Redskins Next Head Coach Bracket: (4) Russ Grimm vs. (13) Dean Pees

First Round of The Washington Redskins Next Head Coach Tournament

By P_Hazard Dec 14, 2013, 7:29pm EST

He was an All-American Center at the University of Pittsburgh, a 4x Pro Bowler and 4x All-Pro with the Washington Redskins
After retiring, he joined the Washington Redskins as a TE Coach (1992-1996) and then Offensive Line Coach (1997-2000). He was instrumental in the development of Chris Samuels and Jon Jansen.
In 2000, Grimm joined the Pittsburgh Steelers coaching staff as the Offensive Line Coach. In 2004, he was promoted to Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line
Was a top candidate for the Chicago Bears Head Coaching job before it eventually went to Lovie Smith
In 2005, behind Grimm's offensive line, the Steelers averaged 140 yards per game which ranked 5th in the NFL. They won the Super Bowl that year, giving Grimm his 4th ring (1 as Steelers coach, 3 as Redskins player)
In 2006, behind Grimm's offensive line, Willie Parker rushed for 1,494 yards and 13 TDs and made the Pro Bowl. They had the 10th ranked rushing offense that year
He was a finalist for the Steelers Head Coaching position after Bill Cowher resigned in 2007. The job eventually went to Mike Tomlin after reports originally stated that Grimm got the job. After that, he went to work with Ken Whisenhunt and the Arizona Cardinals as an Offensive Line Coach
In Grimm's first year with the Cardinals, his offensive line only gave up 24 sacks, 6th best in the NFL and fewest given up by the Cardinals since 1978. His offensive line also paved the way for Edgerrin James's 1,222 which was the 5th best total in team history.

Began coaching career in 1979 at the University of Findlay as their Defensive Coordinator and Secondary Coach. He coached there until 1982
From 1983-1986, Pees coached at Miami University as their Defensive Coordinator and Secondary Coach
From 1987-1989, Pees served as the Secondary Coach at the United States Naval Academy. He coached with Bill Belichick's father, Steve Belichick
Pees went to the University of Toledo from 1990 to work under Nick Saban as the Defensive Coordinator. He stayed there till 1993
In 1994, he was the Secondary Coach for the University of Notre Dame under Lou Holtz
Pees again worked under Nick Saban from 1995-1997 at Michigan State University. He was the Defensive Coordinator and Inside Linebackers Coach
Earned a head coaching job at Kent State University in 1998
In 2004, Pees was hired by the New England Patriots and worked under Bill Belichick as a Linebackers Coach
Pees replaced Eric Mangini as the Defensive Coordinator of the Patriots in 2005
In 2010, he chose not to return to the Patriots. Instead, he accepted a job as the Linebackers Coach of the Baltimore Ravens. He worked under Rex Ryan
He was named the Ravens Defensive Coordinator in 2010 when Rex Ryan left to coach the New York Jets. In 2011, the Ravens defense was ranked #3 in the league.
The Ravens won the Super Bowl in 2012

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