It was just on Monday that Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden had pointed out that he hand-picked defensive coordinator Joe Barry.
“I was the main reason we brought him in here,” Gruden said.
He was answering a question then about how much say he will have in Barry’s possible retainment or dismissal. The Redskins finished with the third-ranked offense in the NFL and the 28th-ranked defense. Barry was a clear option to take the heat for the defensive failings.
“Ultimately I would think it is my call – our call,” Gruden said.