Robb Akey has remained true to his coaching style as a vocal presence to the Redskins' defensive line. That's also meant bringing a wealth of expertise to a veteran-heavy group of players.
The story quickly turned into legend back in February, but head coach Jay Gruden stood by it.
Throughout the process of interviewing defensive line coaches, Gruden knew Robb Akey was getting the job as soon as he walked through the door -- he knocked over trash cans and chairs in an attempt to demonstrate some drills in the room, so the story went.