The Eagles hired Andy Reid away from the Green Bay Packers to be their new head coach prior to the start of the season. Redskins head coach Joe Gibbs also won his first NFL Coach of the Year Award in 1982 which was the first of his back-to-back NFL Coach of the Year Awards, his second coming in the 1983 NFL season. The Washington Redskins of the National Football League ended the 2002 season with a record of 7 wins and 9 losses, finishing third in the NFL's East Division of the National Football Conference. The Redskins used their abundance of picks in the 1999 draft to move back up to No. The Saints traded Williams to the Dolphins in 2002 and he finished his career with more than 10,000 yards rushing even though he was away from the game for nearly two seasons. Murchison was outraged and canceled the whole deal. Black pants are paired with this uniform with an alternate black helmet having with the "W" logo in front and uniform numbers on each side. The next year though, Williams rushed for 1,000 yards in 10 games and the Saints went 10-6 and won their first playoff game. Tallent is a writer whose articles have appeared in The Sweet Science, FOX Sports' Outkick the Coverage, Liberty Island and The Washington Post. [36] 1994 was even worse as they finished 313, their worst season in over 30 years. From the beginning of Snyder's reign as owner, the Redskins dropped the habits of winning and competing for spending and floundering. Gruden became the eighth head coach of the team since Daniel Snyder purchased the franchise in 1999. The Redskins also traded sixth- and seventh-round selections to move up and draft Smith in the fifth round. ", "How did the 'Redskins' get their name, anyway? Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. I dont think it was a politically correct move; I think it was a humanely correct move, said then-Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Wayne Embry, one of the trustees who voted unanimously in favor of the change. The helmet was gold-colored with a burgundy "R" logo. Outcome: In RGIII's rookie season, the Redskins went 10-6 and won the NFC East and he was named Offensive Rookie of the Year. Going in, we had a pretty good idea, and it stayed pretty consistent through the game.". Or write about sports? From 1981 through 2000, Washington wore their white jerseys over burgundy pants at home almost exclusively. Its a name befitting a 90-year-old franchise, team president Jason Wright said on Today., met Redskins President Edward Bennett Williams, ordered the cancellation of seven Redskins trademarks, Snyder told USA Today reporter Erik Brady. [7] Through 1960, the team shared baseball's Griffith Stadium with the first American League Washington Senators baseball team. Hopes were high for a repeat division title in 2013. To get him, Indianapolis traded its fifth-round pick in the 1990 draft, its first-rounder in the 1991 draft, All-Pro guard Chris Hinton, and a young Andre Rison to Atlanta for the No. Portis set a team mark for most rushing yards in a single season with 1,516 yards (1,386m), and Moss set a team record for most receiving yards in a single season with 1,483 yards (1,356m), breaking Bobby Mitchell's previous record set in 1963. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. During most of this unsuccessful period, Marshall continually refused to integrate the team, despite pressure from The Washington Post and the federal government. [170] In 2018, WTEM was sold to Urban One, but maintained its rights to the team. Nike initially provided an all-gold uniform but team officials called it "garish" and refused to wear it. The team's fortunes continued to slide in 2009, as they finished 412. The second period lasted from 1982 to 1991, when they appeared in the postseason seven times, captured four Conference titles, and won three Super Bowls in four appearances. [41] The 2001 season began with a loss to the San Diego Chargers, 303, two days before the September 11, 2001, attacks. [13] During the final game of the season, Larry Centers became the NFL's all-time leader in receptions by a running back with 685. For other football teams named Washington, see, Please feel free to discuss changes on the, Learn how and when to remove this template message, United States House Committee on Oversight and Reform, List of Washington Commanders first-round draft picks, List of Washington Commanders head coaches, List of Washington Commanders broadcasters, "NFL Team Values 2022: Dallas Cowboys Are The First Franchise Worth $8 Billion", "On Trial: The R*dskins Wily Mascot: Coach William "Lone Star" Dietz", "The legend of Lone Star Dietz: Redskins namesake, coach and possible impostor? As a result, Washington wore its 1937 throwbacks with the logo removed from the regular helmet in a game versus the San Diego Chargers. It was thought that the game would then go in overtime, however because of a defensive 15-yard (14m) face mask penalty, the Redskins would get an untimed down. Williams didn't take the news nearly as well, storming out of the practice facility without speaking to reporters. However, the Redskins would begin to collapse. In that game, the Redskins broke the record for fewest offensive yards (120) gained in a playoff victory, with one of their two touchdowns being from a defensive run after a fumble recovery. Unlike the Hall of Stars, which honors historical greats from all sports, the Ring of Fame is limited to honoring Redskins greats. [138][139] In 2012, ten more players and personnel were added to the list for the team's 80th anniversary. The most distinctive feature of both colors of the jersey was the patches worn on both sleeves, which were a reproduction of the patches worn on the full-length sleeves of the 1937 jerseys. 1996 FOX broadcast of Dallas at Washington, "Bears miss playoffs despite 2624 win over Lions", Pro-Football-Reference.com: 1996 NFL Opposition & Defensive Statistics, Football Outsiders DVOA 7.0: Worst Teams Ever, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1996_Washington_Redskins_season&oldid=1105787317, 1996 National Football League season by team, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Executive Vice President John Kent Cooke, This page was last edited on 21 August 2022, at 20:17. The troublesome[clarification needed] After cutting the injury-rattled Clinton Portis, the Redskins had no important offensive players left except for Santana Moss. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The Redskins continued to struggle, falling all the way to 77, with their only win during that six-week period being a 3-point victory of the then-28 Seattle Seahawks. Furthermore, Redskins RB Clinton Portis led the NFL in rushing yards. 15 pick in 2019 NFL Draft", "Redskins fire head coach Jay Gruden after 05 start", "Redskins Name Bill Callahan Interim Head Coach", "Redskins officially hire Ron Rivera; Jack Del Rio for DC", "Redskins officially name Ron Rivera coach, make Jack Del Rio DC", "Washington Football Team Appoints Jason Wright as President", "Redskins hiring Scott Turner as offensive coordinator", "Redskins give OC job to Scott Turner, son of team's ex-coach", "Jack Del Rio to become Redskins defensive coordinator, will switch to a 43 scheme", "Redskins draft Buckeyes DE Chase Young with No. The Redskins and Bears attempted an NFL record 11 field goals on November 14, 1971, and the Redskins and Giants tied that mark on November 14, 1976. Tied 1919, Troy Vincent blocked a last-second field goal attempt by Dallas that would have given them the win. Dexter Manley 8. [30] Also during the off-season, the Redskins acquired Mark May, Russ Grimm, and Dexter Manley in the 1981 NFL Draft, all of whom became significant contributors to the team for the next few years. Shadows cast on the background as the Oneida Indian Nation holds a forum to take its case against the Washington Redskins football team name in 2013. Pardee's tenure did not last long though, for he was fired after posting a 610 record in 1980. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. After the strike was settled, the Redskins dominated, winning six out of the seven remaining games to make the playoffs for the first time since 1976.[13]. The only catch was that the Redskins needed to move up to the second pick, which was held by the Rams. However, Shanahan suddenly reversed direction by naming veteran backup Rex Grossman to the starting position. [24] Davis was traded for veteran running back Bobby Mitchell (who became a wide receiver in Washington) and 1962 first-round draft choice Leroy Jackson of Western Illinois. In a game against the Houston Texans on November 18, 2018, Alex Smith suffered a compound and spiral fracture to his tibia and fibula in his right leg when he was sacked by Kareem Jackson and J. J. Watt which forced him to miss the rest of the season. There were few surprises as the Washington Redskins made their final preseason cuts yesterday, reducing their roster to the regular season maximum of 53 players. The Redskins success in 1992 culminated in a trip to the playoffs as a wild card team, but they lost in the Divisional playoffs to the 49ers, 2013. Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama (2nd Round, 2012). 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Dallas led 130 with less than four minutes left when Brunell threw a 39-yard (36m) touchdown pass to Moss on a fourth-down play. Find out more. ", which later became a rallying cry of sorts for Redskin fans before games against the Cowboys. [70][71], Under Rivera and Del Rio, the team switched their defensive scheme from a 34 defense, which the team had used under both Shanahan and Gruden's tenure, to a 43 defense. In Week 1, Grossman threw for 305 yards and two touchdown passes as the Redskins crushed the Giants 2814, ending a six-game losing streak against that team. 1933: George Preston Marshall renames his team the Redskins. [28] The following season, the Redskins hosted their first post-season game in Washington since 1942, where they beat the Green Bay Packers 163 in the NFC Divisional Playoffs. (I know you're saying, "What about Dickerson?" Boston led the league in receiving yards and made the Pro Bowl in 2001, but missed much of '02 because of a knee injury. RetroSeasons recaps past sports seasons through stories, photos, videos, and stats from every team, league, and stadium in history. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. But Pesak missed the final two preseason games because of a sprained ankle. The team has played more than 1,000 games and is one of only five in the NFL with more than 600 total wins. Here are five reasons why. Russ Grimm 10. It's hard to even believe that the overarching question going into the 1998 draft was, "Who is the better quarterback: Peyton Manning or Ryan Leaf?" He resigned after the 1968 season in favor of Vince Lombardi, and became athletic director of the Coast Guard Academy before retiring at the end of 1984. Then, with 2:44 left, Brunell connected with Moss again on a 70-yard (64m) touchdown pass and Nick Novak kicked the game-winning extra point. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. Washington Redskins - 1999 Roster | RetroSeasons The 1999 Washington Redskins, coached by Norv Turner, lost the Division Championship after finishing the NFL regular season in 1st place in the NFC . This game was Gibbs's 70th career, which made him the winningest head coach in Redskins history. [187] Since 2000, however, as noted above, there have been four exceptions to the rule. The games for weeks 4-6 were won with all replacement players. [9] Riggins provided the game's signature play when, on 4th and inches, with the Redskins down 1713, the coaches called "70 Chip", a play designed for short yardage. The Redskins ended up winning by a 2717 score with John Riggins winning the Super Bowl MVP. Garcon broke Art Monk's 29-year-old franchise record for catches in a single season. Throughout most of the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, Washington was just one of three other teams that primarily wore their white jerseys at home (the others being the Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins). The Redskins returned to the playoffs in 1990 as a Wild Card team, but lost in the Divisional round to the 49ers.[9]. [9], In what became an early rivalry in the NFL, the Redskins and Bears met twice more in the NFL Championship Game: in 1942, the Redskins won their second championship, 146[9], In 1943, Dutch Bergman was named head coach and led the team to a return to the NFL championship game, however they were defeated by the Chicago Bears 4121. In 1958, Murchison heard that George Preston Marshall, owner of the Washington Redskins, was eager to sell the team. [55] Kirk Cousins, who took over as starting quarterback in the preseason, finished the season with career highs in touchdowns (29), yards (4,166), and completion percentage (69.8%). [30], Starting on September 21, 1982,[30] the NFL faced a 57-day long players' strike, which reduced the 1982 season from a 16-game schedule to a nine-game schedule. However, Marshall found out that Murchison owned the rights to Washington's fight song, so a deal was finally struck. June 12, 2020: D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser says its past time for change, When asked during a radio interview with the Team 980 about the possibility of the Redskins building a stadium on the RFK site, Bowser said the teams name is an obstacle for us locally, but its also an obstacle for the federal government who leases the land to us.. It made us all so proud to have an Indian on a big-time team, Wetzel told The Post in 2002. Its only a small group of radicals who oppose those names. On October 1, 1983, the Redskins lost to the Green Bay Packers 4847 in the highest-scoring Monday night football game in history, in which both teams combine for more than 1,000 yards (910m) of total offense. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. On the other hand, some of Gibbs' other new signings, such as cornerback Shawn Springs and linebacker Marcus Washington, did very well. After winning only three of the first nine games,[46] Gibbs benched quarterback Brunell for former first-round draft pick Jason Campbell. Minority owner Fred Drasner and Daniel Snyder after doing a round of live TV interviews in 1999. Garcon had 113 catches total, which broke Monk's 106 catches in 1984 by seven. He was released at the end of that season. Other than these exceptions, this "Redskins Rule" has proven true since 1936 when they won and incumbent Franklin D. Roosevelt won re-election, prior to the Redskins' move from Boston in 1937. After posting a 142 record, the Redskins made and dominated the playoffs, beating the Falcons and Lions by a combined score of 6417. The Redskins moved to Washington, D.C., after just five years in Boston, with Marshall stating that the city showed a lack of interest in the team. The lead-up to the 2022 draft saw threeblockbuster tradesinvolving Pro Bowl-caliber players go down, as the Denver Broncos gave up three players and five draft picks to get Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, the Cleveland Browns dealt six picks (including three first-rounders) for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, and the Miami Dolphins ponied up five picks to snag Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill. Brockers and Jenkins assumed starting roles as rookies and Brockers was a mainstay throughout his Rams tenure until he was traded to Detroit in March, while Jenkins left for the New York Giants in 2016. The team underwent several changes in 2020, including retiring the Redskins name and logo and hiring former Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera in the same role, as well as naming Jason Wright as team president, the first black person named to that position in NFL history. [46] The highlight of the season happened on November 5, and concluded with one of the most exciting endings in the history of the CowboysRedskins rivalry. One reason for the team's struggles was disarray in the front office. [9] It was their final win of the season because two weeks later, the Raiders beat the Redskins 389 in Super Bowl XVIII.[9]. [9] The Redskins reached the NFC Championship Game, and in a much-anticipated match-up against the archrival Dallas Cowboys, the Redskins would not disappoint. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. . Arrington made the Pro Bowl three years in a row before injuries plagued the final part of his seven-year career, while Harrison was cut after just one season and was out of the NFL by 2003. However, these hopes were in vain, as poor play and controversy stirred during the entire year, leading to a disastrous 313 campaign. September 5, 1999. If Marshall showed his approval of the Dallas franchise, Murchison would return the song. In 2002, the team celebrated the passing of 70 years since its creation as the Boston Braves in 1932 and wore a special home uniform, a burgundy jersey over gold pants, which roughly resembled the home uniforms used from 1969 to 1978. They began the season aiming to improve on their 610 record from the year before, but after winning seven of their first eight games, they managed just two victories in the second half of the season and finished with a 97 record. The season began with the team trying to improve on their 8-6 record from 1975, which they did, finishing 10-4, second in the NFC East behind the Dallas Cowboys.They would be eliminated from the NFL playoffs by the Minnesota Vikings.This was the first season as a Redskin for Hall of Fame . [14] His next major change came in February 1952, when he hired former Green Bay Packers coach Earl "Curly" Lambeau. Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann would also be named the 1983 NFL's Most Valuable Player finishing the season with a career-high in both yards passing 3,714 yds., and touchdown passes thrown, 29 Td's while throwing only 11 interceptions. Darrell Green 3. There have been 30 head coaches for the team, including their time as the Boston Braves (1932), Boston Redskins (1933-1936), Washington Redskins (1937-2019), Washington Football Team (2020-2021), and Washington Commanders (2022-present). July 3, 2020: Redskins announce theyre undergoing a thorough review of the teams name, Without announcing a timeline, the team said the review formalizes the initial discussions the team has been having with the league in recent weeks.. It would be the fourth and final season that the Redskins qualified for the playoffs in the 1990s and for the next five seasons, the team fell out of contention. ", Pesak said: "I'm not surprised at all. Names in bold indicate induction primarily based on accomplishments with Washington. [173][174], WMAL has historically been associated with the team, having been its flagship station from 1942 to 1956, and again from 1963 through 1991broadcasting all three of the team's Super Bowl victories. [30] The Redskins finished 3rd in the NFC East behind the Cowboys and missed the wild card to the Giants by virtue of tiebreakers. The 2005 season started with three wins,[45] including a win on September 19 against the Dallas Cowboys. Front office 1999 Cincinnati Reds Statistics 1998 Season 2000 Season Record: 96-67-0, Finished 2nd in NL_Central ( Schedule and Results ) Manager: Jack McKeon (96-67) General Manager: Jim Bowden Scouting Director: De Jon Watson Ballpark: Cinergy Field Attendance: 2,061,222 (11th of 16) Park Factors: (Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.) The team was founded in 1932 as the Boston Braves, changing its name to the Redskins the following year before moving to Washington, D.C., in 1937. More than 2,000 Native American activists protested the Redskins name in Minneapolis ahead of Washingtons 37-24 win over the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI. The season would also be the first full season for new team owner Daniel Snyder, who purchased the team prior to the start of the season from Jack Kent Cooke's estate, and under whose ownership the team would decline. [49], On January 9, 2014, the Redskins hired Jay Gruden as their head coach. Data Provided By Texas oil tycoon Clint Murchison Jr. was having a difficult time bringing an NFL team to Dallas. 2013 Washington Redskins Roster & Players Previous Season Next Season Record: 3-13-0, 4th in NFC East Division ( Schedule and Results ) Coach: Mike Shanahan (3-13-0) Points For: 334 (20.9/g) 23rd of 32 Points Against: 478 (29.9/g) 30th of 32 Expected W-L: 4.8-11.2 SRS: -9.28 (31st of 32), SOS: -0.28 Offensive Coordinator: Kyle Shanahan Sep 17, CIN (87-61) lost to PIT, 1-3, 150. Find out more. Right Jerry Jones? [2] Statistics site Football Outsiders calculated that the 1996 Redskins had, play-for-play, the worst run defense they had ever tracked. A year-long independent investigation into the team's workplace culture under owner Daniel Snyder, led by lawyer Beth Wilkinson, was concluded in July 2021. [41] However, the Redskins finished the year with a 511 record, which resulted in them being last in the NFC East. [114] This combination made two further appearances the following season against the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants. The Washington Redskins started the season 20, but then struggled to a 511 finish, however, they managed to win both meetings over the eventual Super Bowl champion New York Giants. Robinson struggled early, cemented his position as the starting left tackle, before being traded to the Lions in 2017. Sean Taylor picked up the ball and ran 30 yards (27m), breaking tackles along the way. [107][108] The team played as the Washington Football Team until rebranding as the Commanders in 2022, featuring a new logo and uniforms.[109][110]. Sammy Baugh 2. In the first quarter, the Redskins had the ball at their own 5-yard line. In the end, although Redskins fans may disagree, the team made out okay. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [9] The most impressive feat during the season occurred on October 12, 1992, when Art Monk became the NFL's all-time leading pass receiver against the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football by catching his 820th career reception. San Diego already had the third pick in the draft, but to move up one spot, he traded it and the San Diego's second-round pick as well as its first-rounder in 1999 to Arizona. "I can say leaving here, I gave everything I had," Hall said. The 1983 season marked the rookie debut of cornerback Darrell Green, selected in the 1983 NFL Draft along with Charles Mann, Green would go on to play his entire 20-year NFL career for the Redskins. May 25, 1999: Daniel Snyder buys the Redskins Snyder, who grew up attending Redskins games with his father, led the investment group that purchased the team in a blind auction. 1999 Washington Redskins Roster & Players Previous Season Next Season Record: 10-6-0, 1st in NFC East Division ( Schedule and Results ) Coach: Norv Turner (10-6-0) Points For: 443 (27.7/g) 2nd of 31 Points Against: 377 (23.6/g) 24th of 31 Expected W-L: 9.5-6.5 SRS: 2.88 (12th of 31), SOS: -1.25 Playoffs: Won Wild Card 27-13 vs. Detroit Lions After finishing 8-8 in 1989 with Eric Dickerson in the backfield, the Indianapolis Colts seemed to be one superstar away from greatness. Just as the sale was about to be finalized, Marshall called for a change in terms. [58] However, the Redskins still finished the season with a record of 871, giving the team their first consecutive winning seasons in nearly 20 years. Theres no more challenge to make, said Jesse A. Witten, an attorney representing Blackhorse. Telecasts of preseason games were previously carried by NBC Sports Washington in the Mid-Atlantic region. Sister NBC owned-and-operated station WRC-TV was the team's "official" broadcast television station, simulcasting the preseason games and airing other team-produced programs during the season. He approached Tom Webb, Murchison's lawyer, and sold the rights for $2,500 (equivalent to $22,900 in 2021). 1999 Washington Redskins (NFL) football team. The 1991 Redskins offense also dominated under the brilliant coaching of offensive-minded head football coach Joe Gibbs, scoring 485 points which was the most by any team in the 1991 NFL season. [9] That same season, Sammy Baugh led the NFL in passing, punting, and interceptions. The primary home uniform remained burgundy with gold and white stripes with the letters having a gold base. [167] Herzog was joined from 1981 by former Redskins Sonny Jurgensen and Sam Huff. Players wore a white jersey with three burgundy and two gold stripes on each sleeve and the 75th-anniversary logo on the left chest. Dan Snyder and Coach [Ron] Rivera are working closely to develop a new name and design approach that will enhance the standing of our proud, tradition rich franchise and inspire our sponsors, fans and community for the next 100 years, the team said in a statement. The Command Force is the team's professional dance and performance group. Washington trailed 130 entering the 4th quarter to the Seattle Seahawks in the wild-card round, but rallied to take a 1413 lead, but Redskins kicker Shaun Suisham missed a field goal later in the game, and the Seahawks scored on the next drive and converted the two-point conversion. [57] Quarterback Kirk Cousins also set single-season team records in attempts, completions, and passing yards, breaking many of his records he had previously set in 2015. [54] The division title was their third since Snyder took over ownership of the team, and was the first since the 1999 season to be clinched before Week 17. Outcome: Jones has lived up to expectations. The Cardinals could have acquired five Hall of Famers and this trade may still make the list. The Eagles have won 12 of the last 20 matchups since 2010. . [112][113] This special home uniform was also worn during one game in 2003. [30] The Redskins' first Super Bowl win, and their first NFL Championship in 40 years, was in Super Bowl XVII, where the Redskins defeated the Miami Dolphins 2717. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. The list includes three head coaches and 67 players, of which 41 were offensive players, 23 defensive players and three special teams players. Hall, who is from Tennessee, essentially ruined his chance of making the team when he missed a 23-yard field goal attempt in the preseason opener against the New England Patriots. Although the need for a franchise quarterback was obvious, many journalists had doubts about the value of giving up a lot for a single player. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Well, he was suspended for insubordination in both the 1990 and '91 seasons and was already plagued with injuries that would shorten his career.). [67][68][69] Some notable members of Rivera's staff include former Jacksonville Jaguars and Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio as defensive coordinator and Scott Turner, the son of former Redskins head coach Norv Turner, as offensive coordinator. Defensive coordinator Jim Haslett was fired at the end of the season. [81] Snyder would later be investigated by the United States House Committee on Oversight and Reform for those claims as well as accusations of financial improprieties. Were the Washington Redskins once the Duluth Eskimos? To close the game, Todd Collins threw two interceptions, each returned for a touchdown, and the Redskins fell 3514. Champ Bailey, CB, Georgia (1st Round, 1999) Derek Smith, G, Virginia Tech (5th Round, 1999) During the team's summer minicamps, the former Canadian Football League standout performed well. The Redskins began the 2007 season by "winning ugly" starting the season off 20. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Their burgundy jerseys were primarily used only when the opposing team decided to wear white at home, which came mostly against the Dallas Cowboys and was normally worn over white pants. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for WASHINGTON REDSKINS 1999 PLAYERS IST PLACE NFC EAST PLAQUE at the best online prices at eBay! It is the first time ever that an NFL team has had only one pick in a draft. His employment came with a promise of decreased intervention in football operations from Snyder. [41] The Redskins clinched their first playoff berth since 1999. But this did not stop George Preston Marshall from trying to make the Redskins the most successful franchise in the league. [91] Various people and groups, such as the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), considered the name a racial slur and attempted to get the team to change it for decades.
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