ASHBURN, Va., -- Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden made the one choice he needed to make.
The defensive failings were not all on former coordinator Joe Barry. To blame him for every situation was incorrect and nobody there would do so or should do so. Based on numerous conversations throughout the season, many are well-aware of the talent deficiencies on defense. But as one player said Thursday, yes they lacked talent but so did some other teams who he viewed as better coached and whose players played harder. The Redskins didn't max out.
Many players said privately they didn’t have a problem with him and liked his upbeat demeanor and felt they were prepared.