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Washington Redskins: Why Jay Gruden must be fired

By Damien Bartonek

ASHBURN, VA - JANUARY 09: Jay Gruden (L) poses for a photo with Washington Redskins Executive Vice President and General Manager Bruce Allen after he was introduced as the new head coach of the Washington Redskins during a press conference at Redskins Park on January 9, 2014 in Ashburn, Virginia. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
ASHBURN, VA - JANUARY 09: Jay Gruden (L) poses for a photo with Washington Redskins Executive Vice President and General Manager Bruce Allen after he was introduced as the new head coach of the Washington Redskins during a press conference at Redskins Park on January 9, 2014 in Ashburn, Virginia. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /
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JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 16: A Washington Redskins helmet is seen before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on December 16, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 16: A Washington Redskins helmet is seen before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on December 16, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /

Before I begin, this isn’t written out of disrespect and hate. This isn’t an article dedicated to slamming or shaming someone. This is an opinion piece based on my analysis of the Washington Redskins over the past six seasons.

With all due respect, Jay Gruden is a much better football mind than I am. All love to the Gruden family. This is a picking of my brain on the entire Jay Gruden era with the Washington Redskins.

The Jay Gruden era in Washington provided a breath of fresh air for the franchise back in 2015, but ultimately has put Redskins fans back into a reality that has been felt deeply over the past 20 years. With a division title (most would say by default) in only his second year, mediocrity has crept back into a Washington Redskins franchise that has longed for better days. With a 22-25-1 record over the past three seasons, and in totality a record of 35-48-1, Coach Gruden’s days are numbered.

What is combined to be a .423 winning percentage as the coach for the Washington Redskins, which ranks 18th all-time in Redskins history, shows the minimal positive impact that has come from the Gruden era. A Redskins team that is currently 0-4, has never seemed to find a rhythm on either side of the ball. A variety of issues, which I’ll tackle, have seemed to always haunt the Redskins during the Jay Gruden era. Ladies and gentlemen, the time has come. With all due respect, it is time for Jay Gruden to empty his office, and no longer be the coach for the Washington Redskins.

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