[41] Terry Robiskie was named interim coach to finish out the season,[41] which ended with an 88 record. Zac Stacy, RB, Vanderbilt (5th Round, 2013) The Rams packaged the sixth-round pick in a trade with Houston for its fifth-rounder. 1999 Washington Redskins (NFL) - Pro Football Archives Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. [29] That season, the Redskins made the playoffs for the first time since 1945 with a 941 mark[13] with Redskins first-year head coach George Allen winning the 1971 NFL Coach of the Year Award, the second of his career, winning his first Coach of the Year Award in 1967 as the head coach of the Rams. * - throws left-handed, # - throws both, else - throws right, ? ", Conway spoke to Hall as Hall left. "There are some guys who would have made our teams the last two or three years," Coach Norv Turner said. It was put on hold until 2009, when the Supreme Court declined to accept Harjos petition to review her case at an appeals court. [143] They have also been referred to as the First Ladies of Football. Sometimes, these moves work out. One of the most impressive performances came from Baugh, who had a completion percentage of .703. Bailey was a mainstay in the secondary for five seasons before moving on to Denver to finish his Hall of Fame career. The Redskins got their guy by dealing their first-round picks in 2012, '13 and '14 as well as their second-rounder in '12. 7 taken out of circulation again", "Theismann gives Haskins permission to wear no. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. George signed for four years and $18.25 million thanks to his solid 1999 season in Minnesota. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. The logo appeared on the teams helmets through the 2019 season. Vince Lombardi, who coached Washington in 1969 before dying during the 1970 preseason, was the inspiration behind the helmet. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [121] In 2017, Washington resurrected the all-burgundy ensemble as part of the NFL Color Rush. [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. The 1976 Washington Redskins season was the franchise's 45th overall and 40th in Washington, D.C. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. The helmet was gold-colored with a burgundy "R" logo. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly threw out the 1999 decision and ruled Harjo and her group had not produced enough evidence to show the name was so insulting that it could not be protected by a trademark. 2006: Native Americans challenge Redskins trademarks again. Oct 2, CIN (95-66) lost to MIL, 6-10. 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. That season is best remembered for the Redskins prolific wide receiver trio nicknamed "The Posse" consisting of wide receivers Art Monk, Gary Clark, and Ricky Sanders who became the first trio of wide receivers in NFL history to post 1,000-plus yards in the same season. With Andrew Luck guaranteed to go to the Colts with the first pick in the 2012 draft, Washington decided to go after Baylor quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III. After the death of Lombardi and Austin's unsuccessful 1970 season, Williams signed former Los Angeles Rams head coach George Allen as head coach on January 6, 1971. 1999 Cincinnati Reds Roster | Baseball Almanac The 2005 season started with three wins,[45] including a win on September 19 against the Dallas Cowboys. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. After Joe Gibbs announced his retirement following the 2007 season, Jim Zorn was hired as head coach and brought in a West Coast Offense. The Redskins placekicker Curt Knight kicked an 18-yard field goal in the second quarter to get the scoring underway, then Redskins quarterback Billy Kilmer connected with Redskins wide receiver Charley Taylor on a 15-yard touchdown pass and Washington had a 103 lead at halftime. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The game is perhaps best known for a moment when the stadium physically shook as a crowd chanted "We Want Dallas! However, Shanahan suddenly reversed direction by naming veteran backup Rex Grossman to the starting position. The Redskins managed to upset the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16, but were eliminated from playoff contention. [12], The team's early success endeared it to the fans of Washington, D.C. Outcome: For Ditka, the fallout was terrible. Mike Shanahan surprised most observers by his decision to name John Beck, an obscure free-agent quarterback, as the starter. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. In 1999 the Redskins, owned outright since 1985 by the flamboyant Jack Kent Cooke, were purchased by billionaire Daniel Snyder, whose first decade of ownership was marked by splashy free-agent acquisitions, as well as a four-year return to the sidelines by Gibbs beginning in 2004, but few winning seasons. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Gold face masks were introduced in 1978 and remain as such to this day; previous to that they were grey. [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. The name of your football team has got to be changed., Sept. 10, 1992: Native Americans petition the Patent and Trademark Office. (Schedule and Results), Attendance: 2,061,222 They succeeded to the extent of reaching their first postseason since 1992 and beating the Lions in the first week of the playoffs; as of 2020, this is Washington's most recent home playoff win. Redskins Finalize Roster,Trim 18 - The Washington Post July 1993: Senator introduces bill to block new stadium on RFK site. [8] In their first game in Washington, the Redskins defeated the New York Giants in the season opener, 133. [138] Bold indicates those elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The 1991 season started with a franchise-record 11 straight victories. Joe Theismann 11. Breeskin had written the music for the team's fight song, now known as "Hail to the Commanders", which gets played by the Washington Commanders Marching Band after every touchdown at home games. [15], In 1961, the Redskins moved into their new stadium called D.C. Stadium (changed to Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in 1969). But this did not stop George Preston Marshall from trying to make the Redskins the most successful franchise in the league. 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. Aug 15, CIN (68-47) lost to PHI, 3-9, 118. [99][100][101], Following renewed attention to questions of racial justice in the wake of the murder of George Floyd and the subsequent protests in 2020, a letter signed by 87 shareholders and investors was sent to team and league sponsors Nike, FedEx, and PepsiCo urging them to cut their ties unless the name was changed. . The win gives the Redskins their first NFC East crown since 1991. The exceptions include in 2004, when Republican incumbent George W. Bush won re-election despite the Green Bay Packers beating the Redskins;[184] in 2012, when Democratic incumbent Barack Obama won re-election despite the Redskins losing to the Carolina Panthers;[185] in 2016, when Republican candidate Donald Trump won the election despite the Redskins defeating the Eagles; and in 2020, when Democratic candidate Joe Biden won despite Washington's win. 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. The naming rights-holder for the teams stadium in Landover, Md., sends a letter threatening to sever its relationship with the team after the 2020 season unless the name is changed. [2], In 1940, the Redskins met the Bears again in the 1940 NFL Championship Game. 1999 Washington Redskins Roster | The Football Database Do you have a sports website? On the other side of this trade, the Browns would have been better off just drafting Jones. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [41] After two mediocre years, Spurrier resigned after the 2003 season with three years left on his contract. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [171][172] Weinstein is joined by color analyst London Fletcher, who played linebacker for the team from 2007 to 2013, and host Julie Donaldson, the first woman to be an on-air broadcaster for an NFL team.