WAS 34
3-5-WAS 40
25
21
18
2
1
2
1-15-SL 48
1-10-WAS 28
1-10-WAS 39
(7:14) M.Jones left tackle for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(8:23) A.Morris left tackle pushed ob at SL 37 for 35 yards (A.Ogletree).
(5:20) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass deep left to R.Grant to SL 31 for 35 yards (J.Jenkins).
(5:57) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short middle to J.Reed to SL 31 for 29 yards (R.McLeod). SL-J.Jenkins was injured during
the play.
His return
Questionable.
Jenkins
had a knee injury
(6:56)
M.Jones
rightisend
to SL 23 for 21
25 -yards
(R.McLeod).
16
11
11
4
3
4
1-10-SL 31
3-3-WAS 27
3-1-WAS 28
(12:26) K.Cousins pass short middle to J.Reed to WAS 49 for 21 yards (J.Laurinaitis).
(8:16) K.Cousins pass short left to M.Jones to SL 43 for 18 yards (A.Ogletree).
(5:32) A.Morris left end to SL 30 for 1 yard (A.Ogletree; J.Laurinaitis).
PENALTY
SL-A.Ogletree,
Mask (15
15 yards,
enforced
at SL
(9:03)
(NoonHuddle,
Shotgun)Face
K.Cousins
passYards),
short right
to J.Reed
pushed
ob30.
at WAS 38 for 11 yards (A.Ogletree;
Penalty
on SL-R.Quinn, Face Mask (15 Yards), declined.
T.Johnson).
(15:00) M.Jones left tackle to WAS 39 for 11 yards (R.McLeod, W.Hayes).
Touchdown Scoring Information
Offense
Defense
VISITOR
St. Louis Rams
1
0
Special Teams
0
HOME
Washington Redskins
3
0
0
Player Scoring Information
Club Player
TD Rush
TD
Rec KO TD
TD
Punt Int TD
TD
Fum
TD
Misc
TD
FG
XP
2Pt
Rush
2Pt
Rec
Sfty
Points
6
SL
K.Britt
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
SL
G.Zuerlein
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
4
WAS
M.Jones
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
WAS
P.Garcon
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
WAS
D.Hopkins
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
0
0
0
6
Possession Detail
Largest Lead
Drives Leading
Time of Possession Leading
First Half
Second Half
Game
Visitor
Home
Visitor
Home
Visitor
Home
0
0
17
4
0
0
14
6
0
0
17
10
0:00
14:57
0:00
18:37
0:00
33:34
Largest Deficit
-17
0
-14
0
-17
0
Drives Trailing
5
0
5
0
10
0
7:08
0:00
11:23
0:00
18:31
0:00
Time of Possession Trailing
Times Score Tied Up
0
0
0
Lead Changes
1
0
1
Playtime Percentage
Percent of playtime per player on offense, defense and special teams
St. Louis Rams
Offense
Washington Redskins
Defense
Special Teams
Offense
Defense
Special Teams
R Saffold
T
52 100%
2
7% T Williams
T
72 100%
5
17%
R Havenstein
T
52 100%
2
7% S Lauvao
G
72 100%
4
13%
J Brown
G
52 100%
2
7% M Moses
T
72 100%
4
13%
T Barnes
C
52 100%
B Scherff
T
72 100%
4
13%
N Foles
QB
52 100%
K Lichtensteiger
C
72 100%
G Robinson
T
52 100%
K Cousins
QB
72 100%
K Britt
WR
48 92%
J Reed
TE
60
83%
S Bailey
WR
39 75%
7
23% P Garcon
WR
51
71%
T Austin
WR
39 75%
6
20% D Carrier
TE
48
67%
14
47%
J Cook
TE
37 71%
A Roberts
WR
45
62%
T Mason
RB
28 54%
R Grant
WR
44
61%
3
10%
L Kendricks
TE
23 44%
2
RB
34
47%
B Cunningham
RB
22 42%
15
7% A Morris
50% M Jones
RB
31
43%
6
20%
C Givens
WR
16 31%
A McCoy
TE
23
32%
1
3%
C Harkey
TE
8 15%
J Crowder
WR
9
12%
10
33%
T McDonald
SS
C Thompson
RB
7
10%
3
10%
R McLeod
D Young
FB
6
8%
24
80%
R Ross
WR
2
3%
9
30%
K Robinson
LB
52 100%
8
27%
T Robinson
FS
52 100%
7
23%
D Goldson
FS
52 100%
7
23%
B Breeland
CB
52 100%
3
10%
R Kerrigan
LB
52 100%
2
7%
D Hall
CB
52 100%
J Hatcher
DE
40 77%
2
7%
K Jarrett
FS
39 75%
18
60%
T Murphy
LB
35 67%
12
40%
P Riley
LB
30 58%
2
7%
C Baker
DE
25 48%
S Paea
DE
20 38%
2
7%
W Compton
LB
17 33%
23
77%
P Smith
LB
17 33%
15
50%
T Knighton
NT
16 31%
4
13%
R Jean Francois
DE
10 19%
2
7%
W Blackmon
17
57%
72 100%
6
20%
FS
72 100%
6
20%
A Ogletree
LB
71 99%
J Laurinaitis
LB
71 99%
T Johnson
CB
68 94%
4
13%
J Jenkins
CB
63 88%
6
20%
R Quinn
DE
58 81%
5
17%
A Donald
DT
57 79%
5
17%
M Brockers
DT
52 72%
5
17%
C Long
DE
50 69%
5
17%
W Hayes
DE
36 50%
5
17%
A Ayers
LB
27 38%
L Joyner
CB
25 35%
6
20%
M Barron
SS
24 33%
3
10%
E Westbrooks
DT
17 24%
N Fairley
DT
15 21%
M Roberson
CB
13 18%
C Lynch
LB
C Davis
8
27%
23
77%
FS
28
93%
D Bates
LB
28
93%
M Alexander
SS
23
77%
CB
5 10%
14
47%
77% K Golston
77% J Jeffcoat
DE
5 10%
9
30%
LB
1
13
43%
67% T Plummer
40% J Johnson
LB
24
80%
SS
24
80%
CB
19
63%
1
1%
B Marquez
WR
23
B Hager
LB
23
I Pead
RB
20
2%
J McQuaide
LS
12
J Hekker
P
12
D Rhaney
C
7
40% D Amerson
23% T Way
P
10
33%
LS
10
33%
G Reynolds
G
7
23% N Sundberg
G Zuerlein
K
5
17% D Hopkins
K
9
30%
A Donnal
T
2
7% J LeRibeus
G
4
13%
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2015 Feature Clips
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General Manager Scot McCloughan
Scot McCloughan: After season away, new Redskins general manager ‘realized it’s time’
By Zac Boyer
The Washington Times
Jan. 9, 2015
The pomp and pageantry of a fall Sunday morning never wafted into the remote stretches of farmland 100 miles north of
Seattle, and Scot McCloughan couldn’t take it. It was there, in Ferndale, Washington, where he had set up the
headquarters of his new scouting operation, where he would review tape of college games on a near-constant loop and
pull together his rankings of the top players in the country.
By all accounts, McCloughan was happy. His life had regained some measure of stability following his departure from the
Seattle Seahawks in April, where he served as a senior personnel executive for four seasons. He was finally able to do
things in life that someone working 80 or more hours a week could never be afforded the ability to do.
On Sunday mornings, though, that feeling of isolation hit. Wherever McCloughan looked — his television, his computer,
his cell phone — he would be reminded that professional football games were being played around the country, and then
it would all come back to him, the only sentiments he had known for the vast majority of his adult life.
“I just had to make sure it was right for myself, for my children,” McCloughan said. “That was first and foremost for me. I
didn’t want to jump back into something that I wasn’t ready for. I went through my process, I went through my scouting
service and realized it’s time.”
Eight and a half months after parting ways with the Seahawks to tend to a personal matter, McCloughan’s wishes were
granted. Hired by the Washington Redskins on Thursday as their next general manager, McCloughan was introduced in
that role on Friday, when he held a 45-minute press conference at Redskins Park.
McCloughan didn’t delve into specifics on his vision for the organization, frequently citing his recent arrival and his lack
of familiarity with personnel. Only on Thursday did he have a chance to meet with coach Jay Gruden for the first time; indepth discussions with the assistant coaches and members of the scouting staff will take place in coming days.
It was clear, though, that McCloughan is eager to get back on the road and delve into talent evaluation. He won’t have to
wait too long: Practices leading up to the East-West Shrine Game begin on Monday, with practices for the Senior Bowl,
the premier collegiate all-star game, following a week later.
A former collegiate scout, McCloughan learned a draft-first philosophy in Green Bay and applied it during stops in San
Francisco and Seattle. He is set on applying that directive in Washington, where draft choices have, on the whole, failed to
pan out in recent years and the most productive players have arrived via free agency.
“I honestly think the draft is the lifeline of your organization,” McCloughan said. “But also, you’ve got to understand with
free agency, that’s a tool that you can use and you can use it in a positive manner.”
Allen, the general manager for the last five years, will remain with the organization as its president. He sat alongside
McCloughan during the press conference, introducing his successor by noting that he will have full control over the
personnel department and the players on the team.
McCloughan also avoided specifics concerning players on the Redskins‘ roster, though he did stress after the press
conference had ended that he would like to see the organization remain patient with Robert Griffin III.
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The quarterback, injured for a sizeable portion of the season, struggled during his time on the field, with Gruden eager to
discard the former No. 2 overall pick in favor of Colt McCoy. McCloughan recalled the circumstances that led Brett Favre
to Green Bay in 1992, noting that it took him two seasons to learn coach Mike Holmgren’s offense.
“I think with Robert, he’s ahead of Favre from the standpoint of picking up schemes and understanding what the offense
is trying to do,” McCloughan said.
Negotiations with McCloughan began on Tuesday, Allen said, during a six-hour meeting at owner Dan Snyder’s home in
Potomac, Md. McCloughan didn’t visit Redskins Park until the first time on Thursday, when he signed what is reportedly
a four-year contract.
Allen and Snyder, who attended the press conference but did not speak and left the moment it ended, each grilled
McCloughan on the nature of the personal issues that forced him to resign as the San Francisco 49ers’ general manager in
2009 and from the Seahawks this past April.
McCloughan only spoke in generalities on Friday when addressing those situations, which have been widely reported to
be linked to alcohol abuse. He said, however, that he believes he has grown “professionally and personally” and is able to
handle the responsibilities the Redskins have granted him.
“I was aware when Scot was going through his situation,” Allen said. “I did talk to him about it, and we had a very
forthright conversation. We’re here to support him, and he would not be taking this job if he thought that was going to be
a concern.”
During his time away from the league, McCloughan formed Instinctive Scouting, LLC and put together rankings of what
he perceived to be the top 150 collegiate players in the country. He sold that list to a handful of teams — he declined to
say which, but Allen confirmed the Redskins were among them — and hoped to find a way out of his quiet corner of the
country.
Now he’ll find himself in one of the top media markets in the league, one in which 22 different reporters asked him a
question during his press conference, and mired in a rebuilding process unlike any other.
“I thought this was the time to give it a shot and see what happens,” McCloughan said. “People thought I was crazy. I
really enjoyed it.”
Want a glimpse of the Redskins’ future? Look at the Seahawks’ present
By Thom Loverro
Jan. 11, 2015
Are Washington football fans are still celebrating the playoff win Saturday night?
Washington, D.C., fans, that is — along with those in Washington state.
Are Redskins fans, as well as Seahawks fans, feeling good about Seattle’s impressive 31-17 win over the Carolina
Panthers in the NFC divisional playoff game? After all, any port in a storm, right?
Why would Redskins fans get any satisfaction over a Seahawks win? Because the man who supposedly helped build the
roster of the defending Super Bowl champions was introduced Friday as the alleged new architect of Washington
Redskins personnel.
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Scot McCloughan — a “senior personnel executive” with Seattle — was reportedly the man responsible for drafting
Russell Wilson, Richard Sherman, Bruce Irvin, Bobby Wagner and K.J. Wright, if you are keeping score.
Of course, the general manager who may have had a small role in building the Seahawks — John Schneider — was the
Redskins‘ vice president of player personnel in 2001, so they already had the guy in the building who had hired the guy
they introduced Friday in the building, and let him leave.
That, though, is living in the past. That’s not the Redskins way — at least not the last 20 years or so.
The past before that, though, comes right out of the playbook for fresh starts at Redskins Park.
“Seeing all the tradition, seeing the World Championships, seeing the Hall of Fame football players and seeing the
stadium sold out and just rabid fans, it all fell into place for me right now,” McCloughan said at Redskins Park on Friday
during his introductory press conference.
Bless him, he mentioned five world championships — acknowledging the two this franchise won when it first arrived in
Washington in 1937 and again in 1942, recognizing the NFL didn’t begin with the first Super Bowl.
But, when asked how difficult it would be to “infuse his philosophy into the organization, McCloughan answered, “The
past is the past.”
His philosophy, I would assume, being winning.
One year to the day, Jay Gruden said the same thing when he was hired as Washington’s new coach.
“We’ve got to forget about the past and look toward the future every day,” Gruden said.
I’ll bet Jay Gruden remembers every single excruciating day of this past year.
McCloughan, 34, read from other excerpts from the Redskins Park fresh start playbook — hitting the most important note,
how much Redskins owner Dan Snyder wants to win.
He talked about “sitting down with Mr. Snyder for about five, six hours face-to-face and just seeing the passion he had in
his eyes — the passion for the fanbase, the passion for winning, and if he said it one time he said it 20 times, that’s all that
matters is winning games here.
“The one thing with Dan which is incredible was just the fact that whatever it takes to win, let’s do it, let’s do it no matter
what,” McCloughan said. “They deserve it — the fans deserve it, the players deserve it, he deserves it. You know, just to
see — when you see a guy’s eyes light up like that and just see not aggression, but you see him just get excited like a little
kid, it was cool as crud, you know?”
Again, one year to the day, Gruden read from the same script.
“I know that interviewing with Dan Snyder and Bruce Allen and everybody here that the passion for excellence is there,”
Gruden said. “All they want do is win and they’re going to provide me with every avenue to win. I don’t know what
happened last year and I don’t care what happened last year. All I care about next year is moving forward. I am going to
provide the players with every avenue, like I said, for them to succeed and be great. So moving forward, we’re going to
forget about the past and look forward to the future every day.”
McCloughan told you what he believes you can look forward to.
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“I’m going to outwork the next guy no matter what,” he said. “I’m going to have great communication with everybody in
the building that matters in personnel and in coaching, and when we make decisions, we’ll make them as a group. We’ll
take ownership for the players and we’re going to get better.”
If we are to believe the experts, he did that in San Francisco, where he was the general manager, and he did it in Seattle,
helping to build the team that manhandled the Panthers on Saturday night and may be on their way to a second
consecutive Super Bowl championship.
If we are to believe McCloughan, that is the future in Washington, D.C.
It’s Scot McCloughan’s turn
By Liz Clarke
The Washington Post
Sept. 9, 2015
With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the practice fields out back, the southeast corner office at Redskins Park
boasts the best view of the squad as it conducts daily workouts.
The prime office space belongs to Scot McCloughan, the general manager known for a keen eye in identifying talent,
hired in January to rebuild an NFL team whose championships have become a distant memory. It has been 24 years since
the Redskins last won a conference title.
Since Daniel Snyder bought the team in 1999, at age 34, the Redskins have cycled through eight head coaches trying to
snap that drought. The recent past has been particularly dismal, with a last-place finish in the NFC East six of the past
seven years and just seven victories in the past two years.
By any measure, the Redskins are a football reclamation project. And as McCloughan enters his ninth month on the job,
charged with shepherding the turnaround, it’s increasingly clear that the rebuild won’t happen overnight. At 44,
McCloughan is the first Redskins general manager in nearly two decades with a proven track record, having played a key
role in assembling Super Bowl-contending rosters in San Francisco and Seattle.
McCloughan brings a different approach to roster-building than his predecessors in Washington, who focused on splashy
signings and quick fixes. He favors building NFL teams from the ground up, as he learned as a young scout from his
mentor Ron Wolf, the venerable Green Bay Packers general manager and recent NFL Hall of Fame enshrinee. The idea is
to draft well and invest in the development of young players rather than buy Pro Bowlers on the free agent market.
The measuring stick by which McCloughan wants to be judged is not whether fans are dazzled by his draft-day moves or
wowed by the big-name free agents he lands, but whether his signees prove worthy of a second contract and, ideally, a
third.
Meanwhile, he’s working to set a tone of collegiality, open debate and shared responsibility in the team’s administrative
offices.
“The thing that’s important to me is that we can have disagreements or arguments about the players, the 53 [-man roster],
the draft, free agency,” McCloughan said in a recent interview in his Redskins Park office. “But when it’s all said and
done, we all take ownership together and understand that we’re going to have good days and bad days. But if we stay
together, there’ll be a lot less bad days. A lot less.”
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It’s a sentiment that seems obvious. But if put in practice, it would represent a sea change in the way hard times are
brooked at Redskins Park, where the accusatory finger of blame, followed by a wave of firings, has been the classic
response to losing seasons.
Though his contract guarantees him total control over the roster, McCloughan preaches consensus-building. And he
deserves a share of the credit for the front office unanimity on the seismic shift in the quarterback ranks heading into the
2015 season.
Building a unified front
McCloughan declines to pull back the curtain on how Snyder, President Bruce Allen, Coach Jay Gruden and he all lined
up in favor of naming fourth-year backup Kirk Cousins the starter over Robert Griffin III and keeping Griffin on the
roster.
According to someone familiar with the deliberations, the decision to change starters turned on two points that all four
ultimately conceded:
- Cousins gave the Redskins a better chance to win in 2015 than Griffin, whose struggles in Gruden’s timing-based
offense were increasingly evident.
- And Gruden risked losing credibility with the team if he continued to preach competition and award starting jobs to the
victors at every position except quarterback.
Allen, the man chiefly responsible for hiring McCloughan, confirmed the front office unanimity, dismissing a report of a
deep divide on the matter.
“No rift,” Allen said in a brief interview following the team’s Welcome Home Luncheon on Sept. 2. “Bad reporting, it
sounds like.”
McCloughan deflects questions about his role in that potentially franchise-defining move — and any major personnel
decisions.
“It’s not about me; it’s about us,” McCloughan says. “The coaches, the players, the scouts, everybody in this building —
ownership, president — all understand that we’re going to fight together and we’re going to try to build something
together. It’s not an easy process, but I really feel strongly that we’re taking positive steps.”
So far, his bosses and subordinates like his approach.
“He’s always giving other people credit,” said a member of the Redskins front office who declined to speak for
attribution. “He’s open to any opinion, whether he agrees or not.”
Snyder gave him a glowing endorsement at the recent luncheon attended by about 600 ardent corporate supporters.
“I’d like you to know that he bleeds burgundy and gold,” Snyder said in introducing McCloughan. “He has been really
working tirelessly since he got here. And I believe — I really believe — he has put together a fantastic team.”
A scout at heart
There are different types of NFL general managers, with power and responsibility that vary from team to team. Some
serve as management’s chief spokesman in the media and at NFL meetings, adept at news conferences and league politics.
Others are consumed by the financial challenge of juggling 53 players’ contracts without exceeding the NFL salary cap.
But the heart of the job is evaluating talent. That’s the role McCloughan relishes most, happy to cede public oratory to
Allen and rely on Eric Schaffer, the Redskins’ longtime vice president of football administration, to manage contracts and
the cap.
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Despite the prime view from his office, McCloughan is a regular fixture at Redskins practices. He often starts out chatting
on the sideline with Snyder and Allen. But he’s most in his element when alone on the field, his face shielded by a visor,
eyes locked on the drills unfolding before him.
To say McCloughan was born to do this is an understatement.
Son of a former AFL cornerback-turned NFL scout, McCloughan grew up watching game film at his father’s knee. Kent
McCloughan’s job scouring the country for Raider-worthy talent was demanding during the college and pro seasons, but
he passed on opportunities to climb the management hierarchy so he could spend summers with his sons — David, a
former NFL safety-turned Raiders scout himself; Mark, who owns a construction company in Colorado; and Scot.
“My dad was on the road all the time; he worked his tail off,” Scot McCloughan recalled. “But when he was home, we
would watch tape. It was more like watching games on Sunday with him — sitting there, listening to him talk.
Kent McCloughan never instructed his boys in how to evaluate players.
“It wasn’t like he forced it on us at all. He didn’t even force what team he wanted us to root for,” McCloughan recalled.
But he listened and watched his father dissect good plays and bad and chose the same career path after retiring from a
baseball career that stalled in the minor leagues. His NFL apprenticeship began as a regional scout for Green Bay in 1994.
From there, McCloughan went to Seattle as director of college scouting, then rose up the ranks in San Francisco to general
manager, taking on more responsibility at each step.
But at heart, he remains an area scout who lives out of a suitcase and thrives on uncovering all he can beyond a prospect’s
height, weight and speed.
“Scot has good instincts, work ethic, conviction in what he believes,” said former Redskins general manager Charley
Casserly, now an NFL Network analyst. “He knows what it’s supposed to look like. He has a clear vision. He has done it,
and he has learned, as we all have, from things we could have done better. I have great respect for him as an evaluator.”
Early signs of promise
Casserly cautions against issuing an early-term grade on McCloughan’s first Redskins draft. “It’s the first month of
school,” Casserly said. “Tom Landry always had a three-year rule. The first year, get ’em started. The second year, you
see improvement. By the third year, you should be rolling.”
Still, there are positive signs. His use of the team’s first-round pick on Iowa offensive lineman Brandon Scherff triggered
the most commentary, with many questioning the wisdom of paying such a high price — fifth overall — on a guard, the
spot Scherff has assumed after being projected as a right tackle. McCloughan believes it’s irrelevant where Scherff ends
up as long as he pays dividends over the long haul. “He makes guys around him better,” the general manager said. “As he
grows as a veteran, the young guys are going to follow him because they know he’s all football.”
Outside linebacker Preston Smith is less polished than second-year incumbent Trent Murphy but shows the makings of a
more disruptive pass rusher. Third-round pick Matt Jones, a 6-foot-2, 231-pound running back, pounds the ball with a fury
that calls to mind Seattle’s Marshawn Lynch.
“He runs with violence — almost too much,” McCloughan said of Jones. “But with him, with Preston, with Brandon —
early on in the draft, I wanted to take football players that set a tempo. I think all three of those guys set a tempo.”
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But McCloughan’s gem in the 2015 draft may prove to be Duke’s Jamison Crowder, a 5-8, 185-pound wide receiver and
return specialist whose heads-up grab of a ricocheted ball against Baltimore resulted in the starting offense’s first
preseason touchdown since 2012.
“His height and his weight and his speed are not comparable to number-one receivers in the NFL,” McCloughan
concedes. “Doesn’t matter to me. You can watch tape on Jamison and see a good football player.”
Asked to flesh out the meaning of “football player,” which McCloughan reserves as an honorific for special athletes, the
general manager turns, as he often does when words fail, to game film.
“I could show you on tape right now!” he offers.
Game footage is the language McCloughan speaks best. Its nouns include quick-twitch reflexes and effort doing thankless
work when the ball isn’t in a player’s hands. Its verbs: Explodes off blocks, jumps up and down on the sideline when a
teammate makes a great play. These are markers for toughness, heart, commitment — the attributes McCloughan trolls for
in his work. That’s what struck McCloughan in footage of Crowder, whom he studied intently before choosing him ahead
of most scouts’ projections.
“To see him go across the middle and catch the ball and not be scared, to see him return punts, to see his quickness and his
ball skills and to understand that he’s a football player — that’s what matters,” McCloughan said.
His approach to free agency is much the same, though his signings have been more restrained than the Redskins’ gaudy
forays of the past.
Taking on a challenge
With a mandate to beef up the defensive front, McCloughan sat out the bidding for former Detroit Lions star Ndamukong
Suh but jumped at the chance to sign linebacker Junior Galette, jettisoned by New Orleans for a series of troubling offthe-field incidents.
He was roundly criticized for the move after vowing to bring only players of high character to the Redskins. But
McCloughan staked his reputation on what he described as a two-hour, face-to-face interview in which Galette was
moved to tears explaining past mistakes and promising that if given the chance to redeem himself, he’d give back 100fold. McCloughan has twice made a similar pledge in his own NFL career.
Struggles with alcohol, which he discussed in a lengthy interview last fall with Seth Wickersham of ESPN, led to his
resignation from front office jobs in San Francisco and Seattle. McCloughan was a divorced father of three and running a
private scouting service when Allen, who had long admired his acuity in spotting talent, hired him as the Redskins’
general manager in January. In a matter of months, McCloughan remarried and told friends that his wedding day, to
Jessica Rutherford, 36, a divorced mother of two and former manager of a Gold’s Gym in Colorado, was one of the two
best days of his life. Winning a Super Bowl during his tenure in Green Bay was the other.
They were newlyweds in the first six months of marriage when she was forced to publicly apologize for lewd allegations
made to a reporter on social media. The ugly episode subsided, but it raised concern about the stability in McCloughan’s
personal life given the stress of an NFL front office job — particularly for a man battling personal demons and working
for a demanding, ultra-involved team owner. In an interview that took place before the incident, McCloughan described
Snyder as unstinting in his support and passionate about the goal they share: Transforming the Redskins into champions.
“Since I’ve been here, it has been nothing but every day, ‘Let’s get better and find a way to win football games!’ ”
McCloughan said. “As a general manager, it is so nice to feel that and hear that. It has been awesome.”
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Scot McCloughan faces tall order in reshaping Redskins’ culture
By Todd Dybas
Sept. 10, 2015
It’s a lonely office, hollow and dim. The glass cases are empty. All four TVs are off. A cardboard box in the back corner
has its four flaps open, inviting, but is ignored. Scattered objects populate the palatial desk. A phone, cans of chewing
tobacco, contact books. Otherwise, just the barrenness.
“That’s me,” Washington Redskins first-year general manager Scot McCloughan says. “Simple.”
The adjacent draft room has life. Game tape of players runs on the screen at the head of the room. Along one wall is the
Redskins‘ depth chart. Filling the other is the roster of every NFL team, in alphabetical order. On the left, offense. On the
right, defense. From the ceiling to the floor is a list including the famous and unknown. In the back right, the NFC East is
aligned.
This is the simple and delicious for McCloughan. The son of a lifelong scout, given his first NFL job by one of the
godfathers of team building, Hall of Famer Ron Wolf, McCloughan thrives on trying to figure out who will be a
successful football player. Tape is only the beginning, he’ll say. Getting to the crux of the person, what lurks inside, the
detriments and potential, that’s the key. Big, fast, strong? Fine. Tough, competitive, desperate to be better? Great.
In a way, he’s looking for players who mirror himself: The talented grinders. McCloughan stakes his scouting ability not
just on his skill to assess, but also on never-ending hours working visits, contacts and tape. An August day that starts at 7
a.m. can end at 10 p.m. The more laborious ones end at 1 a.m. He’s trying to operate with success in the inexact world of
human assessment. Results with the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks indicated his formula is effective.
“It’s one of those things, you either have that ability or you don’t,” Wolf says. “I’m talking about the ability to evaluate.
Some people think they can do it, but they really can’t.
“I mean, he’s got it. Whatever it is, he has it.”
Yet, nothing can be this free and easy in the NFL, in particular at Redskins Park, a swath of land with football fields and
hidden bear traps. McCloughan is in Ashburn because of talent and availability. Typically, someone with so much of the
former doesn’t have much of the latter. But, here he is, at 44 years old, starting again. He produced with the 49ers and
Seahawks, two power franchises of the last five years, then left. McCloughan calls departing the Seahawks in 2014 a
“mutual decision.” San Francisco CEO Jed York said McCloughan leaving the 49ers in 2010 was a “mutual parting.”
This is where things become sticky. You see, this league, this team, this man’s past, do not do simple.
Getting his start
Wolf called, and McCloughan said he would take the job for free. Being a regional scout for the Packers paid $18,500,
which was less than McCloughan was making as a fledgling minor league baseball player in 1994, but it paid something,
so all the better. When he flew from Seattle to Green Bay to sign his paperwork, he met current Packers general manager
Ted Thompson, at the time Green Bay’s director of pro personnel. He told McCloughan that he was the first hire Wolf did
not vet by asking him to watch tape and write a report.
Wolf and McCloughan’s father, Kent, built their bond with the Oakland Raiders. Kent McCloughan was a cornerback out
of Nebraska who was drafted in 1965 by the Redskins. The Houston Oilers also selected him in the AFL draft the same
year. He ended up in Oakland, was a two-time All-Pro cornerback, then a scout for 39 years. Kent worked a lot, a lesson
his son would absorb and apply.
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“His dad told me he would do an excellent job, and I couldn’t have a better form of reference than that,” Wolf says, “from
a person himself who was a superb football player and a really good judge of talent and knew what it took inside, inside,
to be successful as a scout.”
McCloughan’s intertwining with Seahawks general manager John Schneider began in Green Bay, setting them on a path
of friendship that feels similar to the one Wolf and Kent McCloughan went down. Schneider was an intern for the
Packers. Both were recently out of college. They loved the road, football and scrapping for some element of advantage.
Instead of their like personalities clashing, they blended.
“John and I, always, always will, have a tight bond just because I think we are similar people,” McCloughan says. “We
just fight for what we try to get and respect each other from the standpoint that we fight for what we get. He’s a great
person, a phenomenal man. … He’s a high-, high-, high-character guy and I respect the living crap out of that.
“He’d do anything for me. I’d do anything for him, no matter what. And, he loves football like I love football. He loves
building something like I love building something. We’re very, very, very similar. He’s just shorter.”
Schneider did not question if McCloughan was handed a job more because of lineage than talent.
“I think it was pretty evident he knew to handle himself on the road and knew how to identify football players, ask the
right questions and keep probing,” Schneider says.
Besides, they were having a hell of a time.
Green Bay was the starting point of an ascension for each. By 2008, McCloughan was the general manager of the 49ers.
In 2010, Schneider took the same position with the Seahawks.
‘Mutual’ partings
Wolf taught McCloughan core lessons of team building: Go find the competitive person who can still operate in a team
environment. Invest in a quarterback, if possible. Find someone who can pressure the quarterback, someone who can
protect him, and fill in. With those suggested baselines, McCloughan looks at players and wonders if they can move from
average to good, and good to great. Wolf also emphasizes an ego-smashing lesson that is crucial for the talent assessor.
“At some point, you’re wrong, and it’s how you adjust from that standpoint,” Wolf says. “Whether you become a 50-50
guy or whether you grab the bull by the horns so to speak, realize you made a mistake, [and] realize that not in any form
or fashion, is this a scientific event here. It involves human beings. You’re going to be wrong more than you’re going to
be right. It’s how you get over that hump that determines how well you can do, and Scot had that ability.”
“You can’t be stubborn,” McCloughan says.
In San Francisco, McCloughan gathered picks and future Pro Bowl players such as running back Frank Gore, tight end
Vernon Davis, inside linebacker Patrick Willis and offensive lineman Joe Staley.
He was a first-time vice president, then general manager. The bespoke Mike Nolan was a first-time NFL head coach.
There were surprises neither were prepared for, McCloughan says, so they adapted as needed.
As general manager, McCloughan worked with a ubiquitous rule. His hands were in everything. He had to go see every
player. Every decision started and ended him. The stress was as perpetual as his desire; the combination created an
insatiable, then debilitating loop. ”And, it wasn’t right,” McCloughan says. “I wanted to make sure everything was taken
care of no matter what. So, 24/7, I was thinking about the whole organization. That was tough, that was tough. That’s
when I got my issue.”
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A month before the 2010 draft, York described McCloughan’s departure as a “private personnel matter,” the kind of
vague code-wording suggesting something is amiss. McCloughan was forthright in an ESPN The Magazine story in
December 2014, admitting an alcohol problem which sent him to the Betty Ford Clinic during his time in San Francisco.
He returned from rehab, and a short time later, was served with divorce papers. His demons were fed anew by the news.
In the ESPN story, he said he still consumed alcohol.
Schneider, in many ways, temporarily rescued McCloughan by hiring him in 2010 as a senior personnel executive. He
worked the drafts that claimed Russell Wilson and Pro Bowl players such as Richard Sherman and Kam Chancellor in the
fifth round.
“I was happy to be able to offer him the opportunity for us to be able to work together again,” Schneider says.
Things quickly came together in Seattle. Coach Pete Carroll delivered his quirky cultural influence. A team that had so
long been an NFL bit player surged to become an audacious force. The Seahawks delivered McCloughan his second
Super Bowl ring.
McCloughan’s ability to find players is strong and touted. But, after three years with the Seahawks, McCloughan’s
reliability was rumored to be in question. He had another “mutual” separation, this one from a longtime friend. More
vague words as to why followed.
“That is something that I can’t, that I should not get into,” Schneider says after a pause. “I think that’s a question for Scot.
But, suffice to say, we’re still very good friends.”
“Mutual decision,” McCloughan says in the near-empty office. “Very mutual decision. Best for my career; best for my
family. I [had] just got engaged at the time. Going forward, that was the best thing to do. I felt like I had opportunities
when I left San Fran to go different places — a lot of places. And, I wanted to make sure, because John was in his first
year as a GM, I wanted to make sure I could do anything to help him as a general manager and put myself in a situation
where I could still see my kids — I [had gotten] divorced.
“It was mutual. And, you know what? I loved it there. Pete Carroll is a phenomenal head coach. The staff is phenomenal.
John and his staff’s phenomenal. It was incredible. Beat the crud out of Denver [in the Super Bowl], you know? Just
seeing everybody, excitement in their eyes, it was incredible. But, it was time for me to go on. It was time for me to
change.”
‘A scout with a title’
After a year away running a scouting service, McCloughan had to come back. Sundays were emotionless. No thrill, no
pain, just football on the TV in a quiet town north of Seattle. He says he had options, but the Redskins felt right. He’s
known team president Bruce Allen for more than 20 years. He did not know Snyder. He had heard what everyone has
heard about the Redskins‘ owner.
“We all have strengths and weaknesses,” McCloughan says. “I got the feeling — just meeting him — I was nervous, I
didn’t know what was going to come out of it, but I knew right away that listen, this is about the Redskins, this is about
the whole organization being together, fighting together, good days, bad days, whatever, and he totally understood.”
“I’m sure he wouldn’t have taken the job if he didn’t have the opportunity to do it his way,” Wolf says.
McCloughan’s hiring seemed to counter the Redskins‘ recent run of overreach and haphazardness in team building. The
list of things McCloughan would do before overpaying a late-career name veteran, or shipping three first-round picks and
a second-round pick for one pick, is expansive. He wants to build through the draft, “We have to have picks,” he says, and
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is trying to construct a culture akin to the one in Seattle and formerly in San Francisco: A cutthroat camaraderie existed in
each place that stars were pushed to maintain.
McCloughan, who says he’s just a “scout with a title,” has begun to delegate, learning from his error in San Francisco.
Other scouts can take a first look at a player or first run through tape. When the season starts, McCloughan says he will
follow the team closely, trying to decipher how everyone ticks, looking to sniff out angles for improvement. Schneider,
who oversees a team that has been to back-to-back Super Bowls, describes this aspect of the job as a dog chasing a car.
“We just feel like there’s never, ever any finish line in anything we’re doing,” Schneider says.
McCloughan will also be on the road as the leaves change. When he goes, he’ll arrive in a college town in the morning.
He will not talk to the player he is interested in during the season. McCloughan will instead watch tape, talk to his
contacts at the university, watch practice, then take another flight or drive to the next stop as he tries to reconstruct the
roster.
The Redskins’ attempts to move from quarterback-centric to team-focused are subtle, but telling. There was a reduction in
space occupied by Robert Griffin III’s jersey in the team store at training camp in Richmond. In addition to Griffin, the
jerseys of DeSean Jackson, Ryan Kerrigan, Alfred Morris and Pierre Garcon were available. Many Redskins walk around
in a team-issued T-shirts that read, “Stronger together,” with the Redskins‘ logo forming an O. On the back, it reads,
“TEAM>i”. New strength and conditioning coach Mike Clark put together the slogan.
Were they presented with a blank 53-man roster, Wolf and Schneider would select a quarterback first. McCloughan says
he prefers to focus on the offensive and defensive lines. Maybe it’s a savvy public relations response, considering the
organization is trying to drum out the singular importance of the quarterback and construct a whole franchise. Though, his
personnel decisions since taking over show he meant it.
The Redskins gave a contract extension to Kerrigan, added multiple players to the defensive line, extended the contract of
left tackle Trent Williams and selected an offensive lineman, Brandon Scherff, fifth overall. They also drafted Matt Jones
to provide bruising support to Morris in the backfield. Griffin was demoted the final week of the preseason and Kirk
Cousins was named the starting quarterback.
“The core of your team is built with middle men,” McCloughan says. “That’s why it’s important to draft so well, to have
draft picks. To not just be starters, but backups, great special teams players. That’s how you build your roster. You’re
going to have your superstars. You’re going to have four or five. The majority of your team is built with good football
players. That’s why it’s so important to me to have smart guys, tough guys, intelligent guys that understand their roles and
understand it’s about the team.”
Who is McCloughan?
In August, Wolf was set to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He had not seen Kent McCloughan for about a
decade. Scot McCloughan was making the trip to Canton, Ohio, for the induction despite training camp going on. He
called his dad, encouraged him to leave Colorado and go. Kent acquiesced. Scot set up a car to pick up his 72-year-old
father in Cleveland and take him to Canton on Friday night. The induction was Saturday.
Scot sent Wolf a text saying his dad would like to chat, face-to-face. They met Saturday morning at a Bob Evans
restaurant. Outside, Kent and Wolf talked. Later at the ceremony, Wolf pointed at Kent on his way across the stage. Scot
was sitting next to his dad. His father shook his hand and thanked him for the trip afterward. Recounting the day leaves
Scot tapping the executive desk in his new office. His voice wobbles. His eyes shine.
“I want to be thought of, when I’m all done with this, as a good person, a good scout and [that] I took care of my guys,”
McCloughan says. “That’s what matters to me. Wins, losses very important. I understand that. But, good person. Ron
Wolf was a phenomenal person. My dad is a phenomenal person.”
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Figuring out what lays inside the person is the last part and hardest of scouting. It’s when simple turns to difficult, like
McCloughan’s time in Washington suddenly did the first week of September. His second wife, Jessica, used Twitter to
accuse an ESPN reporter of exchanging sexual favors for information about the team. She also insinuated McCloughan
was having an affair with the reporter. An apology said to be from her was issued through the Redskins. The man here to
quiet the Redskins‘ maelstroms, who is also working to leave behind his, was in the middle of one, insinuating the
troubling pull of Redskins Park is unavoidable and re-raising questions about McCloughan’s personal side.
Back in the 1990s, McCloughan told Wolf he would work for free, even when they talked about a raise after his first
season. It was the job, not the money, that drove him. McCloughan loves football to no end. He loves the constructing, the
talent tapping, the good times, the Sundays. He loves asking questions. He loves trying to find the right players.
“What’s so important to me,” McCloughan says, “is to talk to my contacts who have been around [a player] for two, three,
four years, and say listen, ‘Who’s this guy? What’s he bring as an individual? What’s his character? What’s his passion?
What’s he doing when he’s not in the building?’”
As he embarks to fix the Redskins, the same questions are being asked about him. Who is McCloughan? A gifted man
who can read other souls, but can’t control his own? Someone who has learned or someone who repeats? The fixer of
Ashburn or another of its victims? The “scout with a title” wants to live his football life. It’s just not that simple. It never
is at Redskins Park. And it hasn’t been yet for McCloughan.
Defensive Coordinator Joe Barry
‘Live wire’ Joe Barry already has the Redskins proclaiming their love
By Dan Steinberg
The Washington Post
Aug. 11, 2015
RICHMOND — Joe Barry’s arrival as Washington’s defensive coordinator initiated noticeable changes in both style and
substance. Let’s start with the style.
“When you play football, it’s kind of all the same spiel,” observed cornerback DeAngelo Hall, a 12-year veteran who’s
seen coaches come and go. The difference from one coach to the next is “just the way it’s delivered, and [Barry’s]
delivery is amazing,” Hall said. “It’s like Drake and all this ghost writing stuff. The guy who writes it can rap it one way,
man, but because of Drake’s delivery, he turns them into platinum hits. And so the way Joe Barry’s delivery is, so far it’s
been amazing to be around.”
Okay, hold up. Did Hall just compare Joe Barry to Drake?
“I mean, it’s the delivery, man, the delivery; it’s the way he’s delivering it,” Hall laughed. “The message is definitely
getting received on our end.”
And if Joe Barry is Drake, that would mean Meek Mill is … well, let’s not even go there. Suffice it to say, Hall is hardly
the only Redskins defensive leader who’s been wowed by the 45-year-old Barry, a man whose hiring initially left some
fans feeling uneasy. Players this month raved about Barry’s enthusiasm, his communication, the way he interacts with
colleagues and his teaching methods.
“I love him, man,” said defensive lineman Chris Baker. “He ain’t trying to BS you around. He’ll just come out and tell
you exactly how it’s supposed to be done.”
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“I love playing for him, because he gives us the freedom to be ourselves, you know what I mean?” safety Duke Ihenacho
said. “We’re not robotic out there. He allows us to make plays.”
“His energy spills off onto us,” Hall said. “He’s just a damn joy to be around.”
The energy thing isn’t a gimmick, although it could have something to do with the 10 cups of black coffee Barry
consumes each morning before 10, starting about 60 seconds after he leaves his bed. (“I’ll chug coffee,” he noted.) Or
with the Red Bull he has at lunchtime. Or with the lessons he remembers from his own playing career as a linebacker at
Southern Cal.
“I had to work harder than everyone; I had to be a grinder,” Barry said after a recent practice. “So I think in my
professional working life, it’s the same thing.”
Through months of minicamps and offseason sessions and now at training camp, players have joked about the fervor
Barry brings to practices, the way he translates meeting room concepts into clear — if caffeinated — on-field
explanations.
“He’s very hands on,” Ihenacho said. “He loves teaching, he’s a very detailed coach and he knows exactly what he
wants.”
“He’s a live wire,” said nose tackle Terrance Knighton. “If he could, he probably would put on pads.”
“I’m sure he’s pretty sore after practice,” defensive end Kedric Golston added. “It’s him, though, you know what I mean?
It’s not false. He’s a guy that you can really tell is enjoying what he’s doing.”
That’s been the case even as Barry has faced one question after another about his previous experience as a defensive
coordinator, a two-year stint with the Detroit Lions that ended with an 0-16 season in 2008. Barry patiently discusses that
season day after day, talking about learning from failure and growing through struggles, and assuring reporters that “no
question is ever out of bounds.”
He seems even to find satisfaction in these exchanges. Players might think Barry is enjoying himself, but they’re probably
underestimating matters, because this is a man who likes coaching football more than Donald Trump likes hearing his
own voice.
“I wake up every single day and I absolutely love my job,” Barry said. “I mean, I can’t wait to go to work, every single
day. And having that mentality and truly feeling that way, I think that gives me natural energy. It gives me juice. I don’t
know what it would be like in life when the alarm goes off to be miserable. When my alarm goes off, I’m jacked. I think
that obviously helps in the energy that I exude, because I love what I’m doing, you know?”
What he’s doing in Washington is infusing the team’s 3-4 base defense with the 4-3 principles he learned as part of the
Tampa Bay coaching tree. While last year’s defensive line was asked to stay square with its matchups and control blocks,
this year’s group is being asked to play on edges and get up the field.
Golston described it as creating “disruptions.” Baker said instead of freeing up linebackers, the linemen are focused on
“attacking, really making a lot of plays in the backfield.” Even offensive linemen like Trent Williams have noticed the
difference, saying “I think the scheme allows them to be a little freer, and therefore they’re playing a lot better.”
Barry cautioned against thinking of this as more freedom, “because it definitely takes discipline to do what we do.” But he
said the changes should be obvious to fans when real games begin, that his approach is “a complete contrast” and
“completely different” from last season’s philosophy.
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Barry — who grabs you and physically moves you around while explaining his defensive mission — wants his linemen
creating “havoc in the backfield,” with rushers like Jason Hatcher, Stephen Paea and Ryan Kerrigan encouraged to get off
the ball. He wants them to think about vertical movement and to “play the run on our way to sacking the quarterback.”
Will this work, assuaging fans and allowing Washington’s retooled roster to erase last year’s defensive embarrassments?
That’s a question for September more than August. In the heat of training camp, it’s easier just to nod your head when a
leader like Hall rhapsodizes about his new coordinator.
“I think he’s going to have a ton of success,” the cornerback said. “I don’t know how he was in Detroit, but since the
moment he’s gotten here, man, he’s just been a ball of energy. And guys have wanted to play for him and wanted to do
what he wants us to do.”
As for that Drake comparison, Barry laughed, saying “I wish I had Drake’s money,” and then adding “I would consider
that a compliment.”
He didn’t have to mention anything about starting from the bottom. There have already been enough references to Detroit.
Offensive Coordinator Sean McVay
Sean McVay surrounded by veteran Redskins assistants
By Todd Dybas
June 14, 2015
When Redskins offensive coordinator Sean McVay responds to a question, he sounds like he knew what was going to be
asked. Answers are rapid and clear. In more than seven minutes with reporters last week, McVay said “um” once. That
pause only popped loose when he was asked about how rookie wide receiver Jamison Crowder was handling domestic
violence accusations.
In January 2014, the Redskins made McVay the league’s youngest offensive coordinator, promoting him from tight ends
coach. McVay is just 29 years old, narrowly older than 28-year-old wide receivers Pierre Garcon and DeSean Jackson.
When the season starts, he and backup quarterback Colt McCoy will be the same age.
McVay will have another decade to deal with age references before he surpasses most he coaches. Age notes are not new
for him. He was 22 years old when his first pro football job as an offensive assistant for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers came.
Redskins coach Jay Gruden was also an offensive assistant for his brother, Jon, at the time. McVay moved to the United
Football League the following season, where he worked for former Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett as tight
ends coach for the Florida Tuskers. He joined the Redskins and went to work for Mike Shanahan the following season.
There were holes and oddities around the Redskins’ coaching prodigy last season. His job was part coordinator, part
quarterbacks coach. He had play-call input, but Jay Gruden also handled that. Most teams had a quarterbacks coach, yet
the Redskins did not despite heaving tumult at the position.
In the offseason, Washington brought 58-year-old Matt Cavanaugh in to run the quarterbacks’ room. It hired 59-year-old
Bill Callahan to coach the offensive line. Those investments allow Jay Gruden and McVay to to drop in on various
factions of the team and defer. McVay moves from offensive group to group. Jay Gruden has time to rush the passer
during organized team activities.
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“Having Matt Cavanaugh with the experience he has as a player and a coach has been a great resource for myself and the
quarterbacks,” McVay said. “He’s done a great job of sort of implementing the fundamental techniques and the things we
want to emphasize on a daily basis from a work standpoint . It’s been extremely valuable.”
Those four will try to fix a Redskins offense that was 26th in the league last season in points scored. The Redskins
averaged just 18.8 points per game, one tenth of a point in front of league bottom-feeders the Cleveland Browns and New
York Jets.
Going through multiple quarterbacks multiple times for multiple reasons is no path to consistency. So, the Redskins rehitched themselves to Robert Griffin III in the offseason when they named him the starter and picked up his expensive
$16.155 million option for 2016.
The Redskins also appear to have wed themselves to a conceptual shift. When Griffin walked to the podium for his first
press conference since the offseason, he wore a “Stronger together” T-shirt. He quickly pointed out that the T-shirt was
produced by the team, not him, leaving the uncreative and reactionary to lament the death of an easy storyline. The idea
that the Redskins will try to win as a team and not be Griffin LLC, for better or worse, was reinforced by McVay’s answer
when asked if Griffin had made progress.
“I think we are seeing improvement,” McVay said. “I think Colt and Kirk (Cousins) have showed improvement as we’ve
gone through the OTAs. Coach Barry’s defense has done a great job of giving us a bunch of looks. I think all the
quarterbacks have continued to improve each practice.”
The Redskins are in this strange land where they loaded Griffin’s basket with their eggs — the pickup of the option
showed that — yet are preaching whole as they try to deter the concept of onus on one.
Perhaps more important than the psychology of perception around the quarterbacks is the team’s inability to convert yards
into points. Last season, Washington was a respectable 13th in yards gained per game. A scoring disconnect followed.
Among the league’s 14 teams to gain 350 or more yards per game, the Redskins were the only one to average less than 24
points.
After games, Jay Gruden would take partial blame for offensive shortages. He put responsibility on the players, before
often following with aggravated statements about his play-calling. Though McVay is in his second season as offensive
coordinator, the only thing Jay Gruden will commit to in reference to play-calling is that they have similar offensive
minds.
“We’re very close mentally to thinking alike, and that’s the thing,” Jay Gruden said. “When we put together a game plan
and you have your third-down situations, you can almost call them together. So it’s very important for us to be on the
same page when we install and call plays. But we’ll both have input on game day like we do every game.
“Whether he calls 50 percent, I call 50 percent, he calls 80 percent or 20 doesn’t matter as long as we agree during the
week that ‘This is our plan, this is how we’re going to attack and these are the situations we’re going to call certain plays.’
So I feel very confident in him calling plays and obviously I feel confident in me calling plays.”
If it’s McVay making the call, there won’t be indecision. His choice will be brisk, like his answers and career arc. And,
this year, he’ll be flanked by two supporting coaches twice his age.
Offensive Line Coach Bill Callahan
Bill Callahan has big designs for Redskins offensive line
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By Liz Clarke
The Washington Post
June 17, 2015
One of Bill Callahan’s first actions after being named the Washington Redskins’ offensive line coach was to hang a
picture of the Hogs in his office at the team’s Loudoun County headquarters.
It is both a tribute to position coach Joe Bugel’s tough-nosed line of the Joe Gibbs era — a unit Callahan studied with
admiration as he climbed the college coaching ranks in the 1980s — and a powerful statement about the type of unit he
intends to forge under Coach Jay Gruden.
“I’ve always admired what Joe Bugel has done,” Callahan said Thursday after the Redskins wrapped up a nearly two-hour
practice at Redskins Park. “He has been kind of a mentor in a lot of ways — watching his film, watching what he had
done with the players over the years. And we’re trying to emulate that and carry on that tradition here and live up to the
standard that they’ve established.”
Callahan’s addition to the staff represents the biggest coup of Gruden’s offseason moves.
In three seasons in Dallas, where he coached the offensive line and served as offensive coordinator, Callahan transformed
one of the NFL’s least effective lines into one of the best. Having three former first-round draft picks to work with helped,
to be sure, along with a lights-out quarterback in Tony Romo and running back DeMarco Murray.
Dallas boasted the NFL’s second-ranked rushing attack last season, averaging 147.1 yards per game, and sent three
offensive linemen (all first-round picks) to the Pro Bowl, along with Romo and Murray. The Redskins ranked 19th in
rushing yards, averaging 105.7 yards per game.
“If you’re going to put resources into any area, I think the line is an important area to do so because they have to protect
the edge and have got to provide the opportunities for the runners in the running game,” Callahan said. “Anytime you can
get a top-level talent in the early rounds, it helps your situation.”
With Scot McCloughan taking over as general manager, the Redskins are taking steps in that direction. The most high
profile was using their No. 5 overall draft pick this spring on Iowa’s Brandon Scherff, whom Callahan is grooming as the
starting right tackle — a complement to 2010 first-rounder Trent Williams on the left side.
But character counts for as much as draft-day pedigree in Callahan’s experience — if not more so. Five months into the
job, he has nothing but praise for his roster on that count.
“They’ve worked hard, extremely hard,” he said. “I’m really proud of ’em. They’re a good group of kids who study hard
and prepare well.”
Asked what appealed to him about joining the 4-12 Redskins as a position coach, Callahan, whose contract was up in
Dallas, said he was drawn by the chance to reunite with some longtime friends and good coaches. Redskins President
Bruce Allen, for example, was Callahan’s general manager when he coached at Oakland. Before that, Callahan was a
member of Jon Gruden’s staff with the Raiders. He worked with quarterbacks coach Matt Cavanaugh for the New York
Jets. And in Dallas, he worked with current Redskins tight ends coach Wes Phillips.
“I felt really comfortable and felt confident I could add and contribute something,” said Callahan, 58.
Despite three decades in coaching, Callahan exudes the enthusiasm of a go-getter living his dream during practice. He
revels in the nuances of technique and displays an evangelist’s zeal in imparting them to his players, carving out extra
time before and after practice to squeeze in extra drills.
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During last season’s practices, Redskins linemen got to rest when the special teams unit took the field. Under Callahan, no
more.
“He’s just an extremely detailed guy,” said Williams, who has attended meetings but is being held out of on-field work as
he continues recovering from a lingering knee injury. “He’s very intense and requires a lot out of us.”
Gruden has taken note.
“The work that is involved with being a player for Coach Callahan is a demanding thing,” Gruden said, “but I think at the
end of the day, he’s going to get the best results out of you because he’s going to demand the most of you.”
Given Callahan’s expertise, Gruden said he will have a major role in play-calling during the season.
“Coach Callahan will be the guy that will devise the running game, pretty much game plan-wise,” Gruden said, “and it
wouldn’t surprise me at all if he’s calling the majority of the runs on game day.”
No twitch of a lineman’s muscle is too trivial for Callahan to overlook. His eyes stay locked on his players through each
drill, and he gives constant feedback.
“Set!” he barks.
“Lift!” he orders each pair of linemen, working in tandem, to burst from their stance and hoist the lone lineman facing
them off the ground.
“Gooood!”
For Callahan, the work on the field is a passion, more than a job.
“I love it,” he said. “Absolutely love it. I look forward to practice every day. There’s nothing like it. I’m just an old-school
ball coach.”
Wide Receiver Jamison Crowder
Duke’s 5-foot-8 Crowder standing tall in Redskins’ crowded WR corps
By Liz Clarke
The Washington Post
Aug. 1, 2015
Just a few days into Redskins training camp, rookie Jamison Crowder has begun to stand out. And that’s not easy to do in
a crowded field of wide receivers that includes DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon—particularly for a 5-foot-8, 185 guy
who lines up in the slot.
A receiver and special-teams ace at Duke, Crowder, 22, was drafted by the Redskins in the fourth round primarily for his
punt-return ability.
But in Thursday’s opening session, Crowder’s No. 80 jersey seemed to be on the receiving end of every third or fourth
completion, catching the approving eye of Coach Jay Gruden.
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On Friday, Crowder had the savvy to pick up a last-second signal from Kirk Cousins and streak down the sideline to
complete the day’s biggest pass play — a 50-yard bomb that had the backup quarterback racing downfield for a high-five.
“It was actually we had a different play called,” Crowder said after Saturday’s walk-through. “Cousins gave me a signal
because of the coverage to where I had a go-ball down the sidelined. I was able to get that signal, and he was able to throw
a really good pass and I was able to make the catch.”
“‘That was good football!’” Cousins exulted, according to Crowder. “ ‘Good way to see the signal, and way to make a
play!’”
Crowder posted three 1,000-yard seasons at Duke to finish his college career with the second most receiving yards in
program history (3,641) and third-most in the ACC.
His selection by the Redskins came as a surprise, Crowder said, but a pleasant one.
He joins a roster that’s well stocked in receivers, with the featured roles locked down by Jackson and Garcon. Andre
Roberts is the incumbent in the slot, where Crowder has been working during camp. And Gruden wants to get second-year
receiver Ryan Grant in the mix, likely in the slot, as well.
“He has done a great job,” Gruden said of Crowder, asked if he could envision a receiving role for the rookie, in addition
to special-teams duties. “He’s very smart. He went to Duke and understands the passing game, understands route
concepts. He has got good, strong hands, [is] very quick in and out of breaks. But he does have a role as a punt returner,
for sure.
“…[Crowder] has got to obviously earn the reps that he gets. When he gets them, he’s taking advantage of them. We’ll
see. We’ve got a long time to determine who our third is. Right now, Andre obviously has a firm grasp on it. But he will
challenge him.”
Wide Receiver Pierre Garçon
Redskins believe Chris Culliver offers ideal size, confidence, fit
By Todd Dybas
Sept. 10, 2015
Gold, sweatpants and tattoos are the visually expressive things about Washington Redskins cornerback Chris Culliver. He
wears multiple gold chains. The sweatpants, gray and puffing out from beneath a jersey or pulled up from the ankle to the
knee, complete his daily appearance. Every day, walks with his tattoos from wrist to shoulder telling his tale.
He chose his mother’s name, Marie, as his first tattoo when he was 16 years old, mirroring her age when he was born.
His stepfather, James Jefferson, was murdered when he was 8. He was shot on Labor Day weekend in 1996 at Jay’s Big
Shot bar in Philadelphia. His cousin was also killed in the same fracas. A bullet grazed his mother’s chest. A tattoo on his
neck memorializes his slain stepfather.
He doesn’t want to talk about that, though. Not his mom or his family. The tattooed map of his 27 years that spreads
across both arms, his chest and back and even in front of his right ear provide hints of the careening nature of his life.
He’d rather leave that and talk about football, focusing on why the Redskins paid him a hefty sum to help shore up a
wobbly secondary.
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Culliver signed a four-year, $32 million deal with the Redskins in the offseason. General manager Scot McCloughan said
he had liked Culliver since the cornerback left South Carolina in 2011, when the San Francisco 49ers selected him in the
third round. His three seasons in the league may be unlike anyone else in that draft class.
His first two seasons, Culliver played in the NFC title game. In his second season, Culliver was the nickel cornerback for
a powerful 49ers defense in the Super Bowl. His time at the Super Bowl was an extreme learning experience. Negative
comments he made about possibly having a gay teammate preceded an apology and reversal in stance two days later.
During the game, he allowed a 56-yard touchdown pass to Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones. Though, that
Culliver was in the position of influencing the Super Bowl as a second-year player was of note.
“There’s a lot that goes on in the Super Bowl,” Culliver said. “It’s a big, big stage. If anybody going to watch any game of
the year, they’re going to watch the Super Bowl. … It wasn’t like I was 30 years old in my seventh or ninth year or
something like that. You learn and you grow as a player, a person, in general. You’ve got a rookie that come in wouldn’t
understand the same thing a fifth-year vet would. I think just experience and growing as a person, that’s the biggest
thing.”
He tore the ACL in his left knee and missed the 2013 season. In 2014, when the 49ers began to unravel, Culliver had his
best season, producing career-high totals in tackles and interceptions. He was considered one of the best cornerbacks
available through free agency after last season. It’s easy for McCloughan to tick off what he likes about Culliver on the
field.
“He has size, he has strength, he has toughness, he has competitiveness and he understands the importance of the game,”
McCloughan said. “He comes from a really, really good defense. Been to the Super Bowl. Seen what it looks like.
Understands how to practice. Understands what to take care of in the weight room and the tape room. All that stuff, he
understands, he’s been around it.”
Culliver felt like Washington matched him personally. He said in OTAs that he liked the defensive scheme, was interested
in learning from new defensive backs coach Perry Fewell and was excited play alongside DeAngelo Hall, Jeron Johnson
and ex-teammate Dashon Goldson.
“I chose here because I felt like it fit my personality,” Culliver said. “My personality’s being physical and playing a lot of
man coverage and getting to it and helping this team. That’s what my mindset was.”
Like many current cornerbacks, Culliver prefers playing press coverage. He tries to reroute receivers from the line, using
his strength as much as the current rules allow. He said he lets receivers run their routes, then reacts to what he sees. In an
ideal world, Culliver is a blend of physical play and consistent coverage. He’s 6 feet tall and 199 pounds, not the
oversized cornerback that is in vogue in the NFL, but also not a small corner who can easily be bullied. He should have a
chance against fade routes, as well as one against shiftier route runners.
Culliver’s presence gives the Redskins a strong starting point at cornerback. Second-year cornerback Bashaud Breeland
will return during Week 2 of the regular season after serving a one-game suspension stemming from a citation for
possession of marijuana in Richmond in 2014. Hall is near the end of his career. Third-year corner David Amerson took a
large step back in his second season. Quickly, the cornerback room could be Culliver’s to run.
Hall has talked about retirement. Breeland is just starting what the Redskins hope is an extended career, which leaves
Culliver as a proposed anchor among the team’s cornerbacks. He has the most playoff experience of any Redskins
cornerback, including Hall. He’s also the highest-paid cornerback on the team. The Redskins are relying on Culliver to be
a support point at one of the league’s most crucial positions.
“He’s good for the young guys, and he’s 27,” McCloughan said. “I think he’s reaching his prime right now and he’s ready
to rock and roll.”
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His ferocity showed in the preseason when he was ejected during the second exhibition game for getting into a fight with
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith. It also showed in March 2014, when he was charged with a felony —
reduced to a misdemeanor following a hearing nearly a year later — after hitting a bicyclist, fleeing the scene, then
allegedly threatening a citizen who followed and cornered his car. He pled guilty to two misdemeanors in June and will be
on probation for two years and was ordered to do 40 hours of community service.
“[I told him] this is how we’re going to be, and if you’re not going to be that way, then you’re not going be here,”
McCloughan said.
Last year, Culliver was back at the tattoo parlor. Just in front of his right ear, in the slim vertical space behind a narrow
sideburn, the word “king” is sunk vertically, in capital letters, into his skin.
The Redskins crowned him with a four-year deal worth up to $32 million in the offseason. Each is trying to revamp their
recent past, believing the best is ahead.
Wide Receiver Pierre Garçon
For Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon, pizza investment is about more than just dough
By Dan Steinberg
The Washington Post
May 26, 2015
On a recent weekday afternoon, Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon pulled out his phone and scanned the previous
day’s manager’s report from one of his pizza restaurants.
Two pies had been cooked too long. Another had accidentally flipped over. One customer ordered dinner but then
discovered she didn’t have any money; she canceled her order. And several customers who met Garcon in the store told
the manager that he seemed like such a nice guy, “that they appreciated that this is more than just an investment for him.”
At this, Garcon put down his phone and smiled. The 28-year old wide receiver is nearly an equal partner in SpinFire, a
“fast casual” pizza concept with one location in Ashburn and another in downtown Rosslyn. He and his partner, Paisano’s
CEO Fouad A. Qreitem, plan to open stores at Tysons Corner and Wheaton mall before the end of the year, and already
are scouting locations in the District, while a franchise soon will open in Dubai, the first of six planned stores in the
United Arab Emirates. Garcon has been talking to teammates about franchising locations in college towns, where they
could leverage their local celebrity to attract customers. And Garcon said he plays an active role in the pizza-selling
business: greeting customers, pitching potential franchisees, taste-testing new sauces, taking out the garbage, and yes,
courting the media.
He has lost count of how many SpinFire shirts he owns. Friends say they can tell when he’s been working from the specks
of flour on his clothes. He’s developed a knack for spinning pizza dough above his head; “when I’m not busy, I try to
work on my skills,” he explained. And he’s already thinking about his next venture.
Sure, local athletes opening restaurants is nothing new. Joe Theismann won a Super Bowl; Kevin Grevey won an NBA
title; Boog Powell won a World Series, and all three men put their names on their restaurants. But Garcon and Qreitem
wanted SpinFire to spread beyond Washington, so they deliberately kept his name off the storefront. Their concept
involved cooking pizzas in 90 seconds; they initially considered making it 88, in honor of Garcon’s number, but again
decided it was best to keep pizza and football separate.
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And while Garcon has taken advantage of his football fame — bringing Redskins teammates to “Rookie Night” at the
Ashburn location, hosting Ryan Kerrigan at the Rosslyn store’s grand opening, promoting the restaurant on his social
media accounts and even hiring DeSean Jackson’s cousin — he wants SpinFire to succeed on its merits.
“It’s not about myself or the team; it’s about something different, an actual business,” he said. “It’s not piggybacking off
the Redskins; it’s not piggybacking off my name. This is going to be bigger than me. When I’m done, I want it to still
keep going. One day we’ll probably sell this company, and then move on to the next thing. … I wouldn’t mind being in
business for life.”
Garcon’s introduction to the restaurant industry came several years ago, when Qreitem was seeking a clean-cut athlete to
endorse Paisano’s. An acquaintance set him up with Garcon, and as the receiver began pitching pizza, the two became
friends. Qreitem was already working on his fast-casual pizza idea, a niche in which a host of local competitors have
sprouted in recent years, and Garcon said he wanted in.
He knew nothing about the pizza industry; his favorite pie to that point was a Hawaiian stuffed crust. His retail experience
came from high school: jobs selling popcorn at movie theaters, working as a stock boy at Winn-Dixie, and in the Dillard’s
department store. He had no experience with getting permits, or supervising employees, or working with dome-shaped
900-degree Neapolitan ovens. But Garcon was risking his money on the project, so he spent time in the stores, read the email chains, participated in the planning meetings, bought portable speakers as Christmas gifts for all his employees, and
started experimenting with those ovens.
“I know it’s hard to believe, but he’s involved; he’s deeply, deeply involved,” Qreitem said. “It’s not a front. He’s not a
face that we’re using to build a brand. If he left the Redskins today, he’s still my partner and this is still his business. …
God bless his football career, but this is going to outlast his career. When football’s over, this is going to be his career.”
Which is why Garcon looks at those reports on his phone, the ones that detail labor costs and store sales and daily events
at both his restaurants.
“It’s like your stats,” Garcon said. “You saw how the store did, why someone burned a pizza, why soda sales are so low
compared to pizza [sales], why the labor costs are so high. It’s the stats, just like why [one receiver’s] catches aren’t as
much as such-and-such’s last year.”
Ah yes, that. You’ll recall that in 2013 — when Garcon caught 113 balls for 1,346 yards — we were debating whether he
was a legit No. 1 receiver. Last year, the Redskins brought in DeSean Jackson, changed their head coach and their offense
and switched quarterbacks as quickly as SpinFire makes pizzas. Garcon’s numbers plummeted to 68 catches for 752
yards, and no one was talking about that No. 1 receiver debate anymore. It was a jarring transition.
“Who you telling? I lived it. I went through it,” Garcon said. “I enjoy playing football; I’m having fun out there. But when
you’re not winning and you’re not getting the ball, you know, I don’t have to say too much. … I always think of myself as
a number one receiver, no matter what people say. I don’t listen to it, because I’ve been doubted my whole life.”
If he has doubters in the pizza world, though, it has been hard to tell. Sales at the newly opened Rosslyn store already
have passed sales at Ashburn, where the football connection is easier to make. The Post’s Going Out Guide recently
sampled eight D.C. fast casual pizza spots; SpinFire finished second, as the “sleeper hit.” And when Garcon visits
competing restaurants now, he takes mental notes about how the food looks, and how the employees interact with
customers.
“Life takes us places we never thought we’d be,” he said.
Still, when I mentioned to Garcon that I was surprised not to find a single hint of his football career inside his Rosslyn
store, he considered the idea.
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“You could put my picture right in front of the oven,” he told Qreitem.
“Don’t give him any ideas,” Qreitem replied.
Safety Dashon Goldson
Dashon Goldson ‘drives the bus,’ settles in as a leader in Redskins’ secondary
By Anthony Gulizia
Sept. 17, 2015
ASHBURN — Perry Fewell knew what type of player free safety Dashon Goldson was when the Washington Redskins
acquired him from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on April 3.
Fewell, in his first season as the Redskins‘ defensive backs coach, had coached against Goldson three times as the New
York Giants’ defensive coordinator. He had seen hours of film and the crunching hits, the kind that had the ability to make
wide receivers hesitate crossing the middle of the field.
What Fewell was not attuned to was the scope of Goldson’s football intelligence, which is what he quickly noticed when
Goldson walked into his first meeting with illustrations of assorted defensive alignments.
“We were having this football conversation and he comes in with all these drawings and different thoughts and ideas,
about football and how to communicate,” Fewell said. “He asked a question that didn’t really pertain to the safety, but
pertained to the corner, because he wanted the corner to know what to do if a certain motion happened. I knew right then
he had a very smart football mind.”
A rash of injuries and suspensions has forced the Redskins to reshuffle their secondary for the second consecutive week.
As the team attempts to traverse the challenge that comes with plugging so many holes in the defensive backfield,
Goldson will be counted on for his ability to communicate and position defenders in a way that is akin to having another
coach on the field.
“Dashon is the dude that drives the bus for us,” Redskins defensive coordinator Joe Barry said. “I think I bragged on him
last week on how smart he is, how he calls plays out before they’re happening just because of certain formations or certain
splits.”
The Redskins‘ secondary was supposed to be on the mend for the game this Sunday against the St. Louis Rams, with
cornerback Bashaud Breeland free to return from suspension for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. Instead,
fellow corner Chris Culliver will serve a one-game suspension for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, and
strong safety Duke Ihenacho underwent surgery after breaking his left wrist in the team’s Week 1 loss to the Miami
Dolphins.
Trenton Robinson, who is expected to step in for Ihenacho, will be reunited with Goldson, as the two played together with
the San Francisco 49ers in 2012.
“To be out there, it’s surreal,” said Robinson, who used to sit with Goldson during meetings as a rookie that season.
“He’s just smart and in tune, on and off the field. It’s awesome to learn from and see a guy like that work.”
Goldson has an innate ability to read plays before they develop, a skill that has helped him position himself to best utilize
his 6-foot-2, 200-pound frame to deliver the most unforgiving hits.
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During the 2012 season, Goldson’s last in San Francisco, he was playing the Arizona Cardinals when he lured wide
receiver Early Doucet across the middle of the field.
Goldson disguised the play as cover-2, standing alongside strong safety Donte Whitner. Just before the ball was snapped,
Goldson switched to a cover-3 look and crept toward the linebackers — a role normally reserved for the strong safety —
and leveled Doucet just as the ball arrived.
“He knew it was a crossing route coming,” said Redskins defensive end Ricky Jean Francois, who was also playing with
Goldson at the time in San Francisco.
“He laid him out on the ground. Early did not move. It was like he flat-lined. That’s one good thing about [Goldson]: He
can tell you how to disguise it. We always called him ‘The Hawk.’ He’s got the bird’s-eye view sitting on top of us, and if
he needs to get to a certain spot, he’s going to get there. He can see everything before we do.”
Goldson, 30 and in his ninth season, believes he is playing with a different type of energy after two tough seasons in
Tampa Bay. He signed a five-year deal worth up to $41.25 million with the Buccaneers in 2013.
It started well, Goldson said, despite playing in an unfamiliar scheme under coach Greg Schiano. Though it was different
than what he was used to, Goldson said he was comfortable in an aggressive, blitz-heavy system.
Then the NFL began to crack down on his bone-crunching hits. He was fined nearly $500,000 in that first season, and he
was suspended one game for a hit on Atlanta Falcons receiver Roddy White.
“Tampa was a struggle,” Goldson said. “After the first three weeks, my foot started hurting and my mind was playing
tricks on me. Not to make excuses, but I got away from it. Then they started fining me. That messed me up mentally. I
was like, ‘[Forget] this, I don’t want to play anymore.’”
Goldson eventually underwent surgery on his right toe during the offseason, which kept him out of organized team
activities. He returned for the start of the season, but was never comfortable. The fines stopped, but after Schiano was
fired, Goldson didn’t feel like he fit in new coach Lovie Smith’s Tampa-2 defense.
“It was just bad,” Goldson said. “I was just never in it.”
Goldson made 81 tackles in 14 games in 2014, but failed to intercept a pass for the first time since his second season. He
also deflected just one pass after doing so eight times the year before.
The Buccaneers agreed to trade Goldson to the Redskins for a 2016 sixth-round pick and agreed to pick up the $4 million
still guaranteed.
In Goldson, the Redskins filled a pressing need at free safety. It was a perfect marriage, in that Goldson was reunited with
Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan, who drafted him in San Francisco in 2007, along with fellow former 49ers
teammates Jean Francois, Robinson and Culliver.
“Every player in the NFL, I don’t care who you are, if your mind is right, your body will follow,” Jean Francois said. “If
your mind isn’t right, and you’re around negativity, people trashing you, your body is going to follow what your ears hear.
“I don’t know what the criticism was in Tampa Bay, but I was happy as hell when he came back here because I knew the
type of safety he was.”
Goldson said he feels refreshed, both physically and mentally, this season. He knows there are doubts about whether he
can maintain his physical play at his age, but he was rejuvenated during the offseason. As a show of how much his
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teammates have already grown to respect him, he was voted the Redskins‘ defensive captain prior to the first week of the
season.
Now that his mind is at ease, he’s ready to let his play do the talking.
Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan
Redskins LB Ryan Kerrigan earned contract extension
By John Keim
ESPN.com
July 29, 2015
RICHMOND, Va. -- It wasn’t a tough decision, but one thing new general manager Scot McCloughan harped on this
offseason was taking care of your own.
And the Washington Redskins just did that with Ryan Kerrigan. He signed a five-year deal earlier Wednesday, making
him a wealthy man and the Redskins a happy team. The reality is that he wasn’t going to go anywhere else.
Two years ago the Redskins debated on how much they should give Brian Orakpo -- and whether they should even use the
franchise tag on him. This offseason, while they tried to re-sign Orakpo, they wouldn't match Tennessee's offer of
approximately $8 million per year. Orakpo was a good player in Washington and though he pressured the passer, he didn’t
make the game-changing plays. That’s why there really couldn’t be much of a debate with Kerrigan. From the time he
arrived in Washington, he’s made big play after big play. In fact, he’s second in the NFL since 2011 with 15 forced
fumbles.
More importantly, he continues to improve each year and, in all my talks with him, has never viewed himself as a finished
product. Over his first few seasons, Kerrigan would talk about how he was working on his pass rushes, trying to take a
better path to the quarterback with less rounding. Finally, this past season, it clicked.
After not making the Pro Bowl, Kerrigan blamed himself in part by pointing to some games where he felt he had been too
quiet. The point: He’s always looking to improve and knows there are ways to do so, subtle as they sometimes might be.
That was evident as a rookie, too, when coaches predicted he’d soon be the equal of Orakpo.
Kerrigan also hasn’t missed a game in the NFL, though he has played through some injuries. He also had arthroscopic
knee surgery this offseason, but said recently he felt good.
It was an easy call keeping him around. Is the contract too expensive ($57.5 million, with $24.28 million guaranteed)?
He’s now the third highest-paid linebacker in terms of average per year. But contracts are all about timing.
The Redskins have some other key players who are free agents after the season -- left tackle Trent Williams and running
back Alfred Morris. The Redskins seem intent on developing their own and then keeping them (the first part has been the
more difficult one). Kerrigan checked off all the boxes: Good player, hard worker, popular in the community (the other
two are as well).
But what the Redskins need from him is to continue being the same guy. Make plays, be a leader (something he said this
spring he wants to become) and be a positive face of the franchise. It's worked thus far.
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Ryan Kerrigan might be the Redskins’ most boring star — and he’s fine with that
By Dan Steinberg
The Washington Post
July 29, 2015
Ryan Kerrigan arrived in Washington four years ago with the money and security befitting a first-round NFL draft pick.
Then he looked at Northern Virginia housing prices.
“And I’m like, ‘holy crap,’ ” he recently recalled.
So Kerrigan — still not knowing exactly how his NFL career would progress — crafted his own housing plan. He would
sample a few modest options. He would rent, not buy. And he would get to know the area before making any long-term
decisions. There was an apartment in Ashburn, then a townhouse in Leesburg. There was another apartment in Leesburg,
and then an apartment in Reston, further east than Redskins players typically live.
Which is why Kerrigan — arguably the team’s best and most popular defensive player, and now the owner of a massive
new contract — currently lives in a two-bedroom apartment, with a roommate, in Reston Town Center.
“You’ve got Chipotle and Potbelly in there,” he pointed out. “I mean, I don’t know what else you’d need.”
Kerrigan is something of a star now, the rare Redskins player — along with tackle Trent Williams — whose name does
not set off a contentious debate among fans and sports-radio hosts. He’s been to a Pro Bowl, has steadily increased his
annual output (recording 13 1/2 sacks last season), and has seen his off-field profile rise, with local commercial spots and
even a cameo in “Sharknado 3.”
But this was a player who figured his time at Purdue would mark the end of his football career, who apologizes for
sounding conceited when he admits that he now gets recognized around town.
So it probably shouldn’t be surprising that a Super Nintendo still occupies a place of prominence in the apartment
Kerrigan shares with Redskins.com managing editor Andrew Walker, a childhood friend. (“Ken Griffey, Jr. Presents
Major League Baseball” remains their go-to game.) That the living room’s 46-inch TV hasn’t been replaced since
Kerrigan’s rookie season. That he has made one major purchase as a professional — a Chevy Tahoe his rookie year —
and that during a weekend getaway to glamorous Boone, N.C., friends recently told Kerrigan that he really ought to travel
more widely, or do something.
“I don’t really know how to live it up more,” he admitted. “Does that mean buy a boat?”
Some of this may be about to change. Kerrigan and the Redskins reached a long-term deal on Wednesday, according to
the team. And with the offseason departures of several defensive veterans, Kerrigan’s status as the defense’s premier
player may demand a more prominent leadership role.
He attended Redskins offseason workouts this spring, even when he couldn’t practice because of arthroscopic surgery on
his left knee, and other linebackers said he helped as much as he could from the sideline. (The linebacker said he feels
ready to start training camp as a full participant.) But Kerrigan said even now, he doesn’t want to force himself to become
more vocal, doesn’t want to “talk just to talk.” And teammates explained that doesn’t really matter.
“As an older guy, he’s somebody that I’ve looked up to since he’s been here,” said Kedric Golston, the team’s longesttenured player. “Ryan’s always been a leader here, even when he was younger, in the sense that he always was a
professional: the way he went about his business, the way he took care of his body, the way he worked.”
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“He’s like the big brother I never had out there,” added second-year linebacker Trent Murphy. “He’s not saying anything,
but his actions are screaming at everyone. I would say he’s earned everyone’s utmost respect from that standpoint.”
That Kerrigan would reach a deal with the Redskins came as no surprise, since few players on the team have been as
public about embracing the community. He became the host of the annual Leukemia & Lymphoma Society golf
tournament this year, a role often reserved for quarterbacks such as Jason Campbell and Mark Brunell. He’s a frequent
visitor at other Washington sporting events, saying that “the Verizon Center’s a second home to me in the winter time.”
He’s familiar with a host of every-day nightspots across the region, from Tony & Joe’s in D.C. to Whitlow’s in Arlington
to Caddies in Bethesda. (“Good old Caddies,” he said with a smile.) On Monday — two days before his deal was finalized
— he finally exchanged his Indiana driver’s license for one from Virginia.
“People have kind of embraced me as their own in Washington, and that feels pretty good,” he said. “One of my goals in
getting drafted here was to become not just a player on the team but a member of the community. That’s why I’m always
going and supporting local teams, and just being out in public. I want to be able to get the full experience while I’m here,
because who knows how long it’ll last?”
It figures to last a while longer now, and in truth, that’s something Kerrigan has thought about for years. He noticed how
beloved Redskins alumni like Darrell Green and Jeff Bostic were still embraced in the region, and how former teammate
Chris Cooley — who similarly embraced the area — seamlessly transitioned into a post-football career here.
“They still have a presence and still are ingrained in the community,” Kerrigan said. “I feel like I’ve become a member of
the community here, and I want to be a member of the community here.”
Kerrigan even invested in his first golf membership during the offseason, joining The Golf Club at Lansdowne, a place
popular with current and former Redskins. But a golf club isn’t necessarily the most comfortable ground for Kerrigan,
who rarely ventures to Barcelona’s newest outpost in Reston — “it’s a little fancy for me,” he explained, when asked
about the tapas spot — and fretted on Monday that he still had to do his laundry before packing for Richmond. Asked
about a cleaning service, he and Walker, his roommate, just laughed.
“Every couple weeks we just break out the rags and the soap and the water and the Windex, and we get it taken care of
ourselves,” Walker said. “He’s seriously the exact same guy as he was in sixth grade. We still laugh at the exact same
jokes, we still tell the same jokes. He really hasn’t changed a bit as far as how he goes about his business, how he treats
people. That’s been really cool to see.”
Kerrigan hasn’t changed how he cares for his body, either. He still won’t drink alcohol during the season, a habit he
started at Purdue. (“With the amount of snaps I was playing then — and I’m playing now — I need every ounce of energy
I can get, and 25-cent PBRs aren’t gonna help with that,” he explained.) He still cooks virtually all his own meals,
focusing on “very bland food,” although he boasted that he recently added avocado to his repertoire; “that’s been a
revelation to me,” he said.
He lifts weights religiously — he went to a local gym Monday, since Redskins Park’s equipment was already being
packed up — and started measuring his calories this offseason. He wound up settling on about 850-calorie meals,
consumed six times a day. Smoothies made with kale, carrots, avocados, walnuts, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries
became a particular favorite. And even veterans have paid attention to his routine.
“You can show the younger guys, this is what it’s going to take to be successful in this league, by the example that he
sets,” Golston said. “He’s a guy that will play as long as he wants to play, and when I say that, I’m talking about 15, 16,
17 years, barring some catastrophic injury. I mean, every day — no matter if it’s the first day of the offseason or the last
day of a 4-12 year — he’s doing all the little things the right way.”
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Kerrigan said he wants to be looked at not just as consistent, a popular adjective, but as “consistently really good,”
someone who is “an impact player each game.” And with his new contract –a reported five-year, $57.5 million deal —
Kerrigan also seems set to become one of the faces of the franchise.
“He’s been one of the faces of the team,” tight end Niles Paul argued. “When you think of the Redskins, you think of
Ryan Kerrigan. You may [also] think of Robert Griffin or DeSean Jackson, but you think of Ryan Kerrigan.”
Kerrigan almost blushes when asked about titles like that, the same way he reacts when asked about his brief offseason
relationship with tennis star Caroline Wozniacki and the attention that brought. (“I mean, that was something else,” he
said. “It just was weird to me how many people were interested.”)
Why does he still seem so surprised by the interest? Because Kerrigan didn’t come to Washington to be a celebrity, or a
marquee name, to earn a mansion or a fleet of cars.
“That was never my goal, to be the face of the franchise,” he said. “I’ve always wanted to be a positive representative of
the franchise: that when people think of me, they think of the Washington Redskins, and they think of that in a good light.
That’s something that’s been a focus of mine since the day I’ve gotten here. And fortunately it’s been able to work out
like that. And I guess it’s my responsibility just to make sure that continues.”
Nose Tackle Terrance Knighton
In a big man’s game, new Redskin Terrance Knighton has massive appeal
By Dan Steinberg
The Washington Post
June 3, 2015
Redskins General Manager Scot McCloughan has been clear about what size of football player he prefers.
“You need big guys up front,” he has said.
“It’s a big man’s game,” he has said.
“I like big guys,” he has said.
So meet new nose tackle Terrance Knighton. The Redskins list him at 331 pounds, which is at least a couple
Thanksgiving turkeys away from the truth. Wandering the sidelines at Redskins offseason workouts, Knighton makes
hulking teammates appear Swiftian — Taylor, not Jonathan. Defensive linemen are paid to fill gaps; Knighton could plug
the Cumberland. He’s clearly Washington’s largest player, which is a bit like saying Manute Bol was once the Bullets’
tallest player: woefully insufficient.
“He’s the biggest person I’ve ever seen,” tight end Logan Paulsen said.
“He makes us all look like children out there,” 258-pound linebacker Trent Murphy said.
“Unblockable, man,” said middle linebacker Keenan Robinson, whose life figures to be easier in the shadow of Mount
Knighton. “That’s an immovable force.”
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Ryan Kerrigan called Knighton “a big ol’ dude.” ESPN 980’s Doc Walker described him as “a dancing bear,” the same
phrase used by Knighton’s former defensive coordinator, Jack Del Rio. Peyton Manning once said Knighton had “a
massive presence,” while new Washington defensive coordinator Joe Barry called him “an imposing dude.”
And how does Knighton describe himself?
“My body type? Special,” said the 28-year old free agent addition, who is several dozen pounds heavier than Barry
Cofield, last season’s opening day nose tackle. “You take anybody around the league and you make ’em my size, I
guarantee they don’t move as quick as me and aren’t as explosive as me. I’m just blessed to be this size and move well.”
In high school, Knighton was a 6-foot-2 240-pound pass catcher who also loved basketball. His high school coach once
told the Hartford Courant that Knighton handled the ball “like a Globetrotter,” and the nose tackle still insists he can dunk
a basketball with a single drop step. By his post-graduate year at star-studded Milford Academy, Knighton weighed about
285 pounds, and Coach Bill Chaplick presented him with two options.
“I told him if he wanted to be a tight end, he’d have to be 250 and diet the rest of his life, or he could be a defensive
lineman and eat whatever he wants,” Chaplick said. “That was a no-brainer.”
At Milford, Knighton teamed with future NFL nose tackle Antonio Dixon to create a land mass at the line of scrimmage;
teams eventually stopped trying to run the ball up the middle.
“It would make my day if they tried to run against us, because it wasn’t going to happen,” Chaplick said. “You and I
could have gone in there and played linebacker behind those two.”
Knighton went on to Temple, was drafted by the Jaguars, and eventually became a star in Denver. He played in a Super
Bowl with the Broncos, was named a team captain, won the good guy award for his dealings with the media, became the
locker room DJ, and starred in commercials for Bridgestone Tires that riffed off his size.
(“First time on a treadmill?” Knighton is asked in one of the spots, while another has him frantically dealing with an
empty refrigerator.)
Knighton started describing himself as the Chris Paul of the Broncos, giving assists to linebackers while he occupied two
or three blockers at once. He also spent as much time as he could with guys such as Manning and DeMarcus Ware,
learning “what a true professional looks like,” and he hasn’t been shy about bringing those observations to Ashburn. He
talks frequently to Robert Griffin III about how Manning prepared, and asks Griffin every day what he did to get better.
“That’s something that Peyton made other players do,” Knighton said. “For example, in the walk-through, I told [Griffin]
a lot of quarterbacks go through the motions. When Peyton’s in walk-through, he’s going through his footwork full speed.
Timing is something that receivers and quarterbacks continually work on, and that’s something that you shouldn’t take for
granted. … We talk all the time.”
Teammates have noticed this, and something else as well: that Knighton moves like a man several shirt sizes smaller.
“When you see someone that big moving that fluidly and that easily, it catches your eye,” Paulsen said.
“He’s a large man that has the athletic ability of a smaller guy,” Golston said.
“When you have a man of that size, you think he’s just gonna be a blob that just sits in the middle and gets his hands on
the center,” Barry said. “His movement skills, and his ability to bend his knees, and his ability to redirect laterally, for a
man that big, I’ve never seen anything like it. So it’s very, very impressive, and I think we’re going to be able to have a lot
of fun with him.”
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Knighton said he played at around 350 pounds last year and weighs more than 360 now, but promised “the arrow’s going
down, I know that.” His goal is to stay in on third downs this season, because “that’s where the money’s made,” so he
hopes to lose at least 15 pounds before the season begins, and ideally to drop into the 340s.
Knighton was not happy with the free-agency market he encountered during the offseason, which led to his one-year, $4
million deal in Washington, where McCloughan was intent on biggering his roster. Knighton still argues he’s a
“dominant” player, and the league’s best run-stopping nose tackle.
“Obviously in the free agency process, people were worried about my weight and things like that,” he said. “Just turn on
the tape. Turn on the tape: That’s how I feel.”
For now, media members and fans will continue to gawk at the man who makes a 300-pounder such as Golston look
skinny. (“Well, thank you,” Golston said.) Murphy said Knighton occupies “like three gaps.” Barry said Knighton is “a
joy to be around,” with a work ethic as ample as his girth. Asked about Knighton’s size, Robinson said “I think he’s
perfect.”
Now in Washington, 'Pot Roast' Knighton has beef with rest of the NFL
By Don Banks
Sports Illustrated
June 11, 2015
ASHBURN, Va. -- Did the weight create the wait? Terrance Knighton can’t help but wonder when he considers the tepid
response he generated in free agency this spring. The run-stuffing former Broncos defensive tackle surprisingly lasted
longer on the market than expected and received only a single offer he deemed remotely acceptable, a one-year prove-it
deal in Washington, where he has the opportunity to earn a modest $4-million-plus in 2015.
Was the big man seen as too big a risk for a big-money contract—call it Albert Haynesworth syndrome—or did his usual
340-pound girth have less to do with it than a mentality within the league that continues to de-emphasize run-stoppers in
favor of pass rushers? Either way, the mountain of a man they call “Pot Roast” has a beef with the rest of the league now.
The newest moniker he answers to is “the biggest steal in free agency,” a label that motivates Knighton and just might pay
off handsomely for Washington this season.
“Yeah, I was [the biggest steal],” Knighton said Tuesday, after going through the paces of another Washington OTA
session. “But I’ve always bet on myself. I consider myself a premier player in this league, and I’ve got a lot of football
left. This will be my seventh season, so when I hit the table again, there won’t be any excuses next time.”
Considered one of the most consistently productive players at his position, Knighton started 32 games in his two seasons
in Denver and drew rave reviews for his work in helping the Broncos make a Super Bowl run two years ago. But he
knows that concerns about his weight may have impacted his free agency options, and he was among those puzzled by the
lack of interest Denver showed in re-signing him, not to mention Oakland, which is now coached by his former Broncos
defensive coordinator, Jack Del Rio.
“Yeah, maybe my weight was an issue for some, but my thing is turn on the tape,” Knighton said. “There have been
plenty of big guys. I’m not the first big guy to come through this league. You’ve got Vince Wilfork, you’ve got Casey
Hampton. All these types of guys who have been big and successful and got big contracts. But turn on my tape. There are
guys at my position in this league who make more money than me, but who can’t fit into my shoes.”
Though Knighton didn’t say it, one of those players may be the guy Del Rio and the Raiders targeted in addressing their
interior defensive line needs: former Cardinals defensive tackle Dan Williams, who earned a four-year, $25 million deal
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from Oakland in free agency, including a hefty $15.2 million guaranteed. That contract dwarfed the money Knighton
ultimately received, which fell far short of the $8 million per year that he reportedly was seeking as free agency opened.
Did Knighton, 28, price himself out of his own market, or were teams worried that a sizable payday would lead to both his
body and his game getting softer, the way Haynesworth’s monster $100-million seven-year contract ($41 million
guaranteed) with Washington in 2009 so famously led to the demise of his career? If there was any linkage there, it’s not
applicable now, and needless to say, the always outspoken Knighton doesn’t understand that potential concern.
“I was surprised [by Oakland], but they went a different way,” he said. “They made their decision and they’ll have to live
with it.”
But the reality this spring is Knighton is working out with his new team with noticeably more weight on his massive
frame, and that has brought the issue of his size back around. He says he intends to be down to 350 pounds by training
camp and into the 340s by the regular season—he’s listed at a laughable 331 on the Washington roster—but is thought to
currently weigh in the high 360s or even 370. That won’t work long-term, and it perhaps helps explain why the Broncos
didn’t fight to re-sign him, with at least one Bleacher Report story claiming earlier this year that Knighton had been fined
hundreds of thousands of dollars in recent seasons due to weight-related issues.
Knighton said he played in the range of 350 pounds last season in Denver, but his effectiveness did not waiver no matter
what the scale said. He played 48 percent of the Broncos' defensive snaps and according to Pro Football Focus posted a
defensive stop on 8.5 percent of his run snaps last year, good for 11th best among defensive tackles. Denver’s run defense
was stout in 2014, allowing 79.8 yards per game.
Though he excelled on third downs during the Broncos' run to the Super Bowl in 2013, Knighton became almost
exclusively a two-down player last season as his contract year unfolded. He does not believe there was any coincidence
behind that development.
“To make it clear, last year in Denver I didn’t play third downs just because I think for contractual reasons,” he said.
“That’s absolutely what happened. My first year in Denver I played on third down. When we made that Super Bowl run,
when guys were hurt, I was one of the only stars left on the D-line, and I was out there on third down and I led the charge.
So I proved I can play on third down, but there’s a lot of politics involved. I’m just happy to be in Washington.”
Never one to tip-toe with his words, Knighton has said he believes Denver is willing to make anyone expendable, as long
as it has Peyton Manning at quarterback. Manning allows the Broncos to look for corners to cut elsewhere on the roster.
“I said that before and I mean it,” Knighton said. “When I say things, that’s how I feel. And they feel as long as they’ve
got No. 18 at quarterback, everybody else will fall in line, you know?”
Washington could be the benefactor of the questions that surrounded Knighton’s free agency, and he was definitely the
bargain basement centerpiece acquisition of a significant defensive line upgrade in D.C.—which also included the signing
of free agent Stephen Paea away from Chicago and Ricky Jean-Francois after his release by Indianapolis. With the return
to health of defensive end Jason Hatcher, Washington’s 3–4 front should be much stouter under first-year defensive
coordinator Joe Barry.
“I was actually surprised he was available,” second-year Washington head coach Jay Gruden said of Knighton. “We
didn’t play Denver last year so I didn’t get a big look at him on tape, but I remember from the playoff run they had two
years ago and he was damn near unstoppable in there. He’s got great hands and it’s very tough to sustain a block with
him. He sheds blocks extremely well.
“It was a surprise to see him on the market, but when we put the film on, he looked fine to me, so we were excited to get
him. He’s a unique guy because he’s such a wrecker in the run game. It’s just hard to find those guys. ‘Yeah, go ahead
and run up the middle against him. Now it’s second-and-eight, so good job.’”
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Knighton’s weight is at least enough of an issue in Washington for the team to reportedly tie about $450,000 of his salary
to his compliance with specific weight clauses. Gruden said Knighton is working with the team’s dietician and strength
coach, and is taking positive steps in battling the bulge.
“Maybe teams were worried he got too big and maybe teams were off of the big defensive linemen, because a lot of them
want to go smaller up front and rush the passer,” Gruden said. “It depends on a team’s need. The problem with a big man
like that is, how much base offense are you seeing? He’s known for being a big run-stopping guy, but a lot of teams are
doing a spread-out passing game so often.
“But yeah, his weight, that’s big. I’m more worried about him personally, for him to be in life-after-football shape, and to
be able control his weight. He’s doing a good job and taking a lot of good steps. But a lot of it’s up to him. I think he can
do whatever he wants to do, because he’s that type of guy. He’s a tough-minded guy, and if he doesn’t handle it, we’ll
make sure we help him and try to get him down to where we need to.”
Knighton said his mission this year is clear. He intends to provide veteran, winning leadership in Washington and play his
way back on the field on third downs, because “that’s where the money is made” in the NFL. Gruden does not discount
that possibility, saying “I’ve seen him do it when he was with Denver. He was on third downs in the playoffs games I saw,
and he was effective there. But obviously stamina has a lot to do with it.”
Knighton said while he played as low as 325–330 pounds during his final of four seasons in Jacksonville in 2012, he loses
too much strength if he drops below 340. “I’m just naturally a big guy, a 340–350-pound player,” he said. “But I’m a
special type of 350 in that I can move like guys who are 300 pounds.”
Knighton’s confidence already has infused Washington’s defensive line room, and Chris Baker, his fellow defensive
lineman and near life-long friend from their days growing up together in Hartford, Conn., said Knighton's athleticism will
surprise everyone.
“People don’t believe because he’s so big now, but he was a 250-pound all-state receiver in high school,” said Baker, who
helped recruit Knighton to Washington, even lobbying for him to come to D.C. via a social media campaign he started.
“They don’t make those any more. For a guy his size, you don’t see anybody who can carry the weight that he has and be
able to move his feet the way he can. A guy who weights 350 should not be able to move the way he moves.”
Knighton’s next big move comes next spring when he’s again eligible for free agency. Will he have changed the narrative
by then with the results of his prove-it season in Washington? By his own account, there will be no excuses next time, or
lingering unanswered questions. There is both money to be made and a point to prove this year.
“This is a good group we have in the defensive lineman room,” Knighton said. “We’re going to be fast and physical on
the defensive side of the ball, and I’m just here to dominate that line of scrimmage like I’ve been doing the past three
years, bringing some leadership and showing these guys what it takes to get to that next level and play in the Super
Bowl.”
Let Knighton come anywhere close to meeting those lofty goals, and his profile will again be on the rise, with a resume
that speaks for itself.
Running Back Alfred Morris
Alfred Morris, by NFL standards, is overworked and underpaid
By Dan Steinberg
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The Washington Post
Aug. 5, 2015
RICHMOND — Call up a list of NFL running backs who have topped 3,900 yards in their first three seasons, and you’ll
be confronted with greatness. There’s Eric Dickerson and Earl Campbell, LaDanian Tomlinson and Emmitt Smith, Eddie
George and Ottis Anderson, Terrell Davis and Adrian Peterson, Barry Sanders and Walter Payton.
It’s only been done 15 times in league history, most recently by Washington’s Alfred Morris, a man who has more yards
on fewer carries than did stars like Edgerrin James and Curtis Martin through their first three years.
Now call up a list of NFL running backs who are scheduled to make more money than Morris this season. There’s Trent
Richardson, the first-round flop who’s already on his third team. There’s Toby Gerhart, who in five seasons has gained 18
more yards than Morris recorded in his rookie year alone. There’s change-of-pace back Danny Woodhead, and there’s
Roy Helu Jr. — Morris’s former backup.
It’s hard to say that millionaire professional athletes are underpaid. Alfred Morris, though, is underpaid.
“I feel bad for him for a number of reasons,” said Davis, the former Denver star and current NFL Network analyst. “He’s
already put in a lot of work, and he’s never going to make up that time. He’s never going to make up those years in terms
of dollars. He just won’t.”
Davis should know. Of the 15 most productive rushers through three seasons in NFL history, 12 were first-round picks.
Another went in the second round. Only Davis and Morris — both sixth rounders — came near the draft’s end.
But Davis renegotiated his contract twice in his first three seasons: once after his breakout rookie year, and again after his
Super Bowl MVP campaign, when he became the league’s highest-paid running back. The newest collective bargaining
agreement does not allow for such deals.
Yes, Morris’s pay will more than double this season thanks to a league-wide performance clause based on the number of
snaps he’s already played. But he’ll still only make around $1.5 million on the last year of his rookie contract — putting
him behind plenty of less-accomplished backs.
Meanwhile, Morris trails only Marshawn Lynch in both rushing yards and carries over the past three seasons. At a
position that famously chews up and spits out young bodies, the 26-year old is spending his athletic prime behaving like a
workhorse, and being paid like a backup.
“They didn’t have somebody like Alfred Morris in mind when they did this new CBA,” Davis said. “Running backs, our
careers, they’re not long. So you’ve got to get that money while you can, and typically your early years are going to be
your better years. And if you don’t get paid then, they don’t want to give you that big deal after five or six years. They say
you’ve got a lot of tread on your tires, and they think you might be on the decline five or six years into your career, which
is crazy.”
And as Davis pointed out, it isn’t clear how Morris could remedy the situation. If he turns in another workhorse 270-carry
and 1,100-yard season, he’s adding more wear to his body. If he doesn’t — and there’s been talk of sharing carries with
rookie Matt Jones — then Morris could be dinged for declining productivity.
“He’s really stuck between a rock and a hard place,” Davis said. “Running back is one of the few positions where what’s
on that stat sheet is directly tied to how you are [judged] as a player. You’ve got to maintain that level as a great back,
you’ve got to maintain those numbers, and that’s just a harsh reality. … You want to show that you’re an exceptional
back, but you want to be compensated for it. What’s fair is fair, that’s the bottom line.”
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This conversation might as well be about applied geophysics, as far as Morris is concerned. He’s been asked frequently
about his contract and his future during training camp; his answers emerged unblemished from some How to Say the
Right Thing laboratory.
Morris said he’d be happy to share the ball with Jones, but would also be happy to continue his current pace. He said his
body feels great, breaking out in laughter when asked if he worries about the wear on his legs. He said he never looks at
his stats, and has no idea where his carries and yards rank either in the modern NFL or historically.
“I really don’t know what to tell you,” he said. “I thoroughly enjoy what I do. So if they want to give me more carries,
great. If they don’t, that’s fine, too. I’m just gonna come out here every day with a smile on my face.”
This is quintessential Morris. Remember, just a few weeks ago, he reacted to an ESPN.com story that suggested he wasn’t
elite by agreeing that yes, he’s not elite. And if he ever thinks about the obvious unfairness of his contract, it’s hard to tell.
“It’s not about the money for him, and that’s what you respect about a guy like Alfred,” said fullback Darrel Young. “The
money will show up for him in the end, because he’s worked so hard. I told him I just need a little bit of what he gets.”
Both Coach Jay Gruden and General Manager Scot McCloughan have praised Morris in recent days, and said they want to
keep him in Washington for years. (Gruden even joked that Morris should probably ask for the ball more often.) But it’s
hard not to worry what would happen if he were injured, or otherwise slowed, before getting that big contract. Well, hard
for outsiders, maybe.
“I love it,” Morris said, when asked about his load. “The more I do, the better I do. I thoroughly enjoy it. I’m a workhorse,
that’s who I am. So no, it doesn’t bother me one way or the other.”
And so Morris will attempt to become the first player in franchise history to record four straight 1,000-yard seasons, with
a salary that also seems like a historical relic.
“It’s all unfair,” agreed Michael Robinson, another former rusher turned NFL Network analyst. “But the team’s job is to
find cheap labor. Him, Russell Wilson, those have been some of the cheapest-labor guys that this league has seen.”
Wilson just cashed in with his first mega-deal. Morris — despite numbers that put him among the game’s greats — is still
waiting for his.
Redskins’ Alfred Morris is an old-school running back thriving in the new NFL
By Liz Clarke
The Washington Post
Sept. 16, 2015
In a parking lot of Mercedes-Maybachs, BMW 7 series with tinted windows, Cadillac Escalades and at least one Bentley,
the red-and-white bicycle stands out.
Like its owner, Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris, who rides eight miles round trip to work each day, the
bike is a testament to a simpler era with no need to draw attention to itself, notable only because of the reserved Redskins
Park parking spot it occupies.
At 26, Morris is an old-soul running back, tough-minded and tough to bring down. He’s also a man of old-school values,
in a contract year yet not making a peep about salary expectations when his four-year deal expires. Morris reveres the
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great NFL backs of old, treasures the jersey that Hall of Famer Earl Campbell sent him his rookie season and is surely the
only Redskin past or present who doesn’t refer to Sonny Jurgensen by his first name.
To Morris, No. 9 is “Mr. Jurgensen.”
In many ways, Morris has one foot in the past as he embarks on his fourth NFL season. But he is hardly standing pat,
devoting much of his offseason to improving his pass-catching skills so he can become a more complete back and do his
part, in whatever role coaches ask, to help the Redskins rebound from back-to-back losing seasons.
Said Redskins running backs coach Randy Jordan, who considers Morris an exceptional role model: “You see the yards
and the production, but what he has probably been more valuable at than anything is being a good leader, bringing along
the young players, sacrificing for the team when he has to. He looks at the big picture, and he wants to win. He wants to
be part of a winning team.”
To that end, Morris tagged along with quarterback Kirk Cousins as a volunteer receiver on numerous workouts this winter
and spring with the quarterback’s offseason throwing coach, Jeff Christensen.
“It’s another opportunity to get your hands on the ball — to help your team and be more productive,” Morris explained
during an interview Wednesday. “The more you can do, the more your chance of being productive on the team and
staying on the team.”
The NFL in general has shifted full-throttle to a throwing league, and running backs increasingly are expected to be part
of that equation.
At the same time, the Redskins, after a 4-12 season of quarterback instability and offensive futility, are attempting to forge
an offensive identity on hard-nosed running. That’s why General Manager Scot McCloughan invested the team’s thirdround draft pick on Florida’s 6-foot-2, 231-pound Matt Jones.
That raised questions about whether Morris had lost a step, in coaches’ eyes. A Pro Bowl honoree in 2013 and 2014,
Morris has rushed for more than 1,000 yards in each of his three seasons. But his production ebbed slightly each year, as
did his yards per rush (from 4.8, to 4.6 to 4.1).
If Morris gave even passing thought to whether Jones would take some of his carries or supplant him as the Redskins’
starter, there was no evidence. He went out of his way to help Jones adjust, Jordan said, and was equally magnanimous to
Chris Thompson and Trey Williams.
“Growing up, we didn’t have that much, but we had each other,” said Morris, who was reared in a family of seven boys.
“It definitely created a strong bond between me and my brothers. So when these young guys come in, I see them as
brothers as well. And we’re all in this together.”
When the Redskins convened for training camp, Jordan was struck by the gains Morris had made in the offseason. His
hand-eye coordination was sharper; his route-running was more defined.
“He has become a very much improved receiver, and that’s going to help him,” Jordan said. “You can use him on passing
situations and play-action. Because he’s such a good runner, you can get more respect from the defense.”
Morris didn’t dazzle in the preseason, averaging just 3.1 yards per carry. But limited spurts aren’t his forte. For reasons
that elude Morris, he hits his stride as games grind on, finding rhythm in the repetition and the hits.
As Jordan puts it: “He’s a guy that needs 20-plus carries to get lathered up. He is one of those throwbacks. You get to
carry number 14, 15, 16, 17, and there’s a big discrepancy [in the gains] between those carries and the first 10 carries.”
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Helped by stout blocking from the offensive line, Morris was back to form in Sunday’s season opener against Miami,
spotting holes, lowering his head and plowing for chunks of yardage — he rushed for 121 — that helped keep the threat of
play-action alive.
“Steady” and “durable” is how Cousins describes Morris. Commonplace words, but the quarterback offers them as high
praise.
“He is tough minded, and it reflects in the way he runs the football,” Cousins said. “Tough to bring down, he’s got good
body control. He’s got good ability to cut and change directions and all those things lend themselves well to being a good
back and consistently being a good back week in and week out rather than just being a guy that flashes here and then
disappears.”
Count former Redskins running back Brian Mitchell among the ardent Morris fans.
“He’s not the Barry Sanders type or the guy that does a lot of sexy stuff,” Mitchell says. “But I was always taught that the
object of the game was to be successful, be positive and get the job done. He’s mild-mannered, a great kid. He’s not out
there blowing up social media sites and doing silly stuff. People act as if he’s boring, but I think boring is great. We
always tell our kids to be humble, hard-working, dedicated and passionate. He’s all those things.”
Linebackers Keenan Robinson and Perry Riley, Jr.
Redskins’ inside linebackers hard at work mastering new defensive scheme
By Zac Boyer
August 5, 2015
RICHMOND — The sturdy, silver lunch pail rests conspicuously on the sidelines, gleaming in the mid-summer afternoon
sun. Keenan Robinson wants everyone to see it. He wants his fellow linebackers to know that it’s time to put in a solid
day’s work.
“I’m a guy that doesn’t need to be reminded, but I bring it to remind other guys,” Robinson said. “Every day, we’ve got to
bring our lunch pail, just come ready to work, and this is an opportunity each and every day when we step on the field.”
For all the tumult that struck the Washington Redskins‘ defense during the offseason, between the coaching changes, free
agent signings and adjustment in philosophy, no group was less affected than the Redskins‘ inside linebackers.
Robinson, the mike linebacker, and Perry Riley, the jack linebacker, weathered the changes together. Their task during
training camp, then, is to become familiar enough with defensive coordinator Joe Barry’s aggressive one-gap, 3-4 scheme
to make sure that when the season opens at home against the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 13, it’s a well-oiled machine.
“We’re the quarterbacks of the defense, so we have to play strong and lead the other group of guys, and they’ll follow our
lead,” Riley said. “We know that it starts with us, and that’s what we’re focused on this year.”
In previous years, under defensive coordinator Jim Haslett, the Redskins primarily ran a two-gap scheme, in which
defensive linemen stood across the line of scrimmage from their counterparts, were responsible for clogging up the lanes
and let the linebackers do the work.
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Barry’s scheme, though, is different. Players will be asked to line up in those gaps, either to bring a premature end to the
running game or force offensive linemen to account for what could be a clear path to the quarterback. If they don’t get
through, Riley and Robinson can then clean up the mess.
It’s something coach Jay Gruden wanted to do when he sought a new defensive coordinator in January.
“[The scheme] allows us to play faster,” Riley said. “We can just get downhill, shoot our gaps, not worry about playing
two or three gaps or running sideways as much. It allows the defense to be more aggressive.”
That transition would have been something to undertake had the Redskins returned the same personnel from last season.
Instead, after allowing 27.4 points per game, the third-most in the league, and 5.85 yards per play, the sixth-worst mark of
any team, changes needed to be made.
Robinson, who had a team-high 108 tackles last season, and Riley, who finished with 93, were only tangibly affected. The
biggest adjustment was the verbiage and the wording of the playbook; everything else, Robinson said, “has been pretty
fluid.”
“That’s the only thing that’s different, so that’s the only thing that we’ve had to try to change and try to learn,” Robinson
said. “Everything else has been pretty fluid going from Haslett’s defense to Joe Barry’s defense.”
That steadying presence benefited the Redskins last season, when Robinson, in his first year as a starter, led the team with
108 tackles. Riley finished third on the defense with 93 tackles; the two players combined for 14 tackles for a loss,
including 3.5 sacks, with each making 26 stops in the passing game.
Robinson’s emergence was particularly noteworthy because of his history. A fourth-round draft pick in 2012 who was
tabbed by the coaches at the time as an eventual starter, he tore his right pectoral late in his rookie season, then tore his
left pectoral on the opening day of training camp the following July.
“He’s a very bright guy, and as last year’s experiences, as far as playing full-time, really helped him seeing the game,
seeing formations, recognizing formations, making the calls and making the checks,” Gruden said. “Now he’s using
different words. Some of it has carried over, but a lot of it has changed. He’s doing a good job.”
Riley has taken note, and he believes last year’s experiences will only help the two successfully navigate the transition.
He’s also kept an eye on Robinson’s lunch pail, which he described as being “just him.”
“As long as he’s still out there balling, he can bring whatever he wants to practice,” Riley said. “It’s something that he
does to get himself ready, and as long as he comes ready, I’m all for it.”
Offensive Lineman Brandon Scherff
Brandon Scherff receives high praise from The Hogs
By Jake Russell
The Washington Post
May 21, 2015
Less than an hour after being selected by the Redskins with the fifth pick in this year’s NFL draft, new right tackle
Brandon Scherff was asked about The Hogs, Washington’s famed offensive line unit that dominated in the 1980s and
’90s.
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In fact, almost every new, high-profile offensive lineman brought in to wear the burgundy and gold is either quizzed on or
compared to that group, and vice versa. And so several members of the Hogs said they were excited about Washington’s
new right tackle when interviewed at the 11th Annual Mickey Steele Texas Hold’em Tournament in Grasonville.
Joe Jacoby, who spent more than a decade as a bookend tackle for the Redskins, met the 23-year-old Scherff at last
week’s annual Burgundy & Gold Banquet. He discussed The Hogs with Scherff, who said he was just going to be himself
as he transitions to the NFL.
Jacoby agreed with that idea, telling Scherff ” ‘You should be you. We were ourselves. We were The Hogs. You don’t
have to live up to that. Start your own thing.’ He understood that.”
When asked if pairing Scherff along with fellow first-round pick and three-time Pro Bowler Trent Williams could mark
the beginning of Hogs 2.0, Jacoby reemphasized that this current offensive line should have its own legacy.
“I don’t think we should even go to that Hogs 2.0,” Jacoby said. “I think these guys all gotta build their own identity. I
think it’s a good start.”
Hall of Fame guard Russ Grimm, who spent 11 seasons with the Redskins, said he hopes this is the start of Hogs 2.0 and
had some words for those that are tired of hearing comparisons to the Hogs.
“Like I say, if they want to quit hearing about the ’80s, Hogs and the last Super Bowl the Redskins won, then win another
one,” Grimm said. “You’re going to hear about the past until you do something in the present.”
The Redskins, of course, haven’t come close to the Super Bowl in more than two decades, and over the last several
seasons have often had less than stellar offensive line play. That has stood out to former Redskins tackle Ed Simmons,
who played with the team from 1987-1997.
“I’ve always watched the line play with the Redskins, whether it be good or bad,” Simmons said. “And I’ve looked for all
the good things to see what we can build on, but I also recognize bad offensive line play when I see it. I think — and this
is just me — when I watch it and I critique it, we were soft the past few years up front. I wish they were pushing people
back, but they weren’t.
“When you’re a big dude, you don’t like to be called soft,” Simmons said. “You just want to be known as the big guy
pushing guys around, and that’s what they’re bringing [Scherff] in for.”
The 6-foot-5, 319-pound Scherff will be making the conversion to right tackle after spending the last two seasons as
Iowa’s left tackle, despite many analysts projecting him as an NFL guard.
“I think they’re not gonna spend that fifth pick in the first round to keep moving him around,” Jacoby said. “They wanna
lock him in somewhere, get him comfortable, get him used to the system. A year or two from now, if they get another stud
lineman and want to bring in another tackle, they can shift him down because he’s more familiar with the system.”
Grimm, who was a senior at the University of Pittsburgh when current Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz was a graduate
assistant coach there, thinks Scherff’s transition to right tackle will be seamless.
“If a guy can play left tackle, he can easily move over and play right tackle,” Grimm said. “He’s got good enough feet.
He’s strong enough. He’s tough enough. He’s got a good attitude.”
Raleigh McKenzie, another former member of the Hogs, is currently a college scout with the Oakland Raiders, who
passed on Scherff in favor of Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper. He said the Raiders also thought very highly of
Scherff.
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“You can just tell the guy’s the ultimate offensive lineman. He’s a gritty guy. He’s a tough guy,” McKenzie said.
McKenzie played under current Redskins offensive line coach Bill Callahan from 1995-1996 when he was the
Philadelphia Eagles offensive line coach. He says Scherff is in a great situation and is a “Callahan kind of guy.”
Scherff, who only missed one practice after tearing the meniscus in his right knee in a game early last season, is known
for many things, including his ability to play through pain.
“He definitely shows a lot of toughness,” Simmons said. “He’s a big country boy. He likes to rough it. I don’t think there
should be any problems.”
As for the long term prognosis of Scherff, the Hogs were optimistic.
“A lot of the guys that play now, I sit there and I watch football and I’m so disappointed in some of the kids’ play,”
Simmons said. “I don’t know if the coaches expect more from them and so they don’t give it to them. I think this kid right
here is going to be a leader, and the other guys on the team are going to step up and follow in his steps.”
“I think he’s got a bright future,” Jacoby said. “Hopefully he handles everything well and comes in and does what’s
right.”
“He’s a smart kid, tough, does all the right things,” McKenzie said “He’s gonna be around for a long time.”
“He’s just a blue-collar tough guy,” Grimm said. “I know [Ferentz] teaches them out there that you play to the whistle,
and he’s going to go after and he’s going to work to finish. I think he’s a smart kid. I think he’s going to have a hell of a
career.”
Brandon Scherff brings modest attitude to offensive line
By Zac Boyer
Sept. 10, 2015
They had been introduced one by one, positionally, then alphabetically, until the public address announcer asked Brandon
Scherff to make his way onto the floor of the banquet hall.
Scherff, the Washington Redskins‘ rookie right guard, deferred. He stepped out of the entryway to make room for threetime Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams, who received his own introduction moments later. Scherff respectfully
followed, taking his seat at the annual awards luncheon at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
only after Williams had done so.
Of all the traits that led the Redskins to select Scherff with the No. 5 overall pick in the NFL draft in April — strength,
athleticism, toughness — there may be no better characteristic that has defined his foray into the professional ranks than
his humility.
Asked frequently to describe how he’s developed through the offseason, Scherff is quick to reply that he’s improved
everything. Questioned about a change from right tackle to right guard after only a week of training camp, Scherff merely
acknowledges that he was told to prepare to play both spots.
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And, when recalling the moments that followed the announcement that he had been drafted, Scherff expressed no
particular delight. To him, it was merely the acknowledgement that it was time to go to work.
“It was just a huge weight lifted off my shoulders,” Scherff said, “and I could finally go on with getting better.”
‘I’ll be happy where I go’
Gripping the lectern under the bright lights of a makeshift press conference at the NFL combine in February, Scherff was
presented with the idea that life, as he knew it, was about to change.
The five-sport athlete who had grown up in rural, small-town Denison, Iowa and had become a star at the state’s flagship
public university would, almost certainly, have to leave the Midwest if he were to play professional football. With a
twinkle in his eye and a crooked smile, he chuckled.
“I’ll be happy where I go,” Scherff said. “A small-town guy in a big city? That’s perfect.”
For Scherff, whose idea of happiness is sitting alongside a small farm pond with a rod in his hand and a lure in the water,
there may be fewer cities that provide a bigger departure from his norm than Washington. Scrutiny can be intense, which
is almost certainly why Scherff tries to keep a low profile.
Aside from meeting with representatives from the Redskins during that week in Indianapolis, contact between the two
parties was limited. Perhaps it was an attempt by general manager Scot McCloughan to throw off other teams; reportedly,
the Redskins had only two players ranked higher on their draft board than Scherff — outside linebacker Dante Fowler Jr.
and wide receiver Amari Cooper, each of whom were off the board by the time the Redskins were on the clock.
The 6-foot-5, 319-pound Scherff was, still, a fitting selection. McCloughan, entering his first draft with the Redskins,
subscribes to the belief that a team is built from the football out. His preference for strong, tough-nosed offensive linemen
is well known; Scherff can hang-clean 480 pounds, and last season, after sustaining a right knee injury in Iowa’s season
opener, he underwent arthroscopic surgery, practiced the next two days and didn’t miss a game.
Redskins coach Jay Gruden had wanted to overhaul the offensive line since he arrived prior to the 2014 season, and he did
so by releasing center Will Montgomery, moving left guard Kory Lichtensteiger inside and signing Shawn Lauvao to fill
his void. McCloughan took that a step further this offseason, drafting Scherff and cutting right guard Chris Chester, a
four-year starter, as well as hiring longtime offensive line coach Bill Callahan to join the staff.
Scherff was viewed by analysts as a player who could play well on the outside, but who would likely excel as a guard,
given his abilities as a blocker when teams ran the football. McCloughan addressed the team’s plans for Scherff shortly
after he was drafted, saying he would be a right tackle, but when practice began on Aug. 5, not even a full week into
training camp, he worked at right guard.
“It’s [about] getting the best five on the field,” McCloughan said. “It doesn’t matter to me [where Scherff plays]. He could
play center. He’s one of the five. We want the best five out there.
Remaining humble in the East
The third of four children, Scherff grew up playing several sports, but his love was always football. During the spring of
his freshman season of high school, in addition to playing baseball, Scherff played tennis alongside his older brother,
Justin — “I tried to spin in,” he said of his serve, because opponents “never expected it” — and also competed in track
and field, throwing the shot put and the discus.
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It was during his sophomore year, when Scherff won the Class 3A title in shot put, that Iowa’s coaches actually began to
take a look at him. Defensive line coach Reese Morgan was stunned by the way Scherff, with poor form, was able to
muscle a throw 59 feet, 5 1/2 inches.
“There’s a lot of great athletes, but not with the athletic skills that he has and his frame combined with his work ethic,”
said Dave Wiebers, Scherff’s high school football coach. “It’s kind of that combination of those things that could get you
to that next level. He’s our first one that got to this level.”
Scherff won the Outland Trophy as the top interior lineman last season, when he earned all-America and all-Big Ten
honors. Former teammates have praised his work ethic; Carl Davis, a defensive end who was drafted in the third round by
the Baltimore Ravens, said that may be Scherff’s greatest attribute.
“There’s a lot of things that go into being a good offensive lineman in the NFL,” Lichtensteiger said. “He’s been blessed
to have a lot of tools to help out, but it’s not like college. You can’t maul somebody every single play. You’re not going to
get those kinds of knockdown shots with the same frequency that you will in college, so you have to hone in your
technique and work every day to become better.”
Those long days have, in one regard, inhibited one of Scherff’s favorite pastimes. While in college, Scherff would go
fishing up to four days a week, spending plenty of time at a fishing hole on land owned by the family of Austin Blythe,
Iowa’s center. Last year, at another pond, Scherff and a friend reeled in a 45-pound catfish, which they cleaned, grilled
and ate.
Such excursions allow Scherff to clear his mind, but as he found at Iowa, they can also draw him closer with his
teammates. He has already found a few small holes near Redskins Park, and he said quarterback Colt McCoy has
expressed an interest in joining him. So, too, has Lichtensteiger, who joked that he’s sure an invitation is coming.
Scherff feels fortunate to be able to pursue doing the things he enjoys, including making a living playing football. That, in
a way, could be why he’s unwilling to upset the establishment, remaining humble and deferring to the advice, and wishes,
of his teammates.
“I think he just has a different level of maturity to him,” Williams said. “He’s a good player. Obviously, taken No. 5
overall, everyone knows that, so I’m excited just to watch him show [everyone] the reason he was picked at five.”
Punter Tress Way
Tress and Cole Way: Brothers traveled many of the same roads, but are headed in different directions
By Doug Eaton
TulsaPeople Magazine
May 2015 issue
Tress and Cole Way are livin’ the sports dream — each in his own enviable way.
The brothers’ early athletic backgrounds mirrored one another in many aspects.
Tress, 25, and Cole, 23, both started as kickers in youth soccer. Both played football at Tulsa’s Union High School. Both
were proficient punters — and each punted left-footed.
Both received football scholarships at in-state Division I universities — Tress to the University of Oklahoma in 2008 and
Cole to The University of Tulsa in 2011.
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By happenstance, Cole’s inaugural collegiate game happened to be against OU (and Tress) before nearly 90,000 rabid
fans in Norman.
“I was probably more nervous for Cole than I was for myself,” says Tress, who concluded his OU punting career ranked
No. 1 in school history with a 44-yard average.
After graduating from OU, he signed as a free agent with the Chicago Bears. He attended Bears training camps in 2013
and 2014, but each time, he failed to make the Bears’ final roster.
Robbie Gould, placekicker for the Bears, took Tress under his wing and offered encouragement.
“Robbie told me that I had the talent and that I belonged in the NFL,” Tress recalls.
Then, fate intervened.
Just a day after getting cut the second time, Tress took a phone call from the Washington Redskins inviting him to tryouts.
“I was given 10 days to make the team,” he says. “I had two good pre-season games and ended up making the team.”
Tress not only became the full-time Redskins punter for 2014, but also tied for the league lead in gross punting average
(47.5 yards). He was 10th in net punting average (40 yards).
His longest punt was a booming 77-yarder (second-longest in the league) against the New York Giants.
Along the way, Tress married Brianna Turang, who played softball and soccer at OU. Her father is former Major League
Baseball player Brian Turang.
But Tress is not defined solely by his on-field endeavors. He enjoys giving back to the Washington, D.C., community.
“The players have the opportunity to volunteer for community activities,” he says. “I’ve found that I really enjoy working
with the NFL Play60 program, where we go out and interact with less fortunate kids. It’s actually my chance to be a kid
again.”
Younger brother Cole’s road to the professional ranks took a sudden turn this past summer from football to baseball.
The 6 foot, 10 inch Cole enjoyed three successful years of punting for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane and was named AllConference USA his freshman year.
He also exhibited dexterity, serving as the holder on extra points and field goals and adding kick-off duties his junior year.
Cole traveled to California with Tress over spring break 2014 to visit his future sister-in-law, Brianna.
On a lark, Cole visited Brian Turang’s training facility to toss a few baseballs. He had been a decent pitcher in high
school, but it had been three years since he had seriously played baseball.
After growing three inches and adding about 40 pounds to his lanky frame, Cole discovered his fastball was hitting 90
mph — remarkably about 10 mph faster than in high school.
Turang was duly impressed and passed on the details of Cole’s performance to a scout for the Kansas City Royals.
Next, Cole and his dad, Leo, were invited to a pre-draft workout at the Royals’ Kauffman Stadium.
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After the workout, Cole had a hint he might be drafted, but he didn’t know for sure.
Finally, in the last hour of the draft, in the 38th round and with the 1,143rd overall pick, the Royals selected Cole.
“When my name popped up, everyone started screaming and crying,” he remembers.
Cole suddenly found himself with a difficult choice: sign with the Royals and play pro baseball, or return to TU for his
senior football season and follow Tress’ footsteps as a punter in the NFL.
He chose the former.
“Baseball has always been my dream,” Cole explains.
“I had one day to arrange my affairs before leaving,” he recalls. “I spent all day Monday talking to my TU coaches,
moving from my apartment, packing, dropping my summer classes and saying goodbye.”
He was assigned to the Burlington Royals, Kansas City’s rookie level affiliate in the Appalachian League in North
Carolina, where he appeared in seven games, earning one save.
This past fall, Cole was invited to play in the Arizona Instructional League, which is usually reserved for an
organization’s top prospects.
Cole’s future aspirations?
“I plan to work hard,” he says. “I hope within the next two years to be on the Double A (Northwest Arkansas) roster and
move up from there. Even though I am 23 years old, I really have an 18-year-old arm since I haven’t pitched since high
school. I hope to take advantage of that.”
Tackle Trent Williams
Trent Williams lands five-year extension with Redskins
By Mike Jones
The Washington Post
Aug. 29, 2015
A week after the Washington Redskins‘ starting offense struggled without him, three-time Pro Bowl left tackle Trent
Williams has earned himself a big pay day.
Williams announced via Twitter on Saturday afternoon that he has signed a five-year extension.
ESPN reported that the deal is worth $66 million, with $43.25 million guaranteed, which would make Williams the
highest-paid tackle in the league.
The fourth overall pick of the 2010 draft, Williams is in the final season of a six-year, $60 million rookie contract. He will
earn a base salary of $10.25 million this season. Adding in bonuses, he will earn $14.23 million this season – the richest
salary on the roster. Then, his new contract kicks in. The year-by-year breakdowns of that deal weren’t immediately
available.
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Williams had expressed a strong desire to remain with Washington. In his tweet on Saturday, he described the
development as a “dream come true.”
After Saturday night’s game, the lineman admitted he experienced a feeling of relief when he received a call from his
agent, notifying him of the news, during the bus ride from the team hotel to M&T Bank Stadium.
“Obviously, every time you’ve got to step on the field and play, you’re taking a chance, and to know that my future is
secured, it just allows me to let my hair down and play,” Williams said. “It was a pleasant surprise to know Washington
made that commitment to me. My agent, Vincent Taylor, he worked night and day to get this thing nailed down before the
regular season started and I owe it all to him. He went to bat for me.”
The Redskins held the same desire to retain the 6-foot-5, 325-pound left tackle. Throughout the offseason, they
maintained confidence that a deal would get done. However, the two sides remained far apart on a deal as recently as
June.
Although he said he wasn’t worried at the time, Williams said during offseason workouts that he doubted that a pretraining camp agreement was realistic.
On the eve of camp, Washington completed one of their priority re-signings, awarding outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan a
five-year, $57.5 million deal. However, Williams remained unsigned.
He said on July 30th that his uncertain future didn’t worry him or serve as a distraction, however.
Williams maintained that stance this week.
“I’m just not going to worry about it,” he said on Tuesday. “It’s up at the end of the year, and as of right now I’ve just got
to give Washington one of the best years of my career. That’s my focus, just being better than last year. The contract
situation, it’ll work out. Hopefully. I don’t really have a say in that.”
During his five previous seasons in Washington, Williams has gone from talented yet immature player to one of the most
respected members of the team, both on and off the field.
In his second NFL season, Williams received a four-game suspension for failing multiple tests for marijuana use.
Williams, whose four-game suspension came at the end of that 2011 season, returned the following year vowing to prove
that he had learned his lesson and that he could be relied upon both as a player and member of the locker room.
Williams has delivered, serving as one of the team’s offensive captains in each of the past three seasons, while also
becoming more dominant and more consistent. He has earned Pro Bowl honors in 2012, 2013 and 2014. This offseason,
the NFL’s players voted Williams as the 47th-best player in the league in the NFL Network’s annual Top 100 poll.
“Something like this happens and you just reflect and go over all the years and the lessons learned and go over the
journey,” Williams said. “You’re appreciative of all the adversity you went through and all the accolades that you’ve got,
and it makes it all worth it.”
Bill Callahan full of praise for left tackle Trent Williams
By Mike Jones
The Washington Post
Aug. 5, 2015
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RICHMOND – When he took over the leadership of the Washington Redskins’ offensive line, Bill Callahan largely
inherited a reclamation project. However, left tackle Trent Williams – a three-time Pro Bowl selection – represented the
brightest spot, and a crucial cornerstone for Callahan.
The two have only worked together for a couple of months now, but already, Callahan has developed a strong
appreciation for Williams and the way he carries himself.
“I love Trent and the way he works,” Callahan gushed. “He’s adopted everything that we’ve asked him to do. He’s
receptive, he’s open, and he’s the type of pro that wants to know more. That’s what I get the feeling when I’m around
him, as he watches the game, as I observe him watching the game, he’s always got good questions, he’s interesting
because he can pick out a nuance here and there that maybe I haven’t seen or bring it to my attention or bring something
from his toolbox that I can learn from and then vice versa, so there’s a sharing of information that’s going on.
“Players like Trent, that are instinctual, that have really good anticipation and have athleticism to react naturally, you can
always learn things about that. My thing is I can learn from the players as much as they can learn from me, so a player like
Trent is kind of special in a sense where you can learn little bit, get a little more information about how he sees the world
as opposed to just coming from a coach all the time, which is huge. … I’m just real fortunate to be around a player like
that.”
Training camp represents the first on-field work that Callahan and Williams have had together because Williams spent the
offseason receiving treatment to cure a lingering ankle injury. But because Williams attended every meeting and stood
near Callahan during many of the practices, the lineman already has a good understanding of the concepts, and isn’t
behind in his acclimation process.
As Callahan said, “He’s seen it before. He’s had enough reps.”
But that doesn’t mean that Callahan has taken it easy on Williams. The coach keeps all of the linemen late after the
allotted time for practice has ended, using those minutes to correct errors.
“It’s just a matter of tweaking his game or maybe changing a different aspect or maybe bringing something to his
attention that can make him a better player,” Callahan said.
But how exactly can Callahan help Williams take his game to another level?
“That’s a great question,” the coach said. “You are always striving to get better in your run blocking, your pass protection,
trying to change up your set angles and change up your hand strikes — maybe where he puts his hands or how he’s
striking with his hands, maybe it’s about countering and things of that nature when you are in close quarters blocking. So,
all of those things, as a line coach and a lineman, we are always talking about. So the fans out there get an understanding
of ‘Hey, there’s a lot of combative things that are transpiring.’ So, when you got master Joe Kim out there teaching the Dlinemen all the moves, we’ve got to have the ability to counter all of that stuff, so that’s what we’ve been doing. We’ve
been working hands this camp more than anything.”
The weighting game: Trent Williams loses 27 pounds, Niles Paul gains it, to gird for the season
By Liz Clarke
The Washington Post
Aug. 10, 2015
RICHMOND — With a late-season shoulder injury compounding a badly sprained ankle and knee, it was all Trent
Williams could do to limp from one meeting room to the next last December at Redskins Park.
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He was too banged up to practice; too battered to maintain his workout regimen. So it was no surprise, as the veteran left
tackle devoted his work weeks to getting treatment and resting for the remaining games, that he started packing on extra
weight.
Meanwhile, as yet another Redskins season lumbered to a losing finish, tight end Niles Paul was hauling in a career-high
39 receptions but getting pummeled by heavier defenders in the process.
So with opposite goals in mind, Williams and Paul vowed to re-sculpt their physiques in the offseason in hopes of staging
sturdier, stronger performances in 2015.The 6-foot-5 Williams lost roughly 27 pounds, dropping from roughly 345 to 318.
Paul, a former wide receiver who stands 6 feet 1, added roughly 27 pounds, bulking up to 252.
And both did it in a smart, systematic way — with help from a team of experts — rather than the old-school NFL
approach of gorging on food indiscriminately to add weight or jogging in plastic track suits to sweat off extraneous
weight.
The results are stark enough for the average fan to notice at a distance. Redskins defenders charged with tackling or
shedding blocks from them can surely tell. And both players say the dividends include more power, energy and
confidence.
“I just feel quicker,” said Williams, 27, a three-time Pro Bowl honoree, in a recent interview at training camp. “My wind
is at an all-time high. I’m stronger at the point of attack. I get to my spot faster. It just helps in every facet of the game.”
Said Paul, who was named the Redskins’ starting tight end, ahead of frequently injured Jordan Reed, for the first time
since his fifth-round selection in the 2011 draft: “[Outside linebacker Ryan] Kerrigan used to treat me like a rag doll in
practice. Wherever he wanted me to go, I went. And it’s not that way this year. I’m a lot more aggressive with him.”
However striking their physical transformations, neither Williams nor Paul is going to single-handedly turn a poor
Redskins offense into a good one.
But assuming the players maintain their healthy habits long-term, the offseason work ought to pay dividends: Giving each
a better chance of avoiding injury, quite possibly extending their NFL careers; and ideally, helping them shed unneeded
pounds in retirement when morning golf games and afternoons on the couch replace football practices and game days.
In Williams’s case, the goal was to pare down without losing the explosiveness that has made him an elite left tackle.
“Every year I fine-tune my training and my preparation to be better. This year, my thing was to eat better,” Williams said.
So he consulted with Mike Clark, the Redskins’ new strength and conditioning coach, who had previously worked with
Hall of Fame left tackle Walter Jones. In a 12-year career in Seattle, Jones surrendered just 23 sacks. Among Jones’s
secrets, Clark told Williams, was that he shed four or five pounds each year toward the end of his NFL career to guard
against excessive wear on his joints. The 6-5 Jones’s optimum playing weight was 325.
“The more weight you carry, every step you take is more pressure on the joints,” said Clark, explaining the correlation
with injury. “The more weight you carry as the game goes on, the less reactive you are to the ground. You’re not as quick
or explosive. It becomes harder, so you want to become lean.”
Williams then arranged a meeting with his personal dietician, Roberta Anding, the sports dietician for the Houston Astros
and Rice University, and his personal chef, Tiffany Tisdale-Braxton. Anding laid out a roughly 2,600-calorie-a-day meal
plan that included plenty of lean protein and vegetables, designed to get Williams safely to his goal. And Tisdale-Braxton,
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a former classmate of Williams’s at Oklahoma, tailored recipes and menus around the plan and started cooking full-time
for Williams and one of his referrals, NFL running back Adrian Peterson, who also spends his offseason in Houston.
The first adjustment for Williams was eating breakfast, a meal he typically skipped because he is not a morning person.
“The more I looked into it, I realize that if you want to speed your metabolism up, you have to fuel your body,” Williams
said. “Once I picked breakfast up, I noticed a spike in my energy level throughout the day, which enabled me to work out
longer and harder.”
With Tisdale-Braxton handling the planning and cooking for three meals and two sizable daily snacks, it was easy,
Williams said. The pounds fell off, but he never went hungry.
“One day I might have a couple boiled eggs, turkey bacon and fruit for breakfast,” Williams said. “One day it might be an
egg-white omelet. She switched it up for me; made it convenient. Soon as I came out of my room, breakfast was ready. I’d
eat breakfast, then I’d go work out. Come home, lunch would be ready. Eat lunch, then I do my second workout or
whatever. Then I would come home and dinner would be ready.”
Said Tisdale-Braxton, whose business, Tisdale23 Catering, is named in honor of her late father, NBA star Wayman
Tisdale: “Athletes are realizing that there are ways to maintain a larger muscle mass without putting terrible things in your
body. You don’t have to be eating as much as you can eat. You can still eat a high calorie count but have it be healthy.”
Unlike Williams, Paul, 26, didn’t sign a six-year, $60 million NFL contract. Personal nutritionists and chefs aren’t in his
budget. But he found the expertise he needed in bulking up without sacrificing speed at Redskins Park, where he worked
closely with Clark on a new weight regimen and with the team’s chefs on healthier eating.
“My goal was to put on a little bit more weight so that I stood a fair chance against the bigger guys in the league, the
bigger guys on our team, the defensive ends,” Paul said. “It had to be good weight.
Instead of skipping breakfast and eating one or two meals daily, Paul switched to three and four meals a day. He was also
urged to eat as many healthy snacks, heavy in carbohydrates and protein, whenever he wanted and particularly after
workouts.
“We told him not to get hungry, just to eat throughout the day — either a protein shake, a Greek yogurt,” Clark said.
“When he’s getting ready to turn the lights out, eat the yogurt and go to bed.”
Under Clark’s direction, Paul shifted his focus to Olympic-style weightlifting, which focuses on building lower-body
explosiveness or “BBH,” for short.
Clark explains: “I tell players all the time, ‘You should look better going than coming! Your back, butt and hamstrings
better be really, really strong. BBH!”
In Paul’s case, he squatted 515 pounds last season. Now, he’s squatting 605.
“I feel stronger. I feel like a better player,” Paul said. “I feel like I’m not getting manhandled by the bigger guys anymore.
I feel like I’m a true tight end.”
Fullback Darrel Young
For Darrel Young, a football life is all about giving back
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By Alex Marvez
FOX Sports
Dec. 23, 2014
ASHBURN, Va. -- Darrel Young's best game of the season came last Saturday when he scored two touchdowns to help
lead Washington's 27-24 home upset of Philadelphia.
However, it wasn't the fullback's best moment at FedEx Field in 2014.
Young had quietly decided to become a Big Brother last May to a 12-year-old who needed support while trying to
overcome a family tragedy and hardscrabble upbringing. Temporarily living in a shelter is just one of the difficulties
Xavier McDonald and his clan have faced.
The family was in a completely different world when watching a preseason contest against Cleveland from a luxury suite
three months after Young came into their lives. His courtesy was more than repaid when Young saw the look on the face
of Xavier's mother Areya France after the game.
"She was just so thankful," Young told FOX Sports last week at his apartment near Redskins Park. "She hugged me and
was like, 'Wow! I never thought we'd be in a situation like this.'
"I was like, 'God does things for a reason. I'm in a situation where I can help you right now. In 15 years I might need you
to return the favor when I'm done playing.'"
Xavier McDonald hopes he has forged his own NFL career by that time. Of course, odds are that this bespectacled,
precocious seventh-grader who has his own physical dimensions memorized down to a tee — "4-foot-8 3/4 and 75.8
pounds" — will be watching the Redskins from a distance rather than playing for his favorite team.
But that dream is secondary. Another far more important wish already was realized when Young entered his life.
"I remember my (middle school) counselor telling me they were giving me a mentor," Xavier said. "They said, 'He likes
football. He is African-American. And he plays for the Redskins.' When I heard that part, I kind of jumped out of fear
because players are all big.
"The day before I was going to see him I was losing my mind. My mom and my grandma were telling me just to chill out,
that he was just a normal person and you shouldn't think of him as a celebrity. It worked."
The two usually meet up twice a week based upon Young's football schedule. They communicate via phone or text every
day and will continue doing so once Young leaves town when the NFL season ends.
Through Young, Xavier has experienced things he wouldn't have otherwise. Besides that preseason trip to a Redskins
game, Xavier was treated to floor seats for a recent NBA game where Washington Wizards forward Nene tumbled into his
lap. He attended a car show. He ate at a fancy steakhouse and saw chefs put on a show preparing his meal at Benihana.
Xavier even got to meet his idol: Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III.
Those are some of the perks Young can provide, but they don't form the crux of their relationship.
"At first he was a little shy like, 'I can't believe this is a Redskins player,'" Young said. "So we went to Chipotle and I told
him, 'Just tell me about you. Be open with me. I'm not a Redskins player anymore. I'm your big brother. Talk to me now.
Tell me about school. What's going on?'
"He said, 'I'm angry all the time and I don't know why.' I said, 'That's why God sent me here.'"
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Xavier's rage was being fueled by heartbreak from five years earlier and the financial struggles suffered by his family.
Areya and Kevin McDonald never married and had gone their separate ways after Xavier was born. As Xavier progressed
through elementary school, Kevin wanted to become part of his life.
Areya was reluctant because she says Kevin had a troubled past, but eventually agreed to let the two begin speaking by
phone. A bond was formed over an 18-month period. Xavier and Kevin finally were set to meet in person.
It never happened. Kevin McDonald died in a July 4, 2009 motorcycle accident just days before he was to meet his son.
He was 28 years old.
"A whole year-and-a-half of working on a relationship was torn away," Areya said. "That where Xavier's heartache comes
in."
Xavier's sullenness and mood swings weren't helped by an unstable living situation. Areya has admirably tried to provide
for Xavier and his two younger siblings working as a hairdresser. While staying with her mother in Baltimore, Areya said
she would drive more than an hour into Northern Virginia in a car with a cracked windshield that lacked air conditioning
and heat in order to get Xavier better schooling.
When living on their own again, Areya said a dispute with her landlord about who would foot the bill for necessary
repairs temporarily forced her family into a shelter. The experience left a mark on Xavier that touched the 27-year-old
Young when the two first met.
"He said, 'I can't wait to help my mom,'" Young said. "I heard that and was like, 'You're 12, man. What are you talking
about?' He just said, 'I'm tired of living in and out of shelters all the time. I hate rats. I hate not being able to wash my
clothes when I want to.'
"Now, things have gotten better for them. But hearing that and how smart he was, I was like, 'This kid shouldn't be in this
situation mentally. I'm going to try and make it better for him.'"
Helping others is nothing new for Young. He began getting involved in community service and charity appearances while
playing at Villanova, but he has taken it to a much higher level with the Redskins.
Young initially didn't stick on Washington's roster as a rookie linebacker in 2009. After spending most of that season
working at Foot Locker hoping for another NFL chance, Young re-signed with the Redskins in January 2010 and
subsequently was converted to fullback by incoming head coach Mike Shanahan.
The transition worked. Young has become a key cog as both a blocker and short-yardage rusher. He tied the franchise's
single-game record for touchdowns by scoring three last season in an overtime win over San Diego (the game ball is
proudly on display in Young's dining room). He is a core special-teams player.
But to Allie Pisching, Young is even more valuable off the field. He has participated in a whopping 34 community events
of all varieties in 2014.
"We put up a list each week of all the opportunities in the community outside the locker room and I think it's Darrel's
personal mission to be the first one to sign up for every single event," said Pisching, who is the manager for the franchise's
community and charitable programs. "I don't even think he reads what it is. He just wants to be there and give back."
And to think that in his early days with the franchise, Young was forced to wear a Redskins polo shirt to gatherings
because he didn't have a customized jersey.
Young's reason for such heavy involvement and his encouragement of teammates to do the same is simple.
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"I was always in the community but then I started to realize I was impacting some lives," Young said. "I then asked
myself, 'Why aren't I doing this every week?' I always tell myself how bored I am here in Ashburn on my off-days. Why
not just go out there and have some fun with the kids or military? Doing stuff like that has changed me."
Young has a particular interest in military-themed community service because his brother is a sergeant with more than 16
years of service in the Army. The fact that David Young Jr. and his family frequently move because of deployment led to
Darrel inquiring about the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program.
"I have a niece and nephew and I'm not able to be around them too much," Darrel said. "I also know there are kids who
are less fortunate with what they have. I thought, 'What am I doing that's so important that I can't impact a life?'"
Pisching contacted the local Big Brothers/Big Sisters chapter on Young's behalf last fall to begin the process. A lengthy
vetting process followed that included a national background check, psychological evaluation, and personal and
professional references.
After no red flags were found, Young was cleared and set to meet with a handful of potential candidates for mentoring.
Young initially was looking for an older "little brother," but the bond with Xavier took hold immediately.
"We target kids who are facing adversity and struggling," said John Sanchez, the National Capital Area Big Brothers/Big
Sisters executive director of program services. "Every child has potential. You just have to find the right mentor. With
what we know about the child, we try to introduce the right person.
"We don't have many NFL players as Big Brothers because of their schedule and how busy they are. But we've been very
impressed with what Darrel has done with Xavier. He has improved his grades in school and his self-confidence."
Young notices a difference in the way Xavier is "interacting with people. He's always been a nice kid but now he's more
open with things."
Xavier is smiling a lot more, too.
"It's helped my anger management," he said.
The Redskins recently named Young their 2014 Walter Payton Man of the Year, given annually "to recognize a player's
community service and volunteer efforts as well as his excellence on the field." Young now is eligible for the league-wide
award presented in January at the Super Bowl.
Young makes it clear that his service isn't driven by trying to win this honor, but it was special to him for two reasons.
The first is that the late Payton was his mother's favorite player. Darrel wore No. 34 as a high school running back in
Amityville, NY, and she cried on the phone when he told her about the award.
The second relates to the negative impact that off-field incidents involving Ray Rice and Adrian Peterson have made on
the image of NFL players.
"Obviously, there are a lot of things going on with domestic violence where two people have basically put a name on the
NFL for it. It sucks," Young said. "But there are a lot of good guys out there who do good things. The J.J. Watts and
Russell Wilsons who visit hospitals.
"That's what you want to be known for. You don't want to be known for a guy who's basically an a-hole."
Young was speaking while sprawled on a massage table having the kinks worked out of his body. He has experienced
better days.
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Young and the Redskins took a beating less than 24 hours earlier against the New York Giants, marking the team's sixth
straight loss. Speculation abounds about whether Griffin and first-year head coach Jay Gruden will be back next season.
Young will be peppered with questions about this during a paid weekly Monday night television appearance that requires
him to use every ounce of knowledge about politically correct answers that he learned while completing a
communications degree at Villanova.
But Young finds a way to make the best out of the situation. He decides to take Xavier along for the 45-minute ride to the
television station. Xavier even gets to make an on-air cameo that the two laugh about.
"These two really are like family," Areya France said.
Brothers always are.

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