Speculation has swirled that Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden could be one-and-done in D.C. Some believed owner Dan Snyder would can the guy after this disastrous season; others thought Gruden might be a candidate for the coaching vacancy at the University of Michigan. Turns out, neither is likely to happen.
Dianna Marie Russini of NBC4 reported that Snyder and general manager Bruce Allen have notified Gruden that he will be retained for next season.
Jay Gruden was told he will return next season per sources. More on News4 at 6. #Redskins
— Dianna Marie Russini (@NBCdianna) December 15, 2014
As is customary in Washington, the Redskins had built up some offseason hype among their fan base. A few splashy free agent acquisitions in DeSean Jackson and Jason Hacther and a touch of Gruden's QB magic for Robert Griffin III had fans dreaming of an NFC East crown. Unsurprisingly, that dream has turned into a nightmare as RGIII has struggled mightily (along with the rest of the team) and Washington sits at 3-11.
But despite the never ending question marks at quarterback and the likely buyer's remorse felt over the draft haul sacrificed for RGIII, the Redskins appear to be making a play at stability. After all, the team has cycled through eight head coaches since Snyder purchased the team in 1999. Allowing Gruden another year to continue to implement his system and possibly get a quarterback of his choosing is the right move for a franchise that has been bogged down in chaos and turnover for over a decade.
