Things in Washington definitely aren't working out the way Jay Gruden hoped they would. The team is 3-10, the fans are livid, and former franchise savior Robert Griffin III is reportedly teetering on the edge of sanity.
None of that is good for rookie head coach Jay Gruden's job security, and to make matters worse, management is considering whether they'd rather keep Griffin than bring Gruden back in 2015. If Gruden goes, here are the guys the Redskins will go after to replace him:
Todd Bowles, Arizona Cardinals Defensive Coordinator
Bowles played seven of his eight NFL seasons for the Redskins, starting Super Bowl XXII for the team as a safety. He'll be on everyone's shortlist this summer thanks to Arizona's sensational defense, so he's a definite reach for Washington if other jobs become available...but Dan Snyder & co. will be hoping his history with the franchise and desire to take the next step as a head coach overrule his concerns about job security.
Raheem Morris, Washington Redskins Defensive Backs Coach
If the Redskins decide to promote from within, Morris is really their only option. 28-year-old offensive coordinator Sean McVay is too young and inexperienced for the job, and even Dan Snyder has to realize that promoting DC Jim Haslett would effectively pour gasoline all over the 2015 season and set it on fire. Enter Morris, a close ally of team president & GM Bruce Allen. Morris didn't have much to work with in his previous stint as a NFL HC (2009-2011 in Tampa) and he's probably Washington's best bet if they want someone with NFL head coaching experience.
Rich Bisaccia, Dallas Cowboys Special Teams Coordinator
Bisaccia interviewed for and nearly landed the job that eventually went to Jay Gruden, and he also has history with Bruce Allen from their time in Tampa (Bisaccia was special teams coordinator there from 2002-2007 and assistant head coach from 2008-2010). While he might not have the experience or the resume that fans are after, the Redskins just can't afford to be choosy when making this hire. Bisaccia has already shown interest in the job, and you can expect him to get another call if Gruden is out at the end of the year.
Greg Roman, San Francisco 49ers Offensive Coordinator
Roman has been tabbed as a future head coach since his time at Stanford, and his situation in San Francisco right now is far from stable. While Washington doesn't scream stability for a rookie head coach, Roman might be the right mix of potential and willingness to work for Dan Snyder. After six seasons of working with Jim Harbaugh, Roman can definitely handle office politics and domineering personalities, and his experience working with Colin Kaepernick will be a plus when installing schemes for Robert Griffin III.
Art Briles, Baylor HC
If Dan Snyder is committed to keeping Robert Griffin III as Washington's quarterback of the future, there's no doubt he'll be giving Briles a call. Griffin's college coach and mentor won't come easily (or cheaply), but this would be the ideal scenario for both Snyder and Griffin...so they'll at least put an offer on the table.
We'd be absolutely shocked if Briles accepts...but since there's no doubt whatsoever he'll be on Snyder's shortlist if Gruden goes, he's here anyway. Just don't hold your breath.
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