Redskins Reportedly Interested in Former Giants Head Coach Pat Shurmur as OC
Pat Shurmur had a forgettable two years as head coach of the New York Giants and was fired as that organization seeks new leadership.
The Washington Redskins entered the offseason needing a new coach and decided upon Ron Rivera, with Jack Del Rio as the defensive coordinator. A recent report from Grant Paulsen of 106.7 The Fan in D.C. names Shurmur as the potential offensive coordinator on that staff.
One surprising name being discussed internally for the #Redskins' OC job is Pat Shurmur, I'm told. The recently fired Giants head coach is one of the names being considered in the event that Kevin O'Connell doesn't return.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) January 5, 2020
Shurmur has had some success in that role both with the Philadelphia Eagles and the Minnesota Vikings. His head coaching stints in Cleveland and New York have been total disasters, but he must have earned a solid enough reputation as a coordinator to be considered for so many jobs.
He is not the only candidate, according to Paulsen.
Former Panthers OC Scott Turner and holdover Redskins OC Kevin O'Connell have already interviewed for the job. Shurmur is the other name in the mix. Position assistants are being brought in without a coordinator named yet.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) January 5, 2020
Shurmur would have a chance to stay in the NFC East and perhaps make Dwayne Haskins into a great quarterback. He would not be a blockbuster hire, but one that has experience running solid offenses when his sole focus is that unit. Just don't rely on him for clock management or firing up a locker room.