Game Release - National Football Leagueprod.static.redskins.clubs.nfl.com/assets/docs/1_Week_2... · 2014-09-10 · Coach Jay Gruden. With a win on Sunday, Gruden can become the fourth

21300 Redskin Park Drive | Ashburn, VA 20147 | 703.726.7000@Redskins | www.redskins.com | media.redskins.com

Game Release

15 World Championships | 3 Super Bowl Titles 5 NFC Championships | 14 Division Titles

REGULAR SEASON - WEEK 2WASHINGTON REDSKINS (0-1) vs. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (0-1)

Sunday, Sept. 14 — 1 p.m. ETFedExField (85,000) — Landover, Md.

Regular season football will return to FedExField on Sunday when the Washington Redskins host their home opener against the Jacksonville Jag-uars. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.

The Redskins have won nine of their last 12 home openers since 2002. Dating back to the team’s inception as the Boston Braves in 1932, the Red-skins’ franchise is 47-32-3 all-time in home openers, including a 29-15 record in home openers since the 1970 merger.

The game will also represent the regular season home debut of Head Coach Jay Gruden. With a win on Sunday, Gruden can become the fourth consecutive Redskins coach to win his home opener and can push Red-skins head coaches’ records to 16-11-1 all-time in home debuts.

Despite an opening day 53-man roster that featured 22 players that did not appear in game action with the Redskins in 2013, the Redskins’ de-but performance for the 2014 season last week prominently featured two of the team’s offensive standouts from a season ago: running back Alfred Morris and wide receiver Pierre Garçon. Morris gained 91 rushing yards on 14 attempts, while Garçon caught 10 passes for 77 yards, extending his streak of consecutive games with five or more receptions to 17, tied for the fourth-longest streak in league history (see: “P.G.’s County” on Page 17).

REDSKINS 2014 SCHEDULE/ResultsPRESEASONDate Opponent TV Time/ResultAug. 7 (Thu.) vs. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS NBC4/CSN 23-6 WAug. 18 (Mon.) vs. CLEVELAND BROWNS ESPN 24-23 WAug. 23 (Sat.) at Baltimore Ravens NBC4/CSN 23-17 LAug. 28 (Thu.) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers NBC4/CSN 24-10 W

REGULAR SEASONDate Opponent TV Time/ResultSept. 7 at Houston Texans FOX 17-6 LSept. 14 vs. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS CBS 1:00 p.m.Sept. 21 at Philadelphia Eagles FOX 1:00 p.m.Sept. 25 (Thu.) vs. NEW YORK GIANTS # CBS 8:25 p.m.Oct. 6 (Mon.) vs. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS # ESPN 8:30 p.m.Oct. 12 at Arizona Cardinals FOX 4:25 p.m.*Oct. 19 vs. TENNESSEE TITANS CBS 1:00 p.m.*Oct. 27 (Mon.) at Dallas Cowboys # ESPN 8:30 p.m.Nov. 2 at Minnesota Vikings FOX 1:00 p.m.*Nov. 9 BYE Nov. 16 vs. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS FOX 1:00 p.m.*Nov. 23 at San Francisco 49ers CBS 4:25 p.m.*Nov. 30 at Indianapolis Colts FOX 1:00 p.m.*Dec. 7 vs. ST. LOUIS RAMS FOX 1:00 p.m.*Dec. 14 at New York Giants FOX 1:00 p.m.*Dec. 20 (Sat.) vs. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES TBD TBDDec. 28 vs. DALLAS COWBOYS FOX 1:00 p.m.*

All times EasternHome games bolded* Subject to flexible scheduling

# Nationally televisedHomecoming Game

Redskins host Jaguarsin 2014 home opener

Media centerRedskins PR:

Tony Wyllie Senior Vice President [email protected] Sampson Asst. Director of Communications [email protected] Taylor Communications Manager [email protected] Nickell Corporate Communications [email protected]

Media Information:Media Guide and Online Media Portal: http://redskins.1stroundmediagroup.com

Media Availability:Wednesday (9/10): 11:15 a.m.: Open Locker Room 1 p.m.: Practice Ben Kotwica available coming off the field following practice Jay Gruden available at the podium Jacksonville Jaguars Conference Calls 10:30 a.m.: Head Coach Gus Bradley Noon: DE Red BryantThursday (9/11): 11:15 a.m.: Open Locker Room 1 p.m.: Practice Jim Haslett available coming off the field following practice Jay Gruden available at the podium Friday (9/12): 11:10 a.m.: Practice Open Locker Room directly following practice Sean McVay available coming off the field following practice Jay Gruden available at the podiumSunday (9/14): 1 p.m.: Washington Redskins vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

game centerSERIES HISTORY: Redskins lead overall series, 4-1 Redskins lead regular season series, 4-1 Last meeting: 12/26/2010 (20-17 OT, WAS)TELEVISION: CBS Spero Dedes (play-by-play) Solomon Wilcots (color)RADIO: Redskins Radio Network Larry Michael (play-by-play) Sonny Jurgensen (color) Chris Cooley (analysis) Rick “Doc” Walker (sidelines)

Game Release


ALUMNI CENTERFormally organized in 1958, the Washington Redskins

Alumni Association was the first organization of its kind in the country. The organization spearheaded the alumni move-ment among former professional football players and was the model for other alumni groups that later formed in all NFL cities. Now entering its 56th 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 Red-skins, as well as promoting and fostering interest and funding for chari-table 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 numer-ous events and appearances Redskins Alumni participate in throughout the year, they hold two major fundraising events of their own — the Red-skins Alumni Charity Golf Classic, now in its 36th year, and the annual Washington Redskins Welcome Home Luncheon, now in its 53rd 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/General Manager 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 Wash-ington D.C./Maryland/Virginia area as part of the team’s ‘Thank You Tour,’ which brought players, coaches, alumni, cheerleaders, team offi-cials 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 ca-reers with the Redskins to earn the honor in the past five years. In ad-dition, 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 tre-mendous 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 Aug. 22, the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation and Redskins Alumni Associa-tion held the 53rd annual Welcome Home Luncheon at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md. 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.

The Redskins used the 2014 event to honor their players for contri-butions both on and off the field. Tackle Trent Williams earned the 2013 Bobby Mitchell Offensive Player of the Year award, cornerback DeAngelo Hall earned the 2013 Sam Huff Defensive Player of the Year award, quar-terback Robert Griffin III won the 2013 Redskins Salute Award for his efforts with the military, and running back Alfred Morris accepted the 2013 Community Service Award. Furthermore, Allen used the luncheon to announce that Super Bowl XXVI MVP Mark Rypien will become the 46th inductee into the Redskins Ring of Fame later this season.

Also among the Redskins Alumni Association’s premier events is the team’s annual Homecoming celebration, which the Redskins hosted in 2013 during the team’s Week 9 win against San Diego. Not including staff and coaches, former players in attendance at various events throughout the weekend accounted for more than 600 seasons of Redskins service, 98 Super Bowl appearances and 56 Super Bowl wins. The team welcomed back 32 of the 80 Greatest Redskins, 19 Ring of Fame members and six Pro Football Hall of Famers as part of the celebration. The team wore their throwback uniforms, a modern interpretation of the ones worn by the franchise during their first year in Washington in 1937, when rookie quarterback Sammy Baugh led the Redskins to their first world champi-onship. This season’s Homecoming Weekend is scheduled for the week-end leading up to the Redskins’ Oct. 19 date with the Tennessee Titans.

The Washington Redskins’ five World Championships are tied for fifth-most in NFL history.

Franchise Total SB NFL/AFL1. Green Bay Packers 13 4 92. Chicago Bears 9 1 83. New York Giants 8 4 44. Pittsburgh Steelers 6 6 05t. Washington Redskins 5 3 25t. Dallas Cowboys 5 5 05t. San Francisco 49ers 5 5 08t. Detroit Lions 4 0 48t. Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts 4 2 28t. Cleveland Browns 4 0 4

Combined NFL/AFL Championships (1920-66) and Super Bowls (1967-2013)

Championship legacy

Game Release


What To Watch For This Week• The Redskins improving to 30-15 in home openers since

the 1970 AFL-NFL merger. The Redskins are seeking their first victory in a home opener since a 28-14 win over the eventual Super Bowl champion New York Giants in 2011.

• The Redskins opening their home slate in Week 2 for the first time since 2009. Washington has won its last two Week 2 home openers, including Week 2 wins in debuts at FedEx-

Field in 2008 and 2009.• Head Coach Jay Gruden pushing Redskins head coaches to 16-11-1

all-time in home debuts.• Gruden becoming the fourth straight Redskins coach to win his

home debut.• Nose tackle Barry Cofield, Jr. extending his streak of 81 consecutive

starts, the most among active NFL defensive tackles.• Kicker Kai Forbath improving upon his current streak of 14 consec-

utive made field goal attempts, dating back to last season. His career-best streak is 17, set to open his career in 2012.

• Wide receiver Pierre Garçon extending his streak of consecutive games with five or more receptions. Garçon’s active 17-game streak is the longest in team history and tied with Pittsburgh’s Antonio Brown for the longest active streak in the NFL.

• Garçon catching five passes to become only the fourth player in NFL history with 18 consecutive games with five or more receptions (Jimmy Smith, 21 from 2000-02; Laveranues Coles 19 from 2002-03; Sterling Sharpe, 18 from 1993-94).

• Cornerback DeAngelo Hall intercepting a pass to give him 24 in-terceptions as a member of the Redskins, which would tie him with Ken Houston for ninth-most in team history.

• 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 Thomp-son, 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 intercep-tion returns for touchdowns.

• Quarterback Robert Griffin III (36) recording three passing touch-downs to tie Jay Schroeder for 10th-most in Redskins history (39).

• Griffin III scoring a rushing touchdown to tie Eddie LeBaron, Mark Rypien and Norm Snead for fourth-most rushing touchdowns by a quar-terback in Redskins history (eight).

• Running back Alfred Morris scoring a rushing touchdown to tie Andy Farkas and Gerald Riggs (21) for 10th-most in team history.

• Morris gaining 21 rushing yards to reach 3,000 for his career. Morris would become the 11th player to rush for 3,000 yards with the Redskins, joining John Riggins, Clinton Portis, Larry Brown, Stephen Davis, Terry Allen, Earnest Byner, Cliff Battles, Mike Thomas, Ladell Betts and Don Bosseler.

• Morris rushing for 100 yards for the 11th time in his career.• Wide receiver Santana Moss scoring a touchdown to tie former

teammate Clinton Portis for ninth-most total touchdowns in team his-tory (49).

• Linebacker Brian Orakpo notching two sacks to tie Ken Harvey (41.5) for fourth on the team’s all-time sack list.

• Orakpo recording half a sack to become the fifth player in team history to register 40 sacks with the Redskins (Dexter Manley, Charles Mann, Monte Coleman and Ken Harvey).

A Win Would...... even the Redskins’ record at 1-1... be the first in the NFL head coaching career of Head Coach Jay

Gruden.... make Gruden the 16th head coach in franchise history to win his

Redskins home debut.... improve Washington to 30-15 in home openers since the 1970 merg-

er.... snap a nine-game regular season losing streak.... make the Redskins 8-6 against the AFC South since divisional re-

alignment in 2002.... improve the Redskins to 5-3 against AFC squads in their last eight

meetings.... push the Redskins’ all-time record against the Jaguars to 5-1.

Redskins head coaches are 15-11-1 all-time in home debuts. Coach Date Game ResultL. Wray 10/2/1932 vs. Brooklyn 14-0 LL. Dietz 10/8/1933 vs. NY Giants 21-20 WE. Casey 9/29/1935 vs. Brooklyn 7-3 WR. Flaherty 10/4/1936 vs. NY Giants 7-0 LD. Bergman 10/10/1943 vs. Brooklyn 27-0 WD. DeGroot 10/22/1944 vs. Brooklyn 17-14 WT. Edwards 9/29/1946 vs. Pittsburgh 14-14 TJ. Whelchel 10/9/1949 vs. NY Giants 45-35 LH. Ball 11/13/1949 vs. Philadelphia 44-21 LD. Todd 10/21/1951 vs. Chi. Cardinals 7-3 WC. Lambeau 10/12/1952 vs. Chi. Cardinals 17-6 LJ. Kuharich 10/10/1954 vs. NY Giants 51-21 LM. Nixon 10/11/1959 vs. Chi. Cardinals 23-14 WB. McPeak 10/1/1961 vs. NY Giants 24-21 LO. Graham 9/11/1966 vs. Cleveland 38-14 LV. Lombardi 10/12/1969 vs. STL Cardinals 33-17 WB. Austin 10/11/1970 vs. Detroit 31-10 WG. Allen 10/10/1971 vs. Houston 22-13 WJ. Pardee 9/10/1978 vs. Philadelphia 35-30 WJ. Gibbs 9/6/1981 vs. Dallas 26-10 LR. Petitbon 9/6/1993 vs. Dallas 35-16 WN. Turner 9/4/1994 vs. Seattle 28-7 LT. Robiskie 12/24/2000 vs. Arizona 20-3 WM. Schottenheimer 9/30/2001 vs. Kansas City 45-13 LS. Spurrier 9/8/2002 vs. Arizona 31-23 WJ. Zorn 9/14/2008 vs. New Orleans 29-24 WM. Shanahan 9/12/2010 vs. Dallas 13-7 W

Head Coach Home Debuts

The Redskins have the fifth-most victories in NFL history, including both regular season and postseason play.

Franchise (Founded) Total Wins1. Chicago Bears (1920) 7472. Green Bay Packers (1921) 7283. New York Giants (1925) 6854. Pittsburgh Steelers (1933) 6035. Washington Redskins (1932) 588

All-Time Wins

Game Release


Head Coach Jay GrudenJay Gruden was named the 29th head coach of the Wash-

ington Redskins on January 9, 2014. 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 di-rectly 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 Cin-cinnati, 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 Dal-ton, 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 quarter-backs. Dalton’s 80 passing touchdowns rank 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 Flori-da Tuskers of the United Football League from 2009-10. In 2009, Gruden served as offensive coordinator under current Redskins defensive coordi-nator Jim Haslett 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 con-secutive championship game appearance.

Gruden coached for seven seasons (2002-08) with the Tampa Bay Buc-caneers, 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 Executive Vice President/General Manager 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 re-turned 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 1,673-of-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.

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, Sher-ry, have three sons — J.J., Joey and Jack.

1985-88: Quarterback, University of Louisville1989: Student Assistant, University of Louisville1990: Quarterback, Barcelona Dragons and Sacramento Surge ̂ 1990-91: Graduate Assistant, University of Louisville1991-96: Quarterback, Tampa Bay Storm (AFL)1997: Offensive Coordinator, Nashville Kats (AFL)1998-2001: Head Coach, Orlando Predators (AFL)2002-08*: Offensive Assistant, Tampa Bay Buccaneers2002-03*: Quarterback, Orlando Predators2004-08*: Head Coach, Orlando Predators2009: Offensive Coordinator, Florida Tuskers (UFL)2010: Head Coach, Florida Tuskers2011-13: Offensive Coordinator, Cincinnati Bengals2014: Head Coach, Washington Redskins^ World League of American Football* Held jobs concurrently

Gruden Football Timeline

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.

Game Release


The Gruden File

The Washington Redskins have had 28 different head coaches preside over 29 head coaching tenures in team history.

1. Lud Wray 19322. Lone Star Dietz 1933-343. Eddie Casey 19354. Ray Flaherty 1936-425. Arthur “Dutch” Bergman 19436. Dudley DeGroot 1944-457. A.G. “Turk” Edwards 1946-488. John Whelchel 19499. Herman Ball 1949-5110. Dick Todd 1951 (Interim)11. Earl “Curly” Lambeau 1952-5312. Joe Kuharich 1954-5813. Mike Nixon 1959-6014. Bill McPeak 1961-6515. Otto Graham 1966-6816. Vince Lombardi 196917. Bill Austin 197018. George Allen 1971-7719. Jack Pardee 1978-8020. Joe Gibbs** 1981-9221. Richie Petitbon 199322. Norv Turner 1994-200023. Terry Robiskie 2000 (Interim)24. Marty Schottenheimer 200125. Steve Spurrier 2002-0326. Joe Gibbs** 2004-0727. Jim Zorn 2008-0928. Mike Shanahan 2010-1329. Jay Gruden 2014

Pro Football Hall of Famers bolded and italicized.** Considered both the 20th and 26th head coach in franchise history

Redskins Coaching History

PASSING RUSHINGYear Team Comp Att Pct Yds Rating TD Int Att Yds TD1991 Tampa Bay Storm 127 199 63.8 1504 96.4 26 11 17 55 21992 Tampa Bay Storm 188 305 61.6 2568 107.6 50 15 13 37 01993 Tampa Bay Storm 187 312 59.9 2526 99.9 41 14 15 15 11994 Tampa Bay Storm 206 368 56.0 2622 98.1 49 12 9 32 21995 Tampa Bay Storm 198 352 56.3 2787 100.2 45 11 20 7 01996 Tampa Bay Storm 274 443 61.9 3616 114.0 70 14 8 -14 02002 Orlando Predators 310 501 61.9 3621 101.1 68 20 7 -4 02003 Orlando Predators 183 295 62.0 2334 123.5 49 2 3 2 0TOTAL 1673 2775 60.3 21578 105.7 398 99 92 130 5

HONORS: Most Valuable Player (1992), First-Team All-Arena (1992), All-Star Game (1993), First-Team All-Arena (1995), 10th Anniversary Team (1996), AFL Hall of Fame Inductee (1999), All-ArenaBowl Team (1999), Second-Team 15th Anniversary Team (2001), 20 Greatest Players - No. 4 (2006), 25 Greatest Players - No. 4 (2012)ARENABOWL APPEARANCES: ArenaBowl V Champion (Quarterback, Tampa Bay Storm, 1991), ArenaBowl VII Champion* (Quarterback, Tampa Bay Storm, 1993), ArenaBowl IX Champion (Quarterback, Tampa Bay Storm, 1995), ArenaBowl X Champion (Quarterback, Tampa Bay Storm, 1996), ArenaBowl XII Champion (Head Coach, Orlando Predators, 1998), ArenaBowl XIII Runner-up (Head Coach, Orlando Predators, 1999), ArenaBowl XIV Champion (Head Coach, Orlando Predators, 2000), ArenaBowl XX Runner-up (Head Coach, Orlando Predators, 2006)* Named ArenaBowl VII Most Valuable PlayerAFL COACHING RECORD: 93-61 (.604)

AFL HALL OF FAMER - CAREER STATS

GRUDEN BY THE NUMBERS

21,578Career passing yards in the AFL

4,778Career postseason passing yards in the AFL, third-most all-time

4,136Passing yards by the 2013 Bengals, a team record

1999Year of induction into the AFL Hall of Fame

430 Points scored by the 2013 Bengals, third-most in Cincinnati history

398Career AFL passing touchdowns

84.0Percentage of goal-to-go drives culminating in TDs for the 2013 Bengals,

tops in the NFL80

Andy Dalton passing TDs under Gruden, third-most in an NFL player’s first three years

13Combined years as a quarterback in the NCAA, WLAF and AFL

10NFL seasons coaching with the Buccaneers (2002-08) and Bengals (2011-13)

6Arena Bowl championships (four as a player, two as a coach)

5NFL teams, including Gruden’s Bengals, to make three playoff appear-

ances from 2011-134

Ranking by the AFL on its 2012 list of the league’s 25 Greatest Players

Game Release


League LeadersRedskins Offense

- Ranks tied for first in the NFL in lowest interception per-centage (0.0%)

- Ranks first in the NFC and second in the NFL in comple-tion percentage (78.4%)

- Ranks tied for third in the NFC and tied for fifth in the NFL in pass completions (29)

- Ranks third in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in yards per rush (5.70)

- Ranks fifth in the NFC in rushing yards (131)

Redskins Defense- Ranks first in the NFL in least pass completions allowed (14)- Ranks tied for first in the NFL in lowest red zone touchdown percent-

age allowed (0.0%)- Ranks tied for first in the NFC and tied for second in the NFL in least

first downs passing allowed (8)- Ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in lowest 10+ yards

rushes percentage allowed (3.0%)- Ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in longest rush al-

lowed (10 yards)- Ranks tied for second in the NFC and tied for third in the NFL in

least 10+ yards rushes allowed (1)- Ranks third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in least first-down yards

allowed (111)- Ranks tied for fourth in the NFC and tied for fifth in the NFL in least

25+ yard passes allowed (1)- Ranks tied for second in the NFC and tied for sixth in the NFL in

lowest first downs rushing percentage allowed (15.2%)- Ranks tied for fourth in the NFC and tied for sixth in the NFL in least

first downs allowed (16)- Ranks tied for fifth in the NFC in the NFL in least first downs rushing

allowed (5)- Ranks sixth in the NFC in lowest first-down yards per play allowed

(4.83%)- Ranks sixth in the NFC in lowest net yards allowed (316.0)

Redskins Special Teams- Ranks first in the NFC and second in the NFL in punt return average

(18.0)- Ranks first in the NFC and third in the NFL in average starting field

position following kickoffs allowed (15.5)- Ranks second in the NFC and tied for fourth in the NFL in longest

punt (61 yards)- Ranks third in the NFC and tied for fourth in the NFL in kick return

average (28.0)- Ranks second in the NFC and tied for fifth in the NFL in total return

yards (92)

Redskins Players- E.J. Biggers ranks tied for second in the NFL in special teams tackles

(2)- Pierre Garçon ranks first in the NFL in receptions (10)- Robert Griffin III ranks tied for first in the NFL in lowest interception

percentage (0.0%)- Griffin III ranks tied for third in the NFC and tied for fifth in the NFL

in pass completions (29)- Griffin III ranks first in the NFC and second in the NFL in comple-

tion percentage (78.4%)- DeSean Jackson ranks tied for third in the NFC and tied for fifth in

the NFL in receptions (8)- Ryan Kerrigan ranks tied for the third in the NFL in forced fumbles

(1)- Alfred Morris ranks second in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in

yards per rush (6.50)- Morris ranks third in the NFC among running backs in rushing yards

(91)- Morris ranks fourth in the NFC in rushing first downs (4)- Andre Roberts ranks first in the NFL in punt return average (18.0)- Roberts ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in total return

yards (92)- Roberts ranks second and tied for fourth in the NFL in kick return

average (28.0)- Roberts ranks tied for third in the NFC and tied for sixth in the NFL

in punt return yards (36)- Roberts ranks third in kick return yards (56)- Tress Way ranks third in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in punt aver-

age (49.2)- Way ranks third in the NFL in punting yards (246)

Game Release


The Washington Redskins opened their 83rd season in fran-chise history on Sunday but fell to the Houston Texans, 17-6, in front of an announced crowd of 71,770 people at NRG Stadium.

The game was the NFL head coaching debut of Redskins Head Coach Jay Gruden, who began the 29th head coaching tenure in franchise history.

Gruden and Texans Head Coach Bill O’Brien faced one an-other in the first NFL season opener between two first-year head coaches since Al Groh’s New York Jets and Mike Sherman’s Green Bay Packers faced one another in Week 1 of the 2000 season.

The Redskins outrushed the Texans, 131-115. The Redskins have out-rushed their opponent in 14 of their last 17 games, dating back to last sea-son.

Quarterback Robert Griffin III started and completed 29-of-37 passes for 267 yards with a passer rating of 96.7.

Griffin III completed 78.4 percent of his passes, the second-highest per-centage of his career and his best since completing 93.3 percent of his pass-es vs. Philadelphia on Nov. 18, 2012.

Griffin III’s 29 completions were the second-most by a Redskins quarter-back in a season opener in records dating back to 1960, trailing only his 30 completions in Week 1 a season ago.

Wide receiver Pierre Garçon had a team-high 10 receptions for 77 yards.Garçon recorded 10 receptions in a game for only the second time in

his career, joining his 11-reception game vs. Dallas in Week 16 last season.Garçon entered the game with 16 consecutive games with five or more

receptions, already the longest streak in team history.Garçon’s 10 receptions tied Alvin Garrett (Sept. 5, 1983 vs. Dallas) and

Joe Washington (Sept. 6, 1981) for the most by a member of the Redskins in a season opener in records dating back to 1960.

Running back Alfred Morris led the Redskins in rushing, gaining 91 yards on 14 carries.

Fullback Darrel Young scored the Redskins’ first points of the season, scoring on a one-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. The touch-down rush was the fifth of Young’s career.

Tight end Niles Paul posted career highs in receptions (four) and receiv-ing yards (86), including a career-long 48-yard reception.

Wide receiver DeSean Jackson made his Redskins debut and recorded eight receptions for 62 yards. The game marked the sixth time in Jackson’s career he had amassed at least eight receptions in a single game.

Defensive end Jason Hatcher made his Redskins debut and notched his 28th career sack and his first as a member of the Redskins, dropping Ryan Fitzpatrick for a five-yard loss.

Wide receiver Andre Roberts’ 25-yard punt return in the second quarter matched his career long, set as a member of the Arizona Cardinals on Dec. 12, 2010 vs. Denver.

Roberts recorded his first reception as a member of the Redskins, gaining 22 yards on a third-quarter reception.

In the fourth quarter, linebacker Ryan Kerrigan recorded the 11th forced fumble of his career. It was recovered by Keenan Robinson for the first fum-ble recovery of Robinson’s career.

Punter Tress Way made his NFL debut. Way’s first career punt was a 61-yarder, the Redskins’ longest punt since Week 4 of the 2012 season (Sav Rocca, 61 yards at Tampa Bay).

Way finished with an average of 49.2 yards on five punts, the Redskins’ highest single-game punting average since Hunter Smith averaged 50.0 yards on six punts vs. Philadelphia on Nov. 15, 2010.

The Redskins debuted their season captains for 2014: tackle Trent Wil-liams (offense), cornerback DeAngelo Hall (defense) and linebacker Adam Hayward (special teams). In addition, Gruden also appointed linebacker Brian Orakpo and running back Alfred Morris as captains for Week 1.

Hall played in his 150th career regular season game.Safety Ryan Clark played his first game as a member of the Redskins

since an NFC Wild Card game against Seattle on Jan. 14, 2006, a span of 3,159 days.

Nose tackle Barry Cofield, Jr. extended his streak of consecutive starts to 81, the longest active streak among NFL defensive tackles.

Linebacker Keenan Robinson and cornerback Bashaud Breeland both made their first career starts.

Notes from Last Game

Redskins TexansTOTAL FIRST DOWNS 20 16 By Rushing 7 5 By Passing 11 8 By Penalty 2 3THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY 3-12-25% 7-14-50%FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY 0-1-0% 0-0-0%TOTAL NET YARDS 372 316 Total Offensive Plays (inc. times thrown passing) 63 56 Average gain per offensive play 5.9 5.6NET YARDS RUSHING 131 115 Total Rushing Plays 23 33 Average gain per rushing play 5.7 3.5 Tackles for a loss-number and yards 3-14 2-4NET YARDS PASSING 241 201 Times thrown - yards lost attempting to pass 3-26 1-5 Gross yards passing 267 206PASS ATTEMPTS-COMPLETIONS-HAD INTERCEPTED 37-29-0 22-14-0 Avg gain per pass play (inc.# thrown passing) 6.0 8.7KICKOFFS Number-In End Zone-Touchbacks 2-2-1 4-4-2PUNTS Number and Average 6-41.0 6-51.0 Had Blocked 1 0 FGs - PATs Had Blocked 0-1 0-0 Net Punting Average 36.3 38.3TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE (Not Including Kickoffs) 36 28 No. and Yards Punt Returns 2-36 4-28 No. and Yards Kickoff Returns 2-56 1-28 No. and Yards Interception Returns 0-0 0-0PENALTIES Number and Yards 7-70 6-45FUMBLES Number and Lost 3-2 2-1TOUCHDOWNS 1 2 Rushing 1 0 Passing 0 1 Other (Blocked Kicks, etc.) 0 1EXTRA POINTS Made-Attempts 0-1 2-2 Kicking Made-Attempts 0-1 2-2FIELD GOALS Made-Attempts 0-0 1-1RED ZONE EFFICIENCY 1-2-50% 0-2-0%GOAL TO GO EFFICIENCY 1-2-50% 0-0-0%SAFETIES 0 0FINAL SCORE 6 17TIME OF POSSESSION 30:54 29:06

Texans def. Redskins, 17-6

Game Release


The OpponentHead Coach Gus Bradley leads the Jackson-ville Jaguars in 2014. The Jaguars finished

last season with a 4-12 record, finishing third in the AFC South.

Quarterback Chad Henne is in his third year with the Jaguars. In 2013,

he threw for 3,241 yards with 13 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. Last week, Henne threw for 266 yards and two touchdowns in a 34-17 loss to the Philadelphia

Eagles.Running back Toby Gerhart is in his first season with the Jaguars.

Gerhart spent four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, compiling 1,305 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns from 2010-13. In Week 1, Gerhart rushed for 42 yards on 18 attempts (2.3 avg.).

Receiver Cecil Shorts III led the Jaguars in receptions in 2013 with 66, gaining 777 receiving yards with three touchdowns. Last week, the Jaguars were led in receptions by wide receiver Marqise Lee and tight end Marcedes Lewis with six each. Wide receiver Allen Hurns led the team with 110 receiving yards on four receptions with two touchdowns.

Linebacker Paul Posluszny has recorded more than 100 tackles in six of his seven seasons in the league. He led the Jaguars with 162 tackles (122 solo) in 2013 and opened the 2014 season by recording 12 tackles last Sunday. Posluszny was also one of four Jaguars to tie for the team lead in interceptions a season ago (two).

Josh Scobee handles kicking duties for Jacksonville. Scobee was 23-of-25 on field goal attempts last season (92.0 percent). Bryan Anger, who punted the ball 95 times for 4,338 yards in 2013 (45.7-yard average), had eight punts for 372 yards (46.5-yard average) against the Eagles last week.

Mike Brown handled punt return duties for the Jaguars in Week 1. Against the Eagles, Brown returned three punts for 28 yards (9.3 avg.). On kick return, Jordan Todman returned two kicks for 36 yards (18.0 avg).

Gus BradleyGus Bradley was named the

fifth head coach in Jacksonville Jag-uars history on January 17, 2013. Bradley has 24 years of coaching experience including eight seasons in the NFL.

Bradley, 48, led the Jaguars to a 4-12 mark in his first season. The Jaguars signed 31 newcomers and rookies combining to make 44 starts in 2013. Of the 53 players on the final roster, 20 were rook-ies or first-year players. The club posted a 4-4 mark following the bye week with three of the wins on the road. Six of the club’s first eight games were against 2013 playoff teams and the club played seven games overall against playoff teams including both Super Bowl participants.

Prior to joining the Jaguars, Bradley spent four seasons (2009-12) with the Seattle Seahawks as defensive coordinator. In that span, the club advanced to the postseason twice. The Seahawks posted an 11-5 mark in 2012, the third-best in franchise history, and advanced to the divisional round of the playoffs.

In Bradley’s tenure with the Seahawks, the team ranked sixth in the NFL in total defense (319.2 yards per game) from 2011-12, third in points per game (17.5), fifth in takeaways (62), first in opponents passer rating (73.2) and fifth in interceptions (40).

In 2012, the Seahawks led the NFL by allowing a fran¬chise-record low 15.3 points per game. The Seahawks al¬lowed a franchise-low 306.2 yards per game which ranked fourth in the NFL, finishing 10th against the run (103.1) and sixth against the pass (203.1).

In 2011, Bradley’s defensive unit ranked ninth in the NFL, allowing 332.2 yards per game, finishing in the top-10 for only the sixth time in the club’s 36-year history and for the first time since 1997. Nine of his 11 regulars started at least 14 games on a squad that ranked the second-youngest in the NFL (26 years, 59 days). Seattle ranked in the top-10 in multiple categories, including second in fewest touchdowns allowed in the second half (11), third in second half points allowed (119), fourth in opponent yards per rush attempt (3.79), fifth in turnover differential (+8), fifth in most takeaways (31) and seventh in points allowed per game (19.7).

In Bradley’s first year as defensive coordinator, the Seahawks posted two shut¬outs at home, the first time since 1986 they accomplished that feat.

Bradley joined Seattle after spending three years (2006-08) with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers under defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin, serv-ing the last two as linebackers coach after joining the Bucs in 2006 as their defensive quality control coach.

Prior to Tampa Bay, Bradley spent 10 seasons (1996-2005) as an as-sistant coach at his alma mater, North Dakota State including six as the assistant head coach (2000-05). He also served as defensive coordinator for the Bison from 1997- 2002, and again in 2005. Under Bradley’s term, North Dako¬ta State’s defense led the Great West Football Conference in scoring defense (13.7 points per game), pass defense (150.3 yards), total defense (272.4) and turnover margin (+1) in 2005. Bradley was a safety and punter for the university from 1984-88.

Bradley was the head coach at Fort Lewis College for four months (December 1995 - March 1996) and was defensive coordinator/lineback-ers coach at Fort Lewis for four seasons (1992-95). Prior to Fort Lewis, he was a graduate assistant coach at NDSU for two seasons (1990-91).

Matchup: NFL RankingS OFFENSE REDSKINS JAGUARS 31t Pts/Game 21t 15 Yds/Play 29 16 Yds/Game 26 10 Rush Yds/Game 28 16 Pass Yds/Game 15 26t 3rd Down Pct. 31 12 Time of Poss. 20 DEFENSE REDSKINS JAGUARS 9t Pts/Game 27t 16 Yds/Play 13 9 Yds/Game 27t 18 Rush Yds/Game 25 12 Pass Yds/Game 23 23t 3rd Down Pct. 19

Game Release


Former Jaguars on Redskins:Running Backs Coach Randy Jordan (Running Back, 1995-97) Offensive Quality Control Coach Jake Peetz (Multiple positions,

2008-12) Former Redskins on Jaguars:

Offensive Assistant Matt Applebaum (2008-10)Defensive Backs Coach DeWayne Walker (2004-05)

Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Mike Rutenberg (2003-05) Jaguars from the D.C./Maryland/Virginia area:

C Luke Bowanko (Clifton, Va.)DE Andre Branch (Richmond, Va.)WR Mike Brown (Charlottesville, Va.)LB LaRoy Reynolds (Norfolk, Va.)

Redskins from Florida:CB E.J. Biggers (North Miami Beach)WR Pierre Garçon (Greenacres)WR Leonard Hankerson (Fort Lauderdale)RB Alfred Morris (Pensacola)WR Santana Moss (Carol City)

Jaguars who went to college in the D.C./Maryland/Virginia area:LB LaRoy Reynolds (Virginia) C Luke Bowanko (Virginia) WR Mike Brown (Liberty)

Redskins who went to college in Florida:WR Leonard Hankerson (Miami)RB Alfred Morris (Florida Atlantic)WR Santana Moss (Miami)TE Jordan Reed (Florida)

Notable Pro Connections:G/C Kory Lichtensteiger worked with Jaguars Offensive Coordinator

Jedd Fisch in 2008 at Denver. DL Chris Baker, DE Clifton Geathers, and Jaguars QB Chad Henne all

played together in 2010 at Miami. DE Frank Kearse played with Jaguars QB Chad Henne in 2011 at Miami. CB E.J. Biggers (2009-12), LB Adam Hayward (2007-13), Defensive

Backs Coach Raheem Morris (2002-05, 07-11), Jaguars Defensive Line Coach Tood Wash (2007-10), Jaguars LB Geno Hayes (2008-11), Jaguars DT Roy Miller (2009-12) and Jaguars LB Dekoda Watson (2010-13) all worked together at Tampa Bay.

Head Coach Jay Gruden, General Manager Bruce Allen (2004-08), Jag-uars Head Coach Gus Bradley (2006-08) and Jaguars Tight Ends/Assistant Special Teams Coach Ron Middleton (2004-06) all worked together at Tampa Bay.

Head Coach Jay Gruden, General Manager Bruce Allen, Jaguars Head Coach Gus Bradley and Jaguars Offensive Line Coach George Yarno all worked together in 2008 at Tampa Bay.

DE Stephen Bowen (2006-10), DE Jason Hatcher (2006-13), DE Clifton Geathers (2010), Outside Linebackers Coach Brian Baker (2009-10), Tight Ends Coach Wes Phillips (2007-13), Jaguars CB Allan Ball (2007-11) and Jaguars OT Sam Young (2010) all worked together at Dallas.

G Chris Chester (2006-10), Offensive Line Coach Chris Foerster (2005-07), and Jaguars Offensive Coordinator Jedd Fisch (2004-07) all worked together at Baltimore.

S Ryan Clark, Wide Receivers Coach Ike Hilliard and Jaguars Defensive Backs Coach DeWayne Walker all worked together from 2002-03 at the New York Giants.

S Ryan Clark (2006-13) played with Jaguars DT Ziggy Hood (2009-13) at Pittsburgh.

Defensive Coordinator Jim Haslett worked with Jaguars Running Backs Coach Terry Richardson in 1997 at Pittsburgh.

G Shawn Lauvao, DE Clifton Geathers, QB Colt McCoy and Jaguars De-fensive Quality Control Coach Dan Shamash all worked together in 2010 at Cleveland.

DE Clifton Geathers (2010), T Tyler Polumbus (2010-11), Jaguars De-fensive Coordinator Gus Bradley (2009-12), Jaguars Offensive Coordina-tor Jedd Fisch (2010), Jaguars Assistant Offensive line Coach Luke Butkus (2010-11), Jaguars Linebackers Coach Robert Saleh (2009-12) and Jaguars DE Red Bryant (2008-13) all worked together at Seattle.

WR DeSean Jackson (2008-13), LB Akeem Jordan (2007-13) and Jaguars DE Chris Clemons (2008-09) all played together at Philadelphia.

WR DeSean Jackson (2008-13), LB Akeem Jordan (2007-13) and Jaguars TE Clay Harbor (2010-12) all played together at Philadelphia.

LB Gabe Miller and Jaguars QB Ricky Stanzi played together in 2011 at Kansas City.

LB Gabe Miller, Jaguars LB J.T. Thomas III and Jaguars Defensive Coor-dinator Bob Babich all worked together in 2012 at Chicago.

Special Teams Coach Ben Kotwica and Jaguars Defensive Quality Con-trol Coach Dan Shamash worked together in 2008 at the New York Jets.

CB Tracy Porter worked with Jaguars Special Teams Coordinator Mike Mallory from 2008-12 at New Orleans. Notable College Connections:

CB Bashaud Breeland (2010-13), DE Jarvis Jenkins (2007-10), Jaguars DE Andre Branch (2007-11) and Jaguars G Tyler Shatley (2009-13) all played together at Clemson.

P Tress Way and Jaguars CB Aaron Colvin played together from 2010-12 at Oklahoma.

WR Leonard Hankerson played with Jaguars G Brandon Linder in 2010 at Miami.

TE Logan Paulsen and Jaguars Marcedes Lewis played together in 2005 at UCLA.

WR Pierre Garçon and Jaguars WR Cecil Shorts III played together in 2007 at Mount Union.

DL Kedric Golston and Jaguars DE Chris Clemons played together in 2002 at Georgia.

S Bacarri Rambo and Jaguars DT Abry Jones played together from 2009-12 at Georgia.

RB Silas Redd and Jaguars WR Marqise Lee played together from 2012-2013 at Southern California.

TE Jordan Reed and Jaguars S Josh Evans played together from 2009-12 at Florida.

T Morgan Moses (2010-13), Jaguars LB LaRoy Reynolds (2009-13), and Jaguars C Luke Bowanko (2009-13) and Jaguars OT Austin Pasztor (2008-11) all played together at Virginia.

WR DeSean Jackson (2005-07), LS Nick Sundberg (2005-08), Jaguars FB Will Ta’ufo’ou (2004-07), Jaguars P Bryan Anger (2007-11) and Jaguars DE Tyson Alualu (2006-09) all played together at California.

LB Keenan Robinson (2008-11), QB Colt McCoy (2005-09), LB Brian Orakpo (2005-08) and Jaguars DT Roy Miller (2005-08) all played together at Texas.

Redskins/JAGUARS Connections

Game Release


Regular Season SeriesSunday’s game between the Redskins and the Jaguars will be the sixth

meeting between the two franchises since the Jaguars’ inception in 1995. The Redskins are 4-1 all-time against the Jaguars.

Each of the Redskins’ last two games against the Jaguars has required extra time to decide a winner, with the Redskins picking up overtime vic-tories in both 2006 and 2010. In 2006, quarterback Mark Brunell hit wide receiver Santana Moss for a 68-yard walk-off touchdown pass less than two minutes into overtime. Four years later, an interception by cornerback Kev-in Barnes helped setup a 31-yard Graham Gano game-winning field goal. It was the Redskins’ third overtime win of that season.

The Redskins are 2-0 against the Jaguars at FedExField all-time and will attempt to extend their perfect home record in the series on Sunday.

Included below is a list of all games contested between the two fran-chises:

Date Game Result9/28/1997 vs. Jacksonville 24-12 W10/22/2000 at Jacksonville 35-16 W11/10/2002 at Jacksonville 26-7 L10/1/2006 vs. Jacksonville 36-30 (OT) W12/26/2010 at Jacksonville 20-17 (OT) W

Richmond in ReviewThe Redskins once again made their training camp home in Virginia’s

capital city of Richmond in 2014, welcoming packed crowds to the state-of-the-art Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center for a second consecutive year. The Redskins held 24 combined public practice or walk-through sessions across 15 open days from July 24 to Aug. 11.

The Redskins hosted a total of 164,789 people during camp, increasing their average daily attendance from 10,348 per day in the team’s inaugural stint in Richmond in 2013 to 10,986 per day in 2014. In the first two years of hosting camp in the capital, the Redskins have welcomed in excess of 330,000 fans for sessions at the facility.

“This has been a great experience once again in Richmond,” President/General Manager Bruce Allen said on the team’s final day in Richmond. “Mayor [Dwight C.] Jones and his staff did a great job for us. Gov. [Terry] McAuliffe’s hospitality and enthusiasm was great for us. Bon Secours’ staff did a fantastic job again. Our Charitable Foundation really had a great two or three weeks here.”

“Overall from a coaching standpoint, I’ve said it be-fore and I’ll say it again, what you want is a place that’s conducive for learning, a place where they can get better, get their needed treatment, and everything is provided here in a first-class fashion.”- Head Coach Jay Gruden on holding camp at the Bon Secours Washing-

ton Redskins Training Center in Richmond, Va.

This season, the Redskins added a new element to their camp experi-ence in Richmond, hosting the New England Patriots for three days of joint sessions from Aug. 4-6. More than 62,000 people attended sessions during the three days with New England, which were preceded by an announced crowd of 20,447 for the team’s annual Fan Appreciation Day on Aug. 2.

Following the team’s final session, Head Coach Jay Gruden was asked what message he had for the people of Richmond.

“We’ve got to thank them all,” Gruden said. “Everything was first-class, first-rate – from the practice fields to the way they kept them up to the fa-cility inside here. Everything was clean and kept-up. Everything was very, very efficient.”

Following each practice session at training camp, linebacker Trent Murphy (right) and other members of the Redskins participated in “Helmet Walk,” a tradition instituted during the team’s inaugural camp in Richmond, Va., last season. Members of the Redskins invited children from the crowd to walk the length of the field, hold players’ helmets, receive autographs and interact with the team.

Spotlight: Gabe MillerLinebacker Gabe Miller made his NFL debut last week after spending

the 2011-13 seasons on the practice squads of the Kansas City Chiefs, Se-attle Seahawks, Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins. Here is a better look at Miller under the helmet:

Did you always play football?“I grew up playing hockey and moved from Colorado to Oregon

when I was 10 years old. Oregon didn’t have hockey so I needed some-thing to fill that aggressive sport. From there on out it’s been football. Yeah, it came pretty natural. I always had good speed and size so it was a pretty natural transition.”

You switched from defensive end to tight end, then to linebacker. Were the transitions tough?

“It is tough, but at the same time, football’s football. You grow up play-ing the game. You grow up playing in the schoolyard. In high school, I played all over the place. I played a couple positions in college. So, I guess I’m just used to changing up and not really having a true position.”

Have your teammates acted as mentors for you, too?“Just having ‘Rak [Brian Orakpo] and Ryan [Kerrigan] as the leaders

of the group at outside linebacker is very instrumental and key because they’re both so good. Both are at the top of their game so watching them on film seeing what they do, seeing how they attack, that’s been key for me to just kind of learn from their example.”

It was a trend: You’d get signed to a practice squad only to be waived later. How does it feel finally making the 53-man cut?

“You know, it feels good. A lot of hard work is paying off. It’s some-thing I’ve wanted since coming into the league, obviously. You know it’s taken a little while but I guess it’s my time. So, I’m going to make the most of it and help this team in any way I can.”

What’s your go-to playlist to warmup before games?“On the bus ride over and all the music I listen to is typically more

relaxing. I don’t like to get too hyped up. I think that it clouds your con-centration. I think if you’re more calm, you’ll find yourself in the zone a little easier. I’ve been listening to ‘Electric Feel’ by MGMT. It’s some feel good music.”

Game Release


SERIES SUPERLATIVESREDSKINS

PASSING Completions 27 Shane Matthews, 11/10/02Attempts 50 Shane Matthews, 11/10/02Yards 329 Mark Brunell, 10/01/06 TDs 3 Three Times Last Time: Mark Brunell, 10/01/06

RUSHING Attempts 36 Terry Allen, 09/28/97Yards 122 Terry Allen, 09/28/97TDs 2 Stephen Davis, 10/22/00

RECEIVING Receptions 7 Albert Connell, 10/22/00 Rod Gardner, 11/10/02 Yards 211 Albert Connell, 10/22/00TDs 3 Albert Connell, 10/22/00 Santana Moss, 10/01/06

DEFENSE Sacks 2 Eddie Mason, 10/22/00 Rich Owens, 09/28/97Interceptions 1 Six Times Last Time: Kevin Barnes, 12/26/10 Carlos Rogers, 12/26/10

JAGUARS

PASSING Completions 22 David Garrard, 12/26/10 Attempts 42 Mark Brunell, 10/22/00 Yards 299 David Garrard, 12/26/10TDs 3 Byron Leftwich, 10/01/06

RUSHING Attempts 22 Fred Taylor, 10/22/00 Yards 124 Fred Taylor, 10/22/00TDs 1 Three Times Last Time: David Garrard, 12/26/10

RECEIVING Receptions 8 Kyle Brady, 10/22/00Yards 111 Kyle Brady, 10/22/00 TDs 2 Reggie Williams, 10/01/06

DEFENSE Sacks 1 Six Times Last Time: Larry Hart, 12/26/10Interceptions 1 Seven Times Last Time: Derek Cox, 12/26/10

CAREER STATS Vs. JAGUARSProjected Offensive Starters

QB Robert Griffin III: First game vs. JaguarsRB Alfred Morris: First game vs. JaguarsFB Darrel Young (one game): No offensive stats recordedWR Pierre Garçon (seven games): 15 rec., 136 yards1 rush, 18 yardsWR DeSean Jackson (one game): 5 rec., 153 yards, 1 TDTE Jordan Reed: First game vs. Jaguars

Projected Defensive Starters (Stats according to STATS, INC.)

DE Chris Baker: First game vs. JaguarsNT Barry Cofield, Jr. (two games): 8 tackles (5 solo)DE Jason Hatcher (one game): No defensive stats recordedOLB Ryan Kerrigan: First game vs. JaguarsJLB Perry Riley, Jr. (one game): No defensive stats recordedMLB Keenan Robinson: First game vs. JaguarsOLB Brian Orakpo: First game vs. JaguarsCB DeAngelo Hall (two games): 10 tackles (all solo), 1 PDCB David Amerson: First game vs. JaguarsS Bacarri Rambo: First game vs. JaguarsS Ryan Clark (three games): 21 tackles (14 solo)

Game Release


Tale of the TapeOFFENSE

REDSKINS JAGUARS6 Points 170 Points in 1st Quarter 146 Points in 2nd Quarter 30 Points in 3rd Quarter 00 Points in 4th Quarter 01 Offensive Touchdowns 21 Rushing TDs 00 Passing TDs 20 Returns 00 Field Goals 1372 Yards From Scrimmage 306372.0 Yards Per Game 306.063 Total Plays 715.9 Avg. Per Play 4.33/2 Fumbles/Lost 1/10 Had Intercepted 03/12 Third-down Conversions 2/1425.0 Third-down Percentage 14.30/1 Fourth-down Conversions 0/10.0 Fourth-down Percentages 0.07/70 Penalties/Yards 7/5530:54 Time of Possession Avg. 29.14 PASSING 37 Pass Attempts 4329 Pass Completions 2478.4 Completion Percentage 55.8241 Passing Yards 242241.0 Avg. Yards/Game 242.00 Passing Touchdowns 20 Interceptions 096.7 Rating 89.93 Times Sacked 31 Completions of 25+ yards 2 RUSHING 23 Rush Attempts 25131 Rush Yards 645.70 Yards Per Carry 2.56131.0 Yards Per Game 64.01 Touchdowns 07 First Downs 24 Rushes of 10+ yards 1 RECEIVING 29 Receptions 24267 Receiving yards 2669.2 Yards Per Catch 11.1267.0 Yards Per Game 266.00 Touchdowns 211 First Downs 141 Receptions of 25+ yards 2

DEFENSEREDSKINS JAGUARS17 Points 340 Points in 1st Quarter 014 Points in 2nd Quarter 00 Points in 3rd Quarter 143 Points in 4th Quarter 201 Offensive Touchdowns 30 Rushing TDs 11 Passing TDs 21 Returns 11 Field Goals 2316 Yards From Scrimmage 420316.0 Yards Per Game 420.056 Total Plays 825.6 Avg. Per Play 5.12/1 Fumbles/Lost 2/20 Had Intercepted 17/14 Third-down Conversions 8/1950.0 Third-down Percentage 42.10/0 Fourth-down Conversions 1/10.0 Fourth-down Percentages 100.06/45 Penalties/Yards 6/5029.06 Time of Possession Avg. 30:46 PASSING 22 Pass Attempts 4514 Pass Completions 2763.6 Completion Percentage 60.0201 Passing Yards 275201.0 Avg. Yards/Game 275.01 Passing Touchdowns 20 Interceptions 1109.3 Rating 87.51 Times Sacked 51 Completions of 25+ yards 5 RUSHING 33 Rush Attempts 32115 Rush Yards 1453.48 Yards Per Carry 4.53115.0 Yards Per Game 145.00 Touchdowns 15 First Downs 71 Rushes of 10+ yards 4 RECEIVING 14 Receptions 27206 Receiving yards 32214.7 Yards Per Catch 11.9206.0 Yards Per Game 322.01 Touchdowns 28 First Downs 1581 Receptions of 25+ yards 5

Game Release


LAST MEETINGRedskins 20, Jaguars 17 (OT)Associated PressDec. 26, 2010

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- With the game on the line and play-off implications at stake, David Garrard threw an interception.

It was a turning point in overtime and maybe in Garrard’s up-and-down career.

Kevin Barnes intercepted Garrard’s second pass in overtime, setting up Graham Gano’s 31-yard field goal that gave the Washington Redskins a 20-17 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars and snapped a four-game losing streak Sunday.

“I told the defense somebody has to be the hero, and when the chance came I made the play,” Barnes said.

Garrard, asked to do more with Maurice Jones-Drew sidelined with a right knee injury, came up short. He completed 22 of 38 passes for 299 yards, with a touchdown and two interceptions. He ran for a score, but also took four sacks and fumbled twice.

His last error was the most troublesome. Under heavy pressure, Garrard floated a pass to the sideline. Barnes stepped in front and put the Redskins in position for Gano’s winning kick. Gano drilled it through a swirling wind on third down, finding a little atonement after missing two short field goals in a one-point loss to Tampa Bay two weeks ago.

“In hindsight, you wish you could hold onto it and not throw that pick,” Garrard said. “But we’re just trying to make plays. I was trying to make a play and that’s how the game is.”

Washington (6-9) made just enough plays. Rex Grossman had a touch-down pass early, and Ryan Torain added a 1-yard plunge on fourth down late. But the Redskins won this one with defense. They played without sev-eral starters, including linebacker Brian Orakpo and safeties Reed Doughty and Kareem Moore, and lost cornerback Carlos Rogers during the game.

They hardly seemed to miss them. The Redskins stuffed Jacksonville’s running game, pressured Garrard and came up big when it mattered most.

The win was Washington’s third in four overtime games this season.The Jaguars (8-7) have lost two in a row and need help to make the play-

offs. They need to win at Houston next week and have Tennessee upset Indianapolis to win the AFC South.

The Titans lost 34-14 at Kansas City, a score that caught Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio’s eye during the game.

“I did peek up one time and I saw Kansas City was just rolling on Tennes-see,” Del Rio said. “The first thing I thought was we can’t count on Tennes-see for anything next week in Indianapolis.”

The Jaguars had a chance to clinch the division last week against the Colts, but faltered in every phase of the game.

They came out flat against the Redskins and looked mostly uncomfort-able in the coldest home game (38 degrees) in team history. They had seven penalties, allowed four sacks, fumbled twice, had two turnovers and missed a field goal.

The Redskins were much more efficient.Grossman completed 19 of 39 passes for 182 yards, with a touchdown

and an interception. Torain ran 20 times for 65 yards. Santana Moss had five receptions for 85 yards.

“When you play a game like this, where one team is playing for the play-offs and the other team for pride, you see what type of character you have,” Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said.

Jacksonville tied the game at 17 on Garrard’s 20-yard run with 2:44 re-maining. The quarterback draw seemingly caught the Redskins by surprise, and a key block by center Brad Meester created enough of a crease for Gar-rard to reach the end zone.

Jacksonville sacked Grossman on the ensuing drive and settled for over-time. The Jaguars won the toss, took the ball and then watched things im-plode. Rashad Jennings gained a couple of yards, Garrard hit Jennings in

the flat for a few more, then on third-and-4, the Redskins blitzed Garrard and got the pick.

The Jaguars probably were fortunate to keep the game close, considering they recovered both of Garrard’s fumbles and were on the positive side of three close calls near the end of the first half.

“Inconsistent football,” Jaguars cornerback Rashean Mathis said. “It’s too late in the year to do that, regardless of whether we were already in the play-offs or not fighting for anything. That’s not good football to play.”

Washington managed just 251 yards, punted nine times and made only four third-down conversions. The Redskins used a long kickoff return and a turnover to jump out to a 10-0 lead and then turned to the defense to seal the win.

“This was a game we should have won,” Jaguars defensive end Jeremy Mincey said. “We let them get energy too early, gave them hope to win and they took that one little spark and ran with it.”

With wind gusts reaching 29 mph, it felt considerably colder than 38 degrees. The previous record of 40 degrees was set Dec. 26, 2004, against Houston. ... Rogers (calf) and DL Anthony Bryant left the game for the Redskins. ... Jaguars TE Zach Miller (concussion) and G Uche Nwaneri (finger) were hurt for Jacksonville. Nwaneri missed a series before return-ing. ... The Redskins have won three consecutive overtime games.

Redskins JaguarsTOTAL FIRST DOWNS 15 15 By Rushing 5 4 By Passing 8 11 By Penalty 2 0THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY 4-15-27% 7-17-41%FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY 1-1-100% 0-0-0%TOTAL NET YARDS 251 336 Total Offensive Plays (inc. times thrown passing) 64 65 Average gain per offensive play 3.9 5.2NET YARDS RUSHING 79 78 Total Rushing Plays 24 23 Average gain per rushing play 3.3 3.4 Tackles for a loss-number and yards 4-7 1-3NET YARDS PASSING 172 258 Times thrown - yards lost attempting to pass 1-10 4-41 Gross yards passing 182 299PASS ATTEMPTS-COMPLETIONS-HAD INTERCEPTED 39-19-1 38-22-2 Avg gain per pass play (inc.# thrown passing) 4.3 6.1KICKOFFS Number-In End Zone-Touchbacks 5-1-0 4-0-0PUNTS Number and Average 9-40.9 7-45.4 Had Blocked 0 0 FGs - PATs Had Blocked 0-0 0-0 Net Punting Average 36.6 41.0TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE (Not Including Kickoffs) 57 39 No. and Yards Punt Returns 3-11 7-39 No. and Yards Kickoff Returns 3-67 5-72 No. and Yards Interception Returns 2-46 1-0PENALTIES Number and Yards 5-40 7-66FUMBLES Number and Lost 0-0 2-0TOUCHDOWNS 2 2 Rushing 1 1 Passing 1 1EXTRA POINTS Made-Attempts 2-2 2-2 Kicking Made-Attempts 2-2 2-2FIELD GOALS Made-Attempts 2-2 1-2RED ZONE EFFICIENCY 2-4-50% 1-2-50%GOAL TO GO EFFICIENCY 2-2-100% 0-0-0%SAFETIES 0 0FINAL SCORE 20 17TIME OF POSSESSION 29:53 32:54

REDSKINS Def. Jaguars, 20-17

Game Release


2014 NFL STANDINGS and RankingsNATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE

NFC East Team W L T Pct Conf Div StreakEagles 1 0 0 1 0-0-0 0-0-0 Won 1Redskins 0 1 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 Lost 1Cowboys 0 1 0 0 0-1-0 0-0-0 Lost 1Giants 0 1 0 0 0-1-0 0-0-0 Lost 1 NFC North Team W L T Pct Conf Div StreakVikings 1 0 0 1 1-0-0 0-0-0 Won 1Lions 1 0 0 1 1-0-0 0-0-0 Won 1Bears 0 1 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 Lost 1Packers 0 1 0 0 0-1-0 0-0-0 Lost 1 NFC South Team W L T Pct Conf Div StreakPanthers 1 0 0 1 1-0-0 1-0-0 Won 1Falcons 1 0 0 1 1-0-0 1-0-0 Won 1Saints 0 1 0 0 0-1-0 0-1-0 Lost 1Buccaneers 0 1 0 0 0-1-0 0-1-0 Lost 1 NFC West Team W L T Pct Conf Div StreakSeahawks 1 0 0 1 1-0-0 0-0-0 Won 149ers 1 0 0 1 1-0-0 0-0-0 Won 1Cardinals 1 0 0 1 0-0-0 0-0-0 Won 1Rams 0 1 0 0 0-1-0 0-0-0 Lost 1

AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE

AFC East Team W L T Pct Conf Div StreakDolphins 1 0 0 1 1-0-0 1-0-0 Won 1Jets 1 0 0 1 1-0-0 0-0-0 Won 1Bills 1 0 0 1 0-0-0 0-0-0 Won 1Patriots 0 1 0 0 0-1-0 0-1-0 Lost 1 AFC North Team W L T Pct Conf Div StreakBengals 1 0 0 1 1-0-0 1-0-0 Won 1Steelers 1 0 0 1 1-0-0 1-0-0 Won 1Browns 0 1 0 0 0-1-0 0-1-0 Lost 1Ravens 0 1 0 0 0-1-0 0-1-0 Lost 1 AFC South Team W L T Pct Conf Div StreakTitans 1 0 0 1 1-0-0 0-0-0 Won 1Texans 1 0 0 1 0-0-0 0-0-0 Won 1Jaguars 0 1 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 Lost 1Colts 0 1 0 0 0-1-0 0-0-0 Lost 1 AFC West Team W L T Pct Conf Div StreakBroncos 1 0 0 1 1-0-0 0-0-0 Won 1Chargers 0 1 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 Lost 1Raiders 0 1 0 0 0-1-0 0-0-0 Lost 1Chiefs 0 1 0 0 0-1-0 0-0-0 Lost 1

REDSKINS SEASON RANKINGSOFFENSE No. Rank (NFL/NFC)Yards / Game 372 16/9Yards / Play 5.9 15/10Rushing Yards / Game 131 10/5Rushing Yards / Play 5.7 6/3Passing Yards / Game 241 16/9Passing Yards / Play 6.51 20/10Interception Rate 0.00% 1t/1tSacks / Pass Attempt 8.11% 23t/11tFirst Downs / Game 20 15t/8t3rd Down Pct 25.00% 26t/14t4th Down Pct 0.00% 11t/6tRed Zone Pct 50.00% 16t/12tGoal to Go% 50.00% 20t/12tAvg Time of Possession 30:54:00 12/8Points / Game 6 31t/15t

DEFENSE No. Rank (NFL/NFC)Yards / Game 316 9/6Yards / Play 5.64 16/8Rushing Yards / Game 115 18/9Rushing Yards / Play 3.48 10/7Passing Yards / Game 201 12/8Passing Yards / Play 9.14 29/14Interception Rate 0.00% 17t/9tSacks / Pass Attempt 4.55% 19t/7tFirst Downs / Game 16 6t/4t3rd Down Pct 50.00% 23t/9t4th Down Pct 0.00% 1t/1tRed Zone Pct 0.00% 1t/1tGoal to Go% 0.00% 1t/1tPoints / Game 17 9t/5tPoint Differential / Game -11 25t/12tYard Differential / Game 56 12/9

SPECIAL TEAMS No. Rank (NFL/NFC)Field Goals Made 0.00% 28t/13tPunt Return Avg 18 2/1Kickoff Return Avg 28 4t/3Punt Coverage Avg 7 16t/9tKickoff Coverage Avg 28 28t/14

Game Release


SkinformationPRONUNCIATION GUIDE

PLAYER PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

David Amerson AM-urh-sun

Stephen Bowen BO-en

Bashaud Breeland BUSH-aud

Kai Forbath (rhymes with eye)

Pierre Garçon Gar-SOAN

Kedric Golston KEH-drick GOAL-stun

Roy Helu, Jr. Heh-lu

Duke Ihenacho EE-ah-NAH-cho

Shawn Lauvao Lah-VOW

Josh LeRibeus Luh-REE-bus

Kory Lichtensteiger LICK-ten-STY-grr

Chris Neild KNEELed

Brian Orakpo uh-RACK-po

Bacarri Rambo buh-CAR-ee

Aldrick Robinson ALL-drick

Darrel Young DUH-rell

COACHING STAFF PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

Chris Foerster FUR-ster

Ben Kotwica Cot-WEE-kuh

The 2014 Washington Redskins Media Guide is available for download online by directing your browser to http://redskins.1stroundmediagroup.com.

The bookmarked PDF includes:• Bios for executives, coaches, players and other team personnel• Rosters and pronunciation guides• 2013 recap information• Team history and records• Information on FedExField, Redskins Park and Training Camp• 2014 media policies and guidelines

The guide can be downloaded in PDF format and can be viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded for free at get.adobe.com/reader. No printed or flash drive copies are available.

Furthermore, updated weekly information will be made available throughout the season on the team’s online medial portal, located at redskins.1stroundmediagroup.com.

MEDIA GUIDE INFORMATION

As of Sept. 8:

Tallest Players ...............Clifton Geathers and Tyler Polumbus (6’8”)Average Height ..............................................................................6’ 1.7”Heaviest Player ............................................. Trent Williams (337 lbs.)Lightest Player .............................................DeSean Jackson (178 lbs.)Average Weight ......................................................................... 247.5 lbsOldest Player ............................................................ Santana Moss (35)Youngest Player ....................Silas Redd (22 years, 6 months, 8 days)Average Age ............................................................................. 26.4 years

ROSTER SUPERLATIVES

Please include suffixes for the names of nose tackle Barry Cofield, Jr., quarterback Robert Griffin III, running back Roy Helu, Jr., line-backer Perry Riley, Jr. and running back Silas Redd, Jr. 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.

A NOTE ON NAMES

Thursday, Sept. 11 TIME (ET) TVPittsburgh at Baltimore 8:25 PM CBS/NFL

Sunday, Sept. 14 TIME (ET) TVMiami at Buffalo 1:00 PM CBSJacksonville at Washington 1:00 PM CBSDallas at Tennessee 1:00 PM FOXArizona at NY Giants 1:00 PM FOXNew England at Minnesota 1:00 PM CBSNew Orleans at Cleveland 1:00 PM FOXAtlanta at Cincinnati 1:00 PM CBSDetroit at Carolina 1:00 PM FOXSt. Louis at Tampa Bay 4:05 PM FOXSeattle at San Diego 4:05 PM FOXHouston at Oakland 4:25 PM CBSNY Jets at Green Bay 4:25 PM CBSKansas City at Denver 4:25 PM CBSChicago at San Francisco 8:30 PM NBC

Monday, Sept. 15 TIME (ET) TVPhiladelphia at Indianapolis 8:30 PM ESPN

Week 2 Schedule

Game Release


DeSean JacksonThe Washington Redskins know first-hand what kind of

playmaking ability wide receiver DeSean Jackson possesses. In six years as a Philadephia Eagle, Jackson faced the Red-skins 11 times, catching 32 passes for 572 yards (17.9 avg.) with five receiving touchdowns, his most receiving touch-downs against any opponent.

So when Jackson hit the free agent market on March 28, the Redskins were quick to act, signing the three-time Pro

Bowler on April 2. Now the Redskins and first-year head coach Jay Gruden will set about finding ways to feature the dynamic seventh-year playmaker as part of its arsenal of weapons in 2014.

“You want to get people involved. That’s what the beauty of this of-fense hopefully is – being able to spread the ball around,” Gruden said during training camp. “We are able to get the running game involved, we are able to get Andre Roberts, DeSean and Pierre Garçon their touches and Robert [Griffin III] whatever he needs to do. Darrel Young, Jordan Reed, even [Logan] Paulsen, we’ve got to try to get everybody involved.”

Whereas Garçon, Jackson’s new teammate, turned heads in 2013 by amassing an NFL-leading and team-record-setting 113 receptions a season ago, it’s been Jackson’s explosiveness that has turned heads his entire career since entering the league in 2008. In the last six seasons, Jackson leads the NFL in receptions of 50-plus yards (22) and total touchdowns of 50-plus yards (17).

The duo of Garçon and Jackson produced the third- and fourth-most receiving yards in the NFC a season ago, combining for 2,678 receiving yards in 2013. With Garçon and Jackson comprising a one-two receiving punch among Washington’s array of offensive weapons for 2014, the ques-tion was posed to Jackson early in training camp: Will there be enough touches to keep everyone happy?

“I’m sure that’s the question everyone will want to know. Honestly, me and Andre [Roberts] were just talking about it earlier. It’s very dangerous and it’s very scary – I’d rather be on the team that has all the weapons,” Jackson said. “With me, Tana [Santana Moss], Pierre, J-Reed [Jordan Reed], Roberts, it’s so many options – Alfred Morris. There’s just so many options that regardless of how you play it... If somebody doesn’t get dou-ble teamed, another receiver is going to be open.”

“I’d rather be on the team with all the weapons.”- Wide receiver DeSean Jackson in response to a question about if there are enough touches to keep all of Washintgon’s offensive threats happy

Jackson’s addition was called a “hand-in-glove” fit by Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams, and it’s how Jackson fits both with and without the ball that Gruden envisions helping the attack.

“Some days DeSean will have 10 catches for 200 yards. Maybe he will have two catches for eight yards. We don’t know how it’s going to play out, how the defenses are going to cover us,” Gruden said. “The coverage should dictate where the ball goes and hopefully with the weapons that we have, a certain guy can make a defense pay depending on how they are playing us.”

Jackson produced two games in excess of 190 receiving yards a season ago and joined the Redskins following a season in which he posted ca-reer highs in receptions (82) and receiving yards (1,332) and matched his career high in receiving touchdowns (nine). In light of such productive personal numbers a season ago, what expectations does Jackson have for himself in 2014?

“Honestly, man,” Jackson opined. “I just want to help my team win games.”

Dialing Long Distance

No NFL player has more total touchdowns covering 50+ yards than DeSean Jackson since 2008:

Player 2014 Team 50+ Yard TD1. DESEAn JACkSOn WAS 172. Chris Johnson NYJ 143. Calvin Johnson DET 13T4. Adrian Peterson MIN 10T4. Mike Wallace MIA 10

YARDS PER RECEPTION

DeSean Jackson’s 17.0 yards per reception since entering the NFL in 2008 are second-most among players with at least 300 catches:

Player 2014 Team Avg.1. Vincent Jackson TB 17.62. DESEAn JACkSOn WAS 17.03. Calvin Johnson DET 16.54. Mike Wallace MIA 16.05. Steve Smith, Sr. BAL 15.5

Deep Threat

No NFL player has more receptions of 50+ yards than DeSean Jackson since 2008:

Player 2014 Team 50+ Yard Rec1. DESEAn JACkSOn WAS 222. Calvin Johnson DET 213. Mike Wallace MIA 20T4. Greg Jennings MIN 15T4. Vincent Jackson TB 15

Game Release


P.G.’s CountyPrince George’s County, Maryland — home to FedExField

— quickly became Pierre Garçon’s county in 2013. The receiver made himself at home in opposing secondaries in 2013 and produced one of the greatest receiving seasons in the Redskins’ eight-decade history.

Washington signed Garçon on the first day of free agency during the 2012 offseason, believing his speed and tenacious on-field demeanor would add another dimension to the Red-

skins’ offense. Garçon was a difference-maker during the team’s NFC East title run in 2012, as the Redskins posted a 9-1 record with him in the lineup and were 1-5 with him sidelined.

Garçon amassed 113 receptions for 1,346 yards and five touchdowns in 2013. His 113 receptions broke Pro Football Hall of Famer Art Monk’s 29-year-old team record for receptions in a season.

RECEPTIOnS In A SEASOn (REDSkInS HISTORY):

Player Year Rec. Yds. TD1. Pierre Garçon 2013 113 1,346 52. Art Monk 1984 106 1,372 73. Santana Moss 2010 93 1,115 6

The numbers were not buoyed by any outlier performances, as Garçon became only the third NFL player since the adoption of the 16-game sched-ule in 1978 to post at least five receptions in all 16 games of a season, joining Jacksonville’s Jimmy Smith (2001) and Pittsburgh’s Antonio Brown (2013).

Garçon led the league in receptions in 2013 and became the first Red-skin since Monk in 1984 to finish a season atop the NFL in receptions.

nFL RECEPTIOnS LEADERS (2013):

Player Team Rec Yds TD1. Pierre Garçon WAS 113 1,346 52. Antonio Brown PIT 110 1,499 83. Andre Johnson HOU 109 1,407 5

Garçon’s 1,346 receiving yards were the sixth-most in a season by a Redskin all-time and the most since Santana Moss’ team record 1,483 yards in 2005.

RECEIVInG YARDS In A SEASOn (REDSkInS HISTORY):

Player Year Rec. Yds. TD1. Santana Moss 2005 84 1,483 92. Bobby Mitchell 1963 69 1,436 73. Henry Ellard 1994 74 1,397 64. Bobby Mitchell 1962 72 1,384 115. Art Monk 1984 106 1,372 76. Pierre Garçon 2013 113 1,346 5

Garçon’s numbers and his acrobatic highlight-reel catches were worthy of attention, but the Redskins’ coaching staff also tried to draw attention to what Garçon — a ferocious perimter blocker — did for Washington’s pro-lific rushing attack in 2013.

Garçon has made great strides to make sure his impact transcends the football field. In the 2013 offseason, Garçon hosted an event that raised more than $30,000 for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington. In 2014, his second annual event raised more than $100,000.

“We’re just coming together to help support the [organization],” he told The Washington Post. “I grew up in a similar atmosphere, and if we can help kids grow, and keep them out of trouble from the time they get out of the classroom, and especially in the summertime... We’re just trying to raise money to help them out, keep their doors open so more kids can

benefit from it.”In addition, Garçon helped donate new football jerseys to one high

school in Washington, D.C., one in Virginia and one in Maryland. The ges-ture was personal for the Division III Mount Union product.

“It just makes me happy that I could help out, especially in high school, where for kids, it’s a big moment in their lives,” Garcon told The Washing-ton Post. “Having nice uniforms could make you play a little bit better and hopefully help you earn a scholarship to play Division I football, and that goes a long way between playing Division I instead of Division III, not hav-ing to pay your loans and all that.”

During the 2014 offseason, Garçon’s off-field efforts carried him over-seas, as he joined Saints tight end Jimmy Graham and Dolphins punter Brandon Fields on a USO tour of U.S. military bases in Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates in March.

Consecutive games with 5+ rec.NFL History:

Player Team(s) Years Games1. Jimmy Smith JAX 2000-02 212. Laveranues Coles NYJ/WAS 2002-03 193. Sterling Sharpe GB 1993-94 184t. Pierre Garcon WAS 2013-14 17*4t. Antonio Brown PIT 2013-14 17*4t. Herman Moore DET 1996-97 174t. Jerry Rice SF 1995-96 17* Active

Game Release


hOMECOMING FOR rYAN cLARKRyan Clark spent two years with the Washington Red-

skins from 2004-05, helping patrol a secondary that guided the Redskins to a playoff berth and Wild Card round victory in his last season in D.C.

Now 34, Clark has returned to the Redskins with a Super Bowl ring and a Pro Bowl selection to his name. Immediately after his signing in early April, observers noted the leadership he could provide the team’s young corps of defensive backs,

and Clark has a theory why his name and the term “leadership” are so often found adjacent to one another these days.

“I get talked to a lot about leadership,” Clark said during training camp. “I’m just old.”

The line drew laughs, but it’s the way the former college free agent from LSU now entering the 13th season of his decorated NFL career can lead by example that could prove most valuable to the Redskins’ second-ary in 2014.

“I’m not like, ‘Hey, you have got to do it this way,’ or ‘You’ve got to do it that way,’” Clark said. “I think that falls on guys after you’ve played for such a long time, but for me, we’re all the same group. We’re all brothers. We’re all trying to figure out how we can win games.”

Clark is expected to be more than just a teacher in his second tenure in Washington. He joined the Redskins having previously appeared in 161 regular season games with 137 starts, compiling 807 tackles (562 solo), 52 passes defensed, 15 interceptions, five forced fumbles, six fumbles re-covered and 3.5 sacks. He spent eight years in Pittsburgh from 2006-13 and played in 92 of a possible 96 regular season games from 2008-13 and helped the Steelers to two Super Bowl appearances in that time frame, including a 27-23 victory in Super Bowl XLIII.

The Marrero, La. native earned his first career Pro Bowl selection fol-lowing the 2011 season, a season in which he started all 16 games of the Steelers’ 12-4 campaign. One season later, he was named the Steelers’ 2012 Walter Payton Man of the Year for his off-the-field community ser-vice as well his on-field performance.

Fans and observers may do a double take when seeing Clark in the Redskins’ secondary on the practice field, but not simply just because of his return. Though Clark will wear No. 25 on Sundays, the former team-mate of the late Sean Taylor continued his tradition of wearing No. 21 in Taylor’s honor during training camp practices.

“Every time somebody asks me why I wear a different number to practice, I get to tell Sean’s story. I get to tell people about the guy I love. I get to tell people about the guy who was possibly on his way to being the greatest safety to ever play the game. And that got cut short. He never got to realize his full potential. But it gives me the opportunity to remind people of him.”- Safety Ryan Clark to 106.7 The Fan on why he wears No. 21 in practice

The No. 21 represents a solemn moment of reflection for the normally gregarious Clark, who spent part of his offseason as an analyst for ESPN. Given his outgoing personality and the trend of nicknamed secondaries in the NFL, a reporter asked Clark if he cared to nickname Washington’s secondary.

“No, we have no nicknames. All of that stuff is cute but I don’t care about that, you know what I mean?” Clark said during training camp. “We just want to win. If by the end of the season you could say the sec-ondary for the Washington Redskins were winners, I think we’ll take that. That would be the most important thing.”

Game Release


D-Hall Takes ChargeFor years, Washington’s defense didn’t have to search hard

for a leader. Middle linebacker London Fletcher took command in the huddle and in the locker room, but following Fletcher’s retirement after the 2013 season, the unit found itself in need of a unifying voice.

Enter DeAngelo Hall.The 30-year-old playmaker at cornerback now in his 11th

year has made a career of matching up one-on-one with top re-ceivers and coming up with game-changing plays. The never-shy and often-brash Virginia Tech product seems ready to take the mantle of leadership.

“It’s going to be the first camp in a long time that I haven’t had a guy like Fletch around, so definitely the onus is on me,” Hall said early in train-ing camp. “Meeting with Jay [Gruden] this offseason he kind of stressed that to me and I embraced it. I felt like I was ready for it. London, I tried to stay in his hip pocket as much as possible, so I’m definitely up for the chal-lenge. I understand it’s not about me, it’s about this team.”

Hall’s teammates aparently concurred, voting the Chesapeake, Va. na-tive as the team’s defensive captain for the 2014 season.

Hall has been among the top playmaking cornerbacks in the league since joining the Redskins in 2008. He has played 85 regular season games with the Redskins with 80 starts, registering 444 tackles (according to STATS, LLC), 23 interceptions, seven fumbles recovered, six fumbles forced and a sack. His 23 interceptions since joining the Redskins on Nov. 7, 2008 are fourth-most in the NFL in that time frame.

InTERCEPTIOnS BY nFL PLAYERS SInCE HALL JOInED THE REDSkInS (nOV. 7, 2008):

Rank Player Team(s) INT1 Ed Reed BAL/HOU/NYJ 292 Asante Samuel PHI/ATL 263 Charles Woodson GB/OAK 244 DeAngelo Hall WAS 235 Jairus Byrd BUF/NO 22

After an offseason in which Hall publicly addressed his place among active cornerbacks, Hall set out in training camp to clarify his beliefs about the respect he believes his body of work should garner.

“As a corner if you don’t feel like you’re the best, you’ve got a problem right there. I never said I was the best, I would be a fool to think 11 years in I’m the best in the game right now,” Hall noted. “I definitely think I’m pretty successful at doing what I do. Like I said, man, if you really watch film, let’s go watch film and I put my film against any corner in the league and we’ll see what he does and we’ll see what I do and we can go from there. I definitely think that if you put me out there against a receiver, anyone of them, I’ll take my chances. I never said I was the best, but I definitely feel like I should be in the conversation.”

The comments displayed the matured and refined Hall, who has grown considerably from the player who was perceived as selfish entering the league at 20 years of age. It’s the new Hall that new coach Jay Gruden has come to value as both a player and as a locker room presence.

“I did hear about DeAngelo Hall a little bit, some of the reputation, some of the things that happened, the attitude that he has. But as a corner-back, you kind of want some of that attitude, that cockiness, that confident air about you as long as it doesn’t affect your play,” Gruden said. “He’s prov-en the last few years that it doesn’t affect his play and I think he’s calmed down a little bit. He knows what being a pro is all about... We’re happy with his leadership role and his accountability right now.”

Hall hopes to continue making a run at record books this season. His 23 interceptions as a Redskin rank 10th in team history. Last season, he scored a team-record three defensive touchdowns. Hall became only the second player in NFL history with at least four interception return touch-downs and four fumble return touchdowns in a career (Ronde Barber).

Career INTs by active NFL players:

Rank Player Years INT1 Charles Woodson 1998-14 572 DeAngelo Hall 2004-14 433t Terence Newman 2003-14 363t Charles Tillman 2003-14 365 Troy Polamalu 2003-14 32

Active Interception Leaders

Jan. 2, 2005 (Falcons at Seahawks): Matt Hasselbeck pass inter-cepted by Hall and returned for a 48-yard touchdown.

Oct. 16, 2005 (Falcons at Saints): Antowain Smith fumble forced by Michael Boley, recovered by Hall and returned for a 66-yard touch-down.

Oct. 1, 2006 (Falcons vs. Cardinals): Kurt Warner pass intercepted by Hall and returned for a 37-yard touchdown.

Oct. 7, 2007 (Falcons at Titans): LenDale White fumbled forced by Jamaal Anderson, recovered by Hall and returned for a 56-yard touch-down.

Sept. 12, 2010 (Redskins vs. Cowboys): Tashard Choice fumble forced by Hall, recovered and returned for a 32-yard touchdown.

Oct. 24, 2010 (Redskins at Bears): Jay Cutler pass intercepted by Hall and returned for a 92-yard touchdown.

Sept. 9, 2013 (Redskins vs. Eagles): Michael Vick lateral forced by Ryan Kerrigan, recovered by Hall and returned for a 75-yard touchdown.

Sept. 22, 2013 (Redskins vs. Lions): Matthew Stafford pass inter-cepted by Hall and returned for a 17-yard touchdown.

Oct. 27, 2013 (Redskins at Broncos): Peyton Manning pass inter-cepted by Hall and returned for a 26-yard touchdown.

CAREER TOUCHDOWNS

Game Release


GROUND AND POUNDWashington’s rushing attack was a point of pride during the 2012 sea-

son as the Redskins posted a team-record 2,709 rushing yards. In 2013, the Redskins’ ground game was reminiscent of the 2012 attack that earned Washington its first NFL team rushing crown since 1933. The Redskins posted a Top 5 finish in rushing yardage in consecutive years for the first time since doing so in three consecutive seasons from 1983-85.

RUSHInG YARDS (nFL, 2013):

Team Yards Att. Avg. TD1. Philadelphia Eagles 2,566 500 5.1 192. Buffalo Bills 2,307 546 4.2 153. San Francisco 49ers 2,201 505 4.4 184. Seattle Seahawks 2,188 509 4.3 145. Washington Redskins 2,164 453 4.8 14

The Redskins rushed for exactly 209 yards twice in Weeks 7 and 9 in 2013. The team did so in a 45-41 win vs. Chicago, breaking the 200-yard rushing mark in consecutive games for the first time since Weeks 4-5 of the 1984 season. They added another 209-yard effort in Week 9 vs. San Diego.

Washington has had seven 200-yard rushing games since 2012, tied for the most in the NFL in that span.

200-YARD RUSHInG GAMES (nFL SInCE 2012):

Player 200-Yard Games1t. Washington Redskins 71t. Philadelphia Eagles 72. Minnesota Vikings 64t. Buffalo Bills 54t. Seattle Seahawks 4

Three times last season, the Redskins’ rushing output in a game was the most in the league that week. Washington posted league highs in Week 6 (216 yards at Dallas), Week 7 (209 vs. Chicago) and Week 11 (191 at Philadelphia).

WEEkS WITH MOST RUSHInG YARDS In A GAME (2013):

Player Weeks1. Philadelphia Eagles 42. Washington Redskins 33t. Buffalo Bills 23t. San Francisco 49ers 25t. Six teams tied 1

Washington’s 4.78 yards-per-carry average last year ranked third in the NFL in 2013.

YARDS PER CARRY (nFL):

Team Att. Yds. Avg.1. Philadelphia Eagles 500 2,566 5.132. Minnesota Vikings 423 2,081 4.923. Washington Redskins 453 2,164 4.784. Green Bay Packers 459 2,136 4.65

Including Washington’s team-record 2,709 rushing yards from 2012, the Redskins’ 2,164-yard effort in 2013 gave Washington 2,000 rushing yards in consecutive seasons for the first time since 2005-06. It marked the eighth time the Redskins had posted consecutive 2,000-yard rushing seasons (1978-79, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1990-91, 2005-06, 2012-13).

This season, the Redskins will attempt to post a third consecutive 2,000-yard rushing season for the first time since 1983-85.

2,000-YARD RUSHInG SEASOnS (REDSkInS HISTORY):

Season Rushing Yards1. 2012 Redskins 2,709 2. 1983 Redskins 2,625 3. 1985 Redskins 2,523 4. 1979 Redskins 2,328 5. 1984 Redskins 2,274 6. 1933 Redskins 2,258 7. 2006 Redskins 2,216 8. 2005 Redskins 2,183 9. 2013 Redskins 2,164 10. 1981 Redskins 2,157 11. 1951 Redskins 2,151 12. 1976 Redskins 2,111 13. 1987 Redskins 2,102 14. 2008 Redskins 2,095 15. 1990 Redskins 2,083 16t. 1972 Redskins 2,082 16t. 1978 Redskins 2,082 18. 1991 Redskins 2,049 19. 1999 Redskins 2,039 20. 1970 Redskins 2,021 21. 1980 Redskins 2,016 22. 1955 Redskins 2,000

The Redskins gained a league-high 4,873 rushing yards on 972 carries across the 2012-13 seasons. Washington’s 5.01 yards per carry average in the last two years marks the best two-year rushing average for the team in franchise history and represents the first time the team has gained better than five yards per carry in a two-year span.

TWO-YEAR RUSHInG AVERAGES (REDSkInS HISTORY):

Season Yards/Carry1. 2012-13 Redskins 5.012. 2011-12 Redskins 4.703. 1932-33 Redskins 4.554. 1933-34 Redskins 4.465. 1958-59 Redskins 4.376. 2005-06 Redskins 4.337. 1969-70 Redskins 4.338. 1998-99 Redskins 4.319. 1999-2000 Redskins 4.1710. 2008-09 Redskins 4.15

Game Release


A.M.-TrakAway from football, running back Alfred Morris might

be best known for his beloved car — a 1991 Mazda 626 he af-fectionately 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. Morris ranked third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in rushing yardage in 2013.

MOST RUSHInG YARDS (nFL, 2013):

Player Team Yards Att. Avg.1. LeSean McCoy PHI 314 1,607 5.122. Matt Forte CHI 289 1,339 4.633. Jamaal Charles KC 259 1,287 4.974. Alfred Morris WAS 276 1,275 4.625. Adrian Peterson MIN 279 1,266 4.54

Morris was one of seven backs to post 1,000 rushing yards in both 2012 and 2013 and is one of only four to exceed 1,250 yards in both seasons. Morris’ 2,979 rushing yards since 2012 are second-most in the league, and he can boast the most 70-yard rushing games in that time frame.

MOST RUSHInG YARDS SInCE 2012 (nFL):

Player Team Yards1. Adrian Peterson MIN 3,4382. Alfred Morris WAS 2,9793. Marshawn Lynch SEA 2,9574. Jamaal Charles KC 2,815

MOST 70-YARD RUSHInG GAMES (nFL, 2012-13):

Player Team 70-Yard Games1. Alfred Morris WAS 262. Marshawn Lynch SEA 253. Adrian Peterson MIN 24

Morris’ success in 2013 came after a 2012 rookie season in which he blossomed from an overlooked sixth-round pick to the team’s new record-holder for rushing yards in a season. His performance was the third-most prolific by a rookie in league history.

RUSHInG YARDS, ROOkIE SEASOn (nFL HISTORY):

Player Season/Team Rush Yds. 1. Eric Dickerson 1983 Rams 1,8082. George Rogers 1981 Saints 1,6743. Alfred Morris 2012 Redskins 1,6134. Ottis Anderson 1979 Cardinals 1,605

Morris amassed the most rushing yardage of any Redskin in his first two NFL seasons.

MOST RUSHInG YARDS, FIRST TWO nFL SEASOnS (REDSkInS):

Player Seasons Rush Yds. 1. Alfred Morris 2012-13 2,8882. Mike Thomas 1975-76 2,0203. Larry Brown 1969-70 2,013

Morris’ 2,888 rushing yards from 2012-13 ranked ninth-most in NFL history among players in their first two seasons. In Week 11, Morris became only the 16th back in NFL history to reach 2,500 rushing yards in his first two seasons. The list includes five Pro Football Hall of Famers: Eric Dick-erson (3,913), Earl Campbell (3,147), Barry Sanders (2,774), Curtis Martin (2,639) and Emmitt Smith (2,500).

RUSHInG YARDS (FIRST TWO SEASOnS, nFL HISTORY):

Player Seasons Yds.1. Eric Dickerson 1983-84 3,913 … 8. LaDainian Tomlinson 2001-02 2,9199. Alfred Morris 2012-13 2,88810. Barry Sanders 1989-90 2,774

Only 33 games into his career, Morris has posted 20 rushing touch-downs, becoming the 13th player to do so with the Redskins. Morris is one rushing touchdown shy of cracking the Top 10 in team history.

CAREER RUSHInG TOUCHDOWnS (REDSkInS HISTORY):

Player Seasons Rush TD1. John Riggins 1976-85 (9) 79 … 10t. Andy Farkas 1938-44 (7) 2110t. Gerald Riggs 1989-91 (3) 2112t. Alfred Morris 2012-13 (2) 2012t. Charlie Harraway 1696-73 (5) 20

Game Release


Rak attackIn the midst of their NFC East title run in 2012, the Red-

skins found themselves without the services of linebacker Brian Orakpo for the team’s final 14 games of the season after a torn pectoral muscle ended his season in Week 2. Orakpo’s recovery and return was one of the defining storylines during the 2013 offseason.

Orakpo’s renaissance season in 2013 was a resounding success. The Houston native started 15 games for Washington,

missing only the team’s finale, and earned his third career Pro Bowl selec-tion after he was credited with 70 tackles by the coaching staff while ac-cumulating 10.0 sacks, four passes defensed, two fumble recoveries and an interception, which he returned for a touchdown.

The man known simply as “Rak” entered the season needing half a sack to reach the career 30-sack milestone, a plateau which he made distant in the linebacker’s rearview mirror. He surpassed the 30-sack mark with a sack at Green Bay in Week 2 and posted another nine sacks in the 12 games that followed. With 1.5 sacks at Atlanta in Week 15, Orakpo reached 10.0 sacks for the season, marking the first time he had posted double-digit sacks in a season since setting a Redskins rookie record with 11.0 sacks in his debut season in 2009.

In 2013, Orakpo passed Dave Butz (35.5) and Andre Carter (34.0) on the team’s all-time sack list and currently sits fifth in franchise history with 39.5 sacks.

CAREER SACkS (TOP 10, REDSkInS HISTORY SInCE 1982):

Player Seasons Sacks 1. Dexter Manley 1982-89 (8) 91.02. Charles Mann 1983-93 (11) 82.03. Monte Coleman 1979-94 (16) 43.5 4. Ken Harvey 1994-98 (5) 41.55. Brian Orakpo 2009-13 (5) 39.56. Dave Butz 1982-88 (7) 35.57. Andre Carter 2006-10 (5) 34.08. Bruce Smith 2000-03 (4) 29.09. Darryl Grant 1982-90 (9) 27.010t. Ryan Kerrigan 2011-13 (3) 24.510t. Wilber Marshall 1988-92 (5) 24.5

The former Texas Longhorn has been adept at getting his hands on quarterbacks throughout his entire football life, but in Week 7, Orakpo had his first experience getting his hands on a pass. In the second quarter of Washington’s win over the Chicago Bears, Orakpo intercepted quarterback Jay Cutler and returned the pick 29 yards for a touchdown. The intercep-tion and the defensive touchdown were both career firsts for Orakpo, and according to Orakpo, the interception was the first of his life at any level.

As with any 3-4 outside linebacker in today’s NFL, Orakpo is judged primarily on his pass rush, but Defensive Coordinator Jim Haslett has gone out of his way in recent years to credit Orakpo for his role in the run game.

“He’s violent in the run game. I think he’s coming around and looked like the Rak of old.” Haslett said. “I think Rak is good on the run. You know the No. 1 criteria for outside linebacker is obviously pass rusher. No. 2 is you’ve got to be able to handle a tight end, beat up a tight end. I think him and Ryan [Kerrigan] are excellent in both of those.”

In addition to his pass rush prowess and his ability against the run, in the 2014 offseason, new Outside Linebackers Coach Brian Baker praised an underrated aspect of Orakpo’s game.

“They are the best covering outside linebackers in this league,” Bak-er said of Orakpo and Kerrigan during minicamp. “I was shocked when I studied film to take the job how good those guys are in coverage... In coverage, those guys are ridiculous. In coverage, I’m not messing those two dudes up at all. They are fantastic, both of them.”

Week 2 at Packers: Broke 30 career sacks with a first quarter sack of Aaron Rodgers.

Week 4 at Raiders: Recorded two sacks in Oakland, giving him six career sacks in two games played O.co Coliseum.

Week 7 vs. Bears: Came away with the first interception of his en-tire football career (amateur or professional) and returned it 29 yards for a touchdown.

Week 11 at Eagles: Added 1.5 sacks of Nick Foles to pass Andre Carter (34.0) for sixth on the Redskins’ all-time sack list.

Week 12 vs. 49ers: Registered a sack to pass Dave Butz (35.5) for fifth on the Redskins’ all-time sack list.

Week 13 vs. Giants: Posted 2.0 sacks, marking the eighth time he had registered at least two sacks in a game in his career. Marked a stretch in which he had one full sack four straight games, the first such streak of his career.

Week 15 at Falcons: Sacked Matt Ryan 1.5 times to reach 10 sacks in a season for the first time since his rookie year in 2009 (11.0).

2013 Season Highlights

Game Release


TRENDINGDon’t Forget about ‘Dre

Forgot About Dre? The Redskins haven’t.Washington’s receiving corps likely received its highest-profile new ad-

dition on April 2 when the team inked free agent DeSean Jackson to a new contract at Redskins Park. And while attention has followed Jackson’s every move in burgundy and gold, the oft-overlooked signing of fifth-year vet-eran Andre Roberts may be a critical component to the Redskins’ offensive versatility in 2014.

Roberts was one of Washington’s most coveted targets in free agency, becoming one of three players signed by the team within the first 24 hours of free agency’s opening in March. He joined the Redskins having appeared in 62 career games with 35 starts in Arizona from 2010-13, compiling 182 receptions for 2,123 receiving yards (11.7 avg.) with 11 receiving touch-downs.

When his addition was announced March 12, Roberts was expected to provide the Redskins a formidable one-two punch at receiver with record-breaking receiver Pierre Garçon. But with Jackson’s arrival in April, Rob-erts’ role was redefined.

Garçon and Jackson are expected to start at Washington’s X and Z re-ceiver positions this season, but Roberts appeared to have seized control of the team’s Zebra slot receiver spot from the outset of the offseason. Early in training camp, receivers and coaches were effusive in their praise of Rob-erts’ play out of the slot.

“He’s proven out there that he can play every position on offense at the receiver spot – X, Z and Zebra man. He’s do-ing a great job. We had every intent of him being the No. 2 receiver – DeSean fell in our lap – so now he is going to play inside, which speaks to his versatility.”

- Head Coach Jay Gruden on Andre Roberts during training camp

“I knew I was going to be involved on offense, it was just a matter of how much and where they’re going to put me,” Roberts told Mike Jones of the Washington Post during the offseason. “I’m not really worried about that. I know I’m going to be a big part of this offense regardless of where I am.”

Roberts expects to be a big part of the offense, but his contributions may not be limited to that side of the ball. Under new special teams co-ordinator Ben Kotwica, there is a mutual desire between the Redskins and Roberts for the 26-year-old to handle both kick and punt returning duties this season.

“I’m one of those players when he gets the ball in his hands he can make a big play,” Roberts told reporters during minicamp. “That’s what I want to bring to this team as well, not just as a receiver but on special teams.”

Anchoring the LineIn the midst of changes throughout the coaching staff during the 2014

offseason, the Redskins made the decision to retain Offensive Line Coach Chris Foerster, a man who has presided since 2010 over a position group whose heritage runs deep in team lore dating back to the beloved “Hogs” in the 1980s and 1990s.

Since the start of the 2012 season, no offensive line in the NFL blocked for more rushing yards than Foerster’s big men.

nFL RUSHInG YARDS SInCE 2012:

Team Yards Att. Avg. TD1. Washington Redskins 5,004 995 5.03 372. Seattle Seahawks 4,974 1,082 4.6 323. Minnesota Vikings 4,901 939 5.22 404. San Francisco 49ers 4,819 1,027 4.69 365. Buffalo Bills 4,717 1,021 4.62 286. Philadelphia Eagles 4,585 945 4.85 307. Kansas City Chiefs 4,518 959 4.71 268. New England Patriots 4,338 1,013 4.28 459. New York Jets 4,266 1,021 4.18 2510. Carolina Panthers 4,227 978 4.32 35

Featured on the offensive line is Trent Williams, the now two-time Pro Bowler who has blossomed from the fourth overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft to one of the game’s premier left tackles. The Oklahoma product nicknamed “Silverback” is often described as a freak athlete, an imposing 337-pounder who recorded a 34.5-inch vertical and 4.88 40-yard dash at the combine four years ago.

“He’s a giant of a man plus he’s got the feet of a ballerina.”- Head Coach Jay Gruden on Trent Williams during training camp

It’s a breathtaking combination of size, speed and strength that often leaves coaches, teammates and observers in awe. During training camp, Head Coach Jay Gruden was asked if Williams’ ability with his feet is coach-able to other players or if it was simply blessed.

“Yeah, that’s blessed,” Gruden said. “You can’t teach what Trent Wil-liams 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 Wash-ington this century. Between Williams (2012-13) and former Redskins great Chris Samuels (2001-02, 05-08), Redskins left tackles have been se-lected to six of the last nine Pro Bowls.

“Trent through the years has become a true professional,” Foerster said. “He continues to prepare and work hard every week... He’s just contin-ued to improve everything trying to work on his complete game.”

Game Release


IN GOOD COMPANYSANTANA MOSS

Acquired by trade from the New York Jets in 2005, Santana Moss’ pro-duction since coming to Washington has placed him amongst some of the most adored names in Redskins lore. Below is where Moss, the longest-ten-ured player on the team’s current roster, ranks in franchise history in sever-al key categories. Pro Football Hall of Famers are denoted with an asterisk.

CAREER RECEPTIOnS (REDSkInS HISTORY):

Player Seasons Rec.1. Art Monk* 1980-93 (14) 8882. Charley Taylor* 1964-77 (13) 6493. Santana Moss 2005-13 (9) 5714. Gary Clark 1985-92 (8) 5495. Chris Cooley 2004-12 (9) 429

CAREER RECEIVInG YARDS (REDSkInS HISTORY):

Player Seasons Rec. 1. Art Monk* 1980-93 (14) 12,0262. Charley Taylor* 1964-77 (13) 9,1103. Gary Clark 1985-92 (8) 8,7424. Santana Moss 2005-13 (9) 7,7515. Bobby Mitchell* 1962-68 (7) 6,492

TOTAL CAREER TOUCHDOWnS (REDSkInS HISTORY):

Player Seasons Total TD 1. Charley Taylor* 1964-75 (12) 90 … 9. Clinton Portis 2004-10 (7) 4910t. Santana Moss 2005-13 (9) 4810t. Stephen Davis 1996-2002 (7) 4812. Terry Allen 1995-98 (4) 39

Jordan ReedDespite having three tight ends on the roster with at least six starts in

burgundy and gold, Washington opted to add another tight end to the fold in the 2013 NFL Draft when it selected Florida’s Jordan Reed in the third round (85th overall). Despite only playing nine games as a rookie, Reed emerged as one of the offense’s most difficult matchups for opponents.

Reed’s 45 receptions and 499 receiving yards in his rookie season were the most by a rookie tight end in a season in Redskins history.

RECEIVInG YARDS BY REDSkInS ROOkIE TIGHT EnDS:

Player Year Yds. Rec. TD1. Jordan Reed 2013 499 45 22. Stephen Alexander 1998 383 37 43. Chris Cooley 2004 314 37 6

Furthermore, despite missing a game and a half with injuries in the first 10 games of the 2013 season, Reed’s 45 receptions were the most by a Redskins rookie at any position through the team’s first 10 games of a season in team history.

RECEPTIOnS BY REDSkInS ROOkIES (FIRST 10 GAMES OF A SEASOn):

Player Year Rec. Yds. TD1. Jordan Reed 2013 45 499 32. Art Monk 1980 41 574 13. Gary Clark 1985 34 469 2

In Week 7 last year, Reed set career highs in receptions (nine) and re-ceiving yards (134) in Washington’s 45-41 win against Chicago and caught his second career touchdown. Reed’s 134 yards set the Redskins’ mark for receiving yards in a game by a rookie tight end. The record was previously held by Redskins great Jerry Smith, who registered 78 receiving yards on six catches vs. Dallas on Nov. 28, 1965. His 134 yards were the fourth-most in a game by a Redskins tight end of any experience level.

RECEIVInG YARDS BY A TIGHT EnD (SInGLE GAME, REDSkInS HISTORY):

Player Date Opp. Rec. Yds. TD1. Bill Anderson 11/19/1961 DAL 10 168 02. Jerry Smith 12/3/1967 PHI 9 145 23. Jerry Smith 12/18/1966 PHI 7 137 24. Jordan Reed 10/20/2013 CHI 9 134 15. Jerry Smith 11/28/1968 DAL 6 116 1

Reed’s 134 receiving yards were the most by a Redskins rookie since wide receiver Rod Gardner’s 208-yard effort vs. Carolina on Oct. 21, 2001.Reed was targeted nine times against Chicago and caught all nine passes. In records available starting in 1991, Reed was the first Redskin to be targeted at least nine times and catch every pass.

PERCEnTAGE OF TARGETS CAUGHT (REDSkInS, SInGLE GAME, MIn. 9 TARGETS):

Player Date Opp. Targets Rec. Pct.1. Jordan Reed 10/20/2013 CHI 9 9 100.0%2t. Larry Centers 11/28/1999 PHI 10 9 90.0%2t. Chris Cooley 10/14/2007 GB 10 9 90.0%4t. Four tied 9 8 88.9%

Last season, Santana Moss joined Tony Gonzalez, Reggie Wayne, Andre Johnson, Steve Smith, Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin as the only then-active players to reach 10,000 career receiving yards.

Game Release


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 off-season about whether or not 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 training camp.

“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.”

“I didn’t have Darrel Young in Cincinnati. If I had him, I would have used him.” - Head Coach Jay Gruden during training camp, discussing his limited usage of

fullbacks while Offensive Coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals

Gruden’s statements proved prophetic, as Young scored the Redskins’ first points of the 2014 season on a one-yard touchdown run at Houston in Week 1.

In Week 9 last season, Young helped the Redskins to an overtime win against the San Diego Chargers, receiving five carries for 12 yards and three rushing touchdowns, including a 4-yard walk-off touchdown in overtime. The three touchdowns were a single-game career high for Young. Young had entered the game with only one career rushing touchdown to his credit — a six-yard score against the New York Giants on Dec. 18, 2011. He added a career-long 62-yard touchdown reception two weeks later at Philadelphia.

As a blocker, Young has helped pave the way for a rushing attack that gained a league-high 4,873 rushing yards on 972 carries across the 2012-13 seasons. Among the beneficiaries of Young’s blocks is Alfred Morris, who ranked fourth in the NFL in rushing in 2013 and whose 2,888 rushing yards from 2012-13 rank ninth-most in NFL history among players in their first two 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. The team broke the 200-yard rushing mark four times in 2012, tied for the most in a season in team history since the 1970 merger. With Young, the Redskins surpassed the 200-yard rushing plateau three times in 2013 as well.

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 overseas to visit troops in order to show his appreciation for members of the military and has re-peatedly been supportive of all 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 screenshots 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.

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.

Unsung hero

Game Release


2014 Roster, Depth Chart and

Transactions

2014 WASHINGTON REDSKINS ROSTER (NUMERICAL)

(As of Sept. 8, 2014)

NO. FIRST LAST POS HT WT O AGE EXP. COLLEGE HS HOMETOWN HOW ACQ.2 Kai Forbath K 5-11 197 27 3 UCLA Sherman Oaks, Calif. FA-'125 Tress Way P 6-1 215 24 1 Oklahoma Tulsa, Okla. W (CHI)-'148 Kirk Cousins QB 6-3 202 26 3 Michigan State Holland, Mich. D4a-'1210 Robert Griffin III QB 6-2 222 24 3 Baylor Copperas Cove, Texas D1-'1211 DeSean Jackson WR 5-10 178 27 7 California Long Beach, Calif. FA-'1412 Andre Roberts WR 5-11 187 26 5 The Citadel Columbia, S.C. UFA (ARI)-'1414 Ryan Grant WR 6-0 193 23 R Tulane Beaumont, Texas D5-'1415 Aldrick Robinson WR 5-10 184 25 3 SMU Waxahachie, Texas D6b-'1116 Colt McCoy QB 6-1 215 28 5 Texas Tuscola, Texas UFA (CLE)-'1422 Tracy Porter CB 5-11 188 28 7 Indiana Port Allen, La. UFA (OAK)-'1423 DeAngelo Hall CB 5-10 198 30 11 Virginia Tech Chesapeake, Va. FA-'0824 Bacarri Rambo S 6-0 211 24 2 Georgia Donalsonville, Ga. D6-'1325 Ryan Clark S 5-11 205 34 13 Louisiana State Marrero, La. UFA (PIT)-'1426 Bashaud Breeland CB 5-11 197 22 R Clemson Allendale, S.C. D4-'1429 Roy Helu, Jr. RB 5-11 215 25 4 Nebraska Danville, Calif. D4-'1130 E.J. Biggers CB 6-0 185 27 6 Western Michigan North Miami Beach, Fla. UFA (TB)-'1332 Silas Redd, Jr. RB 5-10 200 22 R Southern California Stamford, Conn. CFA-'1434 Trenton Robinson S 5-9 195 24 3 Michigan State Bay City, Mich. FA-'1335 Duke Ihenacho S 6-1 207 25 3 San Jose State Gardena, Calif. W (DEN)-'1436 Darrel Young FB 5-11 251 27 5 Villanova Amityville, N.Y. FA-'1039 David Amerson CB 6-1 205 22 2 North Carolina State Greenboro, N.C. D2-'1346 Alfred Morris RB 5-10 224 25 3 Florida Atlantic Pensacola, Fla. D6a-'1250 Gabe Miller LB 6-3 250 26 2 Oregon State Lake Oswego, Ore. FA-'1351 Will Compton LB 6-1 230 24 1 Nebraska Bonne Terre, Mo. CFA-'1352 Keenan Robinson LB 6-3 238 25 3 Texas Plano, Texas D4b-'1254 Akeem Jordan LB 6-1 255 29 8 James Madison Harrisonburg, Va. UFA (KC)-'1455 Adam Hayward LB 6-1 240 30 8 Portland State Westminster, Calif. UFA (TB)-'1456 Perry Riley, Jr. LB 6-0 238 26 5 Louisiana State Stone Mountain, Ga. D4-'1057 Nick Sundberg LS 6-0 264 27 5 California Phoenix, Ariz. FA-'1060 Spencer Long G 6-5 311 23 R Nebraska Elkhorn, Neb. D3b-'1464 Kedric Golston DL 6-4 318 31 9 Georgia Tyrone, Ga. D6-'0666 Chris Chester G 6-3 303 31 9 Oklahoma Tustin, Calif. UFA (BAL)-'1167 Josh LeRibeus G 6-2 315 25 3 SMU Richardson, Texas D3-'1268 Tom Compton T 6-5 308 25 2 South Dakota Rosemount, Minn. D6b-'1271 Trent Williams T 6-5 337 26 5 Oklahoma Longview, Texas D1-'1073 Frank Kearse DE 6-5 310 25 3 Alabama A&M Savannah, Ga. FA-'1474 Tyler Polumbus T 6-8 308 29 6 Colorado Englewood, Colo. FA-'1176 Morgan Moses T 6-6 318 23 R Virginia North Chesterfield, Va. D3a-'1477 Shawn Lauvao G 6-3 315 26 5 Arizona State Honolulu, Hawaii UFA (CLE)-'1478 Kory Lichtensteiger C/G 6-2 296 29 6 Bowling Green Convoy, Ohio FA-'1082 Logan Paulsen TE 6-5 261 27 5 UCLA West Hills, Calif. CFA-'1084 Niles Paul TE 6-1 241 25 4 Nebraska Omaha, Neb. D5b-'1186 Jordan Reed TE 6-2 237 24 2 Florida New London, Conn. D3-'1388 Pierre Garçon WR 6-0 216 28 7 Mount Union Greenacres, Fla. UFA (IND)-'1289 Santana Moss WR 5-10 193 35 14 Miami (Fla.) Carol City, Fla. T (NYJ)-'0591 Ryan Kerrigan LB 6-4 260 26 4 Purdue Muncie, Ind. D1-'1192 Chris Baker DL 6-2 325 26 3 Hampton Windsor, Conn. FA-'1193 Trent Murphy LB 6-5 258 23 R Stanford Phoenix, Ariz. D2-'1494 Clifton Geathers DE 6-8 325 26 5 South Carolina Hemingway, S.C. UFA (PHI)-'1496 Barry Cofield, Jr. NT 6-4 303 30 9 Northwestern Cleveland Heights, Ohio UFA (NYG)-'1197 Jason Hatcher DE 6-6 299 32 9 Grambling State Jena, La. UFA (DAL)-'1498 Brian Orakpo LB 6-4 257 28 6 Texas Houston, Texas D1-'0999 Jarvis Jenkins DE 6-4 315 26 4 Clemson Central, S.C. D2-'11

PRACTICE SQUAD13 Nick Williams WR 5-10 184 23 2 Connecticut Princeton, N.J. CFA-'1320 Richard Crawford CB 5-11 192 24 3 SMU Oceanside, Calif. D7a-'1225 Chris Thompson RB 5-8 193 23 2 Florida State Madison, Fla. D5a-'1338 Chase Minnifield CB 6-0 186 25 2 Virginia Lexington, Ky. CFA-'1241 Phillip Thomas S 6-0 223 25 2 Fresno State Bakersfield, Calif. D4-'1347 Akeem Davis S 6-1 200 24 R Memphis Laurel, Miss. FA-'1453 Jackson Jeffcoat LB 6-3 253 22 R Texas Plano West, Texas FA-'1462 Braxston Cave OL 6-3 305 25 1 Notre Dame Mishawaka, Ind. FA-'1475 Robert Thomas NT 6-3 325 23 R Arkansas Muskogee, Okla. CFA-'1483 Ted Bolser TE 6-5 249 23 R Indiana Cincinnati, Ohio D7a-'14

RESERVE/PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO PERFORM72 Stephen Bowen DE 6-5 300 30 9 Hofstra Dix Hills, N.Y. UFA (DAL)-'1185 Leonard Hankerson WR 6-2 211 25 4 Miami (Fla.) Fort Lauderdale, Fla. D3-'11

RESERVE/INJUREDCourtney Bridget, Jr. CB 6-3 195 23 R Hampton Baltimore, Md. CFA-'14Jerry Rice, Jr. WR 5-10 185 23 R UNLV Atherton, Calif. CFA-'14

53 Darryl Sharpton LB 5-11 235 26 5 Miami (Fla.) Coral Gables, Fla. UFA (HOU)-'1495 Chris Neild NT 6-2 328 26 4 West Virginia Stroudsburg, Pa. D7d-'11

RESERVE/SUSPENDED BY COMMISSIONERTanard Jackson S 6-0 193 29 5 Syracuse Potomac, Md. FA-'12

31 Brandon Meriweather S 5-11 198 30 8 Miami (Fla.) Apopka, Fla. UFA (CHI)-'12

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

Head Coach: Jay GrudenAssistant Coaches: Jim Haslett (Defensive Coordinator), Ben Kotwica (Special Teams Coordinator), Sean McVay (Offensive Coordinator), Brian Baker (OutsideLinebackers), Bradford Banta (Assistant Special Teams), Jacob Burney (Defensive Line), Shane Day (Assistant Offensive Line/Offensive Quality Control), ChadEnglehart (Asst. Strength & Conditioning), Chris Foerster (Offensive Line), Ike Hilliard (Wide Receivers), Randy Jordan (Running Backs), Paul Kelly (Director ofFootball Operations), Raheem Morris (Defensive Backs), Bret Munsey (Special Projects), Kirk Olivadotti (Inside Linebackers), Jake Peetz (Offensive QualityControl), Wes Phillips (Tight Ends), Aubrey Pleasant (Defensive Quality Control), Ray Wright (Strength & Conditioning)

2014 WASHINGTON REDSKINS ROSTER (ALPHABETICAL)

(As of Sept. 8, 2014)

NO. LAST FIRST POS HT WT D.O.B. EXP. COLLEGE HS HOMETOWN HOW ACQ.39 Amerson David CB 6-1 205 12/8/91 2 North Carolina State Greenboro, N.C. D2-'1392 Baker Chris DL 6-2 325 10/8/87 3 Hampton Windsor, Conn. FA-'1130 Biggers E.J. CB 6-0 185 6/13/87 6 Western Michigan North Miami Beach, Fla. UFA (TB)-'1326 Breeland Bashaud CB 5-11 197 1/30/92 R Clemson Allendale, S.C. D4-'1466 Chester Chris G 6-3 303 1/12/83 9 Oklahoma Tustin, Calif. UFA (BAL)-'1125 Clark Ryan S 5-11 205 10/12/79 13 Louisiana State Marrero, La. UFA (PIT)-'1496 Cofield, Jr. Barry NT 6-4 303 3/19/84 9 Northwestern Cleveland Heights, Ohio UFA (NYG)-'1168 Compton Tom T 6-5 308 5/10/89 2 South Dakota Rosemount, Minn. D6b-'1251 Compton Will LB 6-1 230 9/19/89 1 Nebraska Bonne Terre, Mo. CFA-'138 Cousins Kirk QB 6-3 202 8/19/88 3 Michigan State Holland, Mich. D4a-'122 Forbath Kai K 5-11 197 9/2/87 3 UCLA Sherman Oaks, Calif. FA-'1288 Garçon Pierre WR 6-0 216 8/8/86 7 Mount Union Greenacres, Fla. UFA (IND)-'1294 Geathers Clifton DE 6-8 325 12/11/87 5 South Carolina Hemingway, S.C. UFA (PHI)-'1464 Golston Kedric DL 6-4 318 5/30/83 9 Georgia Tyrone, Ga. D6-'0614 Grant Ryan WR 6-0 193 12/19/90 R Tulane Beaumont, Texas D5-'1410 Griffin III Robert QB 6-2 222 2/12/90 3 Baylor Copperas Cove, Texas D1-'1223 Hall DeAngelo CB 5-10 198 11/19/83 11 Virginia Tech Chesapeake, Va. FA-'0897 Hatcher Jason DE 6-6 299 7/13/82 9 Grambling State Jena, La. UFA (DAL)-'1455 Hayward Adam LB 6-1 240 6/23/84 8 Portland State Westminster, Calif. UFA (TB)-'1429 Helu, Jr. Roy RB 5-11 215 12/7/88 4 Nebraska Danville, Calif. D4-'1135 Ihenacho Duke S 6-1 207 6/16/89 3 San Jose State Gardena, Calif. W (DEN)-'1411 Jackson DeSean WR 5-10 178 12/1/86 7 California Long Beach, Calif. FA-'1499 Jenkins Jarvis DE 6-4 315 4/24/88 4 Clemson Central, S.C. D2-'1154 Jordan Akeem LB 6-1 255 8/17/85 8 James Madison Harrisonburg, Va. UFA (KC)-'1473 Kearse Frank DE 6-5 310 10/28/88 3 Alabama A&M Savannah, Ga. FA-'1491 Kerrigan Ryan LB 6-4 260 8/16/88 4 Purdue Muncie, Ind. D1-'1177 Lauvao Shawn G 6-3 315 10/26/87 5 Arizona State Honolulu, Hawaii UFA (CLE)-'1467 LeRibeus Josh G 6-2 315 7/2/89 3 SMU Richardson, Texas D3-'1278 Lichtensteiger Kory C/G 6-2 296 3/22/85 6 Bowling Green Convoy, Ohio FA-'1060 Long Spencer G 6-5 311 11/8/90 R Nebraska Elkhorn, Neb. D3b-'1416 McCoy Colt QB 6-1 215 9/5/86 5 Texas Tuscola, Texas UFA (CLE)-'1450 Miller Gabe LB 6-3 250 12/5/87 2 Oregon State Lake Oswego, Ore. FA-'1346 Morris Alfred RB 5-10 224 12/12/88 3 Florida Atlantic Pensacola, Fla. D6a-'1276 Moses Morgan T 6-6 318 3/3/91 R Virginia North Chesterfield, Va. D3a-'1489 Moss Santana WR 5-10 193 6/1/79 14 Miami (Fla.) Carol City, Fla. T (NYJ)-'0593 Murphy Trent LB 6-5 258 12/20/90 R Stanford Phoenix, Ariz. D2-'1498 Orakpo Brian LB 6-4 257 7/31/86 6 Texas Houston, Texas D1-'0984 Paul Niles TE 6-1 241 8/9/89 4 Nebraska Omaha, Neb. D5b-'1182 Paulsen Logan TE 6-5 261 2/26/87 5 UCLA West Hills, Calif. CFA-'1074 Polumbus Tyler T 6-8 308 4/10/85 6 Colorado Englewood, Colo. FA-'1122 Porter Tracy CB 5-11 188 8/11/86 7 Indiana Port Allen, La. UFA (OAK)-'1424 Rambo Bacarri S 6-0 211 6/27/90 2 Georgia Donalsonville, Ga. D6-'1332 Redd, Jr. Silas RB 5-10 200 3/1/92 R Southern California Stamford, Conn. CFA-'1486 Reed Jordan TE 6-2 237 7/3/90 2 Florida New London, Conn. D3-'1356 Riley, Jr. Perry LB 6-0 238 5/3/88 5 Louisiana State Stone Mountain, Ga. D4-'1012 Roberts Andre WR 5-11 187 1/9/88 5 The Citadel Columbia, S.C. UFA (ARI)-'1415 Robinson Aldrick WR 5-10 184 11/24/88 3 SMU Waxahachie, Texas D6b-'1152 Robinson Keenan LB 6-3 238 7/7/89 3 Texas Plano, Texas D4b-'1234 Robinson Trenton S 5-9 195 2/16/90 3 Michigan State Bay City, Mich. FA-'1357 Sundberg Nick LS 6-0 264 7/29/87 5 California Phoenix, Ariz. FA-'105 Way Tress P 6-1 215 4/18/90 1 Oklahoma Tulsa, Okla. W (CHI)-'1471 Williams Trent T 6-5 337 7/19/88 5 Oklahoma Longview, Texas D1-'1036 Young Darrel FB 5-11 251 4/8/87 5 Villanova Amityville, N.Y. FA-'10

PRACTICE SQUAD83 Bolser Ted TE 6-5 249 10/22/90 R Indiana Cincinnati, Ohio D7a-'1462 Cave Braxston OL 6-3 305 7/29/89 1 Notre Dame Mishawaka, Ind. FA-'1420 Crawford Richard CB 5-11 192 8/1/90 3 SMU Oceanside, Calif. D7a-'1247 Davis Akeem S 6-1 200 12/25/89 R Memphis Laurel, Miss. FA-'1453 Jeffcoat Jackson LB 6-3 253 12/26/91 R Texas Plano West, Texas FA-'1438 Minnifield Chase CB 6-0 186 3/31/89 2 Virginia Lexington, Ky. CFA-'1241 Thomas Phillip S 6-0 223 3/1/89 2 Fresno State Bakersfield, Calif. D4-'1375 Thomas Robert NT 6-3 325 2/18/91 R Arkansas Muskogee, Okla. CFA-'1425 Thompson Chris RB 5-8 193 10/20/90 2 Florida State Madison, Fla. D5a-'1313 Williams Nick WR 5-10 184 11/23/90 2 Connecticut Princeton, N.J. CFA-'13

RESERVE/PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO PERFORM72 Bowen Stephen DE 6-5 300 3/28/84 9 Hofstra Dix Hills, N.Y. UFA (DAL)-'1185 Hankerson Leonard WR 6-2 211 1/30/89 4 Miami (Fla.) Fort Lauderdale, Fla. D3-'11

RESERVE/INJUREDBridget, Jr. Courtney CB 6-3 195 3/22/91 R Hampton Baltimore, Md. CFA-'14

95 Neild Chris NT 6-2 328 12/1/87 4 West Virginia Stroudsburg, Pa. D7d-'11Rice, Jr. Jerry WR 5-10 185 7/27/91 R UNLV Atherton, Calif. CFA-'14

53 Sharpton Darryl LB 5-11 235 1/1/88 5 Miami (Fla.) Coral Gables, Fla. UFA (HOU)-'14

RESERVE/SUSPENDED BY COMMISSIONERJackson Tanard S 6-0 193 7/21/85 5 Syracuse Potomac, Md. FA-'12

31 Meriweather Brandon S 5-11 198 1/14/84 8 Miami (Fla.) Apopka, Fla. UFA (CHI)-'12


Head Coach: Jay GrudenAssistant Coaches: Jim Haslett (Defensive Coordinator), Ben Kotwica (Special Teams Coordinator), Sean McVay (Offensive Coordinator), Brian Baker (OutsideLinebackers), Bradford Banta (Assistant Special Teams), Jacob Burney (Defensive Line), Shane Day (Assistant Offensive Line/Offensive Quality Control), ChadEnglehart (Asst. Strength & Conditioning), Chris Foerster (Offensive Line), Ike Hilliard (Wide Receivers), Randy Jordan (Running Backs), Paul Kelly (Director ofFootball Operations), Raheem Morris (Defensive Backs), Bret Munsey (Special Projects), Kirk Olivadotti (Inside Linebackers), Jake Peetz (Offensive Quality Control),Wes Phillips (Tight Ends), Aubrey Pleasant (Defensive Quality Control), Ray Wright (Strength & Conditioning)

2014 WASHINGTON REDSKINS ROSTER (POSITIONAL)

(As of Sept. 8, 2014)

NO. FIRST LAST POS HT WT D.O.B. EXP. COLLEGE HS HOMETOWN HOW ACQ.

8 Kirk Cousins QB 6-3 202 8/19/88 3 Michigan State Holland, Mich. D4a-'1210 Robert Griffin III QB 6-2 222 2/12/90 3 Baylor Copperas Cove, Texas D1-'1216 Colt McCoy QB 6-1 215 9/5/86 5 Texas Tuscola, Texas UFA (CLE)-'14

29 Roy Helu, Jr. RB 5-11 215 12/7/88 4 Nebraska Danville, Calif. D4-'1132 Silas Redd, Jr. RB 5-10 200 3/1/92 R Southern California Stamford, Conn. CFA-'1436 Darrel Young FB 5-11 251 4/8/87 5 Villanova Amityville, N.Y. FA-'1046 Alfred Morris RB 5-10 224 12/12/88 3 Florida Atlantic Pensacola, Fla. D6a-'12

11 DeSean Jackson WR 5-10 178 12/1/86 7 California Long Beach, Calif. FA-'1412 Andre Roberts WR 5-11 187 1/9/88 5 The Citadel Columbia, S.C. UFA (ARI)-'1414 Ryan Grant WR 6-0 193 12/19/90 R Tulane Beaumont, Texas D5-'1415 Aldrick Robinson WR 5-10 184 11/24/88 3 SMU Waxahachie, Texas D6b-'1188 Pierre Garçon WR 6-0 216 8/8/86 7 Mount Union Greenacres, Fla. UFA (IND)-'1289 Santana Moss WR 5-10 193 6/1/79 14 Miami (Fla.) Carol City, Fla. T (NYJ)-'05

82 Logan Paulsen TE 6-5 261 2/26/87 5 UCLA West Hills, Calif. CFA-'1084 Niles Paul TE 6-1 241 8/9/89 4 Nebraska Omaha, Neb. D5b-'1186 Jordan Reed TE 6-2 237 7/3/90 2 Florida New London, Conn. D3-'13

60 Spencer Long G 6-5 311 11/8/90 R Nebraska Elkhorn, Neb. D3b-'1466 Chris Chester G 6-3 303 1/12/83 9 Oklahoma Tustin, Calif. UFA (BAL)-'1167 Josh LeRibeus G 6-2 315 7/2/89 3 SMU Richardson, Texas D3-'1268 Tom Compton T 6-5 308 5/10/89 2 South Dakota Rosemount, Minn. D6b-'1271 Trent Williams T 6-5 337 7/19/88 5 Oklahoma Longview, Texas D1-'1074 Tyler Polumbus T 6-8 308 4/10/85 6 Colorado Englewood, Colo. FA-'1176 Morgan Moses T 6-6 318 3/3/91 R Virginia North Chesterfield, Va. D3a-'1477 Shawn Lauvao G 6-3 315 10/26/87 5 Arizona State Honolulu, Hawaii UFA (CLE)-'1478 Kory Lichtensteiger C/G 6-2 296 3/22/85 6 Bowling Green Convoy, Ohio FA-'10

64 Kedric Golston DL 6-4 318 5/30/83 9 Georgia Tyrone, Ga. D6-'0673 Frank Kearse DE 6-5 310 10/28/88 3 Alabama A&M Savannah, Ga. FA-'1492 Chris Baker DL 6-2 325 10/8/87 3 Hampton Windsor, Conn. FA-'1194 Clifton Geathers DE 6-8 325 12/11/87 5 South Carolina Hemingway, S.C. UFA (PHI)-'1496 Barry Cofield, Jr. NT 6-4 303 3/19/84 9 Northwestern Cleveland Heights, Ohio UFA (NYG)-'1197 Jason Hatcher DE 6-6 299 7/13/82 9 Grambling State Jena, La. UFA (DAL)-'1499 Jarvis Jenkins DE 6-4 315 4/24/88 4 Clemson Central, S.C. D2-'11

50 Gabe Miller LB 6-3 250 12/5/87 2 Oregon State Lake Oswego, Ore. FA-'1351 Will Compton LB 6-1 230 9/19/89 1 Nebraska Bonne Terre, Mo. CFA-'1352 Keenan Robinson LB 6-3 238 7/7/89 3 Texas Plano, Texas D4b-'1254 Akeem Jordan LB 6-1 255 8/17/85 8 James Madison Harrisonburg, Va. UFA (KC)-'1455 Adam Hayward LB 6-1 240 6/23/84 8 Portland State Westminster, Calif. UFA (TB)-'1456 Perry Riley, Jr. LB 6-0 238 5/3/88 5 Louisiana State Stone Mountain, Ga. D4-'1091 Ryan Kerrigan LB 6-4 260 8/16/88 4 Purdue Muncie, Ind. D1-'1193 Trent Murphy LB 6-5 258 12/20/90 R Stanford Phoenix, Ariz. D2-'1498 Brian Orakpo LB 6-4 257 7/31/86 6 Texas Houston, Texas D1-'09

22 Tracy Porter CB 5-11 188 8/11/86 7 Indiana Port Allen, La. UFA (OAK)-'1423 DeAngelo Hall CB 5-10 198 11/19/83 11 Virginia Tech Chesapeake, Va. FA-'0824 Bacarri Rambo S 6-0 211 6/27/90 2 Georgia Donalsonville, Ga. D6-'1325 Ryan Clark S 5-11 205 10/12/79 13 Louisiana State Marrero, La. UFA (PIT)-'1426 Bashaud Breeland CB 5-11 197 1/30/92 R Clemson Allendale, S.C. D4-'1430 E.J. Biggers CB 6-0 185 6/13/87 6 Western Michigan North Miami Beach, Fla. UFA (TB)-'1334 Trenton Robinson S 5-9 195 2/16/90 3 Michigan State Bay City, Mich. FA-'1335 Duke Ihenacho S 6-1 207 6/16/89 3 San Jose State Gardena, Calif. W (DEN)-'1439 David Amerson CB 6-1 205 12/8/91 2 North Carolina State Greenboro, N.C. D2-'13

2 Kai Forbath K 5-11 197 9/2/87 3 UCLA Sherman Oaks, Calif. FA-'125 Tress Way P 6-1 215 4/18/90 1 Oklahoma Tulsa, Okla. W (CHI)-'1457 Nick Sundberg LS 6-0 264 7/29/87 5 California Phoenix, Ariz. FA-'10


LINEBACKERS (9)

DEFENSIVE BACKS (9)

SPECIALISTS (3)

QUARTERBACKS (3)

RUNNING BACKS/FULLBACKS (4)

WIDE RECEIVERS (6)

TIGHT ENDS (3)

OFFENSIVE LINEMEN (9)

DEFENSIVE LINEMEN (7)

WR 88 Pierre Garçon 89 Santana Moss 15 Aldrick Robinson

LT 71 Trent Williams 76 Morgan Moses

LG 77 Shawn Lauvao 67 Josh LeRibeus

C 78 Kory Lichtensteiger 66 Chris Chester

RG 66 Chris Chester 60 Spencer Long

RT 74 Tyler Polumbus 68 Tom Compton

TE 86 Jordan Reed 82 Logan Paulsen 84 Niles Paul

WR 11 DeSean Jackson 12 Andre Roberts 14 Ryan Grant

QB 10 Robert Griffin III 8 Kirk Cousins 16 Colt McCoy

FB 36 Darrel Young

RB 46 Alfred Morris 29 Roy Helu, Jr. 32 Silas Redd, Jr.

LDE 92 Chris Baker 64 Kedric Golston 94 Clifton Geathers

NT 96 Barry Cofield, Jr. 92 Chris Baker

RDE 97 Jason Hatcher 99 Jarvis Jenkins 73 Frank Kearse

LOLB 91 Ryan Kerrigan 50 Gabe Miller

MLB 52 Keenan Robinson 51 Will Compton 54 Akeem Jordan

JLB 56 Perry Riley, Jr. 55 Adam Hayward

ROLB 98 Brian Orakpo 93 Trent Murphy

LCB 23 DeAngelo Hall 30 E.J. Biggers 22 Tracy Porter

RCB 39 David Amerson 26 Bashaud Breeland

SS 24 Bacarri Rambo 35 Duke Ihenacho

FS 25 Ryan Clark 34 Trenton Robinson

P 5 Tress Way

K 2 Kai Forbath

H 5 Tress Way

LS 57 Nick Sundberg

KOR 12 Andre Roberts 26 Bashaud Breeland

PR 12 Andre Roberts 11 DeSean Jackson 89 Santana Moss

Rookies Bolded and Underlined (Injured Players in Parentheses)

OFFENSE

DEFENSE

SPECIAL TEAMS

2014 UNOFFICIAL WASHINGTON REDSKINS DEPTH CHART (AS OF SEPT. 8)

HOW THE REDSKINS WERE BUILT

(As of Sept. 8, 2014)

YEAR DRAFT/CFA FREE AGENT TRADE WAIVERS26 24 1 2

2005 WR Santana Moss (NYJ)2006 DL Kedric Golston (6b)2008 CB DeAngelo Hall2009 LB Brian Orakpo (1) FB Darrel Young2010 T Trent Williams (1) G/C Kory Lichtensteiger

LB Perry Riley, Jr. (4) LS Nick SundbergTE Logan Paulsen (CFA)

2011 LB Ryan Kerrigan (1) DL Chris BakerDE Jarvis Jenkins (2) OL Chris Chester (UFA - BAL)

RB Roy Helu, Jr. (4) NT Barry Cofield, Jr. (UFA - NYG)

TE Niles Paul (5b) T Tyler Polumbus

WR Aldrick Robinson (6b)2012 QB Robert Griffin III (1) K Kai Forbath

G Josh LeRibeus (3) WR Pierre Garçon (UFA - IND)QB Kirk Cousins (4a)LB Keenan Robinson (4b)RB Alfred Morris (6a)

T Tom Compton (6b)2013 CB David Amerson (2) CB E.J. Biggers (UFA - TB)

TE Jordan Reed (3) LB Gabe MillerS Bacarri Rambo (6) S Trenton Robinson

LB Will Compton (CFA)2014 LB Trent Murphy (2) S Ryan Clark (UFA - PIT) S Duke Ihenacho (DEN)

T Morgan Moses (3a) DE Clifton Geathers (UFA - PHI) P Tress Way (CHI)G Spencer Long (3b) DE Jason Hatcher (UFA - DAL)CB Bashaud Breeland (4) LB Adam Hayward (UFA - TB)WR Ryan Grant (5) WR DeSean JacksonRB Silas Redd, Jr. (CFA) LB Akeem Jordan (UFA - KC)

DE Frank KearseG Shawn Lauvao (UFA - CLE)

HOW THE REDSKINS ENTERED THE NFL

(As of Sept. 8, 2014)

YEAR 1ST ROUND 2ND ROUND 3RD ROUND 4TH ROUND6 6 8 7

2001 WR Santana Moss (NYJ, 16)2004 CB DeAngelo Hall (ATL, 8)2006 G Chris Chester (BAL, 56) DE Jason Hatcher (DAL, 92) NT Barry Cofield, Jr. (NYG, 124)20072008 CB Tracy Porter (NO, 40) G/C Kory Lichtensteiger (DEN, 108)

WR DeSean Jackson (PHI, 49)2009 LB Brian Orakpo (WAS, 13)2010 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) DE Jarvis Jenkins (WAS, 41) RB Roy Helu, Jr. (WAS, 105)

2012 QB Robert Griffin III (WAS, 2) G Josh LeRibeus (WAS, 71) QB Kirk Cousins (WAS, 102)LB Keenan Robinson (WAS, 119)

2013 CB David Amerson (WAS, 51) TE Jordan Reed (WAS, 85)

2014 LB Trent Murphy (WAS, 47) T Morgan Moses (WAS, 66) CB Bashaud Breeland (WAS, 102)G Spencer Long (WAS, 78)

YEAR 5TH ROUND 6TH ROUND 7TH ROUND COLLEGE FA3 9 2 12

2002 S Ryan Clark (NYG)2006 DE Kedric Golston (WAS, 196)2007 LB Adam Hayward (TB, 184) LB Akeem Jordan (PHI)2008 WR Pierre Garçon (IND, 205) T Tyler Polumbus (DEN)2009 CB EJ Biggers (TB, 217) DL Chris Baker (DEN)

LS Nick Sundberg (CAR)FB Darrel Young (WAS)

2010 DE Clifton Geathers (CLE, 186) TE Logan Paulsen (WAS)2011 LB Gabe Miller (KC, 140) WR Aldrick Robinson (WAS, 178) DE Frank Kearse (MIA, 231) K Kai Forbath (DAL)

TE Niles Paul (WAS, 155)2012 RB Alfred Morris (WAS, 173) S Duke Ihenacho (DEN)

S Trenton Robinson (SF, 180)T Tom Compton (WAS, 193)

2013 S Bacarri Rambo (WAS, 191) LB Will Compton (WAS)P Tress Way (CHI)

2014 WR Ryan Grant (WAS, 142) RB Silas Redd, Jr. (WAS)

2014 WASHINGTON REDSKINS PRONUNCIATION GUIDES

David Amerson AM-urh-sun

Stephen Bowen BO-en

Bashaud Breeland BUSH-aud

Kai Forbath (rhymes with eye)

Pierre Garçon Gar-SOAN

Kedric Golston KEH-drick GOAL-stun

Roy Helu, Jr. Heh-lu

Duke Ihenacho EE-ah-NAH-cho

Shawn Lauvao Lah-VOW

Josh LeRibeus Luh-REE-bus

Kory Lichtensteiger LICK-ten-STY-grr

Chris Neild KNEELed

Brian Orakpo uh-RACK-po

Bacarri Rambo buh-CAR-ee

Aldrick Robinson ALL-drick

Darrel Young DUH-rell

Chris Foerster FUR-ster

Ben Kotwica Cot-WEE-kuh

PLAYER PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

COACHING STAFF PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

2014 WASHINGTON REDSKINS TRANSACTIONS(BY DATE)

DATE POS NAME TRANSACTIONJanuary 7 WR David Gettis Signed Reserve/Futures ContractJanuary 8 OL Kevin Kowalski Signed Reserve/Futures ContractJanuary 9 HC Jay Gruden Named Head CoachJanuary 15 OC Sean McVay Promoted to Offensive CoordinatorJanuary 15 OLB Brian Baker Named Outside Linebackers CoachJanuary 15 ST Ben Kotwica Named Special Teams CoordinatorJanuary 16 LB Kirk Olivadotti Named Inside Linebackers CoachJanuary 17 TE Wes Phillips Named Tight Ends CoachJanuary 20 WR Ike Hilliard Named Wide Receivers CoachJanuary 26 RB Randy Jordan Named Running Backs CoachFebruary 3 WR Aldrick Robinson Signed as Exclusive Rights Free AgentFebruary 4 ST Bradford Banta Named Assistant Special Teams CoachFebruary 4 QC Shane Day Named Assistnt Offensive Line/Offensive Quality Control CoachFebruary 4 QC Jake Peetz Named Offensive Quality Control CoachFebruary 6 DE Doug Worthington Signed as Exclusive Rights Free AgentFebruary 19 CB DeAngelo Hall Re-signedFebruary 27 DE Chris Baker Re-signedMarch 3 LB Brian Orakpo Placed Franchise TagMarch 4 DE Adam Carriker ReleasedMarch 4 RB Jawan Jamison WaivedMarch 4 RB Davin Meggett WaivedMarch 4 TE Richard Quinn ReleasedMarch 4 P Sav Rocca ReleasedMarch 11 LB Perry Riley Re-signedMarch 12 LB Adam Hayward Signed as Unrestricted Free AgentMarch 12 G Shawn Lauvao Signed as Unrestricted Free AgentMarch 12 WR Andre Roberts Signed as Unrestricted Free AgentMarch 13 DE Clifton Geathers Signed as Unrestricted Free AgentMarch 13 WR Santana Moss Re-signedMarch 14 DE Jason Hatcher Signed as Unrestricted Free AgentMarch 14 K Jake Rogers Signed as Free AgentMarch 14 LB Darryl Sharpton Signed as Unrestricted Free AgentMarch 14 C Will Montgomery ReleasedMarch 15 CB Tracy Porter Signed as Unrestricted Free AgentMarch 18 S Brandon Meriweather Re-signedMarch 19 LB Akeem Jordan Signed as Unrestricted Free AgentMarch 24 DE Brandon Moore Claimed Off WaiversMarch 27 CB E.J. Biggers Re-signedMarch 27 LB Brian Orakpo Signed Franchise TenderMarch 28 G/C Mike McGlynn Signed as Unrestricted Free AgentApril 2 S Ryan Clark Signed as Unrestricted Free AgentApril 2 WR DeSean Jackson Signed as Free AgentApril 3 QB Colt McCoy Signed as Unrestricted Free Agent


DATE POS NAME TRANSACTIONApril 4 LB Rob Jackson Re-signedApril 5 WR Josh Bellamy WaivedApril 5 LB Josh Hull ReleasedApril 5 CB Ryan Mouton ReleasedApril 8 P Blake Clingan Signed as Free AgentApril 10 S Akeem Davis Signed as Free AgentApril 29 DE Brandon Moore WaivedMay 6 S Tanard Jackson Reinstated from SuspensionMay 6 S Tanard Jackson ReleasedMay 7 S Tanard Jackson Signed as Free AgentMay 9 LB Trent Murphy Draft Choice (Round 2, No. 47 Overall)May 9 T Morgan Moses Draft Choice (Round 3, No. 66 Overall)May 9 G Spencer Long Draft Choice (Round 3, No. 78 Overall)May 10 CB Bashaud Breeland Draft Choice (Round 4, No. 102 Overall)May 10 WR Ryan Grant Draft Choice (Round 5, No. 142 Overall)May 10 RB Lache Seastrunk Draft Choice (Round 6, No. 186 Overall)May 10 TE Ted Bolser Draft Choice (Round 7, No. 217 Overall)May 10 K Zach Hocker Draft Choice (Round 7, No. 228 Overall)May 12 WR David Gettis ReleasedMay 12 K Jake Rogers WaivedMay 14 DL Chris Davenport Signed as College Free AgentMay 14 WR Lee Doss Signed as College Free AgentMay 14 WR Cody Hoffman Signed as College Free AgentMay 14 WR Kofi Hughes Signed as College Free AgentMay 14 WR Rashad Lawrence Signed as College Free AgentMay 14 TE Kevin Perry Signed as College Free AgentMay 14 RB Silas Redd, Jr. Signed as College Free AgentMay 14 DB Bryan Shepherd Signed as College Free AgentMay 14 DL Robert Thomas Signed as College Free AgentMay 15 QB Tommy Rees Signed as College Free AgentMay 16 G Spencer Long Signed ContractMay 16 CB Bashaud Breeland Signed ContractMay 16 WR Ryan Grant Signed ContractMay 16 RB Lache Seastrunk Signed ContractMay 16 TE Ted Bolser Signed ContractMay 16 K Zach Hocker Signed ContractMay 17 DE Frank Kearse Signed as Free AgentMay 17 CB Courtney Bridget, Jr. Signed as College Free AgentMay 17 S Ross Madison Signed as College Free AgentMay 17 CB Blake Sailors Signed as College Free AgentMay 17 DL Chris Davenport ReleasedMay 17 S Jose Gumbs ReleasedMay 17 TE Kevin Perry Released


DATE POS NAME TRANSACTIONMay 17 QB Tommy Rees ReleasedMay 23 LB Trent Murphy Signed ContractMay 23 WR Rashad Ross Signed as Free AgentMay 23 WR Kofi Hughes WaivedJune 26 WR Jerry Rice, Jr. Signed as College Free AgentJune 26 CB Blake Sailors WaivedJuly 9 S Tanard Jackson Suspended by CommissionerJuly 15 FB Stephen Campbell Signed as Free AgentJuly 21 TE Mike Caussin Signed as Free AgentJuly 21 LS Kyle Nelson WaivedJuly 23 DE Stephen Bowen Designated Active/Physically Unable to PerformJuly 23 WR Leonard Hankerson Designated Active/Physically Unable to PerformJuly 23 DE Jason Hatcher Designated Active/Physically Unable to PerformJuly 23 OL Maurice Hurt Designated Active/Non-Football InjuryJuly 27 LB Brandon Jenkins WaivedJuly 27 OL Maurice Hurt Passed Physical; Removed from Active/Non-Football Injury ListJuly 28 LB Everette Brown Signed as Free AgentJuly 30 DE Jake McDonough Signed as Free AgentJuly 30 CB Courtney Bridget, Jr. Waived/InjuredAugust 3 WR Jerry Rice, Jr. Waived/InjuredAugust 4 DL Jeremy Towns Signed as Free AgentAugust 9 S Da'Mon Cromartie-Smith Signed as Free AgentAugust 9 CB Peyton Thompson WaivedAugust 9 DE Jason Hatcher Passed Physical; Removed from Active/Non-Football Injury ListAugust 14 TE Matt Veldman Signed as Free AgentAugust 14 DE Doug Worthington WaivedAugust 20 P Tress Way Claimed Off WaiversAugust 20 P Blake Clingan WaivedAugust 21 TE Mike Caussin Placed on Reserve/Injured listAugust 24 FB Stephen Campbell WaivedAugust 24 WR Cody Hoffman WaivedAugust 24 LB Rob Jackson ReleasedAugust 24 LB Jeremy Kimbrough WaivedAugust 24 WR Rashad Lawrence WaivedAugust 24 S Ross Madison WaivedAugust 24 DE Jake McDonough WaivedAugust 24 LB Adrian Robinson WaivedAugust 24 DL Jeremy Towns WaivedAugust 25 G Adam Gettis WaivedAugust 25 CB Bryan Shepherd WaivedAugust 26 G/C Mike McGlynn ReleasedAugust 26 WR Rashad Ross WaivedAugust 26 TE Matt Veldman Waived


DATE POS NAME TRANSACTIONAugust 29 TE Ted Bolser WaivedAugust 29 CB Richard Crawford WaivedAugust 29 S Da'Mon Cromartie-Smith WaivedAugust 29 WR Lee Doss WaivedAugust 29 OL Kevin Kowalski WaivedAugust 29 P Robert Malone WaivedAugust 29 OL Tevita Stevens WaivedAugust 29 NT Robert Thomas WaivedAugust 30 K Zach Hocker WaivedAugust 30 OL Maurice Hurt WaivedAugust 30 CB Chase Minnifield WaivedAugust 30 RB Evan Royster WaivedAugust 30 RB Lache Seastrunk WaivedAugust 30 S Phillip Thomas WaivedAugust 30 RB Chris Thompson WaivedAugust 30 WR Nick Williams WaivedAugust 30 LB Everette Brown ReleasedAugust 30 NT Chris Neild Placed on Reserve/Injured listAugust 30 LB Darryl Sharpton Placed on Reserve/Injured listAugust 30 DE Stephen Bowen Placed on Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform listAugust 30 WR Leonard Hankerson Placed on Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform listAugust 31 S Duke Ihenacho Claimed Off WaiversAugust 31 S Akeem Davis WaivedAugust 31 TE Ted Bolser Signed to Practice SquadAugust 31 CB Richard Crawford Signed to Practice SquadAugust 31 CB Chase Minnifield Signed to Practice SquadAugust 31 OL Tevita Stevens Signed to Practice SquadAugust 31 S Phillip Thomas Signed to Practice SquadAugust 31 NT Robert Thomas Signed to Practice SquadAugust 31 RB Chris Thompson Signed to Practice SquadAugust 31 WR Nick Williams Signed to Practice SquadSeptember 1 S Brandon Meriweather Suspended by CommissionerSeptember 1 S Akeem Davis Signed to Practice SquadSeptember 1 LB Chaz Sutton Signed to Practice SquadSeptember 2 OL Braxston Cave Signed to Practice SquadSeptember 2 LB Jackson Jeffcoat Signed to Practice SquadSeptember 2 OL Tevita Stevens Released from Practice SquadSeptember 2 LB Chaz Sutton Released from Practice SquadSeptember 3 TE Mike Caussin Released from Reserve/Injured list (Injury Settlement)

2014 WASHINGTON REDSKINS TRANSACTIONS(BY NAME)

NAME POS TRANSACTION DATEBaker, Brian OLB Named Outside Linebackers Coach January 15Baker, Chris DE Re-signed February 27Banta, Bradford ST Named Assistant Special Teams Coach February 4Bellamy, Josh WR Waived April 5Biggers, E.J. CB Re-signed March 27Bolser, Ted TE Draft Choice (Round 7, No. 217 Overall) May 10Bolser, Ted TE Signed Contract May 16Bolser, Ted TE Waived August 29Bolser, Ted TE Signed to Practice Squad August 31Bowen, Stephen DE Designated Active/Physically Unable to Perform July 23Bowen, Stephen DE Placed on Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list August 30Breeland, Bashaud CB Draft Choice (Round 4, No. 102 Overall) May 10Breeland, Bashaud CB Signed Contract May 16Bridget, Jr., Courtney CB Signed as College Free Agent May 17Bridget, Jr., Courtney CB Waived/Injured July 30Brown, Everette LB Signed as Free Agent July 28Brown, Everette LB Released August 30Campbell, Stephen FB Signed as Free Agent July 15Campbell, Stephen FB Waived August 24Carriker, Adam DE Released March 4Caussin, Mike TE Signed as Free Agent July 21Caussin, Mike TE Placed on Reserve/Injured list August 21Caussin, Mike TE Released from Reserve/Injured list (Injury Settlement) September 3Cave, Braxston OL Signed to Practice Squad September 2Clark, Ryan S Signed as Unrestricted Free Agent April 2Clingan, Blake P Signed as Free Agent April 8Clingan, Blake P Waived August 20Crawford, Richard CB Waived August 29Crawford, Richard CB Signed to Practice Squad August 31Cromartie-Smith, Da'Mon S Signed as Free Agent August 9Cromartie-Smith, Da'Mon S Waived August 29Davenport, Chris DL Signed as College Free Agent May 14Davenport, Chris DL Released May 17Davis, Akeem S Signed as Free Agent April 10Davis, Akeem S Waived August 31Davis, Akeem S Signed to Practice Squad September 1Day, Shane QC Named Assistnt Offensive Line/Offensive Quality Control Coach February 4Doss, Lee WR Signed as College Free Agent May 14Doss, Lee WR Waived August 29Geathers, Clifton DE Signed as Unrestricted Free Agent March 13Gettis, Adam G Waived August 25Gettis, David WR Signed Reserve/Futures Contract January 7Gettis, David WR Released May 12


NAME POS TRANSACTION DATEGrant, Ryan WR Draft Choice (Round 5, No. 142 Overall) May 10Grant, Ryan WR Signed Contract May 16Gruden, Jay HC Named Head Coach January 9Gumbs, Jose S Released May 17Hall, DeAngelo CB Re-signed February 19Hankerson, Leonard WR Designated Active/Physically Unable to Perform July 23Hankerson, Leonard WR Placed on Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list August 30Hatcher, Jason DE Signed as Unrestricted Free Agent March 14Hatcher, Jason DE Designated Active/Physically Unable to Perform July 23Hatcher, Jason DE Passed Physical; Removed from Active/Non-Football Injury List August 9Hayward, Adam LB Signed as Unrestricted Free Agent March 12Hilliard, Ike WR Named Wide Receivers Coach January 20Hocker, Zach K Draft Choice (Round 7, No. 228 Overall) May 10Hocker, Zach K Signed Contract May 16Hocker, Zach K Waived August 30Hoffman, Cody WR Signed as College Free Agent May 14Hoffman, Cody WR Waived August 24Hughes, Kofi WR Signed as College Free Agent May 14Hughes, Kofi WR Waived May 23Hull, Josh LB Released April 5Hurt, Maurice OL Designated Active/Non-Football Injury July 23Hurt, Maurice OL Passed Physical; Removed from Active/Non-Football Injury List July 27Hurt, Maurice OL Waived August 30Ihenacho, Duke S Claimed Off Waivers August 31Jackson, DeSean WR Signed as Free Agent April 2Jackson, Rob LB Re-signed April 4Jackson, Rob LB Released August 24Jackson, Tanard S Reinstated from Suspension May 6Jackson, Tanard S Released May 6Jackson, Tanard S Signed as Free Agent May 7Jackson, Tanard S Suspended by Commissioner July 9Jamison, Jawan RB Waived March 4Jeffcoat, Jackson LB Signed to Practice Squad September 2Jenkins, Brandon LB Waived July 27Jordan, Akeem LB Signed as Unrestricted Free Agent March 19Jordan, Randy RB Named Running Backs Coach January 26Kearse, Frank DE Signed as Free Agent May 17Kimbrough, Jeremy LB Waived August 24Kotwica, Ben ST Named Special Teams Coordinator January 15Kowalski, Kevin OL Signed Reserve/Futures Contract January 8Kowalski, Kevin OL Waived August 29Lauvao, Shawn G Signed as Unrestricted Free Agent March 12Lawrence, Rashad WR Signed as College Free Agent May 14


NAME POS TRANSACTION DATELawrence, Rashad WR Waived August 24Long, Spencer G Draft Choice (Round 3, No. 78 Overall) May 9Long, Spencer G Signed Contract May 16Madison, Ross S Signed as College Free Agent May 17Madison, Ross S Waived August 24Malone, Robert P Waived August 29McCoy, Colt QB Signed as Unrestricted Free Agent April 3McDonough, Jake DE Signed as Free Agent July 30McDonough, Jake DE Waived August 24McGlynn, Mike G/C Signed as Unrestricted Free Agent March 28McGlynn, Mike G/C Released August 26McVay, Sean OC Promoted to Offensive Coordinator January 15Meggett, Davin RB Waived March 4Meriweather, Brandon S Re-signed March 18Meriweather, Brandon S Suspended by Commissioner September 1Minnifield, Chase CB Waived August 30Minnifield, Chase CB Signed to Practice Squad August 31Montgomery, Will C Released March 14Moore, Brandon DE Claimed Off Waivers March 24Moore, Brandon DE Waived April 29Moses, Morgan T Draft Choice (Round 3, No. 66 Overall) May 9Moss, Santana WR Re-signed March 13Mouton, Ryan CB Released April 5Murphy, Trent LB Draft Choice (Round 2, No. 47 Overall) May 9Murphy, Trent LB Signed Contract May 23Neild, Chris NT Placed on Reserve/Injured list August 30Nelson, Kyle LS Waived July 21Olivadotti, Kirk LB Named Inside Linebackers Coach January 16Orakpo, Brian LB Placed Franchise Tag March 3Orakpo, Brian LB Signed Franchise Tender March 27Peetz, Jake QC Named Offensive Quality Control Coach February 4Perry, Kevin TE Signed as College Free Agent May 14Perry, Kevin TE Released May 17Phillips, Wes TE Named Tight Ends Coach January 17Porter, Tracy CB Signed as Unrestricted Free Agent March 15Quinn, Richard TE Released March 4Redd, Jr., Silas RB Signed as College Free Agent May 14Rees, Tommy QB Signed as College Free Agent May 15Rees, Tommy QB Released May 17Rice, Jr., Jerry WR Signed as College Free Agent June 26Rice, Jr., Jerry WR Waived/Injured August 3Riley, Perry LB Re-signed March 11Roberts, Andre WR Signed as Unrestricted Free Agent March 12


NAME POS TRANSACTION DATERobinson, Adrian LB Waived August 24Robinson, Aldrick WR Signed as Exclusive Rights Free Agent February 3Rocca, Sav P Released March 4Rogers, Jake K Signed as Free Agent March 14Rogers, Jake K Waived May 12Ross, Rashad WR Signed as Free Agent May 23Ross, Rashad WR Waived August 26Royster, Evan RB Waived August 30Sailors, Blake CB Signed as College Free Agent May 17Sailors, Blake CB Waived June 26Seastrunk, Lache RB Draft Choice (Round 6, No. 186 Overall) May 10Seastrunk, Lache RB Signed Contract May 16Seastrunk, Lache RB Waived August 30Sharpton, Darryl LB Signed as Unrestricted Free Agent March 14Sharpton, Darryl LB Placed on Reserve/Injured list August 30Shepherd, Bryan DB Signed as College Free Agent May 14Shepherd, Bryan CB Waived August 25Stevens, Tevita OL Waived August 29Stevens, Tevita OL Signed to Practice Squad August 31Stevens, Tevita OL Released from Practice Squad September 2Sutton, Chaz LB Signed to Practice Squad September 1Sutton, Chaz LB Released from Practice Squad September 2Thomas, Phillip S Waived August 30Thomas, Phillip S Signed to Practice Squad August 31Thomas, Robert DL Signed as College Free Agent May 14Thomas, Robert NT Waived August 29Thomas, Robert NT Signed to Practice Squad August 31Thompson, Chris RB Waived August 30Thompson, Chris RB Signed to Practice Squad August 31Thompson, Peyton CB Waived August 9Towns, Jeremy DL Signed as Free Agent August 4Towns, Jeremy DL Waived August 24Veldman, Matt TE Signed as Free Agent August 14Veldman, Matt TE Waived August 26Way, Tress P Claimed Off Waivers August 20Williams, Nick WR Waived August 30Williams, Nick WR Signed to Practice Squad August 31Worthington, Doug DE Signed as Exclusive Rights Free Agent February 6Worthington, Doug DE Waived August 14

2014 WASHINGTON REDSKINS TRANSACTIONS(BY POSITION)

NAME POS TRANSACTION DATE

McCoy, Colt QB Signed as Unrestricted Free Agent April 3Rees, Tommy QB Signed as College Free Agent May 15Rees, Tommy QB Released May 17

Campbell, Stephen FB Signed as Free Agent July 15Campbell, Stephen FB Waived August 24Jamison, Jawan RB Waived March 4Meggett, Davin RB Waived March 4Redd, Jr., Silas RB Signed as College Free Agent May 14Royster, Evan RB Waived August 30Seastrunk, Lache RB Draft Choice (Round 6, No. 186 Overall) May 10Seastrunk, Lache RB Signed Contract May 16Seastrunk, Lache RB Waived August 30Thompson, Chris RB Waived August 30Thompson, Chris RB Signed to Practice Squad August 31

Bellamy, Josh WR Waived April 5Doss, Lee WR Signed as College Free Agent May 14Doss, Lee WR Waived August 29Gettis, David WR Signed Reserve/Futures Contract January 7Gettis, David WR Released May 12Grant, Ryan WR Draft Choice (Round 5, No. 142 Overall) May 10Grant, Ryan WR Signed Contract May 16Hankerson, Leonard WR Designated Active/Physically Unable to Perform July 23Hankerson, Leonard WR Placed on Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list August 30Hoffman, Cody WR Signed as College Free Agent May 14Hoffman, Cody WR Waived August 24Hughes, Kofi WR Signed as College Free Agent May 14Hughes, Kofi WR Waived May 23Jackson, DeSean WR Signed as Free Agent April 2Lawrence, Rashad WR Signed as College Free Agent May 14Lawrence, Rashad WR Waived August 24Moss, Santana WR Re-signed March 13Rice, Jr., Jerry WR Signed as College Free Agent June 26Rice, Jr., Jerry WR Waived/Injured August 3Roberts, Andre WR Signed as Unrestricted Free Agent March 12Robinson, Aldrick WR Signed as Exclusive Rights Free Agent February 3Ross, Rashad WR Signed as Free Agent May 23Ross, Rashad WR Waived August 26Williams, Nick WR Waived August 30Williams, Nick WR Signed to Practice Squad August 31

QUARTERBACKS

RUNNING BACKS/FULLBACKS

WIDE RECEIVERS

TIGHT ENDS


NAME POS TRANSACTION DATEBolser, Ted TE Draft Choice (Round 7, No. 217 Overall) May 10Bolser, Ted TE Signed Contract May 16Bolser, Ted TE Waived August 29Bolser, Ted TE Signed to Practice Squad August 31Caussin, Mike TE Signed as Free Agent July 21Caussin, Mike TE Placed on Reserve/Injured list August 21Caussin, Mike TE Released from Reserve/Injured list (Injury Settlement) September 3Perry, Kevin TE Signed as College Free Agent May 14Perry, Kevin TE Released May 17Quinn, Richard TE Released March 4Veldman, Matt TE Signed as Free Agent August 14Veldman, Matt TE Waived August 26

Cave, Braxston OL Signed to Practice Squad September 2Gettis, Adam G Waived August 25Hurt, Maurice OL Designated Active/Non-Football Injury July 23Hurt, Maurice OL Passed Physical; Removed from Active/Non-Football Injury List July 27Hurt, Maurice OL Waived August 30Kowalski, Kevin OL Signed Reserve/Futures Contract January 8Kowalski, Kevin OL Waived August 29Lauvao, Shawn G Signed as Unrestricted Free Agent March 12Long, Spencer G Draft Choice (Round 3, No. 78 Overall) May 9Long, Spencer G Signed Contract May 16McGlynn, Mike G/C Signed as Unrestricted Free Agent March 28McGlynn, Mike G/C Released August 26Montgomery, Will C Released March 14Moses, Morgan T Draft Choice (Round 3, No. 66 Overall) May 9Stevens, Tevita OL Waived August 29Stevens, Tevita OL Signed to Practice Squad August 31Stevens, Tevita OL Released from Practice Squad September 2

Baker, Chris DE Re-signed February 27Bowen, Stephen DE Designated Active/Physically Unable to Perform July 23Bowen, Stephen DE Placed on Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list August 30Carriker, Adam DE Released March 4Davenport, Chris DL Signed as College Free Agent May 14Davenport, Chris DL Released May 17Geathers, Clifton DE Signed as Unrestricted Free Agent March 13Hatcher, Jason DE Signed as Unrestricted Free Agent March 14Hatcher, Jason DE Designated Active/Physically Unable to Perform July 23Hatcher, Jason DE Passed Physical; Removed from Active/Non-Football Injury List August 9Kearse, Frank DE Signed as Free Agent May 17McDonough, Jake DE Signed as Free Agent July 30

OFFENSIVE LINE

DEFENSIVE LINE


NAME POS TRANSACTION DATEMcDonough, Jake DE Waived August 24Moore, Brandon DE Claimed Off Waivers March 24Moore, Brandon DE Waived April 29Neild, Chris NT Placed on Reserve/Injured list August 30Thomas, Robert DL Signed as College Free Agent May 14Thomas, Robert NT Waived August 29Thomas, Robert NT Signed to Practice Squad August 31Towns, Jeremy DL Signed as Free Agent August 4Towns, Jeremy DL Waived August 24Worthington, Doug DE Signed as Exclusive Rights Free Agent February 6Worthington, Doug DE Waived August 14

Brown, Everette LB Signed as Free Agent July 28Brown, Everette LB Released August 30Hayward, Adam LB Signed as Unrestricted Free Agent March 12Hull, Josh LB Released April 5Jackson, Rob LB Re-signed April 4Jackson, Rob LB Released August 24Jeffcoat, Jackson LB Signed to Practice Squad September 2Jenkins, Brandon LB Waived July 27Jordan, Akeem LB Signed as Unrestricted Free Agent March 19Kimbrough, Jeremy LB Waived August 24Murphy, Trent LB Draft Choice (Round 2, No. 47 Overall) May 9Murphy, Trent LB Signed Contract May 23Orakpo, Brian LB Placed Franchise Tag March 3Orakpo, Brian LB Signed Franchise Tender March 27Riley, Perry LB Re-signed March 11Robinson, Adrian LB Waived August 24Sharpton, Darryl LB Signed as Unrestricted Free Agent March 14Sharpton, Darryl LB Placed on Reserve/Injured list August 30Sutton, Chaz LB Signed to Practice Squad September 1Sutton, Chaz LB Released from Practice Squad September 2

Biggers, E.J. CB Re-signed March 27Breeland, Bashaud CB Draft Choice (Round 4, No. 102 Overall) May 10Breeland, Bashaud CB Signed Contract May 16Bridget, Jr., Courtney CB Signed as College Free Agent May 17Bridget, Jr., Courtney CB Waived/Injured July 30Crawford, Richard CB Waived August 29Crawford, Richard CB Signed to Practice Squad August 31Clark, Ryan S Signed as Unrestricted Free Agent April 2Cromartie-Smith, Da'Mon S Signed as Free Agent August 9Cromartie-Smith, Da'Mon S Waived August 29

LINEBACKERS

DEFENSIVE BACKS


NAME POS TRANSACTION DATEDavis, Akeem S Signed as Free Agent April 10Davis, Akeem S Waived August 31Davis, Akeem S Signed to Practice Squad September 1Gumbs, Jose S Released May 17Hall, DeAngelo CB Re-signed February 19Ihenacho, Duke S Claimed Off Waivers August 31Jackson, Tanard S Reinstated from Suspension May 6Jackson, Tanard S Released May 6Jackson, Tanard S Signed as Free Agent May 7Jackson, Tanard S Suspended by Commissioner July 9Madison, Ross S Signed as College Free Agent May 17Madison, Ross S Waived August 24Meriweather, Brandon S Re-signed March 18Meriweather, Brandon S Suspended by Commissioner September 1Minnifield, Chase CB Waived August 30Minnifield, Chase CB Signed to Practice Squad August 31Mouton, Ryan CB Released April 5Porter, Tracy CB Signed as Unrestricted Free Agent March 15Sailors, Blake CB Signed as College Free Agent May 17Sailors, Blake CB Waived June 26Shepherd, Bryan DB Signed as College Free Agent May 14Shepherd, Bryan CB Waived August 25Thomas, Phillip S Waived August 30Thomas, Phillip S Signed to Practice Squad August 31Thompson, Peyton CB Waived August 9

Clingan, Blake P Signed as Free Agent April 8Clingan, Blake P Waived August 20Hocker, Zach K Draft Choice (Round 7, No. 228 Overall) May 10Hocker, Zach K Signed Contract May 16Hocker, Zach K Waived August 30Malone, Robert P Waived August 29Nelson, Kyle LS Waived July 21Rocca, Sav P Released March 4Rogers, Jake K Signed as Free Agent March 14Rogers, Jake K Waived May 12Way, Tress P Claimed Off Waivers August 20

Baker, Brian OLB Named Outside Linebackers Coach January 15Banta, Bradford ST Named Assistant Special Teams Coach February 4Day, Shane QC Named Assistnt Offensive Line/Offensive Quality Control Coach February 4Gruden, Jay HC Named Head Coach January 9Kotwica, Ben ST Named Special Teams Coordinator January 15

COACHES

SPECIALISTS

Game Release


2014 Regular SeasonStatistics

2014 WASHINGTON REDSKINS STATISTICS

WON 0, LOST 1 *Indicates sellout * RUSHING No. Yds Avg Long TD09/07 L 6-17 at Houston *71,770 Morris 14 91 6.5 21 0 09/14 Jacksonville Helu 4 46 11.5 16 0 09/21 at Philadelphia Griffin III 3 2 0.7 1 0 09/25 New York Giants Young 1 1 1.0 1t 1 10/06 Seattle D. Jackson 1 -9 -9.0 -9 0 10/12 at Arizona TEAM 23 131 5.7 21 1 10/19 Tennessee OPPONENTS 33 115 3.5 10 0 10/27 at Dallas * RECEIVING No. Yds Avg Long TD 11/02 at Minnesota Garcon 10 77 7.7 15 0 11/16 Tampa Bay D. Jackson 8 62 7.8 17 0 11/23 at San Francisco Paul 4 86 21.5 48 0 11/30 at Indianapolis Helu 2 15 7.5 9 0 12/07 St. Louis Paulsen 2 0 0.0 3 0 12/14 at New York Giants Roberts 1 22 22.0 22 0 12/20 Philadelphia Reed 1 4 4.0 4 0 12/28 Dallas Young 1 1 1.0 1 0

WAS OPP TEAM 29 267 9.2 48 0 TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 20 16 OPPONENTS 14 206 14.7 76t 1 Rushing 7 5 * INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg Long TD Passing 11 8 TEAM 0 0 --- --- 0 Penalty 2 3 OPPONENTS 0 0 --- --- 0 3rd Down: Made/Att 3/12 7/14 * PUNTING No. Yds Avg Net TB In Lg B 3rd Down Pct. 25.0 50.0 Way 5 246 49.2 36.3 0 2 61 1 4th Down: Made/Att 0/1 0/0 TEAM 6 246 41.0 36.3 0 2 61 1 4th Down Pct. 0.0 0.0 OPPONENTS 6 306 51.0 38.3 2 2 60 0 POSSESSION AVG. 30:54 29:06 * PUNT RETURNS Ret FC Yds Avg Long TDTOTAL NET YARDS 372 316 Roberts 2 1 36 18.0 25 0 Avg. Per Game 372.0 316.0 TEAM 2 1 36 18.0 25 0 Total Plays 63 56 OPPONENTS 4 1 28 7.0 12 0 Avg. Per Play 5.9 5.6 * KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yds Avg Long TDNET YARDS RUSHING 131 115 Roberts 2 56 28.0 28 0 Avg. Per Game 131.0 115.0 TEAM 2 56 28.0 28 0 Total Rushes 23 33 OPPONENTS 1 28 28.0 28 0 NET YARDS PASSING 241 201 * FIELD GOALS 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Avg. Per Game 241.0 201.0 TEAM 0/ 0 0/ 0 0/ 0 0/ 0 0/0 Sacked/Yards Lost 3/26 1/5 OPPONENTS 0/ 0 0/ 0 0/ 0 1/ 1 0/0 Gross Yards 267 206 OPP: (42G) Att./Completions 37/29 22/14 Completion Pct. 78.4 63.6 Had Intercepted 0 0 PUNTS/AVERAGE 6/41.0 6/51.0 NET PUNTING AVG. 6/36.3 6/38.3 PENALTIES/YARDS 7/70 6/45 FUMBLES/BALL LOST 3/2 2/1 TOUCHDOWNS 1 2 Rushing 1 0 Passing 0 1 Returns 0 1 * SCORE BY PERIODS Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT PTS TEAM 0 6 0 0 0 6 OPPONENTS 0 14 0 3 0 17* SCORING TD-Ru-Pa-Rt K-PAT FG S PTS Young 1 1 0 0 0 6 Forbath 0 0 0 0 0/ 1 0/ 0 0 0 TEAM 1 1 0 0 0/ 1 0/ 0 0 6 OPPONENTS 2 0 1 1# 2/ 2 1/ 1 0 17 # A. Blue 5-YD Punt Block RT at HOU (9/7)2-Pt Conv: TM 0-0, OPP 0-0 SACKS: Hatcher 1, TM 1, OPP 3 FUM/LOST: Griffin III 2/1, Paul 1/1

* PASSING Att Cmp Yds Cmp% Yds/Att TD TD% Int Int% Long Sack/Lost Rating Griffin III 37 29 267 78.4 7.22 0 0.0 0 0.0 48 3/ 26 96.7 TEAM 37 29 267 78.4 7.22 0 0.0 0 0.0 48 3/ 26 96.7 OPPONENTS 22 14 206 63.6 9.36 1 4.5 0 0.0 76t 1/ 5 109.3

2014 WASHINGTON REDSKINS STATISTICS REGULAR SEASON DEFENSIVE STATISTICS

Player Total Solo Asst. TFL Sacks/Yds QBP/H Ints/Yds PD FF FR Safety TDs DeAngelo Hall 12 8 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Keenan Robinson 12 6 6 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 Ryan Clark 10 6 4 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 Perry Riley 8 5 3 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 Jason Hatcher 7 4 3 1 1/5 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 Chris Baker 6 6 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jarvis Jenkins 6 4 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Brain Orakpo 6 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 David Amerson 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bacarri Rambo 4 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ryan Kerrigan 4 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 Kedric Golston 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Trent Murphy 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bashaud Breeland 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 85 50 35 3 1/5 8 0 4 1 1 0 0

REGULAR SEASON SPECIAL TEAMS STATISTICS

Player Total Solo Asst. FF FR PATs Blk FG Blk Punts Blk Down Inside 20 Safety TDs

Keenan Robinson 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EJ Biggers 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Trent Murphy 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Trenton Robinson 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Roy Helu, Jr. 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Darrel Young 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Will Compton 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 10 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


W-L W-L W-LRedskins Overall 0-1 Redskins score first 0-1 Redskins win time of possession 0-1

Redskins at FedExField 0-0 Opponent scores first 0-0 Redskins lose time of possession 0-0Redskins on the road 0-1 Redskins score on first possession 0-0 Time of possession is even 0-0

Redskins on Sunday Night 0-0 Redskins lead after 1st quarter 0-0 Redskins win turnover battle 0-0Redskins on Monday Night 0-0 Redskins trail after 1st quarter 0-0 Redskins lose turnover battle 0-1

Redskins on grass 0-1 Score tied after 1st quarter 0-1 Turnover battle is even 0-0Redskins on artificial turf 0-0 Redskins lead at halftime 0-0 Redskins wear Burgundy pants 0-0

Redskins in a dome 0-0 Redskins trail at halftime 0-1 Redskins wear Gold pants 0-1Redskins in September 0-1 Score tied at halftime 0-0 Redskins wear White pants 0-0

Redskins in October 0-0 Redskins lead after 3rd quarter 0-0 Redskins wear Burgundy jerseys 0-1Redskins in November 0-0 Redskins trail after 3rd quarter 0-1 Redskins wear White jerseys 0-0Redskins in December 0-0 Score tied after 3rd quarter 0-0 Redskins score 17 points or less 0-1

Redskins in January 0-0 Redskins score under two-minute warning 0-0 Opponent scores 17 points or less 0-1Redskins win coin toss 0-1 Opponent scores under two-minute warning 0-1 Redskins score 18 points or more 0-0Redskins lose coin toss 0-0 Game goes to overtime Opponent scores 18 points or more 0-0

Redskins total 0-199 net yards 0-0 vs. NFC East 0-0Redskins total 200-299 net yards 0-0 vs. NFC East at home 0-0Redskins total 300-399 net yards 0-1 vs. NFC East on road 0-0

Redskins total 400+ net yards 0-0 vs. NFC West 0-0Redskins total 0-99 rushing yards 0-0 vs. NFC North 0-0

Redskins total 100-149 rushing yards 0-1 vs. NFC South 0-0Redskins total 150+ rushing yards 0-0 vs. NFC 0-0

Redskins have (a) 100-yard rusher(s) 0-0Redskins total 0-149 passing yards 0-0 vs. AFC East 0-0

Redskins total 150-199 passing yards 0-0 vs. AFC West 0-0Redskins total 200-299 passing yards 0-1 vs. AFC North 0-0

Redskins total 300+ passing yards 0-0 vs. AFC South 0-1Redskins have a 300-yard passer 0-0 vs. AFC 0-1

RECORD WHEN...


Player @HOU JAX @PHI NYG SEA @ARI TEN @DAL @MIN TB @SF @IND STL @NYG PHI DAL GP-GS-DNP-INAAmerson, David RCB 1-1-0-0Baker, Chris LDE 1-1-0-0Biggers, E.J. SUB 0-1-0-0Bolser, Ted PS 0-0-0-0Bowen, Stephen PUP 0-0-0-0Breeland, Bashaud SS 1-1-0-0Bridget, Jr., Courtney IR 0-0-0-0Cave, Braxston PS 0-0-0-0Chester, Chris RG 1-1-0-0Clark, Ryan FS 1-1-0-0Cofield, Jr., Barry NT 1-1-0-0Compton, Tom SUB 0-1-0-0Compton, Will SUB 0-1-0-0Cousins, Kirk DNP 0-0-1-0Crawford, Richard PS 0-0-0-0Davis, Akeem PS 0-0-0-0Forbath, Kai SUB 0-1-0-0Garcon, Pierre WR1 1-1-0-0Geathers, Clifton SUB 0-1-0-0Golston, Kedric SUB 0-1-0-0Grant, Ryan SUB 0-1-0-0Griffin III, Robert QB 1-1-0-0Hall, DeAngelo LCB 1-1-0-0Hankerson, Leonard PUP 0-0-0-0Hatcher, Jason RDE 1-1-0-0Hayward, Adam SUB 0-1-0-0Helu, Jr., Roy SUB 0-1-0-0Ihenacho, Duke SUB 0-1-0-0Jackson, DeSean WR2 1-1-0-0Jackson, Tanard SUSP 0-0-0-0Jeffcoat, Jackson PS 0-0-0-0Jenkins, Jarvis SUB 0-1-0-0Jordan, Akeem INA 0-0-0-1Kerrigan, Ryan LOLB 1-1-0-0Kearse, Frank INA 0-0-0-1Lauvao, Shawn LG 1-1-0-0LeRibeus, Josh DNP 0-0-1-0Lichtensteiger, Kory C 1-1-0-0Long, Spencer INA 0-0-0-1McCoy, Colt INA 0-0-0-1Miller, Gabe SUB 0-1-0-0Minnifield, Chase PS 0-0-0-0Meriweather, Brandon SUSP 0-0-0-0Morris, Alfred RB 1-1-0-0Moses, Morgan INA 0-0-0-1Moss, Santana INA 0-0-0-1Murphy, Trent SUB 0-1-0-0Neild, Chris IR 0-0-0-0Orakpo, Brian ROLB 1-1-0-0Paul, Niles SUB 0-1-0-0Paulsen, Logan TE1 1-1-0-0Polumbus, Tyler RT 1-1-0-0Porter, Tracy INA 0-0-0-1Rambo, Bacarri SUB 0-1-0-0Redd, Silas DNP 0-0-1-0Reed, Jordan SUB 0-1-0-0Rice, Jr., Jerry IR 0-0-0-0Riley, Perry JLB 1-1-0-0Roberts, Andre SUB 0-1-0-0Robinson, Aldrick SUB 0-1-0-0Robinson, Keenan MLB 1-1-0-0Robinson, Trenton SUB 0-1-0-0Sharpton, Darryl IR 0-0-0-0Sundberg, Nick SUB 0-1-0-0Thomas, Phillip PS 0-0-0-0Thomas, Robert PS 0-0-0-0Thompson, Chris PS 0-0-0-0Way, Tress SUB 0-1-0-0Williams, Nick PS 0-0-0-0Williams, Trent LT 1-1-0-0Young, Darrel FB 1-1-0-0Key: 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

PARTICIPATION


WR LT LG C RG RT TE WR QB RB FB/OTHER9/7 @HOU P. Garçon T. Williams S. Lauvao K. Lichtensteiger C. Chester T. Polumbus L. Paulsen D. Jackson R. Griffin III A. Morris D. Young9/14 JAX9/21 @PHI9/25 NYG10/6 SEA10/12 @ARI10/19 TEN10/27 @DAL11/2 @MIN11/16 TB11/23 @SF11/30 @IND12/7 STL12/14 @NYG12/20 PHI12/28 DAL

LDE NT RDE LOLB MLB JLB ROLB LCB RCB SS FS9/7 @HOU C. Baker B. Cofield J. Hatcher R. Kerrigan K. Robinson P. Riley B. Orakpo D. Hall D. Amerson B. Breeland (CB3) R. Clark9/14 JAX9/21 @PHI9/25 NYG10/6 SEA10/12 @ARI10/19 TEN10/27 @DAL11/2 @MIN11/16 TB11/23 @SF11/30 @IND12/7 STL12/14 @NYG12/20 PHI12/28 DAL

OFFENSESTARTING LINEUPS

DEFENSE


PUNTS PEN. FUMTot. Rush Pass Pen. Yds. Plays Rush Att. Avg. Pass Att. Comp. Int. Sk. (Yds.) No. Yds. Long TD No.-Avg. No. Yds. Avg. TD No. Yds. Avg. TD No. (Yds.) No. (L) TD Rush Pass Ret. PAT 2-pt. FG Poss.

9/7 @HOU 20 7 11 2 372 63 131 23 5.7 241 37 29 0 3 (36) 0 0 0 0 6-41.0 2 36 18.0 0 2 56 28.0 0 7 (70) 3 (2) 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 30:549/14 JAX9/21 @PHI9/25 NYG10/6 SEA10/12 @ARI10/19 TEN10/27 @DAL11/2 @MIN11/16 TB11/23 @SF11/30 @IND12/7 STL12/14 @NYG12/20 PHI12/28 DALTOTALS 20 7 11 2 372 63 131 23 5.7 241 37 29 0 3 (26) 0 0 0 0 6-41.0 2 36 18.0 0 2 56 28.0 0 7 (70) 3 (2) 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 30:54

PUNTS PEN. FUMTot. Rush Pass Pen. Yds. Plays Rush Att. Avg. Pass Att. Comp. Int. Sk. (Yds.) No. Yds. Long TD No.-Avg. No. Yds. Avg. TD No. Yds. Avg. TD No. (Yds.) No. (L) TD Rush Pass Ret. PAT 2-pt. FG Poss.

9/7 @HOU 16 5 8 3 316 56 115 33 3.5 201 22 14 0 1 (5) 0 0 0 0 6-51.0 4 28 7.0 0 1 28 28.0 0 6 (45) 2 (1) 2 0 1 1 2 0 0 29:069/14 JAX9/21 @PHI9/25 NYG10/6 SEA10/12 @ARI10/19 TEN10/27 @DAL11/2 @MIN11/16 TB11/23 @SF11/30 @IND12/7 STL12/14 @NYG12/20 PHI12/28 DALTOTALS 16 5 8 3 316 56 115 33 3.5 201 22 14 0 1 (5) 0 0 0 0 6-51.0 4 28 7.0 0 1 28 28.0 0 6 (45) 2 (1) 2 0 1 1 2 0 0 29:06

FIRST DOWNS TOTAL OFFENSE INT BY OPPONENTS PUNT RETURNS KO RETURNS SCORING

REDSKINS/OPPONENTS TOTALSREDSKINS

OPPONENTS

FIRST DOWNS TOTAL OFFENSE INT BY REDSKINS PUNT RETURNS KO RETURNS SCORING


ATT COM YDS PERC YDS/ATT TD INT LG SK (YDS) RATE9/7 @HOU 37 29 267 78.4% 7.2 0 0 48 3 (26) 96.79/14 JAX9/21 @PHI9/25 NYG10/6 SEA10/12 @ARI10/19 TEN10/27 @DAL11/2 @MIN11/16 TB11/23 @SF11/30 @IND12/7 STL12/14 @NYG12/20 PHI12/28 DALTOTALS 37 29 267 78.4% 7.2 0 0 48 3 (26) 96.7

PASSING10 Robert Griffin III


ATT YDS AVG. LG TD ATT YDS AVG. LG TD9/7 @HOU 3 2 0.7 1 0 9/7 @HOU 4 46 11.5 16 09/14 JAX 9/14 JAX9/21 @PHI 9/21 @PHI9/25 NYG 9/25 NYG10/6 SEA 10/6 SEA10/12 @ARI 10/12 @ARI10/19 TEN 10/19 TEN10/27 @DAL 10/27 @DAL11/2 @MIN 11/2 @MIN11/16 TB 11/16 TB11/23 @SF 11/23 @SF11/30 @IND 11/30 @IND12/7 STL 12/7 STL12/14 @NYG 12/14 @NYG12/20 PHI 12/20 PHI12/28 DAL 12/28 DALTOTALS 3 2 0.7 1 0 TOTALS 4 46 11.5 16 0

ATT YDS AVG. LG TD ATT YDS AVG. LG TD9/7 @HOU 1 -9 -9.0 -9 0 9/7 @HOU 14 91 6.5 21 09/14 JAX 9/14 JAX9/21 @PHI 9/21 @PHI9/25 NYG 9/25 NYG10/6 SEA 10/6 SEA10/12 @ARI 10/12 @ARI10/19 TEN 10/19 TEN10/27 @DAL 10/27 @DAL11/2 @MIN 11/2 @MIN11/16 TB 11/16 TB11/23 @SF 11/23 @SF11/30 @IND 11/30 @IND12/7 STL 12/7 STL12/14 @NYG 12/14 @NYG12/20 PHI 12/20 PHI12/28 DAL 12/28 DALTOTALS 1 -9 -9.0 -9 0 TOTALS 14 91 6.5 21 0

ATT YDS AVG. LG TD9/7 @HOU 1 1 1.0 1 19/14 JAX9/21 @PHI9/25 NYG10/6 SEA10/12 @ARI10/19 TEN10/27 @DAL11/2 @MIN11/16 TB11/23 @SF11/30 @IND12/7 STL12/14 @NYG12/20 PHI12/28 DALTOTALS 1 1 1.0 1 1

RUSHING

46 Alfred Morris

10 Robert Griffin III 29 Roy Helu, Jr.

36 Darrel Young

11 DeSean Jackson


REC YDS AVG. LG TD REC YDS AVG. LG TD9/7 @HOU 10 77 7.7 15 0 9/7 @HOU 2 15 7.5 9 09/14 JAX 9/14 JAX9/21 @PHI 9/21 @PHI9/25 NYG 9/25 NYG10/6 SEA 10/6 SEA10/12 @ARI 10/12 @ARI10/19 TEN 10/19 TEN10/27 @DAL 10/27 @DAL11/2 @MIN 11/2 @MIN11/16 TB 11/16 TB11/23 @SF 11/23 @SF11/30 @IND 11/30 @IND12/7 STL 12/7 STL12/14 @NYG 12/14 @NYG12/20 PHI 12/20 PHI12/28 DAL 12/28 DALTOTALS 10 77 7.7 15 0 TOTALS 2 15 7.5 9 0



RECEIVING88 Pierre Garçon

11 DeSean Jackson

29 Roy Helu, Jr.

82 Logan Paulsen 86 Jordan Reed

84 Niles Paul

2014 WASHINGTON REDSKINS STATISTICSRECEIVING


12 Andre Roberts 36 Darrel Young


TOT SOLO ASST. SACKS/YDS PD INT. FR FF TOT SOLO ASST. SACKS/YDS PD INT. FR FF9/7 @HOU 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/7 @HOU 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 09/14 JAX 9/14 JAX9/21 @PHI 9/21 @PHI9/25 NYG 9/25 NYG10/6 SEA 10/6 SEA10/12 @ARI 10/12 @ARI10/19 TEN 10/19 TEN10/27 @DAL 10/27 @DAL11/2 @MIN 11/2 @MIN11/16 TB 11/16 TB11/23 @SF 11/23 @SF11/30 @IND 11/30 @IND12/7 STL 12/7 STL12/14 @NYG 12/14 @NYG12/20 PHI 12/20 PHI12/28 DAL 12/28 DALTOTALS 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

TOT SOLO ASST. SACKS/YDS PD INT. FR FF TOT SOLO ASST. SACKS/YDS PD INT. FR FF9/7 @HOU 7 4 3 1/5 1 0 0 0 9/7 @HOU 6 4 2 0 0 0 0 09/14 JAX 9/14 JAX9/21 @PHI 9/21 @PHI9/25 NYG 9/25 NYG10/6 SEA 10/6 SEA10/12 @ARI 10/12 @ARI10/19 TEN 10/19 TEN10/27 @DAL 10/27 @DAL11/2 @MIN 11/2 @MIN11/16 TB 11/16 TB11/23 @SF 11/23 @SF11/30 @IND 11/30 @IND12/7 STL 12/7 STL12/14 @NYG 12/14 @NYG12/20 PHI 12/20 PHI12/28 DAL 12/28 DALTOTALS 7 4 3 1/5 1 0 0 0 TOTALS 6 4 2 0 0 0 0 0

92 Chris Baker

97 Jason Hatcher

DEFENSIVE LINE64 Kedric Golston

99 Jarvis Jenkins




TOT SOLO ASST. SACKS/YDS PD INT. FR FF9/7 @HOU 12 6 6 0 0 0 1 09/14 JAX9/21 @PHI9/25 NYG10/6 SEA10/12 @ARI10/19 TEN10/27 @DAL11/2 @MIN11/16 TB11/23 @SF11/30 @IND12/7 STL12/14 @NYG12/20 PHI12/28 DALTOTALS 12 6 6 0 0 0 1 0

LINEBACKERS91 Ryan Kerrigan 93 Trent Murphy

98 Brian Orakpo 56 Perry Riley, Jr.

52 Keenana Robinson




TOT SOLO ASST. SACKS/YDS PD INT. FR FF9/7 @HOU 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 09/14 JAX9/21 @PHI9/25 NYG10/6 SEA10/12 @ARI10/19 TEN10/27 @DAL11/2 @MIN11/16 TB11/23 @SF11/30 @IND12/7 STL12/14 @NYG12/20 PHI12/28 DALTOTALS 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 0

24 Bacarri Rambo

DEFENSIVE BACKS39 David Amerson 26 Bashaud Breeland

25 Ryan Clark 23 DeAngelo Hall


NO. YDS AVG. FC LG TD9/7 @HOU 2 56 28.0 0 28 09/14 JAX9/21 @PHI9/25 NYG10/6 SEA10/12 @ARI10/19 TEN10/27 @DAL11/2 @MIN11/16 TB11/23 @SF11/30 @IND12/7 STL12/14 @NYG12/20 PHI12/28 DALTOTALS 2 56 28.0 0 28 0

KICKOFF RETURNS12 Andre Roberts


NO. YDS AVG. FC LG TD9/7 @HOU 2 36 18.0 1 25 09/14 JAX9/21 @PHI9/25 NYG10/6 SEA10/12 @ARI10/19 TEN10/27 @DAL11/2 @MIN11/16 TB11/23 @SF11/30 @IND12/7 STL12/14 @NYG12/20 PHI12/28 DALTOTALS 2 36 18.0 1 25 0

12 Andre RobertsPUNT RETURNS


Under 20 20-29 Yds 30-39 Yds 40-49 Yds 50+ Yds TotalXP - XPA FG - FGA FG - FGA FG - FGA FG - FGA FG - FGA FG - FGA NO. YDS AVG. TB TD

9/7 @HOU 0 - 1 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 1 28 28.0 1 09/14 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 0 - 1 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 1 28 28.0 1 0

0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

KICKING

OPPONENTS KICKOFF RETURNS2 Kai Forbath

0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%


GROSS NET INSIDENO. YDS LG AVG. AVG. TB 20 BLK NO. YDS AVG. FC TD

9/7 @HOU 5 246 61 49.2 36.3 0 2 1 4 28 7.0 1 09/14 JAX9/21 @PHI9/25 NYG10/6 SEA10/12 @ARI10/19 TEN10/27 @DAL11/2 @MIN11/16 TB11/23 @SF11/30 @IND12/7 STL12/14 @NYG12/20 PHI12/28 DALTOTALS 5 246 61 49.2 36.3 0 2 1 4 28 7.0 1 0

5 Tress WayPUNTING

OPPONENTS PUNT RETURNS


TAKEAWAY FORCED BY REC'D BY/INTERCEPTOR DOWN-DIST-YD LINE-QT RT YDS PTS OFF9/7 @HOU Fumble Ryan Kerrigan Keenan Robinson 1-10-WAS 11-4 0 0

TAKEAWAY FORCED BY (REDSKIN) REC'D BY/INTERCEPTOR DOWN-DIST-YD LINE-QT RT YDS PTS OFF9/7 @HOU Fumble Aborted (Robert Griffin III) J.J. Watt 1-7-HST 7-3 0 09/7 @HOU Fumble D.J. Swearinger (Niles Paul) Kendrick Lewis 3-7-WAS 43-3 0 0

TAKEAWAYSREDSKINS

OPPONENTS


Returns of any kind for touchdowns are not included on this chart; they do not count as drives.

OBTAINED SCORING PLAY PLAYS YDS DRIVE TIME WAS-OPP QT REMAINING9/7 @HOU Punt D. Young 1 yd. run (kick blocked) 4 46 1:37 6-0 2 6:06

OBTAINED SCORING PLAY PLAYS YDS DRIVE TIME WAS-OPP QT REMAINING9/7 @HOU Kickoff D. Hopkins 76 yd. pass from R, Fitzpatrick (R. Bullock kick) 4 89 1:51 6-7 2 4:159/7 @HOU Punt R. Bullock 42 yd. field goal 13 68 6:32 6-17 4 1:55

SCORING DRIVESREDSKINS

OPPONENTS


Returns of any kind for touchdowns are not included on this chart; they do not count as drives.

DRIVE ENDSTotal TD FG Missed Blk No. Blk Downs Fumble Int. Safety Half/Game Pts. Scoring % 1st Drive

9/7 @HOU 11 1 0 0 0 5 1 1 2 0 0 1/0 6 9.1% Punt9/14 JAX9/21 @PHI9/25 NYG10/6 SEA10/12 @ARI10/19 TEN10/27 @DAL11/2 @MIN11/16 TB11/23 @SF11/30 @IND12/7 STL12/14 @NYG12/20 PHI12/28 DALTOTALS 11 1 0 0 0 5 1 1 2 0 0 1/0 6 9.1%

DRIVE ENDSTotal TD FG Missed Blk No. Blk Downs Fumble Int. Safety Half/Game Pts. Scoring % 1st Drive

9/7 @HOU 10 1 1 0 0 6 0 0 1 0 0 0/1 17 20.0% Punt9/14 JAX9/21 @PHI9/25 NYG10/6 SEA10/12 @ARI10/19 TEN10/27 @DAL11/2 @MIN11/16 TB11/23 @SF11/30 @IND12/7 STL12/14 @NYG12/20 PHI12/28 DALTOTALS 10 1 1 0 0 6 0 0 1 0 0 0/1 17 20.0%

FIELD GOAL PUNTS LOST DRIVE

DRIVE RESULTSREDSKINS

FIELD GOAL PUNTS LOST DRIVE

OPPONENTS


PLAYS YDS TIME RESULTS PLAYS YDS TIME RESULTS9/7 @HOU 3 8 2:15 Punt 9/7 @HOU 6 28 2:36 Punt9/14 JAX 9/14 JAX9/21 @PHI 9/21 @PHI9/25 NYG 9/25 NYG10/6 SEA 10/6 SEA10/12 @ARI 10/12 @ARI10/19 TEN 10/19 TEN10/27 @DAL 10/27 @DAL11/2 @MIN 11/2 @MIN11/16 TB 11/16 TB11/23 @SF 11/23 @SF11/30 @IND 11/30 @IND12/7 STL 12/7 STL12/14 @NYG 12/14 @NYG12/20 PHI 12/20 PHI12/28 DAL 12/28 DAL

POSS TD FG MISS/BLK FG INT FUM DOWNS HALF/GAME AVG. POINTS9/7 @HOU 2 1 0 0/0 0 1 0 0/0 39/14 JAX9/21 @PHI9/25 NYG10/6 SEA10/12 @ARI10/19 TEN10/27 @DAL11/2 @MIN11/16 TB11/23 @SF11/30 @IND12/7 STL12/14 @NYG12/20 PHI12/28 DALTOTALS 2 1 0 0/0 0 1 0 0/0 3.0

POSS TD FG MISS/BLK FG INT FUM DOWNS HALF/GAME AVG. POINTS9/7 @HOU 2 0 1 0/0 0 1 0 0/0 1.59/14 JAX9/21 @PHI9/25 NYG10/6 SEA10/12 @ARI10/19 TEN10/27 @DAL11/2 @MIN11/16 TB11/23 @SF11/30 @IND12/7 STL12/14 @NYG12/20 PHI12/28 DALTOTALS 2 0 1 0/0 0 1 0 0/0 1.5

OPPONENTS

OPENING DRIVESREDSKINS OPPONENTS

IN THE RED ZONEREDSKINS


3 & 1 3 & 2 3 & 3 3 & 4 3 & 5 3 & 6 3 & 7 3 & 8 3 & 9 3 & 10+ %9/7 @HOU 1 - 2 0 - 0 0 - 1 0 - 0 2 - 2 0 - 0 0 - 1 0 - 1 0 - 0 0 - 5 3 - 12 25.0%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 1 - 2 0 - 0 0 - 1 0 - 0 2 - 2 0 - 0 0 - 1 0 - 1 0 - 0 0 - 5 3 - 12 25.0%

1 - 3 2 - 2 0 - 7

3 & 1 3 & 2 3 & 3 3 & 4 3 & 5 3 & 6 3 & 7 3 & 8 3 & 9 3 & 10+ %9/7 @HOU 3 - 5 1 - 1 1 - 1 0 - 1 0 - 0 1 - 2 0 - 0 1 - 1 0 - 1 0 - 2 7 - 14 50.0%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 3 - 5 1 - 1 1 - 1 0 - 1 0 - 0 1 - 2 0 - 0 1 - 1 0 - 1 0 - 2 7 - 14 50.0%

5 - 7 1 - 3 1 - 4

50.0%3RD & 7+3RD & 4-63RD & 1-3

3RD DOWN EFFICIENCYREDSKINS

CONV/ATT

0.0%0.0%

33.3% 100.0% 0.0%

0.0%0.0%0.0% 0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%

OPPONENTSCONV/ATT

60.0% 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 50.0% 0.0% 100.0%

71.4% 33% 25.0%

0.0% 0.0%3RD & 1-3 3RD & 4-6 3RD & 7+


TACKLESYards Attempts Completions Yards Attempts Yards Receptions Total

9/7 @HOU R. Griffin III (267) R. Griffin III (37) R. Griffin (29) A. Morris (91) A. Morris (14) N. Paul (86) P. Garcon (10) D. Hall (8)9/14 JAX9/21 @PHI9/25 NYG10/6 SEA10/12 @ARI10/19 TEN10/27 @DAL11/2 @MIN11/16 TB11/23 @SF11/30 @IND12/7 STL12/14 @NYG12/20 PHI12/28 DAL


9/7 @HOU R. Fitzpartick (206) R. Fitzpartick (22) R. Fitzpartick (14) A. Foster (103) A. Foster (27) A. Johnson (93) A. Johnson (6) J. Joseph (11)9/14 JAX9/21 @PHI9/25 NYG10/6 SEA10/12 @ARI10/19 TEN10/27 @DAL11/2 @MIN11/16 TB11/23 @SF11/30 @IND12/7 STL12/14 @NYG12/20 PHI12/28 DAL


9/7 @HOU R. Griffin III (267) R. Griffin III (37) R. Griffin III (29) A. Foster (103) A. Foster (27) A. Johnson (93) P. Garcon (10) J. Joseph (11)9/14 JAX9/21 @PHI9/25 NYG10/6 SEA10/12 @ARI10/19 TEN10/27 @DAL11/2 @MIN11/16 TB11/23 @SF11/30 @IND12/7 STL12/14 @NYG12/20 PHI12/28 DAL

GAME-BY-GAME INDIVIDUAL HIGHS

RUSHING RECEIVING

OVERALLPASSING RUSHING RECEIVING

PASSINGREDSKINS

OPPONENTSPASSING RUSHING RECEIVING


HIGH LOW HIGH LOWPoints 6 @ HOU 6 @ HOU 17 @ HOU 17 @ HOUFirst Downs 20 @ HOU 20 @ HOU 16 @ HOU 16 @ HOUTotal Offense 372 @ HOU 372 @ HOU 316 @ HOU 316 @ HOUNet Yards Rushing 131 @ HOU 131 @ HOU 115 @ HOU 115 @ HOUNet Yards Passing 241 @ HOU 241 @ HOU 201 @ HOU 201 @ HOUOffensive Plays 63 @ HOU 63 @ HOU 56 @ HOU 56 @ HOURushing Attempts 23 @ HOU 23 @ HOU 33 @ HOU 33 @ HOUPass Attempts 37 @ HOU 37 @ HOU 22 @ HOU 22 @ HOUPass Completions 29 @ HOU 29 @ HOU 14 @ HOU 14 @ HOUPasses Had Intercepted N/A N/A N/A N/ASacks Allowed 3 @ HOU 3 @ HOU 1 @ HOU 1 @ HOUFumbles 3 @ HOU 3 @ HOU 2 @ HOU 2 @ HOUFumbles Lost 2 @ HOU 2 @ HOU 1 @ HOU 1 @ HOUTotal Turnovers 2 @ HOU 2 @ HOU 1 @ HOU 1 @ HOUPenalties 7 @ HOU 7 @ HOU 6 @ HOU 6 @ HOUYards Penalized 70 @ HOU 70 @ HOU 45 @ HOU 45 @ HOUTime of Possession 30:54 @ HOU 30:54 @ HOU 29:06 @ HOU 29:06 @ HOUDefensive Interceptions N/A N/A N/A N/ATotal Takeaways 1 @ HOU 1 @ HOU 1 @ HOU 1 @ HOUDrive (plays) 11 @ HOU 11 @ HOU 13 @ HOU 13 @ HOUDrive (yards) 81 @ HOU 81 @ HOU 89 @ HOU 89 @ HOUThird Down Conversions 3/12 @ HOU (25%) 3/12 @ HOU (25%) 7/14 @ HOU (50%) 7/14 @ HOU (50%)

Yards RushingRushing AttemptsRushing TDsReceptionsYards ReceivingReceiving TDsCombined Yards (rush/rec)All-Purpose Yards (rush/rec/ret)

Yards PassingPass AttemptsPass CompletionsTD PassesInterceptions ThrownLongest RunLongest Pass CompletionLongest Kickoff ReturnLongest Punt ReturnLongest Interception ReturnLongest PuntLongest Field GoalTouchdowns ScoredPoints Scored

N/A60 by Shane Lechler @ HOU42 by Randy Bullock @ HOU1, 2 players, last by Alfred Blue @ HOU6, 2 players, last by Alfred Blue @ HOU

N/AN/A10 by Arian Foster @ HOU76 by Ryan Fitzpatrick @ HOU28 by Damaris Johnson @ HOU12 by Damaris Johnson @ HOU

120 by Arian Foster @ HOU120 by Arian Foster @ HOU206 by Ryan Fitzpatrick @ HOU22 by Ryan Fitzpatrick @ HOU14 by Ryan Fitzpatrick

61 by Tress WayN/A1 by Darrel Young @ HOU6 by Darrel Young @ HOU

103 by Arian Foster @ HOU27 by Arian Foster @ HOUN/A6 by Andre Johnson @ HOU93 by Andre Johnson @ HOU1 by DeAndre Hopkins @ HOU

N/A21 by Alfred Morris @ HOU48 by Robert Griffin III @ HOU28 by Andre Roberts @ HOU25 by Andre Roberts @ HOUN/A

61 by Roy Helu, Jr. @ HOU114 by Andre Roberts @ HOU267 by Robert Griffin III @ HOU37 by Robert Griffin III @ HOU29 by Robert Griffin III @ HOUN/A

91 by Alfred Morris @ HOU14 by Alfred Morris @ HOU1 by Darrel Young @ HOU10 by Pierre Garcon @ HOU86 by Niles Paul @ HOUN/A

REGULAR SEASON HIGHS / LOWSREDSKINS OPPONENTS

REGULAR SEASON INDIVIDUAL HIGHSREDSKINS OPPONENTS


YDS PLAY YDS PLAY9/7 @HOU 22 Robert Griffin III pass to Andre Roberts 9/7 @HOU 76 Ryan Fitzpatrick pass to DeAndre Hopkins9/7 @HOU 21 Alfred Morris run 9/7 @HOU 33 Ryan Fitzpatrick pass to Andre Johnson

9/7 @HOU 20 Ryan Fitzpatrick pass to Andre Johnson

20-YARD PLAYS FROM SCRIMMAGEREDSKINS OPPONENTS


QT TIME DOWN YDS PLAY RULING ON THE FIELD REVIEW RESULT9/7 @HOU 1 3:21 3 3 Robert Griffin III pass incomplete to Andre Roberts Incomplete Upheld

QT TIME DOWN YDS PLAY RULING ON THE FIELD REVIEW RESULT9/7 @HOU 2 6:41 2 2 Alfred Morris run Runner down by contact Upheld

QT TIME DOWN YDS PLAY RULING ON THE FIELD REVIEW RESULT9/7 @HOU None

INSTANT REPLAYSCHALLENGE BY REDSKINS

CHALLENGE BY OPPONENTS

CHALLENGE BY REVIEW ASSISTANT

2014 WASHINGTON REDSKINS STATISTICS (THE LAST TIME)

Won in OvertimeBy Redskins: 11/3/13 vs. San Diego Chargers, 30-24 OT (last score at 8:59 by Darrel Young 4-yd. run)By Opponent: 11/20/11 vs. Dallas Cowboys, 27-24 OT (last score at 5:47 by D. Bailey 39 yd. FG)

Won by Scoring in the Last Two Minutes of RegulationBy Redskins: 10/20/13 vs. Chicago Bears, 45-41 (last score at 0:45 by Roy Helu, Jr. 3-yd run)By Opponent: 12/22/13 vs. Dallas Cowboys, 24-23 (last score at 1:08 by Tony Romo 10-yd pass to DeMarco Murray)

Tied Game by Scoring in the Last Two Minutes of RegulationBy Redskins: 12/9/12 win vs. Baltimore Ravens, 31-28 OT (tied game at 28 with 0:29 by P. Garçon 11 yd. pass from K. Cousins and two-point conversion)By Opponent: 11/3/13 win vs. San Diego Chargers, 30-24 OT (tied game at 24 with 0:03 by Nick Novack 19-yd. field goal)

ShutoutBy Redskins: 9/30/91 vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 23-0By Opponent: 10/30/11 at Buffalo Bills, 23-0

Held Opponent without a TouchdownBy Redskins: 11/18/12 win vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 31-6By Opponent: 12/29/13 loss at New York Giants, 20-6

Game Finished in a TieRedskins Home: 11/23/97 vs. New York Giants, 7-7Redskins Away: 10/5/69 at San Francisco 49ers, 17-17

Scoreless First HalfRedskins Home: 10/19/08 win vs. Cleveland Browns, 14-11Redskins Away: None since 1970

Won by 20 or More PointsBy Redskins: 11/18/12 vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 31-6By Opponent: 12/8/13 vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 45-10

Won After Trailing by 20 or More PointsBy 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 LeadBy Redskins: 10/7/07 win vs. Detroit Lions, 34-3 (33)By Opponent: 12/8/13 loss vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 45-10 (35)

Held a 21 or More Point LeadBy Redskins: 11/22/12 win at Dallas Cowboys, 38-31 (22)By Opponent: 12/8/13 loss vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 45-10 (35)

Scored 20 or More Points in a QuarterBy Redskins: 10/20/13 win vs. Chicago Bears, 45-41 (21 points in 2nd quarter)By Opponent: 12/8/13 loss vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 45-10 (21 points in 2nd quarter)

Scored 20 or More Points in a HalfBy Redskins: 12/15/13 loss at Atlanta Falcons, 27-26 (20 points in 1st half)By Opponent: 12/8/13 loss vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 45-10 (38 points in 1st half)

Touchdowns Scored by Offense and DefenseBy Redskins: 10/27/13 loss at Denver Broncos, 45-21 (2 offense, 1 defense)By Opponent: 11/3/13 win vs. San Diego Chargers, 30-24 OT (2 offense, 1 defense)

Touchdowns Scored by Offense, Defense and Special TeamsBy 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 ScoredBy Redskins: 12/23/07 Kedric Golston vs. Minnesota Vikings (Stopped RB Tony Richardson in end zone)By Opponent: 9/9/13 Trent Cole vs. Philadelphia Eagles (Stopped RB Alfred Morris in end zone)

Two-Point ConversionBy Redskins: 11/17/13 Robert Griffin III pass to Nick Williams & Griffin III run at Philadelphia EaglesBy Opponent: 12/30/12 Tony Romo pass to Dwayne Harris vs. Dallas Cowboys

TEAM TOTALS


No Penalties in GameBy Redskins: 11/16/03 loss at Carolina Panthers, 20-17By Opponent: 11/5/89 loss vs. Dallas Cowboys, 13-3

50 or More Points Scored in a GameBy Redskins: 9/19/99 win at New York Giants, 50-21By Opponent: 11/15/10 loss vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 59-28

40 or More Points Scored in a GameBy Redskins: 10/20/13 win vs. Chicago Bears, 45-41By Opponent: 12/8/13 loss vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 45-10

500 or More Total Net Yards of OffenseBy Redskins: 11/3/13 win vs. San Diego Chargers, 30-24 OT (500; 209 rushing, 291 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 OffenseBy Redskins: 12/15/13 loss at Atlanta Falcons, 27-26 (476; 103 rushing, 373 passing)By Opponent: 11/17/13 loss at Philadelphia Eagles, 24-16 (402; 126 rushing, 276 passing)

300 or More Net Yards Rushing by TeamBy 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 TeamBy Redskins: 11/3/13 win vs. San Diego Chargers, 30-24 OT (209)By Opponent: 9/9/13 loss vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 33-27 (263)

Individual 200-Yard Rushing GameBy Redskins: 12/30/12 Alfred Morris (33-200-3 TDs) vs. Dallas CowboysBy Opponent: 12/30/06 Tiki Barber (23-234-3 TDs) vs. New York Giants

Individual 150-Yard Rushing GameBy Redskins: 12/30/12 Alfred Morris (33-200-3 TDs) vs. Dallas CowboysBy Opponent: 12/8/13 Jamaal Charles (19-151-1 TD) vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Individual 100-Yard Rushing GameBy Redskins: 11/7/13 Alfred Morris (26-139) at Minnesota VikingsBy Opponent: 9/7/14 Arian Foster (27-103) at Houston Texans

Two 100-Yard Rushers in the Same GameBy Redskins: 12/4/05 Clinton Portis (27-136-2 TDs) & Rock Cartwright (9-118) at St. Louis RamsBy 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)

By Redskins: 11/3/13 - 11/7/13 Alfred Morris (25-121-1 TD) vs. San Diego Chargers; Morris (26-139) at Minnesota Vikings

By Opponent: 9/9/13 - 9/15/13 LeSean McCoy (31-184-1 TD) vs. Philadelphia Eagles; James Starks (20-132-1 TD) at Green Bay Packers

Combined 200-Yard Rushing by Two PlayersBy Redskins: 12/30/12 263 by Alfred Morris (33-200-3 TDs) & Robert Griffin III (6-63-1 TD) vs. Dallas CowboysBy 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 CarriesBy Redskins: 12/30/12 Alfred Morris (33-200-3 TDs) vs. Dallas CowboysBy Opponent: 9/9/13 LeSean McCoy (31-2184-1 TD) vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Individual with 25 or More CarriesBy Redskins: 11/7/13 Alfred Morris (26-139) at Minnesota VikingsBy Opponent: 9/7/14 Arian Foster (27-103) at Houston Texans

Rushing Play of 60 or More YardsBy Redskins: 10/14/12 76t by Robert Griffin III vs. Minnesota VikingsBy Opponent: 12/24/11 67 by Toby Gerhart vs. Minnesota Vikings

TEAM TOTALS

OFFENSIVE TOTALS


Rushing Play of 40 or More YardsBy Redskins: 10/13/13 45t by Alfred Morris at Dallas CowboysBy Opponent: 12/29/13 49t by Jerrel Jernigan at New York Giants

Individual with Two or More Rushing TouchdownsBy Redskins: 11/3/13 Darrel Young (5-12-3 TDs) vs. San Diego ChargersBy Opponent: 12/15/13 Steven Jackson (15-38-2 TDs) at Atlanta Falcons

400 Net Yards Passing by TeamBy Redskins: 9/19/10 loss vs. Houston Texans, 30-27 OT (403)By Opponent: 9/15/13 loss at Green Bay Packers, 38-20 (441)

300 Net Yards Passing by TeamBy Redskins: 12/15/13 loss at Atlanta Falcons, 27-26 (373)By Opponent: 11/3/13 win vs. San Diego Chargers, 30-24 OT (341)

Individual with 50 or More Pass AttemptsBy Redskins: 9/22/13 Robert Griffin III (50-32-326-1 INT-0 TDs) vs. Detroit LionsBy Opponent: 11/22/12 Tony Romo (62-37-441-2 INTs-3TDs) at Dallas Cowboys

Individual with 40 or More Pass AttemptsBy Redskins: 12/29/13 Kirk Cousins (49-19-169-2 INTs) at New York GiantsBy Opponent: 11/3/13 Phillip Rivers (46-29-341-2 INTs-2 TDs) vs. San Diego Chargers

Individual with 30 or More Pass CompletionsBy Redskins: 9/22/13 Robert Griffin III (50-32-326-1 INT-0 TDs) vs. Detroit LionsBy Opponent: 10/27/13 Peyton Manning (44-30-354-3 INTs-4 TDs) at Denver Broncos

Individual with 25 or More Pass CompletionsBy Redskins: 9/7/14 Robert Griffin III (37-29-267) at Houston TexansBy Opponent: 12/15/13 Matt Ryan (38-29-210-1 INT-1 TD) at Atlanta Falcons

No Sacks AllowedBy Redskins: 12/22/13 loss vs. Dallas Cowboys, 24-23 (36 attempts by Kirk Cousins)By Opponent: 12/8/13 loss vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 45-10 [23 attempts by Alex Smith (20) & Chase Daniel (3)]

Individual 400-Yard Passing GameBy Redskins: 9/19/10 Donovan McNabb (38-28-426-0 INTs-1 TD) vs. Houston TexansBy Opponent: 9/15/13 Aaron Rodgers (42-34-480-0 INTs-4 TDs) at Green Bay Packers

Individual 300-Yard Passing GameBy Redskins: 12/15/13 Kirk Cousins (45-29-381-2 INTs-3 TDs) at Atlanta FalconsBy Opponent: 11/3/13 Phillip Rivers (46-29-341-2 INTs-2 TDs) vs. San Diego Chargers

Consecutive 300-Yard Passing Games (Same Season)

By Redskins:9/9/13 - 9/15/13 - 9/22/13

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; Griffin III (50-32-326-1 INT-0 TDs) vs. Detroit Lions

By Opponent: 10/27/13 - 11/3/13 Peyton Manning (44-30-354-3 INTs-4 TDs) at Denver Broncos; Phillip Rivers (46-29-341-2 INTs-2 TDs) vs. San Diego Chargers

Individual with Four or More Touchdown PassesBy Redskins: 11/22/12 Robert Griffin III (28-20-311-1 INT-4 TDs) at Dallas CowboysBy Opponent: 10/27/13 Peyton Manning (44-30-354-3 INTs-4 TDs) at Denver Broncos

Individual with Five or More Touchdown PassesBy Redskins: 11/10/91 Mark Rypien (31-16-442-0 INTs-6 TDs) vs. Atlanta FalconsBy Opponent: 9/12/99 Troy Aikman (49-28-362-3 INTs-5 TDs) vs. Dallas Cowboys

Individual with 10 or More ReceptionsBy Redskins: 9/7/14 Pierre Garçon (10-77) at Houston TexansBy Opponent: 9/15/13 James Jones (11-178) at Green Bay Packers

Individual 200-Yard Receiving GameBy Redskins: 10/21/01 Rod Gardner (6-208-1 TD) vs. Carolina PanthersBy Opponent: 11/7/93 Reggie Langhorne (12-203-1 TD) vs. Indianapolis Colts

OFFENSIVE TOTALS


Individual 150-Yard Receiving GameBy Redskins: 11/3/13 Pierre Garçon (7-172) vs. San Diego ChargersBy Opponent: 9/15/13 James Jones (11-178) at Green Bay Packers

Individual 100-Yard Receiving GameBy Redskins: 12/22/13 Pierre Garçon (11-144-1 TD) vs. Dallas CowboysBy Opponent: 10/20/13 Alshon Jeffery (4-105-1 TD) vs. Chicago Bears

Two 100-Yard Receivers in the Same GameBy Redskins: 9/14/03 Laveranues Coles (11-180-1 TD) & Rod Gardner (9-118-1 TD) at Atlanta FalconsBy Opponent: 9/22/13 Calvin Johnson (7-115-1 TD) & Nate Burleson (6-116) vs. Detroit Lions

Consecutive 100-Yard Receiving Games (Same Season)

By Redskins: 12/15/13 - 12/22/13 Pierre Garçon (7-129-1 TD) at Atlanta Falcons; Garçon (11-144-1 TD) vs. Dallas Cowboys

By Opponent:9/9/13 - 9/15/13 - 9/22/13

DeSean Jackson (7-104-1 TD) vs. Philadelphia Eagles; James Jones (11-178) & Randall Cobb (9-128-1 TD) at Green Bay Packers; Calvin Johnson (7-115-1 TD) & Nate Burleson (6-116) vs. Detroit Lions

By Redskins: 9/9/12 88t by Robert Griffin III to Pierre Garçon at New Orleans SaintsBy Opponent: 11/22/12 85t by Tony Romo to Dez Bryant at Dallas Cowboys

By Redskins: 12/15/13 62 by Kirk Cousins to Aldrick Robinson at Atlanta FalconsBy Opponent: 9/7/14 76t by Ryan Fitzpatrick to DeAndre Hopkins at Houston Texans

By Redskins: 9/7/14 48 by Robert Griffin III to Niles Paul at Houston TexansBy Opponent: 9/7/14 76t by Ryan Fitzpatrick to DeAndre Hopkins at Houston Texans

By Redskins: NeverBy Opponent: 11/18/07 Terrell Owens (8-173-4 TDs) at Dallas Cowboys

By Redskins: 10/1/06 Santana Moss (4-138-3 TDs) vs. Jacksonville JaguarsBy Opponent: 10/31/10 Calvin Johnson (9-101-3 TDs) at Detroit Lions

By Redskins: 1/1/12 Evan Royster (20-113 rushing, 5-52 receiving) at Philadelphia EaglesBy Opponent: 12/29/13 Jerrel Jernigan (2-57-1 TD rushing, 6-90-1 TD receiving) at New York Giants

By Redskins: 11/7/13 Alfred Morris (26-139) & Pierre Garçon (7-119-1 TD) at Minnesota VikingsBy Opponent: 9/15/13 James Starks (20-132-1 TD) & James Jones (11-178), Randall Cobb (9-128-1 TD) at Green Bay Packers

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

By Opponent: 9/15/13 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 Green Bay Packers

By Redskins: 11/15/10 Keiland Williams (16-89-2 TDs rushing, 4-50-1 TD receiving) vs. Philadelphia EaglesBy Opponent: 12/29/13 Jerrel Jernigan (2-57-1 TD rushing, 6-90-1 TD receiving) at New York Giants

By Redskins: 10/14/12 Robert Griffin III (22-17-182-1 INT-1 TD passing, 13-138-2 TDs rushing) vs. Minnesota VikingsBy Opponent: 11/4/12 Cam Newton (23-13-201-0 INTs-1 TD passing, 8-37-1 TD rushing) vs. Carolina Panthers

No TurnoversBy Redskins: 12/30/12 win vs. Dallas Cowboys, 28-18By Opponent: 11/17/13 loss at Philadelphia Eagles, 24-16

By Redskins: 12/1/13 loss vs. New York Giants, 24-17By Opponent: 12/22/13 loss vs. Dallas Cowboys, 24-23

Led Team in Both Rushing and Receiving Yards in the Same Game

OFFENSIVE TOTALS

Pass Play of 80 or More Yards



Individual with Four or More Touchdown Receptions

Individual with Three or More Touchdown Receptions

100-Yard Rusher & 100-Yard Receiver in the Same Game

100-Yard Rusher, 100-Yard Receiver & 300-Yard Passer in the Same Game

Individual with at Least One Rushing Touchdown and One Receiving Touchdown in the Same Game

Individual with at Least One Rushing Touchdown and One Touchdown Pass in the Same Game

Touchdown Scored on First Drive


Held Opponent Under 200 Net Yards of Total OffenseBy Redskins: 10/2/11 win at St. Louis Rams, 17-10 (172; 45 rushing, 127 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 OffenseBy Redskins: 12/29/13 loss at New York Giants, 20-6 (278; 122 rushing, 156 passing)By Opponent: 12/29/13 loss at New York Giants, 20-6 (251; 91 rushing, 160 passing)

Held Opponent Under 50 Yards RushingBy Redskins: 10/13/13 loss at Dallas Cowboys, 31-16 (48)By Opponent: 10/30/11 loss at Buffalo Bills, 23-0 (26)

Held Opponent Under 75 Yards RushingBy Redskins: 12/15/13 loss at Atlanta Falcons, 27-26 (54)By Opponent: 12/8/13 loss vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 45-10 (65)

Held Opponent Under 100 Yards RushingBy Redskins: 12/22/13 loss vs. Dallas Cowboys, 24-23 (95)By Opponent: 12/29/13 loss at New York Giants, 20-6 (91)

Held Opponent Under 100 Net Yards PassingBy Redskins: 11/23/08 win at Seattle Seahawks, 20-17 (89)By Opponent: 11/25/13 loss vs. San Francisco 49ers, 27-6 (76)

Held Opponent Under 150 Net Yards PassingBy Redskins: 12/24/11 loss vs. Minnesota Vikings, 33-26 (148)By Opponent: 11/25/13 loss vs. San Francisco 49ers, 27-6 (76)

Interception Return for a TouchdownBy Redskins: 10/27/13 DeAngelo Hall at Denver Broncos (26 yards)By Opponent: 11/3/13 Sean Lissemore vs. San Diego Chargers (intercepted in end zone)

Individual with Three or More InterceptionsBy 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 InterceptionsBy Redskins: 11/3/13 DeAngelo Hall at Denver Broncos (2)By Opponent: 12/29/13 Trumaine McBride at New York Giants (2)

Seven or More Sacks by TeamBy Redskins: 9/29/13 win at Oakland Raiders, 24-14 (7)By Opponent: 10/30/11 loss at Buffalo Bills, 23-0 (10)

Six or More Sacks by TeamBy Redskins: 9/29/13 win at Oakland Raiders, 24-14 (7)By Opponent: 11/25/13 loss vs. San Francisco 49ers, 27-6 (6)

Five or More Sacks by TeamBy Redskins: 9/29/13 win at Oakland Raiders, 24-14 (7)By Opponent: 12/8/13 loss vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 45-10 (5)

Individual with Four or More SacksBy Redskins: 12/13/09 Brian Orakpo at Oakland Raiders (4)By Opponent: 12/1/13 Justin Tuck vs. New York Giants (4)

Individual with Three or More SacksBy Redskins: 12/13/09 Brian Orakpo at Oakland Raiders (4)By Opponent: 12/1/13 Justin Tuck vs. New York Giants (4)

Individual with Two or More SacksBy Redskins: 12/1/13 Brian Orakpo vs. New York Giants (2)By Opponent: 12/29/13 Justin Tuck at New York Giants (2)

Fumble Returned for TouchdownBy Redskins: 9/9/13 DeAngelo Hall vs. Philadelphia Eagles (75 yards)By Opponent: 12/11/11 Vince Wilfork vs. New England Patriots (Recovered in end zone)

DEFENSIVE TOTALS


Kickoff Return for a TouchdownBy Redskins: 10/31/10 Brandon Banks at Detroit Lions (96 yards)By Opponent: 12/8/13 Quintin Demps vs. Kansas City Chiefs (95 yards)

Punt Return for a TouchdownBy Redskins: 10/26/08 Santana Moss at Detroit Lions (80 yards)By Opponent: 12/8/13 Dexter McCluster vs. Kansas City Chiefs (74 yards)

Blocked PuntBy Redskins: 12/24/06 Vernon Fox at St. Louis RamsBy Opponent: 9/7/14 Alfred Blue at Houston Texans

Missed Extra Point AttemptBy Redskins: 9/7/14 Kai Forbath at Houston Texans (blocked)By Opponent: 12/24/11 Ryan Longwell vs. Minnesota Vikings

Blocked Field Goal AttemptBy Redskins: 11/4/12 DeAngelo Hall vs. Carolina PanthersBy Opponent: 11/3/13 Lawrence Guy (1) & Corey Liuget (1) vs. San Diego Chargers

Blocked Field Goal returned for a TDBy Redskins: 9/24/72 Mike Bass vs. St. Louis Cardinals (32 yards)By Opponent: 1/8/00 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 GoalsBy Redskins: 9/9/12 Billy Cundiff at New Orleans Saints (4)By Opponent: 10/14/12 Blair Walsh vs. Minnesota Vikings (4)

Individual with Three or More Field GoalsBy Redskins: 12/22/13 Kai Forbath vs. Dallas Cowboys (3)By Opponent: 12/3/12 Lawrence Tynes vs. New York Giants (3)

Individual with 70-yard or More PuntBy Redskins: 12/15/02 Craig Jarrett at Philadelphia Eagles (74 yards)By Opponent: 11/17/13 Donnie Jones at Philadelphia Eagles (70 yards)

Individual with 60-yard or More PuntBy Redskins: 9/7/14 Tress Way at Houston Texans (61 yards)By Opponent: 9/7/14 Shane Lechler at Houston Texans (60 yards)

Individual with 50-yard or More Field GoalBy Redskins: 12/8/13 Kai Forbath vs. Kansas City Chiefs (50 yards)By Opponent: 12/15/13 Matt Bryant at Atlanta Falcons (51 yards)

Back to Back Kickoff Returns for TouchdownsBy 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 TouchdownBy Redskins: 11/7/04 Walt Harris at Detroit Lions (13 yards)By Opponent: 9/7/14 Alfred Blue at Houston Texans (5 yards)

No PuntsBy Redskins: 11/5/00 loss at Arizona Cardinals, 16-15By Opponent: 9/30/62 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 24-14

SPECIAL TEAMS TOTALS


Game Release

2014 Game Summaries

Game SummariesSept. 7, 2014 GAME 1 NRG Stadium (Houston) TEXANS 17, REDSKINS 6

HOUSTON – The Washington Redskins opened their 83rd season in franchise history on Sunday but fell to the Houston Texans, 17-6, in front of an an-nounced crowd of 71,770 people at NRG Stadium.

The game was the NFL head coaching debut of Redskins Head Coach Jay Gruden, who began the 29th head coaching tenure in franchise history. Gruden and Texans Head Coach Bill O’Brien faced one another in the first NFL season opener between two first-year head coaches since Al Groh’s New York Jets and Mike Sherman’s Green Bay Packers faced one another in Week 1 of the 2000 season.

Quarterback Robert Griffin III started and completed 29-of-37 passes for 267 yards with a passer rating of 96.7. Griffin III completed 78.4 percent of his passes, the second-highest percentage of his career and his best since completing 93.3 percent of his passes vs. Philadelphia on Nov. 18, 2012. His completions were the second-most by a Redskins quarterback in a season opener in records dating back to 1960, trailing only his 30 completions in Week 1 a season ago.

Wide receiver Pierre Garçon added a team-high 10 receptions for 77 yards. Garçon extended his streak of consecutive games with five or more receptions to 17, already the longest streak in team history. Garçon’s 10 receptions tied Alvin Garrett (Sept. 5, 1983 vs. Dallas) and Joe Washington (Sept. 6, 1981) for the most by a member of the Redskins in a season opener in records dating back to 1960.

Fullback Darrel Young scored the team’s first points of the season, opening the day’s scoring with a one-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.

TEAM QTR TIME SCORING PLAY DRIVE WAS HOUWAS 2 6:06 D. Young 1 yd. run (kick blocked) 4-46, 1:37 6 0HOU 2 4:15 D. Hopkins 76 yd. pass from R. Fitzpatrick (R. Bullock kick) 4-89, 1:51 6 7HOU 2 2:09 A. Blue 5 yd. return of blocked punt (R.Bullock kick) 6 14HOU 4 1:55 R. Bullock 42 yd. Field Goal 13-68; 6:32 6 17

PASSINGWAS: R. Griffin III 29-37 267HOU: R. Fitzpatrick 14-22 206, 1 TD

RUSHINGWAS: A. Morris 14-91; R. Helu Jr. 4-46; R. Griffin 3-2; D. Young 1-1, 1 TD; D. Jackson 1--9 HOU: A. Foster 27-103; R. Fitzpatrick 4-10; J. Grimes 1-2; A. Blue 1-0

RECEIVINGWAS: P. Garçon 10-77; D. Jackson 8-62; N. Paul 4-86; R. Helu 2-15; L. Paulsen 2-0; A. Roberts 1-22; J. Reed 1-4; D. Young 1-1 HOU: A. Johnson 6-93; D. Hopkins 4-89; A. Foster 2-17; R. Griffin 1-6; D. Johnson 1-1

PUNT RETURNSWAS: A. Roberts 2-36HOU: D. Johnson 4-28

KICKOFF RETURNSWAS: A. Roberts 2-56HOU: D. Johnson 1-28

SACKSWAS: J. Hatcher 1-5HOU: B. Reed 1-12; D. Swearinger 1-8; J. Watt 1-6

TEXANS REDSKINS

TODAY'S OFFICIALS: Referee-Boger, Jerome (23); Umpire-Michalek, Tony (115); Head Linesman-Stabile, Tom (24); Line Judge-Walker, Ed(123); Field Judge-Brown, Terry (43); Side Judge-Baynes, Allen (56); Back Judge-Steratore,Tony (112); Replay Assistant-Madsen, Carl ()

TEXANS OFFENSE10WR 82 13D.Hopkins K.Martin D.Johnson

76LT 70D.Brown J.Adams

60LG 71B.Jones X.Su'a-Filo

55C 60C.Myers B.Jones

79RG 71B.Brooks X.Su'a-Filo

75RT 74D.Newton T.Clabo

88TE 87 84G.Graham C.Fiedorowicz R.Griffin

14QB 15 3R.Fitzpatrick R.Mallett T.Savage

45FB J.Prosch

23RB 28 41A.Foster A.Blue J.Grimes

RB 22 R.Brown

TEXANS DEFENSE99RDE 96J.Watt T.Jamison

95NT 92J.Powe L.Nix

93LDE 97J.Crick J.Pagan

58SAM 91B.Reed J.Ankrah

56MIKE 57B.Cushing J.Tuggle

54WILL 52 50M.Mohamed J.Tarpinian A.Dent

90JACK 59J.Clowney W.Mercilus

25LCB 34 26K.Jackson A.J. Bouye D.Morris

24RCB 43 29J.Joseph E.Mack A.Hal

36SS 31 35D.Swearinger S.Keo E.Pleasant

21FS 38K.Lewis D.Manning

No Name Pos

2 Forbath, Kai K

5 Way, Tress P

8 Cousins, Kirk QB

10 Griffin, Robert QB

11 Jackson, DeSean WR

12 Roberts, Andre WR

14 Grant, Ryan WR

15 Robinson, Aldrick WR

16 McCoy, Colt QB

22 Porter, Tracy CB

23 Hall, DeAngelo CB

24 Rambo, Bacarri S

25 Clark, Ryan S

26 Breeland, Bashaud CB

29 Helu, Roy RB

30 Biggers, E.J. CB

32 Redd, Silas RB

34 Robinson, Trenton S

35 Ihenacho, Duke S

36 Young, Darrel FB

39 Amerson, David CB

46 Morris, Alfred RB

50 Miller, Gabe LB

51 Compton, Will LB

52 Robinson, Keenan LB

54 Jordan, Akeem LB

55 Hayward, Adam LB

56 Riley, Perry LB

57 Sundberg, Nick LS

60 Long, Spencer G

64 Golston, Kedric DL

66 Chester, Chris G

67 LeRibeus, Josh G

68 Compton, Tom T

71 Williams, Trent T

73 Kearse, Frank DE

74 Polumbus, Tyler T

76 Moses, Morgan T

77 Lauvao, Shawn G

78 Lichtensteiger, Kory C/G

82 Paulsen, Logan TE

84 Paul, Niles TE

86 Reed, Jordan TE

88 Garcon, Pierre WR

89 Moss, Santana WR

91 Kerrigan, Ryan LB

92 Baker, Chris DL

93 Murphy, Trent LB

94 Geathers, Clifton DE

96 Cofield, Barry NT

97 Hatcher, Jason DE

98 Orakpo, Brian LB

99 Jenkins, Jarvis DE

No Name Pos

3 Savage, Tom QB

4 Bullock, Randy K

9 Lechler, Shane P

10 Hopkins, DeAndre WR

11 Posey, DeVier WR

13 Johnson, Damaris WR

14 Fitzpatrick, Ryan QB

15 Mallett, Ryan QB

21 Lewis, Kendrick S

22 Brown, Ronnie RB

23 Foster, Arian RB

24 Joseph, Johnathan CB

25 Jackson, Kareem CB

26 Morris, Darryl CB

28 Blue, Alfred RB

29 Hal, Andre CB

31 Keo, Shiloh S

34 Bouye, A.J. CB

35 Pleasant, Eddie S

36 Swearinger, D.J. S

38 Manning, Danieal FS

41 Grimes, Jonathan RB

43 Mack, Elbert CB

45 Prosch, Jay FB

46 Weeks, Jonathan LS

50 Dent, Akeem LB

52 Tarpinian, Jeff LB

54 Mohamed, Mike LB

55 Myers, Chris C

56 Cushing, Brian LB

57 Tuggle, Justin LB

58 Reed, Brooks LB

59 Mercilus, Whitney LB

60 Jones, Ben G

70 Adams, Jeff T

71 Su'a-Filo, Xavier G

74 Clabo, Tyson T

75 Newton, Derek T

76 Brown, Duane T

79 Brooks, Brandon G

80 Johnson, Andre WR

82 Martin, Keshawn WR

84 Griffin, Ryan TE

87 Fiedorowicz, C.J. TE

88 Graham, Garrett TE

90 Clowney, Jadeveon LB

91 Ankrah, Jason LB

92 Nix, Louis DT

93 Crick, Jared DE

95 Powe, Jerrell DT

96 Jamison, Tim DE

97 Pagan, Jeoffrey DE

99 Watt, J.J. DE

REDSKINS OFFENSE88WR 89 15P.Garcon S.Moss A.Robinson

71LT 76T.Williams M.Moses

77LG 67S.Lauvao J.LeRibeus

78C 66K.Lichtensteiger C.Chester

66RG 60C.Chester S.Long

74RT 68T.Polumbus T.Compton

86TE 82 84J.Reed L.Paulsen N.Paul

11WR 12 14D.Jackson A.Roberts R.Grant

10QB 8 16R.Griffin K.Cousins C.McCoy

36FB D.Young

46RB 29 32A.Morris R.Helu S.Redd

REDSKINS DEFENSE92LDE 64 94C.Baker K.Golston C.Geathers

96NT 92B.Cofield C.Baker

97RDE 99 73J.Hatcher J.Jenkins F.Kearse

91LOLB 50R.Kerrigan G.Miller

52MLB 51 54K.Robinson W.Compton A.Jordan

56JLB 55P.Riley A.Hayward

98ROLB 93B.Orakpo T.Murphy

23LCB 30 22D.Hall E.Biggers T.Porter

39RCB 26D.Amerson B.Breeland

24SS 35B.Rambo D.Ihenacho

25FS 34R.Clark T.Robinson

TEXANS SPECIALISTS4K R.Bullock

9P S.Lechler

46LS J.Weeks

82KR 13 38K.Martin D.Johnson D.Manning

82PR 13 11K.Martin D.Johnson D.Posey

9H S.Lechler

REDSKINS SPECIALISTS5P T.Way

2K K.Forbath

5H T.Way

57LS N.Sundberg

12KR 26A.Roberts B.Breeland

12PR 11 89A.Roberts D.Jackson S.Moss

Washington Redskins vs Houston Texans

Sunday, September 07, 2014 at NRG Stadium


Sunday, September 07, 2014 at NRG Stadium

No Name Pos Ht Wt Age Ex School

2 Kai Forbath K 5'11"

197 27 UCLA3

5 Tress Way P 6'01"

215 24 Oklahoma1

8 Kirk Cousins QB 6'03"

209 26 Michigan State3

10 Robert Griffin QB 6'02"

217 24 Baylor3

11 DeSean Jackson WR 5'10"

175 28 California7

12 Andre Roberts WR 5'11"

195 26 Citadel5

14 Ryan Grant WR 6'01"

191 24 TulaneR

15 Aldrick Robinson WR 5'10"

181 26 Southern Methodist3

16 Colt McCoy QB 6'01"

220 28 Texas5

22 Tracy Porter CB 5'11"

188 28 Indiana7

23 DeAngelo Hall CB 5'10"

193 31 Virginia Tech11

24 Bacarri Rambo S 6'00"

211 24 Georgia2

25 Ryan Clark S 5'11''

205 35 Louisiana State13

26 Bashaud Breeland CB 6'01"

186 22 ClemsonR

29 Roy Helu RB 5'11"

215 26 Nebraska4

30 E.J. Biggers CB 6'00"

185 27 Western Michigan5

32 Silas Redd RB 5'09"

201 22 Southern CaliforniaR

34 Trenton Robinson S 5'09"

193 24 Michigan State3

35 Duke Ihenacho S 6'01"

207 25 San Jose State2

36 Darrel Young FB 5'11"

251 27 Villanova5

39 David Amerson CB 6'01"

194 23 North Carolina State2

46 Alfred Morris RB 5'10"

218 26 Florida Atlantic3

50 Gabe Miller LB 6'03"

257 27 Oregon State1

51 Will Compton LB 6'02"

230 25 Nebraska1

52 Keenan Robinson LB 6'03"

238 25 Texas2

54 Akeem Jordan LB 6'01"

230 29 James Madison8

55 Adam Hayward LB 6'01"

240 30 Portland State8

56 Perry Riley LB 6'00"

238 26 Louisiana State5

57 Nick Sundberg LS 6'00"

251 27 California5

60 Spencer Long G 6'04"

315 24 NebraskaR

64 Kedric Golston DL 6'04"

318 31 Georgia9

66 Chris Chester G 6'03"

309 31 Oklahoma9

67 Josh LeRibeus G 6'03"

315 25 Southern Methodist2

68 Tom Compton T 6'05"

308 25 South Dakota2

71 Trent Williams T 6'05"

328 26 Oklahoma5

73 Frank Kearse DE 6'05"

310 26 Alabama A&M3

74 Tyler Polumbus T 6'08"

305 29 Colorado7

76 Morgan Moses T 6'06"

325 23 VirginiaR

77 Shawn Lauvao G 6'03"

315 27 Arizona State5

78 Kory Lichtensteiger C/G 6'02"

284 29 Bowling Green6

82 Logan Paulsen TE 6'05"

261 27 UCLA5

84 Niles Paul TE 6'01"

233 25 Nebraska4

86 Jordan Reed TE 6'03"

225 24 Florida2

88 Pierre Garcon WR 6'00"

212 28 Mount Union7

89 Santana Moss WR 5'10"

189 35 Miami14

91 Ryan Kerrigan LB 6'04"

260 26 Purdue4

92 Chris Baker DL 6'02"

333 27 Hampton3

93 Trent Murphy LB 6'06"

261 24 StanfordR

94 Clifton Geathers DE 6'08"

340 27 South Carolina4

96 Barry Cofield NT 6'04"

318 30 Northwestern9

97 Jason Hatcher DE 6'06"

299 32 Grambling9

98 Brian Orakpo LB 6'04"

257 28 Texas5

99 Jarvis Jenkins DE 6'04"

315 26 Clemson3

No Name Pos Ht Wt Age Ex School

3 Tom Savage QB 6'05"

230 24 R Pittsburgh

4 Randy Bullock K 5'09"

211 25 2 Texas A&M

9 Shane Lechler P 6'02"

230 38 15 Texas A&M

10 DeAndre Hopkins WR 6'01"

214 22 2 Clemson

11 DeVier Posey WR 6'01"

206 24 3 Ohio State

13 Damaris Johnson WR 5'08"

170 25 3 Tulsa

14 Ryan Fitzpatrick QB 6'02"

223 32 9 Harvard

15 Ryan Mallett QB 6'06"

245 26 3 Arkansas

21 Kendrick Lewis S 6'00"

198 26 5 Mississippi

22 Ronnie Brown RB 6'00"

223 33 10 Auburn

23 Arian Foster RB 6'01"

229 28 6 Tennessee

24 Johnathan Joseph CB 5'11"

189 30 9 South Carolina

25 Kareem Jackson CB 5'10"

192 26 5 Alabama

26 Darryl Morris CB 5'10"

188 24 2 Texas State

28 Alfred Blue RB 6'02"

222 23 R Louisiana State

29 Andre Hal CB 6'00"

186 22 R Vanderbilt

31 Shiloh Keo S 6'00"

202 27 4 Idaho

34 A.J. Bouye CB 6'00"

186 23 2 Central Florida

35 Eddie Pleasant S 5'10"

210 26 2 Oregon

36 D.J. Swearinger S 5'10"

208 23 2 South Carolina

38 Danieal Manning FS 5'11"

210 32 9 Abilene Christian

41 Jonathan Grimes RB 5'10"

209 25 2 William & Mary

43 Elbert Mack CB 5'10"

175 28 7 Troy

45 Jay Prosch FB 6'00"

258 22 R Auburn

46 Jonathan Weeks LS 5'10"

248 28 5 Baylor

50 Akeem Dent LB 6'01"

239 27 4 Georgia

52 Jeff Tarpinian LB 6'03"

240 27 4 Iowa

54 Mike Mohamed LB 6'03"

245 26 2 California

55 Chris Myers C 6'04"

290 33 10 Miami

56 Brian Cushing LB 6'03"

255 27 6 Southern California

57 Justin Tuggle LB 6'03"

244 24 2 Kansas State

58 Brooks Reed LB 6'02"

250 27 4 Arizona

59 Whitney Mercilus LB 6'04"

257 24 3 Illinois

60 Ben Jones G 6'03"

303 25 3 Georgia

70 Jeff Adams T 6'07"

305 25 1 Columbia

71 Xavier Su'a-Filo G 6'04"

300 23 R UCLA

74 Tyson Clabo T 6'06"

329 33 9 Wake Forest

75 Derek Newton T 6'05"

318 27 4 Arkansas State

76 Duane Brown T 6'04"

320 29 7 Virginia Tech

79 Brandon Brooks G 6'05"

340 25 3 Miami, O.

80 Andre Johnson WR 6'03"

230 33 12 Miami

82 Keshawn Martin WR 5'11"

190 24 3 Michigan State

84 Ryan Griffin TE 6'06"

247 24 2 Connecticut

87 C.J. Fiedorowicz TE 6'07"

265 23 R Iowa

88 Garrett Graham TE 6'03"

244 28 5 Wisconsin

90 Jadeveon Clowney LB 6'06"

274 21 R South Carolina

91 Jason Ankrah LB 6'04"

265 23 R Nebraska

92 Louis Nix DT 6'03"

340 23 R Notre Dame

93 Jared Crick DE 6'04"

287 25 3 Nebraska

95 Jerrell Powe DT 6'02"

331 27 3 Mississippi

96 Tim Jamison DE 6'03"

285 28 6 Michigan

97 Jeoffrey Pagan DE 6'04"

290 22 R Alabama

99 J.J. Watt DE 6'05"

295 25 4 Wisconsin

No Name Pos

70 Adams, Jeff T

91 Ankrah, Jason LB

28 Blue, Alfred RB

34 Bouye, A.J. CB

79 Brooks, Brandon G

76 Brown, Duane T

22 Brown, Ronnie RB

4 Bullock, Randy K

74 Clabo, Tyson T

90 Clowney, Jadeveon LB

93 Crick, Jared DE

56 Cushing, Brian LB

50 Dent, Akeem LB

87 Fiedorowicz, C.J. TE

14 Fitzpatrick, Ryan QB

23 Foster, Arian RB

88 Graham, Garrett TE

84 Griffin, Ryan TE

41 Grimes, Jonathan RB

29 Hal, Andre CB

10 Hopkins, DeAndre WR

25 Jackson, Kareem CB

96 Jamison, Tim DE

80 Johnson, Andre WR

13 Johnson, Damaris WR

60 Jones, Ben G

24 Joseph, Johnathan CB

31 Keo, Shiloh S

9 Lechler, Shane P

21 Lewis, Kendrick S

43 Mack, Elbert CB

15 Mallett, Ryan QB

38 Manning, Danieal FS

82 Martin, Keshawn WR

59 Mercilus, Whitney LB

54 Mohamed, Mike LB

26 Morris, Darryl CB

55 Myers, Chris C

75 Newton, Derek T

92 Nix, Louis DT

97 Pagan, Jeoffrey DE

35 Pleasant, Eddie S

11 Posey, DeVier WR

95 Powe, Jerrell DT

45 Prosch, Jay FB

58 Reed, Brooks LB

3 Savage, Tom QB

71 Su'a-Filo, Xavier G

36 Swearinger, D.J. S

52 Tarpinian, Jeff LB

57 Tuggle, Justin LB

99 Watt, J.J. DE

46 Weeks, Jonathan LS

No Name Pos

39 Amerson, David CB

92 Baker, Chris DL

30 Biggers, E.J. CB

26 Breeland, Bashaud CB

66 Chester, Chris G

25 Clark, Ryan S

96 Cofield, Barry NT

68 Compton, Tom T

51 Compton, Will LB

8 Cousins, Kirk QB

2 Forbath, Kai K

88 Garcon, Pierre WR

94 Geathers, Clifton DE

64 Golston, Kedric DL

14 Grant, Ryan WR

10 Griffin, Robert QB

23 Hall, DeAngelo CB

97 Hatcher, Jason DE

55 Hayward, Adam LB

29 Helu, Roy RB

35 Ihenacho, Duke S

11 Jackson, DeSean WR

99 Jenkins, Jarvis DE

54 Jordan, Akeem LB

73 Kearse, Frank DE

91 Kerrigan, Ryan LB

77 Lauvao, Shawn G

67 LeRibeus, Josh G

78 Lichtensteiger, Kory C/G

60 Long, Spencer G

16 McCoy, Colt QB

50 Miller, Gabe LB

46 Morris, Alfred RB

76 Moses, Morgan T

89 Moss, Santana WR

93 Murphy, Trent LB

98 Orakpo, Brian LB

84 Paul, Niles TE

82 Paulsen, Logan TE

74 Polumbus, Tyler T

22 Porter, Tracy CB

24 Rambo, Bacarri S

32 Redd, Silas RB

86 Reed, Jordan TE

56 Riley, Perry LB

12 Roberts, Andre WR

15 Robinson, Aldrick WR

52 Robinson, Keenan LB

34 Robinson, Trenton S

57 Sundberg, Nick LS

5 Way, Tress P

71 Williams, Trent T

36 Young, Darrel FB

Head Coach: Bill O'BrienAssistant Coaches: Jim Bernhardt (Director of Football Research), John Butler(Secondary), Doug Colman (Assistant Special Teams), Romeo Crennel (DefensiveCoordinator), Paul Dunn (Offensive Line), Craig Fitzgerald (Strength and Conditioning),George Godsey (Quarterbacks), Sean Hayes (Assistant Strength and Conditioning),Stan Hixon (Wide Receivers), Tim Kelly (Quality Control - Offense), Bill Kollar (DefensiveLine), Will Lawing (Quality Control - Defense), Bob Ligashesky (Special TeamsCoordinator), Charles London (Running Backs), Anthony Midget (Assistant Secondary),John Perry (Tight Ends), Anthony Pleasant (Assistant Strength and Conditioning), MikeVrabel (Linebackers)

Head Coach: Mike ShanahanAssistant Coaches: Brian Baker (Outside Linebackers), Bradford Banta (AssistantSpecial Teams), Jacob Burney (Defensive Line), Shane Day (Assistant OffensiveLine/Quality Control-Offense), Chad Englehart (Assistant Strength and Conditioning),Chris Foerster (Offensive Line), Jim Haslett (Defensive Coordinator), Ike Hilliard (WideReceivers), Randy Jordan (Running Backs), Ben Kotwica (Special Teams Coordinator),Matt LaFleur (Quarterbacks), Sean McVay (Offensive Coordinator), Raheem Morris(Defensive Backs), Bret Munsey (Assistant Coach-Special Projects), Kirk Olivadotti(Inside Linebackers), Jake Peetz (Quality Control-Offense), Wes Phillips (Tight Ends),Aubrey Pleasant (Offensive Assistant), Bobby Slowik (Defensive Assistant), Bob Slowik(Linebackers), Bobby Turner (Assistant Head Coach/Running Backs), Ray Wright(Strength and Conditioning)

Houston Texans Washington Redskins

Washington Redskins at Houston Texans Start Time: 12:03 PM CDT

at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas

Played Retractable Roof on Turf: Natural Grass

Game Weather: Partly Cloudy Temp: 86° F (30.0° C) Humidity: 66%, Wind: SSW 5 mph

Outdoor Weather: Partly Cloudy, Wind Chill: 93

Officials

Referee:

Line Judge:

Head Linesman:

Field Judge:

Umpire:

Side Judge:

Back Judge:

Boger, Jerome (23)

Walker, Ed (123)

Stabile, Tom (24)

Brown, Terry (43)

Michalek, Tony (115)

Baynes, Allen (56)

Steratore,Tony (112)

Lineups

VISITOR: Washington Redskins 0 6 0 0 0 6

HOME: Houston Texans 0 14 0 3 0 17

1 2 3 4 OT Total

Replay Official: Madsen, Carl ()

Game Day Weather

Field Goals (made ( ) & missed)

Scoring Plays

Paid Attendance: 71,770 Time: 2:56

Date: Sunday, 9/7/2014

Houston TexansWashington Redskins

Offense Defense Offense Defense

WR 88 P.Garcon LDE 92 C.Baker WR 10 D.Hopkins RDE 99 J.Watt

LT 71 T.Williams NT 96 B.Cofield LT 76 D.Brown NT 95 J.Powe

LG 77 S.Lauvao RDE 97 J.Hatcher LG 60 B.Jones LDE 93 J.Crick

C 78 K.Lichtensteiger LOLB 91 R.Kerrigan C 55 C.Myers SAM 58 B.Reed

RG 66 C.Chester MLB 52 K.Robinson RG 79 B.Brooks MIKE 56 B.Cushing

RT 74 T.Polumbus JLB 56 P.Riley RT 75 D.Newton WILL 57 J.Tuggle

WR 82 L.Paulsen ROLB 98 B.Orakpo WR 13 D.Johnson JACK 90 J.Clowney

WR 11 D.Jackson LCB 23 D.Hall WR 80 A.Johnson LCB 25 K.Jackson

QB 10 R.Griffin RCB 39 D.Amerson QB 14 R.Fitzpatrick RCB 24 J.Joseph

FB 36 D.Young SS 26 B.Breeland FB 45 J.Prosch SS 36 D.Swearinger

RB 46 A.Morris FS 25 R.Clark RB 23 A.Foster FS 21 K.Lewis

Substitutions Substitutions

K 2 K.Forbath, P 5 T.Way, WR 12 A.Roberts, WR 14 R.Grant, WR 15A.Robinson, S 24 B.Rambo, RB 29 R.Helu, CB 30 E.Biggers, S 34 T.Robinson, S35 D.Ihenacho, LB 50 G.Miller, LB 51 W.Compton, LB 55 A.Hayward, LS 57N.Sundberg, DL 64 K.Golston, T 68 T.Compton, TE 84 N.Paul, TE 86 J.Reed,LB 93 T.Murphy, DE 94 C.Geathers, DE 99 J.Jenkins

K 4 R.Bullock, P 9 S.Lechler, CB 26 D.Morris, RB 28 A.Blue, CB 29 A.Hal, CB 34A.J. Bouye, S 35 E.Pleasant, FS 38 D.Manning, RB 41 J.Grimes, CB 43 E.Mack,LS 46 J.Weeks, LB 50 A.Dent, LB 52 J.Tarpinian, LB 54 M.Mohamed, LB 59W.Mercilus, G 71 X.Su'a-Filo, T 74 T.Clabo, WR 82 K.Martin, TE 84 R.Griffin,TE 87 C.Fiedorowicz, DE 96 T.Jamison, DE 97 J.Pagan

Did Not Play Did Not Play

QB 8 K.Cousins, RB 32 S.Redd, G 67 J.LeRibeus QB 15 R.Mallett, RB 22 R.Brown

Not Active Not Active

QB 16 C.McCoy, CB 22 T.Porter, LB 54 A.Jordan, G 60 S.Long, DE 73 F.Kearse,T 76 M.Moses, WR 89 S.Moss

QB 3 T.Savage, WR 11 D.Posey, S 31 S.Keo, T 70 J.Adams, TE 88 G.Graham,LB 91 J.Ankrah, DT 92 L.Nix

R.Bullock (42)

Play Description (Extra Point) (Drive Info)Team Qtr Time Visitor Home

Redskins D.Young 1 yd. run (kick blocked) (4-46, 1:37) 6 02 6:06

Texans D.Hopkins 76 yd. pass from R.Fitzpatrick (R.Bullock kick) (4-89, 1:51) 6 72 4:15

Texans A.Blue 5 yd. return of blocked punt (R.Bullock kick) 6 142 2:09

Texans R.Bullock 42 yd. Field Goal (13-68, 6:32) 6 174 1:55

National Football League Game SummaryNFL Copyright © 2014 by The National Football League. All rights reserved. This summary and play-by-play is for the express purpose of assisting media in theircoverage of the game; any other use of this material is prohibited without the written permission of the National Football League.

Texans vs Redskins

Updated: 9/8/2014

Washington Redskins Houston TexansRUSHING ATT YDS LG TDAVG RUSHING ATT YDS LG TDAVG

A.Morris 91 6.5 014 21 A.Foster 103 3.8 027 10

R.Helu 46 11.5 04 16 R.Fitzpatrick 10 2.5 04 9

R.Griffin 2 0.7 03 1 J.Grimes 2 2.0 01 2

D.Young 1 1.0 11 1 A.Blue 0 0.0 01 0

D.Jackson -9 -9.0 01 -9

23 131 5.7 21 1Total 33 115 3.5 10 0Total

PASSING ATT YDS LGTDSK/YDCMP IN RT PASSING ATT YDS LGTDSK/YDCMP IN RT

R.Griffin 267 037 29 3/26 0 96.7 R.Fitzpatrick 206 122 14 1/5 0 109.37648

22 206 114 1/5 0 109.329 267 037 3/26 0 96.7Total Total 7648

PASS RECEIVING REC YDS LG TDAVGTAR PASS RECEIVING REC YDS LG TDAVGTAR

P.Garcon 77 7.7 01012 A.Johnson 93 15.5 069 2315

D.Jackson 62 7.8 089 D.Hopkins 89 22.3 145 7617

N.Paul 86 21.5 044 A.Foster 17 8.5 022 1148

R.Helu 15 7.5 023 R.Griffin 6 6.0 012 69

L.Paulsen 0 0.0 022 D.Johnson 1 1.0 013 13

A.Roberts 22 22.0 013 C.Fiedorowicz 0 0.0 001 022

J.Reed 4 4.0 011 4

D.Young 1 1.0 011 1

29 267 9.2 48 0Total 35 14 206 14.7 76 1Total 22

INTERCEPTIONS NO YDS LG TDAVG INTERCEPTIONS NO YDS LG TDAVG

Total 0 0 0 00 Total 0 0 0 00

PUNTING YDS LGNO AVG TB IN20NETPUNTING YDS LGNO AVG TB IN20NET

T.Way 246 615 49.2 0 236.3 S.Lechler 306 606 51.0 2 238.3

[BLOCKED] 0 01 0 00.0

Total 246 616 41.0 0 236.3 Total 306 606 51.0 2 238.3

PUNT RETURNS NO YDS LG TDAVG PUNT RETURNS NO YDS LG TDAVGFC FC

A.Roberts 36 18.0 02 D.Johnson 28 7.0 04 11 1225

[DOWNED] 0 0.0 01 0 0

[TOUCHBACK] 0 0.0 02 0 0

Total 36 18.0 25 02 Total 28 7.0 12 04 11

KICKOFF RETURNS NO YDS LG TDAVG KICKOFF RETURNS NO YDS LG TDAVGFC FC

A.Roberts 56 28.0 02 D.Johnson 28 28.0 01 00 2828

[TOUCHBACK] 0 0.0 02 [TOUCHBACK] 0 0.0 01 00 00

Total 56 28.0 28 02 Total 28 28.0 28 01 00

FUMBLES FUM YDS FORCEDTDOWN-REC OPP-REC YDS TD OUT-BDS

Washington Redskins

LOST

R.Griffin -3 002 0 01 0 01

N.Paul 0 001 0 00 0 01

R.Kerrigan 0 000 0 00 1 00

K.Robinson 0 000 0 00 0 10

Total -3 003 0 01 1 12

FUMBLES FUM YDS FORCEDTDOWN-REC OPP-REC YDS TD OUT-BDS

Houston Texans

LOST

R.Fitzpatrick 0 001 0 01 0 00

A.Foster 0 001 0 00 0 01

D.Swearinger 0 000 0 00 1 00

K.Lewis 0 000 0 00 0 10

J.Watt 0 000 0 00 0 10

Total 0 002 0 01 1 21

Final Individual Statistics


9/7/2014 at NRG Stadium



Final Team StatisticsHomeVisitor

Redskins Texans

20 16TOTAL FIRST DOWNS

7 5By Rushing

11 8By Passing

2 3By Penalty

3-12-25% 7-14-50%THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY

0-1-0% 0-0-0%FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY

372 316TOTAL NET YARDS

63 56Total Offensive Plays (inc. times thrown passing)

5.9 5.6Average gain per offensive play

131 115NET YARDS RUSHING

23 33Total Rushing Plays

5.7 3.5Average gain per rushing play

3-14 2-4Tackles for a loss-number and yards

241 201NET YARDS PASSING

3-26 1-5Times thrown - yards lost attempting to pass

267 206Gross yards passing

37-29-0 22-14-0PASS ATTEMPTS-COMPLETIONS-HAD INTERCEPTED

6.0 8.7Avg gain per pass play (inc.# thrown passing)

2-2-1 4-4-2KICKOFFS Number-In End Zone-Touchbacks

6-41.0 6-51.0PUNTS Number and Average

1 0Had Blocked

0-1 0-0FGs - PATs Had Blocked

36.3 38.3Net Punting Average

36 28TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE (Not Including Kickoffs)

2-36 4-28No. and Yards Punt Returns

2-56 1-28No. and Yards Kickoff Returns

0-0 0-0No. and Yards Interception Returns

7-70 6-45PENALTIES Number and Yards

3-2 2-1FUMBLES Number and Lost

1 2TOUCHDOWNS

1 0Rushing

0 1Passing

0 1Other (Blocked Kicks, etc.)

0-1 2-2EXTRA POINTS Made-Attempts

0-1 2-2Kicking Made-Attempts

0-0 1-1FIELD GOALS Made-Attempts

1-2-50% 0-2-0%RED ZONE EFFICIENCY

1-2-50% 0-0-0%GOAL TO GO EFFICIENCY

0 0SAFETIES

6 17FINAL SCORE

30:54 29:06TIME OF POSSESSION

* inside opponent's 20

Time of Possession by Quarter

Home

Visitor

Kickoff Drive No.-Start Average

1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total

7:05

7:55

10:21 8:04 5:24 30:54

4:39 6:56 9:36 29:06

Redskins: 4 - WAS 18 Texans: 2 - HST 16

(222) Average WAS 20

(206) Average HST 21

Washington Redskins

Houston Texans

TimeRecd

TimeLost

TimePoss

How BallObtained

DriveBegan

#Play

YdsPen

NetYds

YdsGain

1stDown

LastScrm

How GivenUp

#

Washington Redskins

1 12:24 2:1510:09 Punt WAS 11 3 8 0 8 0 WAS 19 Punt

2 8:23 2:056:18 Punt WAS 20 3 -3 0 -3 0 WAS 17 Punt

3 4:17 1:192:58 Punt WAS 24 3 7 0 7 0 WAS 31 Punt

4 1:26 5:5510:31 Punt WAS 20 10 39 -5 34 3 HST 46 Punt

5 7:43 1:376:06 Punt HST 46 4 46 0 46 3 HST 1* Touchdown

6 4:15 2:062:09 Kickoff WAS 21 3 3 0 3 0 WAS 24 Blocked Punt

7 2:09 2:090:00 Kickoff WAS 20 7 40 -10 30 3 WAS 41 End of Half

8 15:00 5:449:16 Kickoff WAS 12 11 81 -3 78 5 HST 7* Fumble

9 6:13 2:203:53 Punt WAS 12 5 79 0 79 1 WAS 43 Fumble

10 13:10 4:438:27 Fumble WAS 8 8 31 0 31 3 WAS 39 Punt

11 1:55 0:411:14 Kickoff WAS 20 6 38 0 38 2 HST 48 Downs

TimeRecd

TimeLost

TimePoss

How BallObtained

DriveBegan

#Play

YdsPen

NetYds

YdsGain

1stDown

LastScrm

How GivenUp

#

Houston Texans

1 15:00 2:3612:24 Kickoff HST 20 6 28 0 28 1 HST 48 Punt

2 10:09 1:468:23 Punt HST 32 3 9 0 9 0 HST 41 Punt

3 6:18 2:014:17 Punt HST 32 3 12 -10 2 0 HST 34 Punt

4 2:58 1:321:26 Punt HST 34 3 6 0 6 0 HST 40 Punt

5 10:31 2:487:43 Punt HST 8 5 17 0 17 1 HST 25 Punt

6 6:06 1:514:15 Kickoff HST 11 4 89 0 89 2 HST 24 Touchdown

7 9:16 3:036:13 Fumble HST 10 5 31 0 31 2 HST 41 Punt

8 3:53 5:4313:10 Fumble HST 9 13 73 10 83 5 WAS 11* Fumble

9 8:27 6:321:55 Punt HST 8 13 53 15 68 5 WAS 24* Field Goal

10 1:14 1:140:00 Downs HST 42 2 -2 0 -2 0 HST 41 End of Game

Ball Possession And Drive Chart



TKL = Tackle AST = Assist COMB = Combined QH=QB Hit IN = Interception PD = Pass Defense FF = Forced Fumble FR = Fumble Recovery

Regular Defensive Plays Special Teams MiscWashington Redskins

IN PD FF FR TKL AST FF FR BL TKL AST FF FRQTKL AST COMB SK / YDS TFL

7 1 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0D.Hall 00

4 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0P.Riley 00

5 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0K.Robinson 10

5 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0D.Amerson 00

4 1 5 1 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0J.Hatcher 21

4 1 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0R.Clark 00

2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0B.Orakpo 00

3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0J.Jenkins 01

2 1 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0R.Kerrigan 10

2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0C.Baker 00

1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0B.Rambo 00

1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0B.Cofield 01

1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0K.Golston 00

1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0B.Breeland 00

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0E.Biggers 00

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0T.Robinson 00

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0R.Helu 00

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0L.Paulsen 00

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0R.Grant 00

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1R.Griffin 00

Total 42 10 52 1 5 0 2 1 1 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 143

TKL AST COMB SK / YDS IN PD FF FR TKL AST FF FR BL TKL AST FF FRQHTFL

Special Teams MiscHouston Texans Regular Defensive Plays

11 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0J.Joseph 00

6 2 8 1 8 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0D.Swearinger 21

6 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0K.Jackson 00

4 1 5 1 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0B.Reed 31

4 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0K.Lewis 00

2 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0B.Cushing 10

3 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0J.Crick 10

3 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0A.J. Bouye 00

3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0D.Manning 00

2 1 3 1 6 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0J.Watt 52

2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0T.Jamison 00

1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0J.Clowney 01

0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0J.Tuggle 00

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0W.Mercilus 20

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0E.Mack 00

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0A.Hal 00

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0M.Mohamed 00

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0A.Blue 00

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0C.Fiedorowicz 00

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1R.Fitzpatrick 00

Total 47 12 59 3 26 0 2 1 2 3 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 1145

Final Defensive Statistics



Scoring Plays

Regular Defensive Plays Special Teams MiscWashington Redskins

Washington Redskins Houston Texans


TIME OF POSSESSIONPERIOD SCORES

0 6 = 6

0 14 = 14

17:26

12:34

Redskins

Texans

Redskins

Texans

Play Description (Extra Point) (Drive Info)Team Qtr Time Visitor Home

Redskins D.Young 1 yd. run (kick blocked) (4-46, 1:37) 6 02 6:06

Texans D.Hopkins 76 yd. pass from R.Fitzpatrick (R.Bullock kick) (4-89, 1:51) 6 72 4:15

Texans A.Blue 5 yd. return of blocked punt (R.Bullock kick) 6 142 2:09

9 4TOTAL FIRST DOWNS

4 - 4 - 1 2 - 2 - 0First Downs Rushing-Passing-by Penalty

2-8-25% 1-6-17%THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY

140 161TOTAL NET YARDS

33 24Total Offensive Plays

86 52NET YARDS RUSHING

54 109NET YARDS PASSING

74 114Gross Yards Passing

2-20 1-5Times thrown-yards lost attempting to pass

17 - 15 - 0 11 - 6 - 0Pass Attempts-Completions-Had Intercepted

5 - 40.2 5 - 51.8Punts-Number and Average

2 - 20 3 - 25Penalties-Number and Yards

1 - 0 1 - 0Fumbles-Number and Lost

1-1-100% 0-0-0%Red Zone Efficiency

WAS 24 HST 23Average Drive Start

RUSHING ATT YDS LG TDAVG RUSHING ATT YDS LG TDAVG

A.Morris 63 7.9 08 21 A.Foster 52 4.3 012 10

R.Helu 30 10.0 03 16

R.Griffin 1 1.0 01 1

D.Young 1 1.0 11 1

D.Jackson -9 -9.0 01 -9

14 86 6.1 21 1Total 12 52 4.3 10 0Total

PASSING ATT YDS LGTDSK/YDCMP IN RT PASSING ATT YDS LGTDSK/YDCMP IN RT

R.Griffin 74 017 15 2/20 0 84.8 R.Fitzpatrick 114 111 6 1/5 0 121.07615

11 114 16 1/5 0 121.015 74 017 2/20 0 84.8Total Total 7615

PASS RECEIVING REC YDS LG TDAVGTAR PASS RECEIVING REC YDS LG TDAVGTAR

P.Garcon 42 7.0 066 D.Hopkins 83 41.5 122 7615

D.Jackson 16 3.2 055 A.Foster 17 8.5 022 119

R.Helu 9 9.0 011 A.Johnson 13 13.0 013 139

J.Reed 4 4.0 011 D.Johnson 1 1.0 013 14

N.Paul 2 2.0 011 R.Griffin 0 0.0 001 02

D.Young 1 1.0 011 1

A.Roberts 0 0.0 001 0

15 74 4.9 15 0Total 16 6 114 19.0 76 1Total 11

IN PD FF FR TKL AST FF FR BL TKL AST FF FRQTKL AST COMB SK / YDS TFL

3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0D.Hall 00

3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0K.Robinson 10

2 1 3 1 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0J.Hatcher 21

2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0P.Riley 00

Total 10 1 11 1 5 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 031

First Half Summary



First Half Summary



TKL AST COMB SK / YDS IN PD FF FR TKL AST FF FR BL TKL AST FF FRQHTFL

Special Teams MiscHouston Texans Regular Defensive Plays

6 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0J.Joseph 00

5 1 6 1 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0D.Swearinger 11

4 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0K.Lewis 00

4 1 5 1 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0B.Reed 21

Total 19 3 22 2 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 032

First QuarterPlay By Play 9/7/2014

WAS wins the coin toss and elects to defer. HST elects to Receive, and WAS elects to defend the north goal.

K.Forbath kicks 65 yards from WAS 35 to end zone, Touchback.

Houston Texans at 15:00

(15:00) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to D.Hopkins pushed ob at HST 27 for 7 yards (D.Hall).1-10-HST 20

(14:27) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short middle to D.Johnson [J.Hatcher].2-3-HST 27

(14:22) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to A.Johnson pushed ob at HST 40 for 13 yards (D.Hall). (The Punt Hang Time Was 4.53 secs.)3-3-HST 27 P1

(13:48) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete deep right to A.Johnson.1-10-HST 40

(13:43) A.Foster right guard to HST 49 for 9 yards (B.Rambo, R.Clark).2-10-HST 40

(13:04) A.Foster left guard to HST 48 for -1 yards (B.Cofield, C.Baker).3-1-HST 49

(12:33) S.Lechler punts 41 yards to WAS 11, Center-J.Weeks, fair catch by A.Roberts.4-2-HST 48

Washington Redskins at 12:24

(12:24) A.Morris left end to WAS 20 for 9 yards (B.Reed).1-10-WAS 11

(11:45) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass short right to D.Jackson to WAS 20 for no gain (J.Joseph) [J.Watt]. (The Punt Hang Time Was 4.62 secs.)2-1-WAS 20

Timeout #1 by WAS at 10:57.

(10:57) (Shotgun) A.Morris up the middle to WAS 19 for -1 yards (J.Watt; B.Reed).3-1-WAS 20

(10:24) T.Way punts 61 yards to HST 20, Center-N.Sundberg. D.Johnson to HST 32 for 12 yards (E.Biggers).4-2-WAS 19


(10:09) (Shotgun) A.Foster left guard to HST 35 for 3 yards (J.Hatcher; R.Kerrigan).1-10-HST 32

(9:24) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to A.Foster to HST 41 for 6 yards (K.Robinson).2-7-HST 35

(8:42) A.Foster right guard to HST 41 for no gain (K.Robinson, B.Orakpo).3-1-HST 41

Penalty on HST-C.Myers, Offensive Holding, declined.

(8:35) S.Lechler punts 59 yards to end zone, Center-J.Weeks, Touchback.4-1-HST 41


(8:23) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass short right to P.Garcon to WAS 25 for 5 yards (J.Joseph) [J.Crick].1-10-WAS 20

(7:45) (Shotgun) R.Griffin sacked at WAS 17 for -8 yards (D.Swearinger).2-5-WAS 25

(7:02) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass short left to D.Jackson to WAS 17 for no gain (D.Swearinger).3-13-WAS 17

(6:31) T.Way punts 58 yards to HST 25, Center-N.Sundberg. D.Johnson to HST 32 for 7 yards (K.Robinson).4-13-WAS 17


(6:18) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short left to R.Griffin.1-10-HST 32

(6:13) A.Foster right end to HST 41 for 9 yards (D.Hall).2-10-HST 32

PENALTY on HST-B.Brooks, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at HST 32 - No Play.

(5:46) R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to A.Foster to HST 33 for 11 yards (R.Clark).2-20-HST 22

(5:05) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to D.Johnson to HST 34 for 1 yard (D.Hall).3-9-HST 33

(4:30) S.Lechler punts 53 yards to WAS 13, Center-J.Weeks. A.Roberts ran ob at WAS 24 for 11 yards. (The Punt Hang Time Was 4.72 secs.)4-8-HST 34


(4:17) (Shotgun) A.Morris right tackle to WAS 30 for 6 yards (D.Swearinger).1-10-WAS 24

(3:57) R.Griffin FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 30, and recovers at WAS 31. R.Griffin to WAS 31 for no gain (B.Reed).2-4-WAS 30

(3:21) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass incomplete deep right to A.Roberts.Washington challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #2.)

3-3-WAS 31

(3:11) T.Way punts 44 yards to HST 25, Center-N.Sundberg. D.Johnson to HST 34 for 9 yards (T.Robinson).4-3-WAS 31


(2:58) A.Foster left guard to HST 38 for 4 yards (P.Riley).1-10-HST 34

(2:24) A.Foster right tackle to HST 40 for 2 yards (J.Jenkins).2-6-HST 38

(1:41) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short left to A.Johnson (J.Hatcher) [K.Robinson].3-4-HST 40

(1:36) S.Lechler punts 60 yards to end zone, Center-J.Weeks, Touchback. (The Punt Hang Time Was 4.85 secs.)4-4-HST 40


(1:26) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass short left to J.Reed to WAS 24 for 4 yards (K.Lewis, B.Cushing).1-10-WAS 20

(:43) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass short right to P.Garcon pushed ob at WAS 33 for 9 yards (B.Reed).2-6-WAS 24 P1

(:08) A.Morris left tackle to WAS 34 for 1 yard (T.Jamison).1-10-WAS 33

Washington Redskins vs Houston Texans at NRG Stadium


END OF QUARTER

Washington Redskins 0 7:05 0 1 0 1 0/3 0/0

Houston Texans 0 7:55 0 1 0 1 1/5 0/0

Score

TimePoss

First Downs

R P X T

Efficiencies

3 Down 4 Down

Second QuarterPlay By Play 9/7/2014

Washington Redskins continued.

(15:00) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass short right to D.Jackson to WAS 43 for 9 yards (J.Joseph).2-9-WAS 34 P2

(14:22) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass short middle to N.Paul to WAS 45 for 2 yards (J.Crick) [B.Reed].1-10-WAS 43

(13:45) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass short left to P.Garcon to WAS 48 for 3 yards (K.Lewis; K.Jackson).2-8-WAS 45

(13:06) (Shotgun) R.Helu up the middle pushed ob at HST 36 for 16 yards (K.Lewis).3-5-WAS 48 R3

(12:39) R.Griffin pass short right to D.Young pushed ob at HST 35 for 1 yard (B.Cushing).1-10-HST 36

(12:39) (Shotgun) PENALTY on WAS-C.Chester, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at HST 35 - No Play.2-9-HST 35

(11:52) (Shotgun) R.Helu up the middle to HST 34 for 6 yards (T.Jamison).2-14-HST 40

(11:15) (Shotgun) R.Griffin sacked at HST 46 for -12 yards (B.Reed).3-8-HST 34

(10:40) T.Way punts 38 yards to HST 8, Center-N.Sundberg, fair catch by D.Johnson.4-20-HST 46


(10:31) (Shotgun) A.Foster right guard to HST 14 for 6 yards (J.Hatcher).1-10-HST 8

(10:02) A.Foster left guard to HST 20 for 6 yards (D.Amerson).2-4-HST 14 R2

(9:19) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short right to D.Johnson.1-10-HST 20

(9:14) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick FUMBLES (Aborted) at HST 15, and recovers at HST 15. R.Fitzpatrick sacked at HST 15 for -5 yards (J.Hatcher).2-10-HST 20

(8:31) (Shotgun) A.Foster right end to HST 25 for 10 yards (P.Riley).3-15-HST 15

(7:57) S.Lechler punts 46 yards to WAS 29, Center-J.Weeks. A.Roberts to HST 46 for 25 yards (E.Mack). (The Punt Hang Time Was 3.91 secs.)4-5-HST 25


(7:43) A.Morris right tackle to HST 30 for 16 yards (K.Lewis).1-10-HST 46 R4

(7:07) R.Helu right end pushed ob at HST 22 for 8 yards (J.Joseph).1-10-HST 30

(6:41) A.Morris right end to HST 1 for 21 yards (J.Joseph).Houston challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed. (Timeout #1.)

2-2-HST 22 R5

(6:11) D.Young up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.1-1-HST 1 R6

K.Forbath extra point is Blocked (J.Watt), Center-N.Sundberg, Holder-T.Way.

WAS 6 HST 0, 4 plays, 46 yards, 1:37 drive, 8:54 elapsed

K.Forbath kicks 72 yards from WAS 35 to HST -7. D.Johnson pushed ob at HST 21 for 28 yards (E.Biggers).

PENALTY on HST-J.Tuggle, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at HST 21.

Houston Texans at 6:06, (1st play from scrimmage 6:00)

(6:00) A.Foster right tackle to HST 15 for 4 yards (K.Robinson).1-10-HST 11

(5:32) A.Foster right tackle to HST 21 for 6 yards (K.Golston).2-6-HST 15 R3

(5:01) A.Foster right tackle to HST 24 for 3 yards (B.Orakpo).1-10-HST 21

(4:28) R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to D.Hopkins for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.2-7-HST 24 P4

Penalty on WAS-P.Riley, Defensive Holding, declined.

R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Weeks, Holder-S.Lechler.

WAS 6 HST 7, 4 plays, 89 yards, 1:51 drive, 10:45 elapsed

R.Bullock kicks 72 yards from HST 35 to WAS -7. A.Roberts pushed ob at WAS 21 for 28 yards (A.Hal).

Washington Redskins at 4:15, (1st play from scrimmage 4:09)

(4:09) D.Jackson right end to WAS 12 for -9 yards (J.Clowney). (Play was a reverse)1-10-WAS 21

(3:29) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass short left to P.Garcon to WAS 15 for 3 yards (K.Jackson).2-19-WAS 12

(2:51) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass short left to R.Helu to WAS 24 for 9 yards (K.Lewis) [J.Watt].3-16-WAS 15

(2:15) T.Way punt is BLOCKED by A.Blue, Center-N.Sundberg, RECOVERED by HST-A.Blue at WAS 5. A.Blue for 5 yards,TOUCHDOWN.

4-7-WAS 24


R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Weeks, Holder-S.Lechler.

WAS 6 HST 14, 0 plays, 5 yards, 0:00 drive , 12:51 elapsed

R.Bullock kicks 65 yards from HST 35 to end zone, Touchback.


(2:09) (Shotgun) A.Morris left end pushed ob at WAS 22 for 2 yards (D.Swearinger).1-10-WAS 20

Two-Minute Warning

(2:00) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass short right to P.Garcon to WAS 29 for 7 yards (J.Joseph).2-8-WAS 22

(1:37) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass short left to D.Jackson pushed ob at WAS 36 for 7 yards (A.J. Bouye).3-1-WAS 29 P7

(1:32) (Shotgun) R.Griffin sacked at WAS 30 for -6 yards (W.Mercilus).1-10-WAS 36


PENALTY on HST-K.Jackson, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at WAS 36 - No Play. X8

(1:24) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass short left to P.Garcon to HST 44 for 15 yards (K.Jackson).1-10-WAS 41 P9

(1:01) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass incomplete short right [J.Watt].1-10-HST 44

PENALTY on WAS-R.Griffin, Intentional Grounding, 15 yards, enforced at HST 44.Penalty on WAS-A.Roberts, Offensive Pass Interference, declined.(:55) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass short left to D.Jackson to WAS 41 for no gain (D.Swearinger).2-25-WAS 41


(:04) A.Morris left end to 50 for 9 yards (K.Jackson, D.Swearinger).3-25-WAS 41

END OF QUARTER


Houston Texans 14 4:39 2 1 0 3 0/1 0/0

Score

TimePoss

First Downs

R P X T

Efficiencies

3 Down 4 Down


Third QuarterPlay By Play 9/7/2014

WAS elects to Receive, and HST elects to defend the North goal.

R.Bullock kicks 71 yards from HST 35 to WAS -6. A.Roberts to WAS 22 for 28 yards (M.Mohamed).

PENALTY on WAS-R.Grant, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at WAS 22.

Washington Redskins at 15:00, (1st play from scrimmage 14:52)

(14:52) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass short left to D.Jackson to WAS 29 for 17 yards.1-10-WAS 12 P10

(14:16) (Shotgun) A.Morris up the middle to WAS 33 for 4 yards (J.Crick).1-10-WAS 29

PENALTY on WAS-T.Williams, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at WAS 33.

(13:53) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass short left to P.Garcon to WAS 33 for 10 yards (B.Cushing).1-16-WAS 23

(13:15) (Shotgun) R.Griffin scrambles right end to WAS 34 for 1 yard (K.Jackson).2-6-WAS 33

(12:31) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass deep right to N.Paul ran ob at HST 49 for 17 yards.3-5-WAS 34 P11

(11:52) (Shotgun) A.Morris right tackle to HST 40 for 9 yards (J.Joseph).1-10-HST 49

(11:20) (Shotgun) A.Morris right tackle to HST 34 for 6 yards (J.Crick).2-1-HST 40 R12

(10:44) (Shotgun) R.Helu right end pushed ob at HST 18 for 16 yards (D.Manning).1-10-HST 34 R13

(10:12) (Shotgun) A.Morris left guard to HST 14 for 4 yards (K.Jackson; B.Cushing).1-10-HST 18

Timeout #1 by HST at 09:35.

(9:35) R.Griffin pass incomplete short right [B.Reed].2-6-HST 14

(9:27) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass incomplete short left to D.Jackson.3-6-HST 14

PENALTY on HST-D.Swearinger, Roughing the Passer, 7 yards, enforced at HST 14 - No Play. X14

(9:23) R.Griffin FUMBLES (Aborted) at HST 11, RECOVERED by HST-J.Watt at HST 10. J.Watt to HST 10 for no gain (L.Paulsen).1-7-HST 7


(9:16) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to A.Johnson to HST 23 for 13 yards (R.Clark).1-10-HST 10 P5

(8:42) R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to A.Johnson pushed ob at HST 37 for 14 yards (D.Hall).1-10-HST 23 P6

(8:12) A.Foster right tackle to HST 39 for 2 yards (P.Riley).1-10-HST 37

(7:37) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to D.Hopkins to HST 44 for 5 yards (D.Hall).2-8-HST 39

Penalty on HST-K.Martin, Offensive Pass Interference, offsetting, enforced at HST 39 - No Play.Penalty on WAS-R.Clark, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting.(7:12) (Shotgun) A.Foster up the middle to HST 41 for 2 yards (J.Jenkins).2-8-HST 39

(6:30) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short middle to C.Fiedorowicz [R.Kerrigan].3-6-HST 41

(6:25) S.Lechler punts 47 yards to WAS 12, Center-J.Weeks, downed by HST-J.Tarpinian. (The Punt Hang Time Was 4.91 secs.)4-6-HST 41


(6:13) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass short right to P.Garcon to WAS 18 for 6 yards (J.Joseph).1-10-WAS 12

(5:34) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass short middle to A.Roberts to WAS 40 for 22 yards (K.Jackson).2-4-WAS 18 P15

(4:57) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass short right to L.Paulsen to WAS 43 for 3 yards (D.Manning) [J.Watt].1-10-WAS 40

(4:15) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass incomplete short right to D.Jackson [D.Swearinger].2-7-WAS 43

(4:06) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass deep middle to N.Paul to HST 9 for 48 yards (D.Swearinger). FUMBLES (D.Swearinger), RECOVERED by HST-K.Lewis at HST 9. K.Lewis to HST 9 for no gain (R.Grant).

3-7-WAS 43


(3:53) A.Foster left tackle to HST 11 for 2 yards (C.Baker).1-10-HST 9

(3:14) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete deep left to A.Johnson.2-8-HST 11

(3:08) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to A.Johnson to HST 21 for 10 yards (D.Amerson).3-8-HST 11 P7

(2:35) A.Foster left tackle pushed ob at HST 29 for 8 yards (R.Clark).1-10-HST 21

(2:01) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short middle to D.Hopkins (R.Clark).2-2-HST 29

(1:54) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to D.Hopkins to HST 35 for 6 yards (D.Amerson).3-2-HST 29 P8

(1:23) (Shotgun) A.Foster right guard to HST 38 for 3 yards (J.Hatcher).1-10-HST 35

(:51) (Shotgun) A.Foster right guard to HST 44 for 6 yards (B.Rambo; P.Riley).2-7-HST 38

(:19) R.Fitzpatrick up the middle to HST 47 for 3 yards (B.Orakpo).3-1-HST 44 R9

END OF QUARTER


Houston Texans 14 6:56 1 4 0 5 3/4 0/0

Score

TimePoss

First Downs

R P X T

Efficiencies

3 Down 4 Down


Fourth QuarterPlay By Play 9/7/2014

Houston Texans continued.

(15:00) A.Foster up the middle to WAS 46 for 7 yards (K.Robinson).1-10-HST 47

(14:34) (Shotgun) J.Grimes up the middle to WAS 44 for 2 yards (J.Hatcher, P.Riley). WAS-J.Hatcher was injured during the play. His return isQuestionable.

2-3-WAS 46

(13:47) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to A.Johnson to WAS 21 for 23 yards (B.Breeland).3-1-WAS 44 P10

PENALTY on WAS-B.Breeland, Horse Collar Tackle, 10 yards, enforced at WAS 21. X11

(13:19) A.Foster right tackle to WAS 8 for 3 yards (R.Kerrigan). FUMBLES (R.Kerrigan), RECOVERED by WAS-K.Robinson at WAS 8.K.Robinson to WAS 8 for no gain (C.Fiedorowicz).

1-10-WAS 11


(13:10) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass short left to P.Garcon to WAS 16 for 8 yards (K.Jackson, J.Tuggle).1-10-WAS 8

(12:36) (Shotgun) A.Morris up the middle to WAS 25 for 9 yards (D.Manning).2-2-WAS 16 R16

(12:06) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass short left to P.Garcon pushed ob at WAS 36 for 11 yards (A.J. Bouye) [B.Cushing].1-10-WAS 25 P17

(11:34) (Shotgun) R.Griffin sacked at WAS 30 for -6 yards (J.Watt).1-10-WAS 36


(10:46) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass short middle to D.Jackson to WAS 46 for 16 yards (J.Joseph).2-16-WAS 30 P18

(10:09) (Shotgun) A.Morris right end to WAS 42 for -4 yards (J.Watt, D.Swearinger).1-10-WAS 46

(9:23) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass short right to L.Paulsen to WAS 39 for -3 yards (B.Cushing; J.Crick).2-14-WAS 42

(9:23) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass incomplete short middle to P.Garcon (A.J. Bouye).3-17-WAS 39

(8:35) T.Way punts 45 yards to HST 16, Center-N.Sundberg. D.Johnson pushed ob at HST 16 for no gain (R.Helu).4-17-WAS 39

PENALTY on HST-A.Hal, Offensive Holding, 8 yards, enforced at HST 16.


(8:27) A.Foster left tackle to HST 11 for 3 yards (R.Clark).1-10-HST 8

(7:48) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to R.Griffin to HST 17 for 6 yards (D.Hall; B.Orakpo).2-7-HST 11

(7:26) A.Foster right guard to HST 18 for 1 yard (K.Robinson).3-1-HST 17

PENALTY on WAS-C.Baker, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at HST 17 - No Play. X12

(7:07) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short left to R.Griffin.1-10-HST 22

PENALTY on WAS-J.Jenkins, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at HST 22 - No Play. X13

(7:02) A.Foster right tackle pushed ob at HST 46 for 9 yards (D.Hall).1-10-HST 37

(6:33) A.Foster right tackle to HST 46 for no gain (P.Riley).2-1-HST 46

Timeout #2 by HST at 05:49.

(5:49) A.Foster left tackle to 50 for 4 yards (K.Robinson).3-1-HST 46 R14

(5:11) A.Foster left guard to WAS 46 for 4 yards (D.Hall).1-10-50

(4:32) A.Blue right guard to WAS 46 for no gain (C.Baker).2-6-WAS 46

(3:48) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick scrambles up the middle to WAS 37 for 9 yards (D.Hall).3-6-WAS 46 R15

(3:06) R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to A.Johnson to WAS 17 for 20 yards (D.Amerson). WAS-C.Baker was injured during the play. His returnis Probable.

1-10-WAS 37 P16

(2:40) A.Foster left tackle to WAS 20 for -3 yards (J.Jenkins).1-10-WAS 17


(2:35) (Shotgun) PENALTY on HST-D.Hopkins, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at WAS 20 - No Play.2-13-WAS 20

(2:35) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to D.Hopkins to WAS 25 for no gain (D.Amerson).2-18-WAS 25


(2:30) (Shotgun) A.Foster up the middle to WAS 24 for 1 yard (R.Kerrigan).3-18-WAS 25

Two-Minute Warning

(2:00) R.Bullock 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Weeks, Holder-S.Lechler.4-17-WAS 24

WAS 6 HST 17, 13 plays, 68 yards, 2 penalties, 6:32 drive, 13:05 elapsed

R.Bullock kicks 65 yards from HST 35 to end zone, Touchback.


(1:55) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass short middle to N.Paul pushed ob at WAS 39 for 19 yards (A.J. Bouye).1-10-WAS 20 P19

(1:48) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass short right to D.Jackson pushed ob at HST 48 for 13 yards (J.Joseph).1-10-WAS 39 P20

(1:40) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass incomplete deep right to P.Garcon [W.Mercilus].1-10-HST 48

(1:35) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass incomplete short left to A.Roberts [W.Mercilus].2-10-HST 48

(1:28) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass incomplete short right to R.Helu (J.Watt).3-10-HST 48


(1:23) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass short right to R.Helu to HST 42 for 6 yards (J.Joseph).4-10-HST 48


(1:14) R.Fitzpatrick kneels to HST 41 for -1 yards.1-10-HST 42

(:37) R.Fitzpatrick kneels to HST 40 for -1 yards.2-11-HST 41

END OF QUARTER


Houston Texans 17 9:36 2 2 3 7 3/4 0/0

Score

TimePoss

First Downs

R P X T

Efficiencies

3 Down 4 Down




Miscellaneous Statistics Report

Ten Longest Plays for Washington Redskins

Ten Longest Plays for Houston Texans

VISITOR Washington Redskins 1 0 0

HOME Houston Texans 1 0 1

Offense Defense Special TeamsTouchdown Scoring Information

Player Scoring Information

Play Start Play DescriptionQtrYards

2-4-WAS 18 (5:34) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass short middle to A.Roberts to WAS 40 for 22 yards (K.Jackson).322

2-2-HST 22 (6:41) A.Morris right end to HST 1 for 21 yards (J.Joseph).Houston challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed. (Timeout #1.)

221

1-10-WAS 20 (1:55) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass short middle to N.Paul pushed ob at WAS 39 for 19 yards (A.J. Bouye).419

1-10-WAS 12 (14:52) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass short left to D.Jackson to WAS 29 for 17 yards.317

3-5-WAS 34 (12:31) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass deep right to N.Paul ran ob at HST 49 for 17 yards.317

3-5-WAS 48 (13:06) (Shotgun) R.Helu up the middle pushed ob at HST 36 for 16 yards (K.Lewis).216

1-10-HST 46 (7:43) A.Morris right tackle to HST 30 for 16 yards (K.Lewis).216

1-10-HST 34 (10:44) (Shotgun) R.Helu right end pushed ob at HST 18 for 16 yards (D.Manning).316

2-16-WAS 30 (10:46) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass short middle to D.Jackson to WAS 46 for 16 yards (J.Joseph).416

1-10-WAS 41 (1:24) (Shotgun) R.Griffin pass short left to P.Garcon to HST 44 for 15 yards (K.Jackson).215

Play Start Play DescriptionQtrYards

2-7-HST 24 (4:28) R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to D.Hopkins for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.Penalty on WAS-P.Riley, Defensive Holding, declined.

276

3-1-WAS 44 (13:47) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to A.Johnson to WAS 21 for 23 yards (B.Breeland).PENALTY on WAS-B.Breeland, Horse Collar Tackle, 10 yards, enforced at WAS 21.

433

1-10-WAS 37 (3:06) R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to A.Johnson to WAS 17 for 20 yards (D.Amerson). WAS-C.Baker was injured duringthe play. His return is Probable.

420

1-10-HST 23 (8:42) R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to A.Johnson pushed ob at HST 37 for 14 yards (D.Hall).314

3-3-HST 27 (14:22) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to A.Johnson pushed ob at HST 40 for 13 yards (D.Hall). (The Punt HangTime Was 4.53 secs.)

113

1-10-HST 10 (9:16) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to A.Johnson to HST 23 for 13 yards (R.Clark).313

2-20-HST 22 (5:46) R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to A.Foster to HST 33 for 11 yards (R.Clark).111

3-15-HST 15 (8:31) (Shotgun) A.Foster right end to HST 25 for 10 yards (P.Riley).210

3-8-HST 11 (3:08) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to A.Johnson to HST 21 for 10 yards (D.Amerson).310

2-10-HST 40 (13:43) A.Foster right guard to HST 49 for 9 yards (B.Rambo, R.Clark).19

Club Player TD RushTD

RecTD

KO TD PuntTD

Int TD FumTD

MiscTD

FG XP 2PtRush

2PtRec

PointsSfty

WAS D.Young 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60

HST D.Hopkins 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60

HST A.Blue 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 60

HST R.Bullock 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 50

Possession Detail First Half Second Half Game

Largest Lead

Largest Deficit

Drives Leading

Drives Trailing

Time of Possession Leading

Time of Possession Trailing

Times Score Tied Up

Lead Changes

Visitor Home Visitor Home Visitor Home

6

0

0:00

-8

2

4:15

8

0

0:00

-6

1

1:51

0

0

0:00

-11

4

13:28

11

4

16:32

0

0

0:00

6

0

0:00

-11

6

17:43

11

4

16:32

-6

1

1:51

0

2

0

0

0

2

Playtime Percentage


Percent of playtime per player on offense, defense and special teams

Offense Defense Special Teams

D Brown 100%59 3 14%T

D Newton 100%59 3 14%T

B Brooks 100%59 3 14%G

B Jones 100%59 3 14%C

C Myers 100%59C

R Fitzpatrick 100%59QB

A Johnson 98%58WR

A Foster 97%57RB

D Hopkins 92%54 1 2%WR

C Fiedorowicz 92%54 5 23%TE

R Griffin 44%26 5 23%TE

J Prosch 27%16 2 9%FB

D Johnson 25%15 8 36%WR

J Grimes 14%8 11 50%RB

X Su'a-Filo 5%3 3 14%G

A Blue 3%2 17 77%RB

K Martin 3%2WR

D Swearinger 65 100% 1 5%FS

K Jackson 65 100% 1 5%CB

K Lewis 64 98% 7 32%FS

J Watt 61 94% 1 5%DE

B Reed 60 92% 1 5%LB

J Joseph 59 91%CB

T Jamison 46 71% 1 5%DE

D Manning 45 69% 12 55%S

B Cushing 42 65% 1 5%LB

J Crick 41 63% 1 5%DE

A Bouye 34 52% 8 36%CB

W Mercilus 28 43% 5 23%LB

M Mohamed 24 37% 16 73%LB

J Clowney 23 35% 3 14%LB

J Powe 21 32% 1 5%NT

J Tuggle 19 29% 17 77%LB

A Hal 12 18% 7 32%DB

D Morris 3 5% 1 5%CB

J Pagan 1 2%DE

J Tarpinian 18 82%LB

E Pleasant 17 77%SS

E Mack 16 73%CB

A Dent 15 68%LB

J Weeks 9 41%LS

S Lechler 9 41%P

R Bullock 7 32%K

T Clabo 3 14%T

Offense Defense Special Teams

C Chester 100%65 1 5%G

T Polumbus 100%65 1 5%T

T Williams 100%65 1 5%T

S Lauvao 100%65 1 5%G

R Griffin 100%65QB

K Lichtensteiger 100%65G

D Jackson 92%60WR

P Garcon 86%56WR

A Roberts 75%49 10 45%WR

L Paulsen 68%44 10 45%TE

A Morris 58%38RB

N Paul 40%26 17 77%TE

R Helu 35%23 11 50%RB

D Young 12%8 16 73%FB

J Reed 11%7TE

R Grant 8%5 4 18%WR

A Robinson 8%5WR

T Compton 6%4 1 5%T

K Robinson 59 100% 9 41%LB

D Amerson 59 100% 9 41%CB

P Riley 59 100% 3 14%LB

D Hall 59 100% 3 14%CB

R Clark 59 100%FS

R Kerrigan 54 92% 3 14%LB

B Rambo 52 88% 2 9%FS

B Orakpo 50 85% 3 14%LB

J Hatcher 40 68% 3 14%DE

J Jenkins 38 64% 3 14%DE

C Baker 34 58% 2 9%DE

E Biggers 21 36% 18 82%CB

T Murphy 21 36% 14 64%LB

K Golston 13 22% 6 27%DE

B Cofield 13 22% 2 9%NT

C Geathers 11 19% 3 14%DE

B Breeland 7 12% 8 36%CB

T Robinson 18 82%S

A Hayward 18 82%LB

G Miller 9 41%LB

W Compton 9 41%LB

T Way 7 32%P

N Sundberg 7 32%LS

D Ihenacho 5 23%SS

K Forbath 3 14%K

J LeRibeus 1 5%G

S Redd 1 5%RB

Game Release


2014 Feature Clips

Feature Clips 2014

Head Coach Jay Gruden Jay Gruden’s winding path to becoming Washington Redskins head coach By Dave Sheinin The Washington Post Jan. 9, 2014 There is one lonely branch of the vaunted West Coast Offense coaching tree — the one the great Bill Walsh sent rising from the ground decades ago — that is twisted and gnarled, and that loops back around on itself, as if bent by an unnatural force. But this branch, while strange-looking, is thriving and sturdy and, though others have withered and died, continues its climb towards the sun. The branch is Jay Gruden. With the Washington Redskins naming Gruden, until now the Cincinnati Bengals’ offensive coordinator, as their new head coach Thursday, it completes a remarkable coaching journey that is perhaps unlike any in NFL history – unless you can name another who has played and/or coached in the World League of American Football, the Arena Football League and the United Football League, who has drawn paychecks from professional teams called the Dragons, the Surge, the Storm, the Kats, the Predators and the Tuskers. If those minor-league teams — from places ranging from Barcelona to Sacramento to Orlando — don’t ring a bell, then surely the last name does. Gruden is the younger brother, as well as a protégé of sorts, of Monday Night Football analyst Jon Gruden, former Super Bowl-winning head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jay, now 46, spent seven seasons on Jon’s Tampa Bay staff, several of them connected to his brother via headset from the press box, one segment of a football education that has been a lifetime in the making. “Jay’s starting point is within that West Coast tree,” said University of Pittsburgh quarterbacks coach Brooks Bollinger, who played two seasons under Jay Gruden with the UFL’s Florida Tuskers. “His terminology and play design were similar to Jon’s. I think it would be wrong to say he got it all from Jon, but that was his starting point. No question the foundation of who he was from an offensive-philosophy standpoint was similar to Jon. He’s definitely a West Coast [offense] guy.” Jay Gruden’s professional career path may have more twists and turns than most, but his pedigree is pure football. His father, Jim, was a longtime coach and scout at the high school, collegiate and NFL levels. The three Gruden boys — Jim Jr., Jon and Jay — were all born in Ohio, as Jim Sr. went from Fremont High School to Heidelberg College, two stops on a lengthy coaching resume. Jay, the youngest, was the best athlete of the bunch — better than Jon, whose playing career ended at the University of Dayton, and Jim Jr., who became a doctor. He played four seasons under Howard Schnellenberger at Louisville, throwing for 7,024 career yards and leading the Cardinals to an 8-3 season as a senior in 1988, the program’s first winning season in a decade. Schnellenberger gave his quarterbacks extraordinary leeway to call audibles, and Gruden was one of his best pupils. “He had the final say, really, when he got out there and saw the defense, after the coaches had put together the plan,” Schnellenberger told the Bengals’ Web site in 2011.

Feature Clips 2014

While Jon eventually became one of the most recognizable faces in professional football — his intensity and twisted facial expressions earning him the nickname “Chuckie” — Jay, following his collegiate career, toiled away in obscurity in football’s minor leagues. But he won everywhere he went. In the Arena League, he won six championships as a player or coach. When Jon got the Tampa Bay head coaching job in 2002, he invited Jay to join his staff, and for a number of years, the latter double-dipped – working for the Buccaneers from July to January, then moving down I-4 to work for the AFL’s Orlando Predators. For the first two seasons, he was simultaneously an NFL assistant coach and an AFL quarterback, before retiring from playing in 2004. With the smaller playing field and hectic pace of the Arena League, Gruden became adept at creating space for his quarterbacks, while emphasizing quick decision-making — attributes he continued to emphasize even as he moved on to “the outdoor game.” “You can see a direct correlation between his time in the Arena League and what he’s been able to do in the NFL,” Bollinger said. “Guys who have been in that world have an easier time looking outside the box.” His Florida-centric life also allowed Jay Gruden to be a constant presence at home for his three sons. And when Jon was fired from Tampa Bay in 2008, and shortly thereafter the Arena League went on an extended hiatus, Jay latched on as offensive coordinator with the Florida Tuskers of the fledgling UFL — hired by then-head coach Jim Haslett — and assumed the head coaching job when Haslett left to be the Redskins’ defensive coordinator. In both seasons, the Tuskers played in the UFL title game. And in a delicious twist, Haslett will now be on Gruden’s staff in Washington. “The guy is amazing and very intelligent,” Haslett told the Orlando Sentinel in 2009. Speaking of Jon and Jay, Haslett said, “They’re so much alike, it’s unbelievable.” But a more knowledgeable source on the personalities of the Gruden brothers — their father, Jim Sr. — disagrees. “Jon is the more emotional guy,” said Jim Gruden Sr., in a telephone interview. “Jay is more laid back. I’ve seen him lose his cool, of course. But Jon can flip the switch on in a second — Jay’s not like that. He doesn’t fly off the handle. He’s kind of a different dude from Jon.” One other way the Gruden brothers are different: unlike Jon, Jay was never a cut-throat career-climber who needed to be in the NFL at all costs. “It was never a goal of his until the year the Arena League folded,” Jim Gruden Sr. said. “He was never a guy who was a climber. He was happy where he was. But things change in life. His kids were getting to be college-age. You could see Jay was starting to think more about the NFL.” His hiring in Cincinnati in 2011, as offensive coordinator on Marvin Lewis’s Bengals staff, coincided with the drafting of quarterback Andy Dalton and wide receiver A.J. Green. In each of their first three seasons, the Bengals made the AFC playoffs, but lost in the first round, including a 27-10 defeat at home to San Diego on Sunday. In Gruden’s three seasons there, the Bengals’ offense has risen from 18th to 12th to sixth in the NFL in points per game, gaining him a reputation as one of the game’s top young offensive minds.

Feature Clips 2014

“We are much simpler in our scheme for the quarterback since Jay has come on board,” Lewis told the Bengals’ Web site. “We are not reinventing the wheel against every new defense we face. The quarterback has a lot of leeway in the things he can call, and Jay has recognized that Andy was the type of player who could use those options effectively.” By the end of the 2012 season, Gruden had been asked to interview for four NFL head coaching jobs. When none panned out, Gruden simply went back to Cincinnati and won another division title. If his career has proven anything, it is that opportunity will come when it is ready to come, and no sooner. New Redskins coach: Quiet intensity, offensive creativity, relentless work ethic By Nathan Fenno The Washington Times Jan. 9, 2014 Almost three decades haven’t removed the moment from Howard Schnellenberger’s mind. On the final play of Jay Gruden’s sophomore season at the University of Louisville in 1986, a Florida State defensive lineman twisted the quarterback’s left leg into an unnatural position. Gruden’s anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament were torn. “I thought they tore it all the way off,” said Schnellenberger, Louisville’s head coach at the time. “I didn’t think he’d ever play again. But he came back.” The injury is part of an unorthodox path taken by Gruden that led to Thursday afternoon’s press conference at Redskins Park where he was introduced as the troubled franchise’s new head coach. The same traits of tenacity and toughness that Schnellenberger believed helped Gruden, 46, return from the knee injury will be needed as he takes charge of a team coming off a tumultuous 3-13 season. He is the eighth — and youngest — head coach hired by the Redskins since Daniel Snyder purchased the team in 1999. “He’s one of my favorites because he’s an overachiever,” Schnellenberger said. “He’s a driven person.” That attitude helped carry Gruden, the son of a former college coach and NFL scout, on a winding journey through professional football’s hinterlands. In the pass-happy Arena Football League played on 50-yard fields, he won four championships as a player with the Tampa Bay Storm, then two more as a head coach of the Orlando Predators. The league’s hall of fame, where he was inducted in 1999, dubbed him “the AFL’s own version of John Elway.” One Florida newspaper described Gruden as the “Michael Jordan” of the AFL. The accolades didn’t diminish the sting from an NFL playing career that never happened. “I never understood why I never got an opportunity, but I’m still a little bitter over that,” Gruden told the Orlando Sentinel in 2006. When Gruden’s elder brother, Jon, coached the Buccaneers from 2002 to 2008, he came along as an offensive assistant and continued his football education before they were fired in 2008.

Feature Clips 2014

Attention has never been in short supply for the elder brother after coaching the Buccaneers to a win in the Super Bowl in 2003 and, these days, as an analyst on ESPN’s Monday Night Football broadcasts whose name regularly pops up in coaching rumors. But in the relative anonymity of little-known football leagues and the dusty corners of an NFL staff, the younger brother crafted a reputation for quiet intensity, offensive creativity and a relentless work ethic that made him the first one to hit the weight room or to study film each morning. “Jay, it takes a little longer for him to get pissed off,” his father, Jim, said from the family’s home in Tampa, Fla. “It can happen to Jon real fast.” Added Schnellenberger: “Jon is gregarious, outgoing. He’s a music man. He’s an entertainer. Jay is not that. He’s down to earth and doesn’t use more words than he needs to use to get his opinions and thoughts across. His father was a very laid-back guy. Jay takes a lot after him.” The journey to Washington hasn’t been without bumps. Gruden spent the past three seasons as offensive coordinator for the Bengals. Their season ended Jan. 5 with a 27-10 loss to the Chargers in the wild-card round of the playoffs that continued a string of postseason failures. Questions followed Gruden’s play-calling. Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton turned over the ball three times in the second half and Gruden called for 31 passes in the fourth quarter, despite preaching a balanced attack of runs and passes. “Sometimes, maybe, I give coordinators too much credit like, ‘OK, this play worked a couple times, no way it’s going to work again,’” Gruden told Cincinnati radio station ESPN 1530. “You outthink yourself, and that’s the whole thing you go through as a coordinator is how to attack.” Gruden also earned national notoriety for a profane rant captured by the HBO reality series “Hard Knocks” during Bengals training camp in August. After what he believed to be a poor practice, the coordinator invoked the name of a popular cartoon mouse before descending into a bleep-filled tirade that included his disinclination to coach a .500 team and a desire for further attention to detail. Despite the glitches, he has interviewed for at least six other NFL head coaching jobs since he was hired by the Bengals. Gruden’s approach has led to success outside the video-game world of the AFL. With the Florida Tuskers of the upstart United Football League in 2009, for instance, he helped quarterback Brooks Bollinger earn the league’s most valuable player award. “Part of why I felt comfortable as a quarterback was not only what he could teach me just at my position, but how he made everything else flow together,” Bollinger said. “I think his ability to do that with the offense — you know, to get guys in the right places and make concepts match up and all the personalities you have to manage at the other position — I think his understanding of that helps the quarterback have success and feel very comfortable.” Jim Haslett, the Redskins’ defensive coordinator the past four seasons, hired Gruden as his offensive coordinator with the Tuskers. He then succeeded Haslett as head coach when Haslett left to join Mike Shanahan’s staff as defensive coordinator in Washington in 2010.

Feature Clips 2014

Former Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann was part of the Tuskers’ ownership group and interacted with Gruden on a regular basis. “I watched the way he worked, watched the way he communicated with players, watched the way players responded to working for him,” Theismann said. “Everything was really positive.” The tight-knit connections around the hire don’t end there. Redskins general manager Bruce Allen held the same position with the Buccaneers from 2004 to 2008 before he and the Grudens were fired. Allen led the coaching search after Shanahan was fired and sat next to Gruden during Thursday’s press conference. The new coach had a five-year contract and tried to push beyond the troubles that led the Redskins to losing records in seven of the past 11 seasons. “He’s very stoic, a lot more outgoing now [than in college], when he was a man of few words,” Schnellenberger said. “The smile is on his face all the time.” A smile that won’t soon fade. First-year coach Jay Gruden has Redskins thinking quick turnaround By Don Banks SI.com June 12, 2014 ASHBURN, Va. -- The honeymoon months are always fun and filled with promise for a first-time NFL head coach, in that blank-slate, anything-is-possible sort of way. But soon enough, we'll begin to find out if Jay Gruden and his new-look Redskins resemble the club that took the NFL by surprise in 2012, storming to an NFC East title, or the team that bottomed out in dysfunctional fashion in 2013, posting Washington's worst record (3-13) since the dawn of the Norv Turner era in 1994. In overview, that is the key question: Which version was the real Redskins? And while we're at it, which incarnation of quarterback Robert Griffin III will we see in 2014 under Gruden, given that the arc of Griffin's first two years in the NFL so clearly mirrored the fortunes of the franchise? Somewhere in between is my hunch, but Gruden knows there's no upside to using the past two wildly divergent seasons in Washington as any meaningful measuring stick. Whatever the story of this year's Redskins turns out to be, it will only reveal itself in due time. "I try to forget what happened here both in '12 and '13,'' Gruden said, talking in the moments after his team's OTA workout Wednesday afternoon at Redskins Park. "We just want to make it look like '14 around here. It's a whole new season, with brand new challenges ahead. We can't even think about the last two years. Things were learned from what happened in '12 and '13, from the growing process as far as a young quarterback is concerned. But I feel confident in Robert's abilities, and who wouldn't? He's a confident kid. "If he has a problem right now, a negative, it's he wants every play to work. Sometimes he might throw a ball into coverage when he shouldn't, especially out here (in offseason workouts). But when you've got the live bullets flying around (during the season) and he's got the ability to run, I think you'll see more of the element where he's willing to just get what he can get out of a play and live to fight another day. Out here he's trying to make every play, but I've been really thrilled with what he's done so far.''

Feature Clips 2014

Gruden is wearing Redskins colors in large part, of course, because he's a quarterback-minded coach, hired by a team that has a franchise quarterback already facing something of a crossroads season in the third year of his career. The former Bengals offensive coordinator and ex-collegiate and Arena League quarterback sees the game from the QB position, and his challenge is to fully develop Griffin's gifts and perhaps undo any of the damage done by the quarterback's January 2013 knee injury and the upheaval of last season, when the trust and relationship between Griffin and former Washington head coach Mike Shanahan (and offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan) completely deteriorated. How Griffin's game matures under Gruden's touch will be the intriguing backdrop to Washington's 2014 season. Gruden's challenge is to take some of what Griffin did so brilliantly as a rookie in 2012 and find a way to use his unique athletic skills within a style of play that is sustainable health-wise. The way to read that may be that Griffin's read option days aren't completely over, but under Gruden, it'll never be 2012 again. "Personally my belief is the read option is better as an element of surprise,'' Gruden said. "If you're making it a major focal point of your offense -- though they had success with it -- that's problematic. You want to have some of it, no question, because it's the way to get the numbers back in your favor offensively. And with a quarterback like him, why wouldn't you have some of it? "But we're trying to develop him as an all-around quarterback. And I don't know if they had that (as a goal). I'm sure they did a little bit, but I think that's the clear intent moving forward, to develop him as an all-around quarterback. That's part of his growth, from '12 to '13 to now.'' Griffin seems eager to embrace making the vast majority of his plays from the pocket rather than with his legs, knowing that approach is necessary for his long-term success in the league. A year removed from last year's ACL/LCL rehabilitation, Griffin is clearly moving more fluidly without his knee brace and made several pretty throws from the pocket during the 90-minute OTA session I witnessed. Afterward he pronounced himself "very comfortable'' in Gruden's offense, but acknowledged it's a work very much in progress. Under Gruden, Washington's offense will feature some elements of the controlled passing game that helped the Bengals reach the playoffs in quarterback Andy Dalton's first three seasons in the league, but with doses of the play-action game that Griffin has excelled in, and plenty of reliance on the Alfred Morris-led running game. Ideally, Gruden is planning to blend the best of what Cincinnati and Washington did offensively. "We're going to have some different elements from Cincinnati,'' he said. "Some of the quick passing game will be about having the ability to get the ball out of the quarterback's hands to receivers out in space, and let them make a big play after the catch. It's a low-risk, high-reward type play, and you'll see some of those implemented in our offense. But then, here in Washington, they actually had some good play-action shot plays, and we'll carry some of those we like. There's definitely some concepts I really like and think are necessary for pro football quarterbacks.'' The vibe in Washington is predictably upbeat, after the Shanahan era ended in such desultory fashion. I've known Gruden since covering him in 1992 as the star quarterback of the Arena League's Tampa Bay Storm, and I knew his approachable, down-to-earth manner would play well with his players, after the somewhat imperial style of his predecessor in Washington. Chatting with Redskins receiver Santana Moss and newly arrived defensive end Jason Hatcher on Wednesday, both veterans lauded the sixth full-time head coaching hire of owner Daniel Snyder's 15-year tenure with the franchise.

Feature Clips 2014

"It's too early to start talking crazy, but I'll just tell you, man, right now the aura in the building is just tremendously great,'' said Moss, now on his fourth Redskins head coach. "A veteran like myself looks forward to coming to work knowing that you have a coach who's just so relaxed and so efficient at what he's trying to teach us. That way we can go out there and be at ease in what we're doing and what we're learning. I think that kind of approach is a big step toward trying to get your team to believe what you want them to be this year.'' Hatcher, the former Cowboy who signed during free agency, called Gruden "a player's coach'' but hastily added that he's not incapable of cracking the whip if necessary. "He's not a be-your-friend type of coach,'' Hatcher said. "He'll put you in your place when you need to be put in your place. But for the most part, he's all about the players and making the environment fun and stress-free. A lot of coaches in the league are not really player's coaches, so once you get that chemistry going, knowing the head coach cares about you, you'll run through the wall for him.'' There are no walls to run through in mid-June, in OTAs, but the Redskins did add some quality pieces in Hatcher, receivers DeSean Jackson and Andre Roberts and safety Ryan Clark this offseason, and there is a nucleus of talent on hand that produced a playoff season not that long ago. In the always-competitive NFC East, where the last repeat champion was the 2003-2004 Eagles, Washington has plenty of ground to make up, but it also isn't facing a massive rebuilding project. There is always pressure to win now in Washington, but Gruden doesn't sound cowed by Dan Snyder's track record of burning through head coaches. When I asked Gruden to give me his perception versus reality impressions of Snyder, he didn't flinch. "As an outsider looking in, when he first took over, he was --,'' said Gruden, pausing. A bull in a china shop, I suggested? Laughing, Gruden said, "Yeah, I'm not going to lie. But the reality of it is he's a very passionate guy who really cares deeply about the Washington Redskins, their history, their tradition, the fans and this team. And he will do anything in his power to turn it into a champion. And when it's all said and done, that's the bottom line. "I think we're getting along great so far, but we haven't lost a game yet. I don't know what will happen then.'' Gruden's older, more famous, brother, Jon Gruden, has been both a Super Bowl champion coach and a fired coach in this league. He was on hand for Wednesday's workout, and the ex-Raiders and Bucs head coach and current Monday Night Football analyst said Jay Gruden will prove to be a good hire for Griffin's future. "I think he's organized, and he's going to be steady,'' Jon Gruden said. "He's proven he's a good play-caller, and I really like the staff he hired. I think the working environment is very good and I think that will help develop the players, particularly the quarterback and the young guys they're rolling along with.'' Jay Gruden knows there are no longer three-year windows given to new coaches in the NFL. It's get-it-done mode, every year. In 2013, three of the league's new coaching hires took their teams to the playoffs (Chip Kelly, Andy Reid and Mike McCoy) and two more missed the postseason by one game (Bruce Arians and Marc Trestman). That made it eight consecutive seasons where at least one new coaching hire headed a playoff-bound team in year one. "Our bar is set high here,'' Gruden said. "The way you build a team, it can happen quickly. Kansas City was 2-14 one year, then added a quarterback, stopped turning the ball over and made some plays on defense and went to the playoffs. The Eagles get their guys healthy, find a quarterback and all of a sudden they're flying high. That's what happens. It takes some weapons, but I think we have enough people here in this building that we can be competitive every week, and there's no reason why we can't do some great things this season.''

Feature Clips 2014

Landing Jackson, the exiled Eagles receiver coming off a career year under Kelly in Philadelphia, was the biggest coup Washington executed thus far in 2014. He gives Griffin a proven downfield speed threat and should help draw coverage away from the likes of Pierre Garcon, Roberts and Moss in the passing game. Gruden said he doesn't really care what went wrong for Jackson in Philadelphia. He's just happy the Redskins won the Jackson sweepstakes. "He's not the only star receiver in the history of the NFL who's left a team and gone elsewhere,'' Gruden said. "T.O. did it. Randy Moss did it. Jerry Rice left the 49ers. There's been a lot of good players who have left previous teams for whatever reasons, it could be money, could be issues with the coordinator or head coach, whatever the reason is. It doesn't mean he can't play. We're willing to take a chance on this guy. "He's an explosive player and obviously those guys are hard to find. It's one thing to be fast and another to be extremely tough. He's not afraid of anything. Sometimes in practice it looks like he's coasting, but when you turn on the tape, he's two or three yards past the other receiver running the same route. He's just got a great stride and great control about him.'' Gruden's honeymoon phase in Washington remains in bloom for a little while longer, but his own stride and sense of control of his new team has been impressively steady so far. Nothing short of results will truly matter come the regular season, but for now, he's a new head coach in the NFL as summer approaches, and that means all things still seem possible.

Offensive Coordinator Sean McVay How Sean McVay became Redskins offensive coordinator before his 28th birthday By Mike Jones The Washington Post Jan. 16, 2014 Anyone who has crossed paths with Sean McVay will tell you he’s not normal. They also will say that little about his meteoric rise to offensive coordinator of the Washington Redskins comes as a surprise. Just six years ago, McVay hung up his cleats after three injury-plagued seasons as a wide receiver for Miami (Ohio) and got an entry-level coaching job on Jon Gruden’s staff with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On Tuesday, the Redskins and Coach Jay Gruden , Jon’s brother, finalized the contract that made McVay, who turns 28 next week, the youngest offensive coordinator in the NFL. A promotion from tight ends coach, the job McVay held for three seasons under Mike Shanahan, was inevitable, people around the league say. McVay had the potential to direct his own unit, and many see him as a head coach in the making. “He’s been around it all his life. He was born into football,” said former Redskins quarterbacks coach Matt LaFleur, one of McVay’s closest friends. “He’s passionate, he’s positive and he’s persistent. He has this never-say-die attitude. And his preparation is really impressive. He’s got all the traits you look for in a coach.”

Feature Clips 2014

“Sean’s going to be a star — there’s no question,” Jon Gruden gushed. “. . . He’s got an incredible personality and a passion for the game. Plus, he’s intelligent and has a strong work ethic. Sean comes from a great football family. He’s known what he’s wanted to do his whole life. He’s worked hard and been successful with every opportunity that’s been presented to him.” McVay certainly boasts strong football lineage. His grandfather, John, coached in the World Football League and NFL in the 1970s and spent 21 years in the San Francisco 49ers’ front office, winning five Super Bowls. Sean’s father, Tim, was recruited by Jay Gruden’s father, Jim, and played at Indiana. During family get-togethers, football dominated the conversations. “He was always right in the middle of all the discussions with myself, his father and two older uncles,” McVay’s grandfather remembered. “He was one of those kids that matured early — in life and as an athlete. Whether it was soccer or football, he was intense, to say the least. He was always concerned with what teams were doing defensively, what kind of coverages they were playing, who could play man-to-man, who could do this and that.” The fascination with X’s and O’s never waned. When McVay realized his playing career wouldn’t continue past college, he turned his attention to coaching and interviewed with Gruden, who hired him as an offensive assistant. Jay Gruden held the same title. McVay calls himself “really fortunate and blessed” to get that job, acknowledging his family’s connection with the Grudens helped. But he aimed to ensure his work ethic allowed him to stick around. “I wanted to do whatever job they gave me to the best of my ability, whether it was cutting up film or putting in formations or putting together tip sheets for the coaches, just whatever I could,” McVay said. Age doesn’t matter The Bucs fired Gruden following a 9-7 season in 2008. But McVay and Jay Gruden landed on Jim Haslett’s coaching staff for the United Football League’s Florida Tuskers — Gruden as the offensive coordinator and McVay as wide receivers coach. He was only 22. One of McVay’s players, Jermaine Wiggins, often jokingly asked, “You need me to buy you your beer after the game? Are you sure you’re old enough?” The ribbing never swayed McVay, however. “I’ve always had a confidence and a belief in myself that I belonged,” he explained. “And a lot of that comes from being around great coaches who are willing to help you grow faster than you probably would have. And this is what I’ve been around my whole life. It’s where I feel comfortable.” After that 2009 season with the Tuskers, McVay followed Haslett to Washington, where he was made an offensive assistant, working primarily with Keenan McCardell and his wide receivers unit. “He was young, but he didn’t just sit in the corner and watch,” former Redskins wide receiver Anthony Armstrong recalled. “He actually had a lot of great insight and did a great job of explaining stuff.”

Feature Clips 2014

With roughly a month left in the 2010 season, tight ends coach Jon Embree left the Redskins to coach at Colorado, and McVay filled in. The following winter, when Jay Gruden tried to bring McVay to Cincinnati, where he had accepted the job as the Bengals’ offensive coordinator, the Redskins promoted McVay to full-time tight ends coach to avoid losing him. Washington’s tight ends thrived. In 2011, Fred Davis enjoyed a career year and appeared headed for the Pro Bowl before he missed the final four games of the season. The next season, Logan Paulsen had the best year of his career. In 2013, rookie Jordan Reed developed into a threat, setting franchise records for a rookie tight end. Now McVay is charged with helping the whole offense excel. The transition poses a challenge but one that is achievable, associates say. McVay already has the necessary holistic knowledge. The Grudens often preached the importance of “viewing the offense from an 11-man standpoint” regardless of coaching position. Under Kyle Shanahan, McVay was charged with planning third-down packages. And following their talks immediately after his hiring, Jay Gruden deemed McVay the best fit for an offensive coordinator. “I’m certainly proud but not at all surprised,” John McVay said. “Sean is so confident and so deeply involved in this stuff. He’s really immersed himself in the game. He’s a sharp guy, and he’s had some unbelievable opportunities to learn from some great coaches in Jon and Jay Gruden, Jim Haslett and Mike Shanahan and Kyle Shanahan.” A football junkie Passion, confidence and strong communication skills enable McVay to position his players for success, colleagues say. “I swear his alarm goes off at 4:45 in the morning, and he thinks, ‘Yes! Football!’ ” former Redskins tight end Chris Cooley said. “He’s so excited that he gets to coach, teach and talk football every day, and as a coach, you have to be like that. Because of that, he’s the most-prepared coach that I’ve ever played for, by far. . . . [His message] is very clear because he completely understands it. Players pick up very quickly if a coach isn’t really sure or questions the scheme and what it is. But he was always very clear in what he wanted and expected from guys. . . . He’s just a little more talented than a lot of people I’ve been around.” Described as “a people person,” McVay also succeeds because of his ability to read his players and cultivate relationships with them. “You look at the room that I was working with as tight ends this past year,” McVay said. “All of those guys are very good football players, but they also learn in different ways. At the end of the day, your job as a coach is to help people achieve at their highest potential. . . . So you need to get a feel for those players as people and find, ‘What’s the best way to motivate them and help them reach that highest potential?’ That’s always fascinated me.” McVay’s biggest task — and the most important relationship he must cultivate— involves quarterback Robert Griffin III, who will try to rebound from a tumultuous second season.

Feature Clips 2014

Gruden will serve as play-caller and also will work with Griffin, but McVay is expected to help the transition by blending the best elements of the old offense with those of Gruden’s playbook. McVay embraces the challenge, viewing it as simply one more requirement in his progression. “I can’t control what happened last year,” he said. “All I can control is the relationship that I have with Robert, and we’re going to develop that, and it’s going to be strong. . . . We’re going to work and succeed together, and any failures, we’ll go through those together as well. So I’m not worried about what has happened before. I’m just excited about what’s ahead.”

Defensive Coordinator Jim Haslett Jim Haslett thinks this year’s defense has a lot of potential By Jason Reid The Washington Post June 20, 2014 For four seasons — three of which ended with 10 or more losses — defensive coordinator Jim Haslett followed orders while former head coach Mike Shanahan made his job more difficult by tinkering with the defense, people within the organization say. And although Haslett often was frustrated that Shanahan, who had roster control, invested more heavily on offense during free agency, he kept his concerns in house. With the arrival of new Coach Jay Gruden, with whom Haslett worked previously, things have changed. Team President and General Manager Bruce Allen, who now has final say over the roster, committed almost $26 million in guaranteed money to retain outside linebacker Brian Orakpo and defensive lineman Chris Baker, and lure defensive lineman Jason Hatcher from the Dallas Cowboys. Haslett is confident Orakpo, Hatcher and Baker will play major roles in bolstering Washington’s pass rush, which hasn’t been good enough since Shanahan scrapped the team’s longtime, successful 4-3 defense in favor of a 3-4 alignment. Haslett is also optimistic about improvement in the secondary — Washington’s safeties probably couldn’t play much worse — and generally pleased with the defensive roster at this stage of the offseason. On July 23, the Redskins report to training camp in Richmond. After the team completed minicamp on Wednesday at Redskins Park, Haslett is eager to get going again. “I like our guys. I really do,” Haslett said the other day. “We’ve got a good group. We’ve got some versatility to do different things.” With the arrival of Hatcher, who had 11 sacks for the Cowboys last fall, Haslett plans to be highly aggressive in rushing the passer. Orakpo and Ryan Kerrigan, Washington’s starting outside linebackers, are expected to have more freedom to attack than they had under Shanahan. “We’re going to try to take advantage of some of the guys we have,” Haslett said.

Feature Clips 2014

Haslett has many ideas about how to best use Hatcher, who was scheduled to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery Thursday and may miss the beginning of training camp. “I’m not a doctor. I don’t know” when Hatcher will return, Haslett said. “I just know he’s a heck of a football player. We’e excited to have him on our team. He’s going to be fine.” An improved pass rush would help the secondary. But the Redskins need their young defensive backs, especially David Amerson and Bacarri Rambo, to take big steps forward. “Obviously, that’s a key,” Haslett said. “You’ve got to have some guys grow up. It’s a maturation process. We expect all of those guys to get better and better.”

Special Teams Coordinator Ben Kotwica Redskins’ Ben Kotwica has players lining up to join his ‘special forces’ By Mike Jones The Washington Post July 10, 2014 The former Apache helicopter pilot and company commander stood in front of the room and issued the challenge. “Who wants to join my special forces?” Ben Kotwica asked, strong and clear as he conducted his first special teams meeting at Redskins Park back in the spring. He spoke of pride, commitment, and a physical style of play, and again, asked who wanted to join his “special forces.” Ears perked up. Things had definitely changed. Special teams play ranked among the lowest of the lowlights during Washington’s 3-13 campaign in 2013. Keith Burns never could find the right buttons to push as the first-year coordinator who took over for the long-time, well-respected firecracker of a special teams coach, Danny Smith. Burns struggled to find willing participants to round out his units. Some players disagreed with his philosophies and schemes, and that led to arguments in meeting rooms and sometimes on the sidelines. During one heated exchange, Burns challenged a player to fight him. There was nothing special about Washington’s special teams units. All pride in the units had been lost. And so, finding the right man to overhaul the unit ranked among Jay Gruden’s first moves after being hired as head coach in January. He zeroed in on Kotwica, whose contract with the New York Jets had just expired. Under Kotwica, the Jets in 2013 ranked among the top 10 in the NFL in kickoff return yards, and 17th on kickoff coverage. By no coincidence, those two areas had ranked among Washington’s biggest weaknesses. It also wasn’t just happenstance that some of Kotwica’s strengths — discipline, planning, strong motivational and communication skills — represented weaknesses of the previous coordinator.

Feature Clips 2014

Kotwica had proven himself as a fast riser in the NFL coaching ranks. And his leadership skills came without question both on the field and off. ‘Apply within’ After concluding his senior season as a linebacker for Army, where he anchored the defense and helped his team to 10 wins — most in school history — Kotwica went on to serve his country as an Apache helicopter pilot. During his eight years in the Army, Kotwica deployed to Bosnia, and was stationed in Korea. In 2004, as a captain in the second Iraq war, Kotwica flew more than 1,000 combat hours. Kotwica never lost his love for football, and he realized coaching bore a number of similarities to his role as a company commander, where he had to unite a group of men, get them to buy in on an important mission and execute with precision. Upon completion of his military career in 2005, Bob Sutton, Kotwica’s former coach at West Point, helped the soldier get a job as the defensive coordinator for the U.S. Military Academy prep school’s football team. Two years later, upon Sutton’s recommendation, then-Jets head coach Eric Mangini gave Kotwica an entry-level job on his staff as a quality control assistant for the defensive and special teams units. Six years later, he was promoted to special teams coordinator. Now in Washington, Kotwica assumes the task of rebuilding the special teams units. During free agency, the Redskins pursued players who could contribute there, not just on offense or defense. In the opening days of the shopping period, Washington signed wide receiver Andre Roberts, who will compete as a punt and kick returner, and linebackers Akeem Jordan and Adam Hayward, who had both served as special teams captains for their previous teams. During his initial address and in meetings since, Kotwica has stressed the importance of excellence on special teams. This isn’t where players incapable of starting get stashed, as a number of players viewed the units last season. Kotwica wants and expects the best. “I think any time you try to form a unit or an organization, you want to instill a culture,” Kotwica said. “So there are things that I’ve brought from my military background. I put an ‘Apply within’ sign on my front door, and we’re taking all applicants, and I think guys have bought into that. A lot of guys have signed up and want to help this ballclub.” Thus far, Kotwica’s tactics have worked. There’s a new air in the special teams meetings and practices, said fullback Darrel Young — one of the few bright spots on the units last season. He said Kotwica, with his militaristic style, has impressed players and already has proven himself as “a leader of men.” Fellow special teams standout Niles Paul — one of the few players last season who seemed vexed over the disarray of the unit — agrees.

Feature Clips 2014

“We’ve got a bunch of — with all the people we brought in — a bunch of people feeding off each other, who believe in what we’re doing out here and who are having a good time,” Paul said. “It’s definitely the way Ben communicates. You know Ben is a military guy. First day of special teams, he addressed us and said, ‘Who wants to join my special forces?’ And everybody was like, ‘Dang, I want to join the special forces.’ He’s getting everybody to buy into what he’s selling. We’re believing in him. That’s the big thing when you get a new coach, is guys believing in him. . . . Guys are communicating, guys are wanting to make tackles. That’s what special teams is all about.” Gruden agreed that Kotwica’s approach makes it impossible for players to take his message lightly or disrespect him. “Hell,” Gruden chuckled. “He intimidates me. I’m never going to overstep my boundaries with him.” Leading by example But Kotwica has done more than talk. He has backed up his all-hands-on-deck message by enlisting the services of position coaches to help the special teams staff in an attempt to ensure that his players receive the best instruction possible, and to spark greater unity. “I think that you can talk special teams and how important it is, but you’ve got to walk it,” Kotwica said. “I think when you incorporate those other coaches, I think the players see that and feel how important that is. You can hear that special teams are important and field position is important, but when players see [wide receivers coach] Ike Hilliard, [running backs coach] Randy Jordan helping out, it internalizes that.” In addition to speed, physicality and precision, Kotwica has stressed the importance of competition. He has both inexperienced and seasoned players auditioning for roles on his units. Washington also has two place kickers, two punters and even two long snappers competing for jobs — a rarity. Kotwica believes that competition will cause the players to work harder for jobs while also positioning him to field the best possible units, which will spur a Washington turnaround. That and preparation represent the biggest keys to success, the coach believes. “Whether it’s in the desert of Iraq or out on the football field on Sunday,” Kotwica said, “you have to be able to make adjustments and instill that confidence in your soldiers or your players that the job is going to get done.” Iraq War veteran Ben Kotwica brings authority to Redskins’ special teams By Tom Schad The Washington Times Sept. 3, 2014 A little more than a decade ago, U.S. Army Capt. Ben Kotwica landed in Taji, Iraq, a sandy city 20 miles north of Baghdad. It was April 2004 and Operation Iraqi Freedom II was humming along. The situation on the ground was calm, at least for a while. Then in May, the Mahdi Army attacked Sadr City. In November, Marines entered Fallujah. From the cockpit of an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, Kotwica was often right in the middle of it all, zipping overhead at low

Feature Clips 2014

altitudes and providing reconnaissance or cover fire. By the time he returned home in March 2005, he had logged more than 1,000 combat hours. "I didn't want to be in combat," Kotwica said. "But I wasn't averse to pulling triggers and doing that kind of mission." The mission Kotwica faces now is trivial by comparison. His tasks are no longer matters of life and death but of touchbacks and hang times, wedges and coverage schemes. As the new special teams coordinator of the Washington Redskins, he has been tasked with turning around what was statistically the worst unit in the league last season, according to a formula created by Football Outsiders. Kotwica's job has changed since 2004, but he brings the same approach and attitude to coaching that he brought to his role as an officer in places such as Bosnia-Herzegovina, Korea and Iraq: Technical expertise. Meticulous attention to detail. Open communication. And above all else, a type of firm, confident demeanor befitting a military veteran. "You do notice it," linebacker Akeem Jordan said. "I wouldn't say he's intimidating. I'd say he has a leader's presence. There's not too many times that you would doubt his judgment." 'I wanted to do a cool job' Before he was a coach or an officer, Kotwica was a starting linebacker and team captain at Army. He led the Black Knights to their only 10-win season and most recent Commander-in-Chief's Trophy in 1996, and it was during his time at West Point that he also began to think about life after graduation. "Really my thought was if I was going to be in the Army, I wanted to do a cool job," he said. "And I thought flying would be pretty darn cool. So that's what I did." After a year coaching at West Point's preparatory school, Kotwica enrolled in flight school. Free to choose his preferred type of aircraft, he picked the Apache, an attack helicopter, rather than the Black Hawk, which is more commonly used for transporting troops. Or, in his words: "I went guns." Kotwica was stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina before being deployed to Bosnia-Herzegovina, where he spent seven months as a platoon leader. He then returned home briefly before moving on to Korea for six months, and later Iraq. Kotwica is careful not to reveal too many details about his time in Taji. When asked about his role in the context of the war, he says only that, "there were a variety of mission sets that we executed in Iraq." Sometimes he served as convoy security or air security for VIPs visiting the country. Sometimes he flew to gather reconnaissance or help identify targets during a conflict on the ground. And yes, sometimes, he had to pull the trigger in battle. "The most rewarding mission was helping the guys on the ground," Kotwica said. "When we did pull triggers, I never looked at it as an opportunity to take somebody else's life. I really looked at it as an opportunity to save our soldiers' lives." Kotwica estimates he was in the air six days a week, working toward objectives that took anywhere from two to five hours to complete. He learned to navigate a city like Baghdad at low altitudes, sometimes dodging wires

Feature Clips 2014

and towers in shade or darkness. And he experienced the challenges of a nonlinear battlefield, where there are no clearly marked boundaries between clusters of allied troops and the enemy. In March 2005, Kotwica and the 1st Cavalry Division were sent home, marking the end of both his final tour and his eight-year military career. Kotwica retired with three medals and a Bronze Star. "I loved the military. I really, really enjoyed my time there," Kotwica said. "But my time was up." 'How can I help you get better?' Kotwica grew up on the south side of Chicago, the son of a military veteran who went on to become a state police officer. His parents ran what he called a "disciplined household," where everyone had responsibilities and every action had consequences. It was here, long before Kotwica accepted his scholarship offer to West Point, that he developed his unique demeanor. The military molded his personality, but the roots were in his childhood and how he was raised by his parents. "I think that I've always had somewhat of a, I don't know if the word is mature, or certain demeanor about me," he said. That demeanor, among other things, always made Kotwica think he might be a successful coach. Even in Pop Warner leagues as a kid, coaches would pinpoint him as a future leader. "Hey Ben," they'd say. "You might want to look at this coaching thing. I think you'd be pretty good at it." When Kotwica returned home from Iraq in 2005, he received an email and an invitation from then-Army coach Bobby Ross, asking if he'd like to coach at the academy's preparatory school. Kotwica worked as the defensive coordinator there for a season before later jumping up to the NFL and joining the New York Jets. Bob Sutton, who was New York's defensive coordinator at the time, had been the head coach at Army during Kotwica's playing days. Kotwica didn't come from a heavy special teams background, but soon worked his way up the ladder under longtime special teams coordinator Mike Westhoff, who retired after the 2012 season. Kotwica used his time in New York to learn the finer aspects of special teams play, and he hasn't stopped learning since. "He'll come to us and ask, 'How can I help you get better?' That's an awesome thing," said punter Robert Malone, who played under Kotwica in New York and was released by the Redskins last week. "A lot of coaches have a lot of pride and they don't get to that level, but he's a very humble coach. And he's willing to learn whatever it takes to help us." 'Sense of accountability' Kotwica isn't exactly a drill sergeant, players say, but there's no confusion in what he says. First-year coach Jay Gruden said Kotwica "doesn't beat around the bush." Long snapper Nick Sundberg called it "brutal honesty." "I like that about him," Sundberg said. "If I have a bad day, I want to hear about it. I don't want things to be sugarcoated or anything like that. It's not sugarcoated on Sundays. So if I need to get better, he tells me I need to get better."

Feature Clips 2014

Kotwica demands precision and exact timing in every drill at every practice. Make a mistake while covering a punt return and he will work with you to fix it. Make the same mistake a second time and, in Jordan's words, "you can tell." "I think players respect him a lot in that regard," Gruden said. "There's a sense of accountability amongst our players that has to be taught, and Coach Kotwica is a perfect guy to teach that." Keith Burns, once a star special teams player who was hand-picked by former coach Mike Shanahan, oversaw Washington's dreadful special teams performance last season. Before that, Danny Smith steered the unit to mediocrity over eight years. Sundberg said Kotwica "brings a lot to the table that we, I'll just say, lacked last season." Whether it stems from his military background or everyday demeanor, Kotwica believes Redskins fans will see his fingerprint on special teams this season. The unit, which he has aptly dubbed "special forces," will be more physical than in years past, he said. More organized. More disciplined. And, if all goes according to plan, more successful. "I'll tell you what, some of the schemes that he's doing with us and stuff like that, I'm excited, man," fullback Darrel Young said. "You'll see guys out there giving a lot of effort. I can promise you that."

S Ryan Clark

‘Old guy’ Ryan Clark will fill leadership role for Redskins By Brian McNally The Washington Times June 18, 2014 Redskins safety Ryan Clark eyed the group of former players who showed up to watch a minicamp practice this week and smiled. By his rough count, Clark, now 34 and back with Washington for the first time since 2005 after signing as a free agent this spring, had played with a quarter of the ex-Redskins who attended. Most of those men have long since finished their football careers. Clark is still going with no plans to stop. “I guess that tells you a little bit about when I was here,” Clark joked after a minicamp practice on Wednesday. “But for me, it’s good. There are a lot of places I could have went where it would have been like starting over. This really isn’t. I have a foundation here. I know people here. I also know the fanbase. I know what it is to be a member of this team. … It was a good choice.” Safety was a problem area for Washington throughout last year’s miserable 3-13 campaign. It had to be addressed. And while Clark’s age makes him a short-term answer, coaches and teammates say he still brings value at a position of need. On a defense that lost its unquestioned leader, linebacker London Fletcher, to retirement, Clark could help fill that void.

Feature Clips 2014

“I love a guy like Ryan to be around just for what our defense was missing,” said wide receiver Santana Moss, who played with Clark in Washington in 2005. “I think with London leaving, Ryan is the next best guy to be out there, to be able to listen to and to be able to talk to these young guys.” Moss remembers Clark, undrafted out of LSU before catching on with the New York Giants in 2002, calling out plays and communicating with defensive teammates — veterans whose heads would swivel to see if this unheralded youngster knew what he was doing. He usually did. Clark parlayed his tenure with Washington into eight seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where that defense ranked in the top five in the NFL in yards allowed per game for six years in a row and led the league four times. Clark started 109 of 111 games with the Steelers, played alongside strong safety Troy Polamalu and went to two Super Bowls, winning one of them. In 2011 he was named to the Pro Bowl. In Washington, the mercurial Brandon Meriweather is what passed for a steady veteran last season. Given his checkered disciplinary history, that didn’t amount to much. Otherwise at safety, the Redskins have Tanard Jackson, stained by multiple drug suspensions and a complete question mark in his return to the NFL; the talented Phillip Thomas, who missed his entire rookie year with a Lisfranc injury to his left foot; and Bacarri Rambo, who was overwhelmed as a rookie last season. “You have to have great communication skills,” defensive coordinator Jim Haslett said. “And we’ll give [Clark] some leeway. When we game plan we’ll have those guys have some checks and do some different things because, obviously, he can handle it. He did some [Wednesday]. That’s a good addition to our football team.” Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III laughed when asked about Clark. In one of their first conversations as teammates, the two men recalled a game at Pittsburgh in 2012 when Griffin went out for a pass, was whistled for a pass interference penalty and was promptly drilled with a helmet-to-helmet hit by Clark. It wasn’t funny at the time, though, and Griffin joked that play was quickly deleted from the team’s playbook. “I think what everyone points to is leadership,” Griffin said. “But you just can’t come in and start talking and have people listen to you no matter what your pedigree is. I think [Clark] has done a good job coming in and showing it, working hard and then making plays out on the field. … We’re glad to have him.” But leadership is an intangible. Clark is determined to show that a disappointing 2013 season, when Pittsburgh tumbled to 13th in yards allowed and missed the playoffs for a second consecutive year, wasn’t indicative of age catching up to him. Clark started all 16 games for the Steelers and had two interceptions. But his play suffered compared to 2012, which he considers the finest season of his career. He is sure that level isn’t beyond him yet. “They call me ‘old guy’ around here. Every now and then, the younger guys point to my age,” Clark said. “And I tell them ‘I’m still good enough to be running around with you.’ So either they gotta get better or eventually I gotta be 40.”

QB Kirk Cousins

Forget flash, quarterback Kirk Cousins goes for comfort with his ride to Washington

Feature Clips 2014

By Peter J. Wallner Mlive.com June 5, 2014 When it comes to training camp arrivals, Washington quarterback Kirk Cousins is the anti-Reggie Wayne. Unlike the Indianapolis Colts receiver, who pulled into the parking lot of the Colts camp facility last week in an Indy car driven by professional driver Ed Carpenter, Cousins opted for a more conservative method of transportation when he and his wife, Julie, arrived in town in a conversion van. The van, a limited-edition 2000 model, belonged to his grandfather who passed away during the offseason, Cousins told The Washington Post, and it was no longer needed by his grandmother. So he bought it from her. “It’ll serve us well (in the Washington area), because my wife and I each have a car, but then when people come into town, it’ll kind of be a third car,” said Cousins, the former Michigan State quarterback and Holland native. “And it’s perfect for driving the hour-and-a-half from Ashburn to the games. And then they can tailgate, and they’ve got a TV in there, and you can kind of carry luggage in there. So it works well when visitors come to town for games, and Julie and I will take it on road trips in the offseason.” Cousins’ entrance wasn’t as grand as Wayne’s for other reasons, too, since Washington players reach the practice facility in Richmond, Va., via a shuttle bus. So the van has not yet been seen by his teammates. “Wait until I roll into the facility when we get back to Ashburn,” Cousins said. “That’ll be fun. I think my teammates will laugh a little bit.” Before he left, Cousins said the van even attracted attention around West Michigan. “You know what, sometimes I’d pull up to a stoplight when I was driving around Holland, and I think they’d expect an elderly person or a middle-aged dad to be pulling up,” he said. “And sure enough, I pull up.”

QB Robert Griffin III

Robert Griffin III and Jay Gruden: Inside a budding relationship By Albert Breer NFL.com June 5, 2014 ASHBURN, Va. -- Jay Gruden was hired to coach a superstar. But he says that's anything but what he's found the task to be with Robert Griffin III, as the Washington Redskins work through organized team activities and approach the summer break. Yes, Griffin is high-profile. Yes, there's the ugly way last season played out. Yes, there's a lot on the line, considering what the franchise has invested in its 24-year-old front man. Yes, this is a player who's basked in a smoldering spotlight since bursting onto the national scene midway through the 2011 college season.

Feature Clips 2014

And yet, what has struck Gruden the most thus far is ... "How smart he is," Gruden said, in a private moment after Wednesday's OTA practice. "He picked up everything effortlessly. He works hard at it, he studies it, he understands the position, and he's willing to learn and willing to take coaching. A guy with as much success as he's had, as early as he is in this young stage of his life, some guys are like, 'Eh, I don't need your coaching, I don't need this, I wanna do it my way.' He's not that way at all. He wants to be coached, he wants to learn the game, he wants to study. "He wants to be the greatest. And he knows he has a long way to go, which is refreshing from a guy that's had a Heisman Trophy and as much publicity as he's had. He knows he has work to do, and he's willing to put in the work. That's strikes me as ... I just wasn't expecting that." Hard to blame Gruden for his preconceived notions. No matter which side you fall on, the waning moments of the 2013 Redskins' 3-13 campaign were marked by a clash between old-school coach and new-school quarterback. Some saw the former as unbending. Others saw the latter as too headstrong. So there was a shakeup. Mike Shanahan was fired. General manager Bruce Allen was given more control and, eventually, the title of president. Gruden was brought in to fix the rest. The way the new head coach sees it, when it comes to the game's most vital position, he already has plenty to work with. "I think the total package you look for in a quarterback, if you're gonna create a player on Xbox, a quarterback, I think it'd look like (Griffin)," Gruden said. "I want a guy that can run 4.4, 4.3. I want a guy that can throw it this far, I want a guy that can scramble in the pocket. I want a guy that's smart enough to handle this, this and this. That's what you want. Now, it's time for him to go out there and do it." Gruden very cautiously concedes that his relationship with Griffin might be the most important one in the building -- "It is, but I think my relationship with everybody is important" -- and as such, the new boss knows these days are important ones. Gruden, who spent the past three seasons as the Cincinnati Bengals' offensive coordinator, landed the Redskins' head-coaching gig on Jan. 9. He's been working with RGIII since the offseason program began on April 7. What's next? Plenty. During our conversation, Gruden detailed where he and Griffin need to go over the coming months. To be sure, there's lots of work to do. The Offense Griffin said Wednesday that there are similarities between the offense he ran under Shanahan and the one Gruden is installing now, in that both have West Coast roots. But, Gruden said, "For certain plays and schemes, you have to treat them like he's never heard of them -- because he's never heard of them. And then you have to show him." The coach said they put in maybe 25 or 30 concepts in a typical day, and the offense will rep those against a certain coverage and look. The next day, the concept might come against a different look -- and no one will have more responsibility to react to that change than Griffin. In that way, Gruden says there are times he has to

Feature Clips 2014

coach Griffin like he did Andy Dalton when Dalton was a Bengals rookie in 2011. Other times it's easier, because Griffin is familiar with the concept. "It's a whole training of your brain -- where you wanna go, how quick you can get there, the decisions you make as a quarterback against each coverage with each concept," Gruden said. "It'll take some time. But we have a lot of time, we have some film projectors in here, and he's willing to look at those and study them." The Player In describing Griffin as a dreamt-up video-game terror, Gruden freely admits there's a personal challenge rooted in his lack of experience with dual-threat quarterbacks. He's learning, too. He doesn't want Griffin to have his head ripped off. He also doesn't want to black out a rare athlete's electricity. "It's one of the great dilemmas that I have as a coach," he explained. "How do you tell a guy not to scramble, when I see Russell Wilson and (Colin) Kaepernick and even Andrew Luck and Aaron Rodgers make some of the biggest plays throughout the course of a game or season on broken plays? So you can't just say, 'Robert, I want you in the pocket; if it's not there, throw it away.' I want him to be himself and play." Griffin logged 120 carries (eight per game) in his Offensive Rookie of the Year campaign of 2012. That number dropped to 86, or 6.6 per game, last year. Gruden's still figuring out whether it should dip again in 2014. "I'm not gonna be the type of guy that's like, 'Hey, don't ever scramble. Stay in the pocket. I want you to be like Tom Brady,' " Gruden said. "Part of the thing that draws you to a guy like that is that he's not like everyone else. He's a special player playing the position like nobody else has played it. So we have to use his strengths, also. Maybe sometimes, he makes a poor decision or takes a hard hit that, hopefully, he gets up from. In the meantime, part of my job is to reduce the risk." The Mindset Gruden said he can reduce the risk plenty through play calling, managing the number of called runs and finding ways to get the ball out of Griffin's hands quicker. But there's also an element that he's coaching into Griffin now, as Shanahan did in 2012 and '13. The coach and quarterback have watched plenty of film to try to improve Griffin's habits on two fronts. First, there's tape that shows Griffin bypassing chances to get out of bounds unscathed -- opting instead to pick up a couple of extra yards. Gruden is trying to get his QB to weigh risk and reward, teaching him that punting can be OK. "Get yourself out of bounds, let's get to the huddle and play the next one," Gruden said, relating his advice to RGIII. "But like I said before, he's such a competitor; he wants every play to succeed. He's gotta understand, the defense is gonna win their battles. It's about winning the entire war, so to speak, from the position. Knowing when to throw it away and punt." Second, there's the issue of ball security, which Gruden sees as paramount. "You don't have to scramble around and hold the ball out here and get a forced fumble," Gruden said. "Part of it is uncoachable. It's instinct."

Feature Clips 2014

The Progression During Griffin's transcendent 2012 season, many were quick to crown the quarterback. The truth is, he was running many of his college concepts as a rookie. Eventually, the NFL caught up to some of it, and in that way, part of his growth was delayed a year. The ACL tear that required him to undergo surgery in January 2013 only complicated that. All of which Gruden recognizes. "He's gotta play," Gruden said. "He's not gonna become the greatest quarterback in Year 3; he's gonna have his growing pains. It's a matter of learning the position, and learning situations, protections, when to throw it away, when not to throw it away, when maybe not to take that hit. All that. All the situations, the touch throws, the anticipation throws, the deep throws. Every game is different, and is gonna become a different challenge for him. ... He's just gotta play." The good news? Gruden sees a player who can roll with the punches, pointing to a sequence of plays on Wednesday as evidence. Griffin threw a pick, overthrew a receiver on an out-breaking route, then threw another pick. Backup Kirk Cousins came in to get his reps, then third-stringer Colt McCoy took his turn. Griffin came back and, Gruden said, reeled off "four great plays," showing an ability to process his mistakes and continue moving forward. "We're challenging him right now," Gruden said. "We're throwing a lot of fastballs at him -- see what he can hit. Some good, hard-breaking pitches, low and away -- see what happens, see if he bites at them. It's great. He's handled it great, man." And that brings us back to the crucial nature of the relationship between Gruden, a former quarterback himself and a teacher of the position by trade, and Griffin. The third-year Redskin is reluctant to expound on it now, because he knows the implications of his words and how they could be projected back to last year. But Gruden sees positive signs. "There's gotta be some trust there," he said. "I know Robert already, and I have a solid enough relationship there where he knows I'm not gonna call him out, and I know he's not gonna call me out. Whatever happens, I know we're on the same page, with the same goals in mind, and that's to win as many games as possible. And that's all that matters, the goals we have. As long as he's working every day, buying into the system, then everything is gonna go smoothly." Which is to say, so far, so good. Griffin, mother work to give back By Michael Phillips Richmond Times-Dispatch August 10, 2014 Robert Griffin III has given thousands of autographs during his time at training camp, but he collected some of his own over the weekend. On Sunday, Griffin met with 18-year-old Jamia Johnson, whose visit was coordinated by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Saturday, it was a pair of young cancer survivors, Vincent Silver Jr. and Evan Washo.

Feature Clips 2014

Griffin had the boys sign his cleats, and Johnson signed his jersey. “In these situations, they think they’re the ones being blessed, but it’s really them blessing us,” Griffin said. “It’s great to be able to have an impact like that.” Griffin’s desire to give back comes in part from his mom, Jackie. She has been a constant presence at training camp, often sitting alongside her mother, Richmonder Juley Allen. That’s nothing new. Jackie Griffin has attended her son’s practices since middle school, when she sat in the bleachers and filmed the workouts so Robert’s dad, Robert Griffin Sr., could watch them later. On Sunday, she said she’s always tried to instill the importance of being part of the community. “When they grow up, it’s all about giving back,” she said. “God opens the doors to do great things.” Jackie is doing that in her own way, as well. She’s launched her own radio show, which broadcasts in Washington on Wednesday afternoons. “We want to inform, inspire and empower people to go after their dreams,” she said. “We have people who are successful in different fields come tell the steps it took for them to get there.” Robert Griffin III said having his mom and dad’s presence at practice provides additional inspiration. “Knowing they’re there give you a little extra sense of awareness,” the quarterback said. “I know my mom’s over there praying. … The fact that she’s out here means a lot.” Today will be the last day of training camp open to the public. The team will have a short walk-through Tuesday morning that will be open to the camp’s volunteers, as a way to show appreciation to them. Griffin has talked during camp about working with new coach Jay Gruden to build a foundation that will serve the team well into the future. He was asked Saturday about instilling a “culture change,” and referenced the arrival of coach Art Briles during his time at Baylor. “You have to know how to win,” he said. “You have to get guys that want to win. For us, it started in the weight room, and here I think it trickles from the top down, from Dan (Snyder) to Bruce (Allen), from Bruce to Jay, and Jay to us. “I think we have the right people in place. I know we believe that. We have the right players in our locker room. We want to be consistent winners, all the time. Not one year, not two years. We want five, 10, 15 years of consistent winning. That’s what our goal is.”

Feature Clips 2014

Those goals are long-term, but right now Gruden is focused on getting his team educated on the playbook before leaving camp. The coach spent time with Griffin on Sunday afternoon as he played with Johnson, as did several other players. Griffin was the star, though, and he said he’ll sport his new autographs for the remainder of camp. “When I was growing up, I always wanted to meet the guys I looked up to,” he said. “If I had met Michael Jordan, and he had asked me for my autograph, I think it would have been a shock. So it’s kind of flipping the script on them a little bit. I think it means something to them, and if I’m their first autograph, that’s an honor for me.”

CB DeAngelo Hall

DeAngelo Hall aims to lead a Washington Redskins defensive rebound By Mike Jones The Washington Post July 25, 2014 RICHMOND — With 10 seasons under his belt, DeAngelo Hall knows he’s closer to the end of his career than the start. But he fully believes he still ranks among the best cornerbacks in the NFL. He also believes the Redskins’ defense, a year after a woeful season, can become one of the league’s top units. Earlier this week, Hall watched a television program that featured a debate about the top cornerbacks in the NFL. His name was not mentioned. Miffed, he took to Twitter and declared he measures up against the top players at his position. As he kicked off the 11th training camp of his career Thursday, Hall laughed when asked about his tweets but didn’t back down. “As a corner, if you don’t feel like you’re the best, then you’ve got a problem,” said Hall, 30 . “I never said that I was the best. I’d be a fool to think that 11 years in I’m the best in the game. But I do think I’ve been pretty successful doing what I’ll do.” In 10 seasons, Hall has racked up 564 tackles, 127 pass breakups and 43 interceptions — five returned for touchdowns. He’s one of only five active defensive backs with 40-plus interceptions (behind Ed Reed, Charles Woodson, Champ Bailey and Asante Samuel). But Hall doesn’t generally command the same type of respect as those veterans or even as much as some of the young stars at the position. Asked why, Hall thought for a second before answering. “Maybe my reputation,” he said, referring to his image as a brash, hot-headed player in his younger years. “My reputation kind of precedes me a little bit. But I don’t go out there trying to please the media or the guys that are ranking corners. Probably early in my career, I did. But now I’m just, ‘The proof’s in the pudding.’ ”

Feature Clips 2014

More than anything, Hall said he wants to conclude his career — however many seasons that remain — as a winner. Since joining the Redskins in 2008, Washington has reached the playoffs just once (in 2012). For his career, Hall has played in only two other playoff games (both in 2004 while with Atlanta). “Mentally, I’m just in a place where I know I don’t have a lot of football left, so I want to go out there, have as much fun as possible, lay it all on the line and not leave anything in the tank, so when I do walk away from this game, I feel good about it,” Hall said. “That’s just been my approach to these offseason practices and even last year. I just want to have fun and help us win as many games as possible.” Hall added, “The goal is not about my individual success. . . . I understand it’s not about me but about this team, and I’m just trying to make everybody better.” Hall’s approach comes as a welcome development for Coach Jay Gruden and his staff. Soon after accepting the job, Gruden reached out to Hall — then a free agent — and stressed that the team wanted to re-sign him. Gruden also told Hall he and defensive coordinator Jim Haslett wanted and needed Hall to help fill the leadership void created by linebacker London Fletcher’s retirement. Haslett was confident Hall could handle the role after seeing him display greater maturity last season. Gruden accepted Haslett’s endorsement. Thus far, Hall has delivered. “I did hear about DeAngelo Hall a little bit, some of the reputation, some of the things that happened, the attitude that he has,” Gruden said. “But as a cornerback, you kind of want some of that attitude, that cockiness, that confident air about you as long as it doesn’t affect your play. He’s proven the last few years that it doesn’t affect his play, and I think he’s calmed down a little bit. He knows what being a pro is all about.” He added, “We’re happy with his leadership role and his accountability right now.” That doesn’t mean Hall feels he has nothing to prove. He does and says the entire Redskins defense does as well. He says his defensive teammates want to maintain that mentality as they try to rebound from a 3-13 season. “Absolutely, there is a chip on our shoulder,” Hall said. “Seeing Seattle go out there and have a dominant defense, going into this offseason, they’re what everybody is talking about. Everybody wants that kind of attention and that kind of love. So we all have got a chip on our shoulder — not just the secondary. We all want to be great.”

WR DeSean Jackson

DeSean Jackson needed a job; the Redskins needed to take a chance By Jason Reid The Washington Post May 29, 2014

Feature Clips 2014

Wide receiver DeSean Jackson is a great fit with the Washington Redskins. With the big-play wideout at the top of their depth chart, the Redskins could have one of the NFL’s best receiving corps. Jackson and the Redskins just have to make it work, which often hasn’t been the case when the Redskins acquire high-profile veterans. It’ll be Jackson’s responsibility to break the negative trend. For the Redskins to get their money’s worth from Jackson — whom they guaranteed $16 million — he’ll have to do something he didn’t do enough with the division rival Philadelphia Eagles last season: be professional. No more blowing off team meetings and arguing with coaches. Jackson must be all in on making the most of his second chance. It’s early, but he’s acting as if he gets it. Jackson, who suffered a minor hamstring injury Thursday, has been engaged and cooperative during offseason practice at Redskins Park. “I’m a new, unfamiliar face here,” Jackson said. “Just rubbing elbows with the guys and putting in the work. . . . Getting in where I fit in.” New Redskins Coach Jay Gruden hasn’t witnessed the type of I’m-the-center-of-the-universe nonsense that prompted Eagles Coach Chip Kelly to cut Jackson surprisingly in late March. “The players have embraced him. The coaches have embraced,” Gruden said. “As long as he comes to practice, with the right head on his shoulders and [is] willing to work, which he has so far, [Jackson’s past issues will] never be an issue” with the Redskins. Jackson, Redskins players are eager to tell you, has been a model teammate. “We’ve gotten to know him,” quarterback Robert Griffin III said. “We’re happy with what we know.” Jackson is bright and immensely talented. He’s capable of being one of the league’s most productive deep threats, which he was last fall while totaling 82 catches, 1,332 yards (a 16.2-yard average) and nine touchdowns. And he’s just 27. None of that mattered to Kelly. The Eagles’ top football official, reportedly, was tired of butting heads with Jackson about, well, pick a topic. Jackson’s in-game shouting match with his position coach on the sideline last season hastened his departure from the organization that drafted him. The fact that Jackson’s former teammates didn’t rush to support him publicly lends credibility to Kelly’s move. On social media, some Redskins fans expressed opposition to the team signing Jackson. They cited the team’s long list of free-agent failures — is Albert Haynesworth still drawing a paycheck? — in arguing management should pass on Jackson. Even my friend and colleague Mike Wise, who isn’t usually in lockstep with Redskins fans, wrote a column about Jackson potentially ruining the locker room. Last fall, the Redskins went 3-13, finishing last in the NFC East division for the fifth time in six seasons. Former coach Mike Shanahan was at war with Griffin. The organization had more leaks than an old roof. This franchise was a mess long before Jackson arrived. Without taking some risks, the Redskins will remain stuck in reverse. And if you have to take a chance, it might as well be on a player who covers the 40-yard dash in 4.35 seconds.

Feature Clips 2014

Jackson understands he has “a job to do, which is to go out there and produce,” he said. “And doing what I need to do as a professional . . . that’s what matters the most.” The Redskins have lacked a game-changer at wideout since Santana Moss, who turns 35 in June, was young. With Jackson and fellow newcomer Andre Roberts on the field, Pierre Garcon should have more room to maneuver. But it all starts with Jackson. His ability to get open down the field could do wonders for Griffin. “He’s just a talent, man,” Moss said of Jackson, a 2009 first-team all-pro selection as a punt returner. “When you look at what he can do . . . he’s one of these guys who’s just gifted. “So many years, I played here, and we didn’t have no one else [at the outside receiver position]. Now, we have Pierre; we have Dre [Roberts]. It’s just fun to be around these guys.” Moss is a leader in the locker room. He’s also a hard worker who puts his teammates first. In Philadelphia, Jackson was considered a “me” guy. Jackson no longer plays for the Eagles, Moss reminded reporters Thursday, and his slate is clean with the Redskins. “There’s always two sides to every story,” Moss said. “To tell you the truth, I don’t want to hear about the story, about what went on. He’s here now. As long as he act right, do what he have to do here . . . that’s all we have to worry about.” After his previous employer gave Jackson the boot, the Redskins gave him a job. They’re counting on him to prove he deserves it. DeSean Jackson won't sever roots Despite rumors of gang ties, star wide receiver refuses to ignore his past By Cord Jefferson ESPN The Magazine June 27, 2014 DeSEAN JACKSON HAS an interesting linguistic tic that surfaces whenever he talks about things of the "illegal" or "unsavory" or "criminal" variety. After parking his lengthy two-tone Rolls-Royce outside an East Hollywood café one day in late May, Jackson ambles in and begins speaking about his relationships with "certain people" who do "certain things." People presumably involved in potentially illegal or dangerous activity are "certain people." Things that may be done outside the parameters of the law are "certain things." Combined with his habit of speaking softly, as if to avoid the prying of eavesdroppers, this intentionally vague use of "certain" makes clear that Jackson, 27, is a man working hard to avoid giving ammunition to those who would seek to destroy him with his own words. Sitting down next to me, wearing a cotton T-shirt, sweatpants and a flat-brim, he crosses his arms, which boast a considerable assortment of black-ink tattoos. Most of the images and words are difficult to make out, but two things are clear: First, running almost the entirety of Jackson's right forearm is the Hollywood sign, an immediate reminder that, despite his many football-related travels, Los Angeles will always be Jackson's home. Second, across the backs of both hands, in delicate and loopy cursive, is a two-part mantra you can read when Jackson brings his fists together at the knuckles: "No Struggle, No Progress."

Feature Clips 2014

It's maybe not the most unique sentiment for someone in high-level sports, in which sweat and hustle through hardship are professional obligations. But Jackson is more familiar with struggle than most. Earlier this year, after coming off the most successful season of his professional career, with 82 catches for 1,332 yards and nine touchdowns, Jackson was cut from the Eagles, his first and only NFL team since joining the league in 2008. Though he signed a $24 million deal with Washington just six days later, the shock waves from his release lingered, exacerbated by the maelstrom of confusing and contrasting rumors that Jackson was cut because he had gang ties. Attempting to find the true story behind the speculation reveals the primary tension at the heart of the turmoil, a tension that has implications for how the league will do business in the coming years: Jackson likes to believe his life began the day he was born, while some people would rather he pretend it began the day he joined the NFL. IF YOU TALK to those in DeSean's inner circle, backroom rumors of gang connections plagued Jackson even before he joined the Eagles. His mother, Gayle, says the family has long suspected that anxiety about such gossip -- along with concerns about a "difficult" (read: overbearing) family -- is what caused DeSean to fall to the second round in 2008 after mock drafts had him going in the first. "Definitely," Gayle says, "his associations and affiliations were always a subject of fear." To understand the origins of those associations, one needs to go back a few decades, to Pittsburgh, where DeSean's father, Bill Jackson, was raised. Growing up, Bill was always desperate to play sports, but he was forbidden by his own dad, who valued labor over athletics. "He was a huge fan of baseball and track and stuff like that," says DeSean, "but he was never able to play, because his dad was making him work at the steel mill." After Bill's father died in 1979, Bill and Gayle moved to Southern California to start over. When Bill's eldest son, Byron, graduated from high school in 1986, Bill moved him from the Washington, D.C., area, where he'd been living with his mother (Bill's first wife), to LA so he could play football year-round. Byron, who had displayed some athletic talent but was never a star football player, says his dad was "determined" to see him play in the NFL, so much so that Bill used to close his letters to Byron during his high school years with "Think NFL!!!" DeSean was born in December of that year. With hard work and a lot of pushing from Bill, Byron eventually became a wide receiver at San Jose State. After college, he got picked up for the Chiefs' practice squad, but he washed out after two seasons. He tried his hand at the Canadian Football League and the World League of American Football (NFL Europa), but his heart wasn't in it anymore. "I was more doing it for my dad than anything else," says Byron, now 46 and an editor at Fox Sports. When Byron finally broke it to his father that he was abandoning his attempts to play professional football in 1994, Bill grew angry and began throwing Byron's clothes onto the street. According to a documentary Byron made about DeSean, the two began to scuffle, and the argument got so out of hand that Bill wound up pointing a handgun in his son's face. Byron left the house, telling Bill he never wanted to see him again. From then on, Bill began focusing all his efforts on DeSean. Since he was 5 years old, 4-foot-nothing and 40 pounds, DeSean had been a sight to behold: thin enough that it looked like his pads might slip right off but faster than everyone else on the field. When he threw his head back on a run, as if the force of the wind were too much to bear, that's when you knew he was gone.

Feature Clips 2014

Even today, you'd be forgiven for not immediately presuming Jackson is a football star. He's all muscle but also lean, at 5-foot-10 and 175 pounds. At lunch at the East Hollywood café, he only nibbles at his chicken sandwich and potato chips, supplementing them with a few bites of a friend's breakfast burrito. He's quick to tell people size doesn't matter. "I was always the smallest," he says, "but I've always been one of the fastest and the best." It was DeSean's talent that brought Byron and Bill Jackson back together after two years of not speaking. "I knew he was going to push my little brother the same way he pushed me," says Byron. "DeSean had a passion for football at an early age. I knew I had to come back to help my dad lead DeSean." When DeSean was 8, Byron tapped a network of friends to comprise DeSean's personal training camp, which they eventually began calling Team Jackson. But even with a team of adults guiding him, the path was tough. Jackson says his parents' jobs -- Bill was a bus driver, Gayle was an assistant at a record label -- "just barely put food on the dinner table." His mom and dad split when he was 7, and his mother relocated to Atlanta. Though DeSean went to live with her briefly during her first year in Georgia, Gayle ultimately agreed to let him move back with his father; she thought it was important for him to have the "male mentorship" Bill and Team Jackson provided. By then, Bill was living in South Central, a neighborhood that became synonymous with gangs and violence in the 1980s and '90s. DeSean says he was only 12 when he saw another boy get gunned down in a drive-by. Bill decided to enroll his son at Long Beach Polytechnic High, the best football school in Southern California. The commute was an hour each way and involved a walk through various gang territories, a bus ride and then a train ride through rough neighborhoods to downtown Long Beach. "On a daily basis I witnessed a lot of violence, a lot of drug abuse," Jackson says. To protect his son, Bill would often wait outside the train station for DeSean in the evenings. "His dad was like white on rice with that boy," Gayle says. "Buddy, you had best believe when it was time to get off that train his dad was right there." It's easy to read about Jackson's upbringing and make assumptions about his involvement in a gang. But according to Jackson and those closest to him, life in the neighborhood was more complex than many care to understand. "When I was young, I hung out with and knew certain people who were involved in certain things," says Jackson at the lunch table, that tic rising to the surface again. "But at the same time, they knew I played sports, so they supported me in playing sports." "It's the same story with most kids growing up in the inner city," Byron says. "There's that one kid who's athletic as heck and everybody sees he's destined to be great. So the guys involved in mischievous things want to stay cool with him, but at the same time they don't want to derail him." In Jackson's interactions with "certain people" who did "certain things" during his childhood, there was an unwritten agreement: DeSean was going places, and so he had their blessing to avoid the paths they'd chosen. In return, he would not look down on them or turn his back on them. In fact, if you ask Gayle Jackson, she'll tell you DeSean's loyalty is one of his most frustrating qualities. "Those guys gravitated toward him because he had structure in his life," she says. "A lot of time I was trying to chase these cats away. I told him it would catch up with him and that people don't understand, so he should leave those guys alone. He told me, 'Mom, you can't treat people like that.'"

Feature Clips 2014

HERE IS WHAT DeSean Jackson will say about the gang rumors: Does he know people in gangs? Yes. Does he associate with "certain people" from time to time? Yes. Is he in a gang himself? No, nor has he ever been. The "troubling associations" described in an NJ.com article on March 28, the day Jackson was released, centered largely on his relationship with Theron Shakir, a rapper signed to Jackson's Jaccpot Records music label. (Jackson raps as a hobby.) In 2010, Shakir and a man named Marques Binns were arrested and charged with a gang-related homicide. Shakir was acquitted of the crime in 2013, and Binns, who was convicted and is now serving 15 years to life, told NJ.com that he does not know DeSean Jackson. The site also pointed to a 2012 incident in which someone was shot and killed after a party at a South LA building leased by a member of Jackson's family. Jackson was nowhere near the building at the time of the shooting, but a search of the premises turned up some receipts, a gun permit and other documents belonging to him -- hardly incriminating evidence of his involvement. (Eagles coach Chip Kelly told reporters Jackson was cut only for football reasons.) The other thing that's bound to arise in any discussion of Jackson's background is that he throws up gang signs in pictures on social media, in his rap videos and during games. "Those were neighborhood Crip gang signs," an LA police detective told NJ.com, referencing some hand movements he'd seen Jackson make once in a game against the Redskins. While Jackson won't call them gang signs, he will admit to throwing up "hand gestures" in a display of that stubborn loyalty his mother describes. "If I score a touchdown or make a play and my boys at home can see me throwing up the area we're from, that's me showing them love," he says. "They weren't fortunate enough to make it where I'm at. All my friends wanted to be in the NFL growing up, but they weren't able to do that and I was. That doesn't mean I forgot about them. They're my boys, I grew up with them, and I'm going to give them love." He's been dogged by other "maturity questions" -- reports of missed meetings, his occasional trolling of LeBron James on social media and a grievance filed by agent Drew Rosenhaus alleging Jackson failed to repay $400,000 in loans. (Jackson alleges the payments were illegal bribes.) But if everyone agrees that he never broke any laws or NFL regulations, then the overriding concern surrounding Jackson boils down to some people's discomfort with his ongoing connections to his roots. Rather than taking Instagram photos with the likes of Theron Shakir, the thinking seems to go, Jackson should be distancing himself from his past, not broadcasting it. Never mind that Shakir was acquitted of any wrongdoing. Never mind that this thinking requires Jackson to behave as if the first 18 years of his life were void of real relationships and authentic experiences. Long-standing connections, normal and healthy for everyone else, are "troubling" when it comes to Jackson. IT DOESN'T HELP Jackson's case that since June of last year, prosecutors have handed down two separate murder indictments against former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, who is rumored to be affiliated with the Bloods. But according to Harry Edwards, a professor emeritus of sociology at UC Berkeley who also serves as a consultant for the 49ers, the NFL's gang worries are just beginning. To explain why, Edwards points to a shift in player demographics -- two-thirds of current NFL players are black, compared with 12 percent in 1959. He thinks that shift is only going to escalate, in part because of the epidemic of brain injuries that already has wealthier white families shuffling their sons away from the sport's risks. An HBO Real Sports/Marist poll from October of last year showed that 66 percent of Americans with a household income of $50,000 or more had heard a great deal or a good amount about football head injuries, compared with just 47 percent earning less. The same poll showed that 20 percent of nonwhites had heard

Feature Clips 2014

nothing about football-related concussions, compared with 12 percent of whites. "In a decade, the only people who are still playing football will be African-Americans and working-class people," says Edwards. Edwards predicts that as the talent pool skews even more black and working class, the "baggage" that comes with these players will only become more prevalent. So, he says, the NFL needs to find ways to better understand players' struggles to balance career and background. "What the Eagles were dealing with in terms of trying to come to grips with DeSean is what the whole league should be preparing for," he says. "Because that's who's going to be playing football. To think you're not going to find anybody in football with baggage is preposterous." Today, Gayle Jackson says that what she finds most hurtful about the rumors hanging over her son is that they insult the memory of Bill Jackson, who died of pancreatic cancer in 2009. "Now, you're talking about a father who went to his grave making sure he was keeping this kid out of trouble," she says. At lunch, when Jackson's train of thought brings him back to memories of his dad, he opens up a bit, his voice reflecting an admiration and respect the way a proud soldier's might when talking about his time in the military. He says that after his father died, it was those "certain" people from his childhood who helped him navigate his grief. "As far as having certain people around me," he says, "people who in the middle of that whole time helped me get past that and get to where I'm at. Once I get here, I'm supposed to forget that they helped me?" He shakes his head. "That doesn't make sense. I'm a firm believer that when someone helps you get to where you're at, you show your appreciation." Jackson says the best lesson he has learned over the past few months is that "your private time is your private time, and you don't always have to show people what you're doing" on Instagram and the like. Otherwise, he's going to stick to the formula that's been working for him for years, ever since Team Jackson came together like Voltron to build him into the man he is today, ever since Bill Jackson looked at a 5-year-old no heavier than a sack of flour and told him he was going to be an NFL star. When I ask Jackson if he feels pressure to prove himself in Washington this year, a burden to silence his doubters -- from those who say he's too small to those who say he's a diva to those who say he's a gang-affiliated liability -- he smiles. "I don't feel no pressure, man," he says. "I been feeling pressure since I was a little kid, since I was walking down the street in Crenshaw, Calif. The pressure on this side is a little better." Of that, DeSean Jackson seems quite certain.

RB Alfred Morris

Alfred Morris hopes to continue to get carries under new coach Jay Gruden By Jason Reid The Washington Post June 26, 2014 RICHMOND — Not everything on the Washington Redskins was broken. New Coach Jay Gruden inherited a rushing offense in good condition and kept it. Having running back Alfred Morris on the roster made the decision easy.

Feature Clips 2014

After thriving in Washington’s highly successful zone-read system, Morris is confident entering his third season. Being comfortable in his role helps. For the past four seasons, the stretch-zone play has been a staple. On stretch plays, offensive linemen block an area rather than a specific player. They move toward the sideline in an effort to create running lanes for backs, who either run outside or cut back based on the defense. Morris often made the right call. In NFL history, only eight players rushed for more yards in their first two seasons than the 2,888 Morris produced. He also scored 20 touchdowns and had an efficient 4.7-yard average. Gruden noticed. Driven by ego, many first-time head coaches would have scrapped what former coach Mike Shanahan created. But Gruden isn’t committed to only one way of doing things. Do you know what you call that? A strength. Offensive coordinator Sean McVay, a holdover from the previous regime, wasn’t surprised. “That’s what makes Jay a great coach,” McVay said. “He’s going to adjust. He’s going to fit his scheme, really tailor it, to fit his players’ abilities. Running the football is one of the things we’ve been able to do a nice job of. In that scheme, Alfred is as good as you can ask for.” An outstanding cut-back runner, Morris is ideally suited for stretch plays. He follows blockers well, surveys the defense quickly and runs decisively. At a time when the running game has been de-emphasized in the pass-heavy league, the Redskins have continued to rely on theirs. They topped the NFL in rushing in 2012 and finished fifth last season. It’ll be interesting to see how the Redskins roll under Gruden. During Gruden’s three seasons directing the Cincinnati Bengals’ offense, some team observers were critical of him for passing too much. Gruden will be the Redskins’ play-caller. Morris has heard speculation about Gruden’s plans. Perhaps he won’t be as important in the offense this season. Wisely, Morris is taking a wait-and-see approach. “Yeah, a lot of people have been making comments about coach passing a lot,” Morris said. “But from what we’re doing in practice, it seems like there’s no difference. “I’m not worried about it. If my carries do go down that’s fine. I’ll just have to make the most of the carries I do get. . . . I can adjust quickly. I’m pretty easy going.” He’s also all grown up. Morris already has experienced the extremes of professional sports. In his rookie season, Washington won the NFC East. A season ago, the Redskins were a 3-13 mess. To his credit, Morris stayed out of the drama. He showed almost as much skill at sidestepping off-the-field issues as he did eluding would-be tacklers. Early in training camp this year, Morris has emerged as a team leader. Between plays, younger backs have sought his counsel about everything from how to take the proper angles on zone-read plays to the proper way to pass protect. Fullback Darrel Young enjoys observing the interaction.

Feature Clips 2014

“He’s doing for those guys what older guys did for us,” Young said. “Listening to him speak, answering questions from you guys [journalists], it really is so different now.” Here’s what hasn’t changed: Morris’s commitment to his teammates. Despite rushing for almost 1,300 yards last season, Morris was disappointed he wasn’t as productive as in his rookie year, when he set a franchise record with more than 1,600 yards. Morris isn’t focused on individual accomplishments. By having a better season, Morris figures, he could have helped the Redskins more. Morris means what he says, Young said. “When you’ve got a guy who rushes for that many yards and makes the Pro Bowl, and his whole mind-set is that he let the team down, it tells you a lot,” Young said. “You know he’s going to do everything he can to be great.” Morris is working on it. He hasn’t been a threat in the passing game — the former sixth-round pick has 20 career receptions — but he wants that to change. Gruden and McVay will give him opportunities throughout training camp and the preseason, “and he’s already catching the ball better,” McVay said. “That’s something that he’s going to continue to work on. “He’s as conscientious a player as I’ve been around. And any player in this league can look at himself critically and ask, ‘What can I do better?’ He’s that type of guy.” They say that sometimes the best moves are the ones you don’t make. For the Redskins, that applies to keeping their running game intact.

WR Santana Moss

Santana Moss has become a teacher, adviser and locker room leader for Redskins By Jason Reid The Washington Post August 11, 2014 RICHMOND — An adorable little girl wearing a pink Washington Redskins jersey and pigtails thought she missed her chance to meet wide receiver Santana Moss, who signed every football, jersey and miniature helmet put in front of him after practice here the other day. Headed to the locker room, Moss noticed the frowning child and doubled back, giving her his autograph and a hug. His thoughtfulness wasn’t surprising. Entering his 14th season, Moss, the Redskins’ longest-tenured player, continues to set a positive example. Although his statistics have declined along with his role in the offense, Moss still occupies an important position on the team. He’s a tell-it-like-it-is leader who believes that with success comes responsibility. When he finishes his work each day, Moss proves it. While many players often ignore fans’ pleas to sign items and pose for pictures, Moss spends significant time working the rope line. It’s not uncommon for Moss to accommodate late-arriving spectators. Fans, Moss said, have helped him provide a great life for his family. He owes them — and never forgets it.

Feature Clips 2014

“They’re out here, watching us, supporting us,” Moss said. “They’re doing that, so I can take a little bit of time out. You know what I’m saying?” Absolutely. Moss sees the big picture. It became clear to him early during a productive career that eventually will end with Moss ranking high on the franchise’s all-time receiving lists. Long ago, Moss developed a simple approach to playing in the NFL, “and it’s really about just staying true to myself.” “I know ‘Father Time’ is going to catch up to all of us,” he said. “Depending on how it catches up to you, you have to determine what you still can do. As long as I can be an example — show the guys how to work, show the guys how to make plays and how to be [professional] — then I feel like I’m doing my job.” Even late in the game, Moss continues to get the job done. Formerly Washington’s longtime No. 1 wideout, Moss, 35, no longer possesses the speed that helped him set a franchise record with 1,483 receiving yards in 2005. Younger players have passed him on the depth chart. And after three consecutive seasons in which his yardage totals have decreased, Moss figures to only have a bit part under new Coach Jay Gruden. Coaches want Moss on the roster, though, because they have learned to rely on him. In countless situations over the years, Moss has proven his dependability. “He’s a consummate pro and a great leader” in the locker room, offensive coordinator Sean McVay said. “With all the experience he has, a whole lot of guys look up to him. I mean, what a great job he has done over the course of his career. It’s a credit to him, being a No. 1-type player, to be able to transition to [a reduced role]. “But he has been able to do it, and do a great job with whatever we’ve asked him to do, because he’s so smart. What a smart player he is … being able to play all three receiver spots for us. He understands exactly what we’re trying to get done. He understands situational football. He’s an asset.” He’s also a great teacher. Inexperienced wideouts regularly seek Moss’s counsel. Some ask him to critique their route running. Others pepper Moss with questions about how to attack the defense. No matter how much time they need, Moss carves out enough. President and General Manager Bruce Allen enjoys watching Moss work with up-and-comers. “He’s handled himself, his entire career, the same way,” Allen said. “He has become just a great role model for the younger receivers.” Not only receivers. You don’t have to be in Moss’s position group to benefit from his wisdom. When Moss talks — which is often — about how to prosper in the NFL, most in the locker room listen. “He’s my favorite player,” fullback Darrel Young said. “For a guy who’s in Year 14, to still be out here outrunning guys, taking care of his body, not missing any days of camp and not wanting a day off … he’s special. “That’s why he has been playing for as long as he has. He understands the game and what you have to do to stay in this game. I love him as a person. He’s a good dude. But he also takes people under his wing. He helps people make it. It’s not about being selfish. He shows that.”

Feature Clips 2014

When the Redskins talk about Moss, you get the sense he’s well suited to coach someday. Moss does, too. “When the time comes when I can’t do my job,” he said, “then I’ll be on the side with those guys [receivers] probably helping them as a coach.” But that’s down the road. Moss can still play. Just ask his teammates, coaches or the fans along the rope line.

LB Trent Murphy

Gritty Trent Murphy aims to carve out a role among Redskins’ outside linebackers By Liz Clarke The Washington Post July 28, 2014 RICHMOND — Five days into Washington Redskins training camp, here’s what coaches and teammates find so impressive about Trent Murphy, the team’s 6-foot-5, 258-pound rookie outside linebacker: • He reports to practice early. • He has the playbook nearly committed to memory. • He’s quick for a big man, and a quick study on matters of technique. • He’s versatile enough to be used multiple ways, blessed with smarts, nimble feet and a long reach. And should he be called upon, Murphy can also rope a steer, heave a hot-water heater and flip a tractor tire. “He’s a true, football-playing grinding machine,” Redskins Coach Jay Gruden said of the team’s top draft pick as camp got underway. On Monday, Murphy flashed his promise in a drill with the first-team defense, plowing past right guard Chris Chester for what would have been a surefire sack of quarterback Robert Griffin III. That’s not to say that Murphy, whose 15 sacks led the NCAA last year, emerged from Stanford a finished product. Earlier in camp he lost containment on one play that cost the defense a 70-yard touchdown. But by all accounts, he’s the sort of player who won’t repeat the same mistake twice. He’s as hard on himself as any coach. “I’m amazed at how quickly he has grasped the playbook,” fourth-year linebacker Ryan Kerrigan said. “The coaches have really put a good amount on him as a rookie, and he has handled it so smoothly.” The Redskins have invested plenty in their linebacking corps in recent years, expending first-round picks on Brian Orakpo in 2009 and Kerrigan in 2011, but they haven’t gotten tremendous payback. The pass rush was a particular weakness last season. It wasn’t so much for lack of talent on the part of Orakpo and Kerrigan, who boast three Pro Bowls between them, as it was a lack of depth.

Feature Clips 2014

The selection of Murphy in the second round of the draft (47th overall) — along with the signing of defensive end Jason Hatcher, who had 11 sacks for Dallas last season but has yet to see action in camp after undergoing knee surgery in June — represents an effort to remedy that. With the Redskins ranked 20th against the pass last season, Murphy won’t have the luxury of a lengthy apprenticeship. Coaches want to throw him into the mix quickly, sometimes lining him up alongside Kerrigan and Orakpo, other times spelling them. “We’re all going to kind of flip around,” said Kerrigan, who worked at right outside linebacker Monday after taking snaps the previous days on the left side. “We want to be more versatile this year and have more options.” Murphy should give defensive coordinator Jim Haslett one more piece to add to that jigsaw puzzle, as well as a sorely needed insurance policy should Kerrigan or Orakpo, who’s playing under a one-year contract with the franchise tag, get injured. One of six children, Murphy, who could pass for an outsize younger brother of NASCAR’s Dale Earnhardt Jr., was reared in Mesa, Ariz., where hard, physical labor often doubles as fun. He counts wrestling steer among his hobbies and lettered in basketball, track and football in high school. At Stanford, he excelled in the 3-4 defense and in his junior year also threw the discus for the Cardinal track and field team. Rather than enter the 2013 NFL draft after his senior year, Murphy returned to Stanford for a fifth year of eligibility and was named captain of the squad that won the Pacific-12 championship. He prepared for the Redskins preseason by joining his father, who runs a plumbing company, and brother in a workout regimen they invented called “The Big Man’s Relay.” It starts with a “farmer’s walk,” in which you carry two water heaters as if toting two giant suitcases, proceeds to sledge-hammering and flipping a giant tire, and closes with a water heater toss. “They can make something out of nothing,” Murphy said with a laugh. “It’s pretty impressive what they do back there.” Monday at Redskins training camp, outside linebackers coach Brian Baker was seeking more refined technique as he ran his charges — Orakpo, Kerrigan, sixth-year veteran Rob Jackson, Adrian Robinson, Gabe Miller and Murphy — through pass-rushing drills. A former linebacker at Maryland, Baker, 52, represents a significant part of Haslett’s effort to upgrade the linebacking corps. He was hired in January to coach the team’s outside linebackers, while Kirk Olivadotti was named to coach the inside linebackers. And since camp opened, Baker, who’s credited with developing such Pro Bowlers as Julius Peppers, Jay Ratliff and Robert Porcher in previous NFL stints, has displayed a meticulous eye for detail. “Eyes up! Eyes up all the time!” Baker barked as Orakpo, Kerrigan and the others took turns racing toward a tackling dummy, knocking it down, then cutting toward a second dummy with an outstretched “arm” and taking a furious swipe at an imaginary football.

Feature Clips 2014

“Speed and hips!” Baker yelled. “That’s how you get to the quarterback! That’s how you finish plays. That’s how you get off blocks!” Lean and fit, Baker held the dummy to make it more difficult and fixated on each player’s positioning, shouting adjustments like a benevolent drill sergeant, more intent on building his players up than tearing them down. “Trent, drop your hips!” Baker shouted, seeking to maximize the rookie’s leverage, and ordered a do-over. “Much better! Much better!” Murphy soaked it up like a sponge. “Love Coach Baker,” Murphy said. “You can tell he wakes up every morning and he prays and then he starts thinking about how he’s going to make us better. He brings it every day — to the meeting room, to the field. He’s intense.” Kerrigan shares the sentiment. “He is very particular, and that’s what’s awesome,” Kerrigan said. “He sees little things as a rusher that I would never see. He talks about when your hips are upfield, that’s where you’re going to go. But if your hips are directed at the quarterback, that’s where you’re going. It sounds common sense. But to get your body to do that, that’s a tough thing when you’ve got a 320-pound guy in your way.” Camp may be just five days old, but Murphy says he can’t believe how much his football knowledge has already grown. “I’m just trying to get better every day and play faster,” he said. “I’m just trying to fit in wherever the coaches will put me in.”

LB Brian Orakpo

Redskins' Brian Orakpo hopes to make star turn in 2014 By Jim Corbett USA Today June 5, 2014 ASHBURN, Va. — Several Washington Redskins players seemed starstruck by Oscar-winning actor and longtime 'Skins fan Matthew McConaughey's presence during Wednesday's organized team activities. However outside linebacker Brian Orakpo, McConaughey's old buddy, wasn't among those who took turns introducing themselves. "I love Matt. We've been friends a while," Orakpo, the former University of Texas star, told USA TODAY Sports. "He's a Longhorn. He's always been a fan of mine.

Feature Clips 2014

"It's ironic that I got drafted to his childhood team. So we've always had this bond." Besides, Orakpo is focused on cementing his own A-list star power beyond any doubt. His 2014 challenge is about justifying that $11.455 million franchise tag tender he signed this offseason. Now Orakpo is driven to prove his worth to first-year coach Jay Gruden by delivering a performance worthy of a long-term extension. "I need to be that guy," said Orakpo, who's heading into his sixth season. "This defense is built for us to go out there and make plays. So I need to go out there and continue to make plays each and every time. "You can talk about contract this and that. Throw all of that out the window. I'm signed for the 2014 season. ... I need to go out there and make plays. I need to go out there and be a force." Orakpo has managed 39½ career sacks despite several major injuries, including a pectoral tear that cost him nearly all of the 2012 season. He longs to prove he's worthy of inclusion among the game's elite pass rushers. Linebackers coach Brian Baker has Orakpo working on utilizing his hands more to shed blocks and set up his speed-to-power pass-rush moves. "I'm working on my hands and footwork coordination — it's brand new for me," Orakpo said. "It's teaching me how to work my man. ... I love to be so versatile when I rush. I'm still keeping that same aggression, that same speed off the edge with proper hand use — working half the man with proper hand placements on the offensive tackle." So is he feeling any heat? "I'm not really a pressure guy. You can't really say I feel pressure coming into this season," Orakpo said. "I've got a bad taste in my mouth from last year. And that's something I need to erase. ... These coaches expressed to me that I'm that guy. I need to go out there to be that force that we all know I can be. "There's no pressure on myself. Go out there, do my job, don't do more than I can. ... But at the same time, go out there and make plays. "We've got a lot of different calls. I can go out there and do my thing, do what I know I can and not worry about making mistakes." Orakpo trained in Austin with fellow ex-Longhorns linebacker Keenan Robinson, the 2012 fourth-round pick slated to replace retired London Fletcher in Washington's lineup. Like Orakpo entering last season, Robinson is coming off a torn pectoral muscle that sidelined him in 2013. But so far, Robinson has impressed making the defensive calls from Fletcher's vacated "Mike" linebacker slot. "I always knew Keenan was going to be great," Orakpo said. "He just needed to get healthy. "He and I worked extremely hard this offseason. You look at his size (6-3, 238 pound), he can run, he can hit, he can cover any tight end in this league. ... He's a player I feel like is going to have a breakout season. "It's hard to replace a guy like London Fletcher. But we already had his replacement in house in Keenan Robinson."

Feature Clips 2014

Now Orakpo hopes he and Robinson will be under the same roof for a while.

TE Jordan Reed

Redskins tight end Jordan Reed formed a bond with his coach Sean McVay By Jason Reid The Washington Post July 25, 2014 RICHMOND — After hearing that Washington Redskins tight ends coach Sean McVay had been promoted to offensive coordinator in January, tight end Jordan Reed called McVay to offer his congratulations and ask a question. Reed and McVay grew close last season, and Reed wondered whether McVay would still have time for him. “Can you believe that?” asked McVay, who smiled and shook his head while recalling the conversation Friday during a break from practice. “He actually thought I’d be too busy for him. You always make time for guys like him.” Especially if you’re an assistant coach who hopes to remain employed. Coach Jay Gruden has big plans for the young tight end, whose combination of size, speed — he’s listed at 6 feet 2, 237 pounds and covers the 40-yard dash in 4.7 seconds — and route running make him a major matchup problem for defenses. And with deep-threat wide receiver DeSean Jackson often expected to draw double teams, Reed and others in the Redskins’ receiving corps should benefit from single coverage. No one needs to tell Gruden how to best use Reed. However, if Gruden ever has a question about Reed, he can call on McVay, who knows him better than anyone in the organization. The work they did together last fall could help Reed blast off this year. From the start, they developed a model coach-player relationship. “He’s obviously a great player, but I really enjoy him as a person, too,” McVay said. “He’s a great guy, so you want to continue to be involved with him.” Generally, head coaches are father figures, disciplinarians. Position coaches are supposed to be like big brothers. The best skillfully walk the line of being a supervisor, teacher and friend. They’re the ones in whom players usually confide. During three-plus seasons coaching Redskins tight ends, McVay had a good rapport with all players who reported to him. He took pride in working hard and being honest, figuring that’s the best way to lead. For that, he earned the players’ respect. A third-round selection from Florida in the 2013 draft, Reed quickly learned McVay had his back. Whatever he needed — another question answered in the meeting room, extra work after practice or a quick tip on the sideline during games — McVay delivered way before Reed ascended to the top of the depth chart.

Feature Clips 2014

Some assistants attempt to latch onto fast-risers, hoping to advance their careers, and ignore the players at the bottom of the roster, but “Coach McVay always tries to help everybody,” Reed told me recently. “You know if he says something, he means it.” Reed peppered McVay with questions about every aspect of playing tight end in the NFL, his role in the Redskins’ offense and what he could do to improve. Although Reed began the season as the third-string tight end behind veterans Fred Davis and Logan Paulsen, coaches and players privately raved about the big plays he made in closed practices. It was only a matter of time, many said, before Reed supplanted Davis as the starter. Davis accelerated the process by continuing to be a knucklehead — you can’t repeatedly fall asleep in meetings and then complain about how you’re being used — and it became clear Reed was too good to remain on the sideline. In preparation for Reed’s starting assignment, McVay came up with an idea he hoped would make the transition as smooth as possible. At the team hotel the night before games, McVay and Reed reviewed the game plan. In rooms used for team meetings, they would spend hours discussing routes, potential problems the defense could present and counters to the defense. Obviously, the sessions paid off. Reed emerged as an integral member of the passing game. His breakout performance occurred in an Oct. 20 victory over the Chicago Bears, when he had nine catches for 134 yards — the highest totals ever for a Redskins rookie tight end — and scored a touchdown. In an impressive first season cut short because of a concussion, Reed finished second on the team with 45 receptions for 499 yards (an 11.1-yard average). He also had three touchdown receptions, tying him for second on the team. McVay has seen enough to express confidence Reed “is capable of being as good as he wants to be. It’s just a matter of being able to take care of himself and stay healthy.” Reed wasn’t as forthcoming as he should have been about the lingering effects of hits to his head. He says that won’t happen again. McVay and new tight ends coach Wes Phillips, whose grandfather, Bum, and father, Wade, were former NFL head coaches, will hold Reed to it. McVay is respectful of Phillips’s relationships with the tight ends. Phillips needs time — and space — to get to know the players he’s now responsible for guiding. And McVay is busy helping Gruden build the new playbook and serving as the de facto quarterbacks coach. McVay’s primary job is to help Gruden get Robert Griffin III back on track. But if Reed needs something, McVay will find the time.

LB Keenan Robinson Keenan Robinson, healthy again, is primed for signal-calling duties By Liz Clarke The Washington Post

Feature Clips 2014

July 27, 2014 RICHMOND — Four days into training camp, Redskins linebacker Keenan Robinson is still practicing full out. And that represents a major step forward for the 6-foot-3, 238-pound former Texas standout who’s expected to inherit the signal-calling duties handled so ably these last seven years by London Fletcher, who retired last season. It was on opening day of camp last season that Robinson, a speedy inside linebacker whom Washington drafted with a fourth-round pick in 2012, injured his left pectoral muscle. The injury sidelined him for the season and was particularly painful because he’d only recently recovered from an injured right pectoral that landed him on injured reserve in Week 12 of his rookie season. As he launches into his third season with the team, Robinson said he’s eager to establish his durability in the eyes of Coach Jay Gruden, who’s ordering up more contact in the preseason that players were accustomed to under Mike Shanahan. “They know I can run,” Robinson said of Gruden and his defensive staff. “They know I can cover. The question is, will I be able to tackle? Will I be able to take on blocks? Do the things that I was able to do before injury?” To make his case, Robinson said he’s totally on board with the idea of putting on pads and tackling full speed often during the preseason. “You only get better at what you practice,” Robinson said. “And it’s going to help me prove to coaches I’m back to normal, and I won’t have those issues in season.” Robinson has been lining up in practice at the middle linebacker — or “mike” — position, alongside Perry Riley. As such, he’ll figure in all running plays and make the defensive calls that Fletcher did for so many years. “I always think, not so much ‘What would London do?’ but what should we do in this situation on the field? How would he react? How would he fill the run? Cover a pass? He showed me lot of things — veteran moves that were very helpful. I can take some of those things and apply it to the game.” Though he didn’t take a snap last season, Robinson said he did worked on becoming a better player by watching as intently as he could. “I learned just how to be a professional player, how to learn, mentally how to prepare. I couldn’t get the reps, but I know the plays. As soon as we came back for [off-season workouts], I knew all the plays.” Keenan Robinson could emerge from shadows as Redskins’ man in middle By Brian McNally The Washington Times June 4, 2014 Redskins linebacker Keenan Robinson became the forgotten man.

Feature Clips 2014

After his season ended one series into training camp last summer in Richmond, Robinson took no blame during a disastrous year for Washington’s defense. He was a spectator, nothing more. But coaches believed Robinson would return to make a difference. So, too, did his teammates. Now is his chance. With the retirement of linebacker London Fletcher, the Redskins need a player on the inside to take over next to the established Perry Riley, Jr. But torn pectoral muscles cut Robinson’s rookie season short and ended last year’s before it began. There is still some caution when discussing what Robinson can bring — the size at 6-foot-3, 238 pounds, and the speed to stay with the NFL’s new breed of big, fast, physical tight ends who can run and catch and make life miserable for linebackers in coverage. But that potential all goes to waste if Robinson isn’t on the field. “In college I never got hurt. In high school I never got hurt,” Robinson said. “I never had to deal with injuries, especially injuries that kept me out for, shoot, six games my first year; my second year, the whole season. Coming back from it I learned to really appreciate the game.” And so Robinson, drafted out of the University of Texas in the fourth round in 2012, worked with the starting unit during Wednesday’s organized team activities practice. He knows defensive coordinator Jim Haslett’s version of the 3-4 defense and has an advantage over free-agent linebackers like Darryl Sharpton and Akeem Jordan who have starting experience with their previous teams and a track record to work with. Robinson must hold off those players to earn a starting job. But through his recovery process, Haslett made sure that Robinson maintained the faith of the coaching staff, even explaining how he’d be used once he returned to full health. It took a while. Robinson says he’s there now. “He’s a lot further ahead than we anticipated, stamina-wise, mentally,” Washington coach Jay Gruden said. “He’s doing a great job. The linebacker position is hard to judge in shorts. But it is exciting to see him run around. He’s a very fluid athlete.” Robinson, 24, has a comfort level with fellow Texas Longhorn Brian Orakpo, an outside linebacker who knows what it’s like to miss a season thanks to a torn pectoral muscle. That happened to him early in 2012 after he played just two games. Orakpo and Robinson worked out together this spring in Austin. It’s a difficult injury to forget because there are few warning signs the pectoral is about to tear and it’s a long recovery process. Robinson tore his right pectoral that same 2012 season when Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten fell on him in a Nov. 22 win. There was little Robinson could do about that one. It is a contact sport, after all. It is the second tear that is a concern. Robinson simply put his hand in the dirt during the first series of drills in Richmond last summer on the first day of training camp and the left pectoral gave out. This time an entire season was lost. But potential remains. “Keenan’s doing a phenomenal job. I always knew Keenan was going to be great,” Orakpo said. “You look at his size, he can run, he can hit, he can cover any tight end in this league. And he’s a player that I feel like is gonna have a breakout season and surprise a lot of guys. “That’s why we didn’t really go after any big name inside backers to replace London. It’s hard to replace a guy like London Fletcher, but we already had it in house in Keenan Robinson.”

Feature Clips 2014

Fletcher remains a confidant. He and Robinson spoke just last month and “staying persistent” was the mantra from the old linebacker. It is a message that resonates with Robinson considering Fletcher played on teams that won titles and made the playoffs and also on teams that were routinely terrible. He’s seen it all. And so while Robinson is healthy now and working his way into a starting spot, he’s also not taking anything for granted. “Right now, nothing’s set, the starters and all that. We have a long time before those decisions are made,” Robinson said. “They won’t be made until training camp. I’m just filling in, trying to pick up where London left off. I’m just trying to do my part and make sure there’s no letdown.”

S Phillip Thomas ‘Redshirt’ season behind him, Phillip Thomas ready to help Redskins’ secondary By Zac Boyer The Washington Times June 2, 2014 Left with little to do last season aside from receiving treatment on his injured left foot and learning his responsibilities within the Washington Redskins‘ defense, Phillip Thomas took to considering his rookie year as more of a redshirt year. If anything, Thomas didn’t want all of that responsibility to fall on him when he was finally healthy. “It just gave me time to learn the playbook, see what other people are doing right and trying to mimic them, seeing what they’re doing wrong and making sure I keep it out of my game,” Thomas said. “That’s what everybody tells me. It’s a feel-good thing to just say it was a redshirt year, because of course I don’t want to be out, but it gave me time to mature and learn the defense.” A fourth-round pick last April out of Fresno State, Thomas was penciled in as the Redskins‘ starting strong safety when training camp opened, especially with Brandon Meriweather still recovering after tearing the ACL in his right knee the previous season. At 6-foot-2 and 210 pounds, Thomas led the NCAA’s Football Bowl Subdivision with eight interceptions in 2012, his senior year, and was one of three players the Redskins drafted in an attempt to inject a ball-hawking mentality into their defensive backfield. Whatever potential Thomas showed during two weeks of training camp was never realized. In the Redskins‘ first preseason game on Aug. 8, Thomas missed a tackle while twisting his left foot into the turf, causing a Lisfranc sprain — a tear of any number of ligaments that connect the metatarsals to the base of the foot. It took nearly a week for Thomas to receive the diagnosis. When he did, he was given a 4-to-6-month window for rehabilitation and recovery. “It scared me,” Thomas said. “They said this Lisfranc injury could be a real serious one. Fortunately, through God’s hands, He healed me and brought me back. I feel great. I feel like I was before, and now it’s just time to keep progressing.”

Feature Clips 2014

Thomas, originally from Bakersfield, California, remained in Ashburn all offseason to continue receiving treatment on his left foot. By early March, he was cleared to begin cutting at full speed — one of the last major hurdles in his recovery. He was fully cleared to participate during the start of the Redskins‘ offseason workouts in early April, and the beginning of organized team activities last week gave him the mental confidence he needed to know he had recovered. At one point during team drills on Thursday, Thomas dived and snagged an off-target pass from Colt McCoy for an interception, drawing applause from his teammates in the secondary and praise from Raheem Morris, the Redskins‘ defensive backs coach. “He’s just getting back in the flow,” coach Jay Gruden said afterward. “Raheem’s working with him and he’s doing a good job. Between he and Meriweather, we expect good things from that safety spot.” The Redskins‘ hodgepodge secondary has been one of their biggest issues for the past several seasons, and the hope is that Thomas can help solidify that position, not just this year but for at least the next two. After missing out on signing any of the marquee free-agent safeties this March, and knowing there wasn’t an appealing candidate in the draft last month, the Redskins instead brought back Meriweather and Ryan Clark, who spent the last eight seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers after two in Washington. They also have Bacarri Rambo, who struggled to read offenses and make tackles during an up-and-down rookie year, and Tanard Jackson, reinstated last month after missing two seasons because of a league suspension for a failed drug test. “Brandon and Ryan are veterans in this league,” Thomas said. “They’ve been doing it for a long time, and you know, I can learn a lot from them still. It’s just going out there and competing and just putting everything I have on that film and leaving it up to the coaches to make it a hard decision.” To ensure he gets on the field this season, Thomas said he has been focusing on picking up responsibilities on special teams as well. And to make sure he stays on it, he’s done all he can to forget about the injury having ever taken place. “You could tell I was thinking about it,” Thomas said, referring to his first few days back at practice. “You could tell I was giving a little ground to it. But now, when it’s time to play football, I’ve got to put that all in the back of my head and go out there and leave it all on the field.”

T Trent Williams

Trent Williams, athletic freak, stands out at Redskins training camp By Jason Reid The Washington Post July 30, 2014

Feature Clips 2014

RICHMOND – Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams is such a gifted athlete, he once played center flawlessly on short notice in college after never having previously worked at the position. But that was nothing, Williams said after practice Wednesday. If Williams lost about “50 pounds and practiced, I’d be a nice tight end, or maybe even an outside linebacker,” he said. “Who knows?” This much is certain: Coach Jay Gruden has no interest in Williams changing positions. The anchor of the Redskins’ line, Williams, beginning his fifth season, has matured into the franchise cornerstone former head coach Mike Shanahan envisioned he would become. Williams’s rare combination of strength, quickness and agility has helped him develop into a two-time Pro Bowler. And over the past few seasons, Williams has become a better student of the game. Film study is as much a part of his preparation as weight training. The people who depend on Williams are in good hands. “Definitely a good feeling to know he’s over there,” quarterback Robert Griffin III said recently. Said running back Alfred Morris, “I don’t know what more you could want [in an offensive lineman]. If there is something, I’d like to know what it is.” Around the NFL, Williams is what’s commonly known as a “freak.” The description is reserved for players who uncommon physical tools. “I am a great athlete,” said Williams, who embraces being in a lead role. “I feel like I play offensive tackle the best.” He does. But what about quarterback? “I definitely could be” a quarterback, Williams said. “I do have a talented arm. Not to toot my own horn.” Of course, it would be difficult for Williams, listed at 6 feet 5, 337 pounds, to get under center. While protecting Griffin’s “blind side,” Williams moves better than most at his position. Not surprisingly, Williams has stood out during camp. Often, Gruden and offensive line coach Chris Foerster have praised him. There’s a lot of good stuff to say. Williams prefers to talk about the rest of his unit. The offensive line is coming along nicely, Williams said. “It’s a great group,” he said. “We only added one new guy – left guard Shawn Lauvao – but Shawn is a vet. He doesn’t have that learning curve that a lot of new guys have. “The more we play together, the better off we’ll be. Obviously, we’ve got to get that cohesiveness down. … We need a little time to build that chemistry. But we’re coming along.”

Feature Clips 2014

Williams is trying to bring the rookies along, too. He’s available to lend a helping hand whenever it’s needed. Tackle Morgan Moses has already benefitted from Williams’s experience. “He’s definitely progressing,” Williams said of Moses. “He works hard. He’s very diligent in the meetings. He takes a lot of notes.” Griffin being at full strength has helped the entire offense. Without the bulky knee brace, the 2012 NFL offensive rookie of the year is moving well. “He’s 100 percent. He has the confidence that he once had before the injury,” Williams said. “Everything just happens a lot quicker. It’s a lot smoother. The team runs a lot better.” Trent Williams – tight end, linebacker, even QB in tackle’s uniform By Paul Woody Richmond Times-Dispatch Aug. 1, 2014 Pound for pound, inch for inch, step for step, he might be the best athlete on the Washington Redskins’ roster. Teammates respect him. Opponents fear him. Quarterbacks are protected by him. Ah, darn. Gave it away. We’re not talking about Robert Griffin III, quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Instead, we’re talking about the man who is assigned, and paid handsomely, to guard Griffin’s blind side — Trent Williams, left tackle for the Redskins. “He’s a giant of a man and has the feet of a ballerina,” Redskins coach Jay Gruden said. That’s not in terms of shoe size, 13½ by the way. Gruden was talking about Williams’ agility. Williams, 6-feet-5 and 337 pounds, has the speed of a running back, the leaping ability of a high jumper and, the biggest surprise of all, the arm of a quarterback. In walk-through practices each afternoon, Williams occasionally bides his time by firing laser-like passes to receivers 20 or so yards down the field. His arm is so strong, his throwing motion so smooth and his setup so quick that Williams should be a candidate for emergency quarterback. “I think I could be,” Williams said. “Emergency quarterback?” Gruden said. “No.”

Feature Clips 2014

Ah, youth. Gruden is 47 and probably doesn’t remember when Redskins coach Joe Gibbs appointed offensive guard Russ Grimm the emergency quarterback. Grimm had been a quarterback in high school. And by Gibbs’ reasoning, who was going to knock him down? Gruden made a quick save, though. “We might use him to run the read option,” he said. Good point. If Williams chose “run” as his option, who would knock him down? “He defies a lot of laws of gravity and a lot of laws of physics being as big as he is and as athletic as he is,” said Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan. “We kind of laugh when we watch film because you’ll see him running alongside receivers and running backs. “I remember a highlight last year in the Green Bay game. It was a little screen pass and he goes out and pancakes a tackler, and then he’s running stride for stride with either (running back) Alfred (Morris) or (wide receiver) Pierre (Garcon), and he gets another block down the field. It’s incredible.” It was not by chance Williams was the Redskins’ first-round draft choice, the fourth player picked overall, in the 2010 draft. Williams has been a starter from the first day he arrived at Redskins Park. He’ll be a starter until he decides it’s his last day at Redskins Park. “I think he’s going to stick at that left tackle spot,” Gruden said. “That’s what he’s built for, that’s what he is born to do, and he loves it. “He could probably play tight end. He could probably play ‘three technique’ (defensive tackle) if he wanted to. There’s not a lot he couldn’t do.” While Williams has no plans to change positions, he is not oblivious to what he can do. “I think I’m a great athlete, if you want my opinion,” Williams said. “If I lost 50 pounds, I think I could be a nice tight end or maybe even an outside linebacker. Who knows?” Williams’ teammates know he could play every position on the offensive line, probably any spot on the defensive line and might even be able play and/or cover receivers. “He’s got great hands,” said offensive guard Chris Chester. “He’d catch jump balls all day.” At the 2010 NFL combine, Williams’ vertical jump measured 34½ inches. The first wide receiver taken in the 2014 draft, Sammy Watkins, fourth overall, had a vertical jump of 34 inches. Hyperbole sometimes rules when players talk about a teammate. But the Redskins are sincere in their admiration of Williams’ ability. They’ve seen too many instances of the big man doing things only much smaller men even attempt, much less accomplish.

Feature Clips 2014

Oh, and he’s also a pretty good basketball player. “Of course I can hoop it up,” Williams said. “I played in high school a little bit, and it’s still a big hobby of mine.” Williams’ footwork is a marvel to his teammates, coaches and opponents. “He’s a 200-pound guy in a 330-pound body,” Kerrigan said. “He can do it all. “I’m glad I don’t have to see him in a real game.”

Documents

Game Release - National Football Leagueprod.static.redskins.clubs.nfl.com/assets/docs/1_Week_2... · 2014-09-10 · Coach Jay Gruden. With a win on Sunday, Gruden can become the fourth