The head coach was Joe Gibbs in 1981.
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Gibbs was offensive coordinator for the San Diego Chargers in 1980 before being hired as head coach of the Redskins in 1981.
Joe Gibbs was the head coach of the Washington Redskins in 2006. After coaching the Redskins from 1981-1992, Gibbs retired only to return to coach the Redskins from 2004-2007. Gibbs led the team to 10 playoff appearances in his career, and 3 super bowl wins.
Joe Gibbs.1992 was Gibbs' final season in his first stint (1981-1992) as head coach of the Redskins.
Before joining the Redskins in 1981 as head coach, Gibbs was the offensive coordinator for the San Diego Chargers. The Redskins job was his first as a head coach, either in college or the NFL.
In Joe Gibbs 16 seasons as head coach of the Washington Redskins (1981-1992, 2004-2007), the Redskins made the playoffs 10 of those seasons (1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1992, 2005, 2007).
Russ Grimm has: Played Himself - washington Redskins Guard in "The NFL on CBS" in 1956. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Offensive Line Coach in "NFL Game of the Week" in 1965. Played Himself - Washington Redskins Guard in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - 69th Overall Pick in "1981 NFL Draft" in 1981. Played Himself - Washington Redskins Guard in "1982 NFC Championship Game" in 1982. Played Himself - Washington Redskins Left Guard in "Super Bowl XVII" in 1983. Played Himself - Washington Redskins Guard in "1983 NFC Championship Game" in 1983. Played Himself - Washington Redskins Left Guard in "Super Bowl XVIII" in 1984. Played Himself - Washington Redskins Guard in "1986 NFC Championship Game" in 1987. Played Himself - Washington Redskins Guard in "Super Bowl XXVI" in 1992. Played himself in "ESPN SportsCentury" in 1999.
Kelvin Bryant has: Played Himself - Washington Redskins Running Back in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - North Carolina Tar Heels Tailback in "1981 Gator Bowl" in 1981. Played Himself - Washington Redskins Running Back in "1986 NFC Championship Game" in 1987. Played Himself - Washington Redskins Running Back in "Super Bowl XXII" in 1988. Played Himself - Washington Redskins Running Back in "1987 NFC Championship Game" in 1988. Played himself in "30 for 30" in 2009.
Darryl Grant spent 10 seasons with the Redskins between 1981-1990. He ended his career in 1991 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The teams only met twice before... In 1981, a Gibbs coached team beat the Patriots 24-22. To answer the question- In 2003, Spurrier's Redskins beat Belichick's Patriots 20-17.
Defensive lineman Karl Lorch who played with the Redskins from 1976-1981.
The Redskins defeated the Patriots six times during their history.September 3, 1978 - (16-14)October 25, 1981 - (24-22)September 23, 1984 - (26-10)December 15, 1990 - (25-10)October 13, 1996 - (27-22)September 28, 2003 - (20-17)
Jumbo Elliott - coach - died in 1981.