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The Percentages: Who is the Redskins Coach in 2020?

By Ken Johannesen

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes and Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer celebrate after winning the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2019 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes and Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer celebrate after winning the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2019 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 20: Head coach Bill Callahan of the Washington Redskins looks on before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at FedExField on October 20, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 20: Head coach Bill Callahan of the Washington Redskins looks on before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at FedExField on October 20, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

The Washington Redskins will likely be looking for a new head coach in early January and any new leader must realize that the franchise is full of turmoil and dysfunction.

It has been more than three weeks since Jay Gruden was fired as head coach of the Redskins and interim head coach Bill Callahan will probably see the same fate when the season comes to a close.

With Dwayne Haskins struggling as a backup quarterback, it is safe to say that an entirely new offensive staff will likely be hired in the offseason.  It’s possible an assistant or two could be retained (including defensive assistants), but that seems a stretch for now.  The defensive assistants will probably see the same fate as well.  Prized rookie Montez Sweat is not the pass rushing specialist that so many expected and a defensive line consisting of Daron Payne, Matt Ioannidis, and Jon Allen has been a bit underwhelming at times.

Before breaking down the possibilities, let’s recognize that coaching the Redskins in 2020 and beyond is certain to be a Herculean task.  First and foremost, any new head coach and assistants must deal with a team president and owner that is difficult to work with in any circumstances.  The atmosphere set forth by Dan Snyder and Bruce Allen is not only dysfunctional; it is unprofessional and loathed by the league, media, and fans.  This what a new coach must understand and recognize.

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Will this reality make it difficult to attract coaching talent?  Possibly, but big money talks and anyone can be bought for a price.  Too, it will take a big contract to land a solid coach and handsome salaries for the assistants as well.

Searching for the best candidate will come down to two aspects of coaching – offense and defense.  Is an offensive-minded coach the best choice?  Is a defensive guru a better bet?  Under Dan Snyder’s tenure as owner, the choice has been offensive coaches with one exception, Marty Schottenheimer, and he lasted all of one season.  So let’s go with the prevailing assumption here – an offensive coach will be the next head coach for the Redskins.

However, we will list a few defensive coaches as well.  Without any further ado, let’s take a look at the candidates who we believe will have the inside track to coaching the Burgundy and Gold and their chances by percentage.

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