Redskins Glory and the Shanahan Plan: Washington’s Bid for Their Next Dynasty

March 3, 2011   ·   Matt James   ·   Jump to comments

Mike Shanahan’s arrival in Washington was heralded by many as a sign that Redskins owner Dan Snyder was on a path to sanity. Besides Joe Gibbs (royalty in the DC area), Shanahan was the first head coach brought in by Snyder that would give warm fuzzies to one of the NFL’s most loyal fanbases.
Expectations are high, and failure is not an option. Will the bizarreness of the 2010-2011 season prove to be something more, or will Coach Shanahan show that his master plan is of championship caliber? 
The Washington Redskins have been a mediocre team for the better part of two decades. With the legacy of their past constantly looming, and the ravenous loyalty of the fans, being a part of this organization can be anything but easy. Add to this the seemingly amateurish decisions of their owner, and one can quickly see the need for the next dynasty’s mastermind. Can Shanahan fill this role? Does he have the skill-set required? 
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