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Sean McVay: Could The Redskins Offensive Coordinator Actually Leave?

By Jacob Camenker

Dec 20, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Sean McVay looks on from the field prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Sean McVay looks on from the field prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2017; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden looks on from the sidelines against the New York Giants in the fourth quarter at FedEx Field. The Giants won 19-10. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden looks on from the sidelines against the New York Giants in the fourth quarter at FedEx Field. The Giants won 19-10. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

The Case For Leaving The Washington Redskins

Well, this should be pretty obvious. What more could any coordinator want at the NFL level than to be a head coach? Head coaching opportunities do not grow on trees, and any time one is offered up, a candidate really has to take into account all of their options.

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As a head coach, McVay would have all power over the team and his offense. He would not have to report to a head coach like Gruden, which could appeal to him. I would be that he and Gruden have a solid relationship, but that just might be too much for McVay to pass up. There is a chance that McVay thinks he has accomplished everything he can in Washington as well. That could make him strongly consider leaving to take a head coaching job.

Also, since McVay is so young, he is only 30, he could have a real shot at becoming a top notch head coach. We have seen coaches like Adam Gase (age 38) recently lead teams to success despite being younger, so that may be the new trend in the NFL. That also offers incentive for McVay to try being a head coach now, and if he fails, he will possibly get another opportunity later. Josh McDaniels went through a similar cycle going from the New England Patriots offensive coordinator to Denver Broncos head coach. Then, he went back to being a coordinator and is now considered to be a top head coaching option.

Essentially, McVay’s age keeps things open for him. If he wants to leave and has a chance to do so, he may take the offer.

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