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Bill Callahan is officially the Redskins newest Head Coach. He will give Offensive Coordinator Kevin O'Connell playcalling duties. There will be no changes to the defensive coaching staff.
Callahan isnt ready to name a starting QB, he needs to check on Case Keenum's health first. But Dwayne Haskins Jr. will not be starting this week vs the Miami Dolphins. He will be preparing him to start, and giving him more reps in practice.
Watch Live: Head Coach Bill Callahan Speaks to the Media https://t.co/9jR3LHSm46
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 7, 2019
Bittersweet:
Callahan said it is “bittersweet” to take the head coaching job
— Les Carpenter (@Lescarpenter) October 7, 2019
Starting QB:
Bill Callahan is not ready to name a starter at QB
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) October 7, 2019
Dwayne Haskins Jr.:
Interim head coach Bill Callahan said he’s not ready to name a starting QB for Miami. Dwayne Haskins not a candidate right now. Later in the season maybe. Between Case and Colt right now.
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) October 7, 2019
Callahan said "it's time now" for rookie Dwayne Haskins to be prepared as a starter. #Redskins
— Zach Selby (@ZachDar61) October 7, 2019
Callahan says he wants to get reps for Haskins at practice
— Les Carpenter (@Lescarpenter) October 7, 2019
Callahan: Haskins' development is "very important" and ther is a plan in place for that. #Redskins
— Zach Selby (@ZachDar61) October 7, 2019
Turnaround:
Callahan asked what he can do to turnaround this situation: "There's no magic formula."
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) October 7, 2019
Callahan: “There’s no magic formula. I’m going to rely on coaches and captains to change the course. Working hard and preparing hard are under the control of staff and players.”
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) October 7, 2019
Practice adjustments:
Bill Callahan said he’d prefer to wait until Wednesday to unveil his practice adjustments to the team
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) October 7, 2019
Callahan says there will be some practice adjustments, but he's not ready to announce them. He wants to meet with the team first.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) October 7, 2019
Head Coach in 2020?:
Callahan says he's not auditioning for the HC job next year: "I'm not worried about me. I'm worried about our team."
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) October 7, 2019
Callahan on the job. Said he's not auditioning. Also said he's been auditioning in the NFL for 20 years.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 7, 2019
Kevin O'Connell:
Callahan: “Kevin (O’Connell)will take over playcalling. He will do a great job. He’s well prepared.”
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) October 7, 2019
Callahan says Kevin O’Connell will take over the playcalling. He says he already had a heavy influence, but now it’s time to hand that over and let him pull the trigger.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) October 7, 2019
Greg Manusky:
Kevin O’Connell will take over the play calling. Greg Manusky remains at defensive coordinator
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) October 7, 2019
Callahan says he's not anticipating changes to this defensive staff "at this time."
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) October 7, 2019
Consistency on defense:
Callahan said the defense must be more consistent, especially after halftime.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 7, 2019
"Our second-half performance has not been up to par. Not even close."
Second-half production, taking a lead and closing the game out, there’s a definitive flaw that needs to be corrected, and Bill Callahan expressed that at the team meeting this afternoon.
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) October 7, 2019
Young players:
Callahan said the #Redskins have a young nucleus of players that have contributed, and it's unfortunate they have not experienced success yet.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 7, 2019
Running team:
Callahan says he envisions the Redskins as a running team. He'd like to get that going.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) October 7, 2019
Callahan said the #Redskins will focus on getting the run game going.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 7, 2019
"We're really conscious of making that shift."
Callahan says he envisions the Redskins as a running team. He would like that to be their identity.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) October 7, 2019
He wants them to be a two down football team. 1st down, 2nd down and get first downs there. Says rush offense is critical to that.
Running game:
"There have been flashes of positive runs," Callahan said. Added there is a chance to get things going. #Redskins
— Zach Selby (@ZachDar61) October 7, 2019
Callahan: "A running back needs to get into a rhythm."
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) October 7, 2019
Last point from Callahan on the ground game: "Whether it's rushing yards or rushing attempts, I think that's critical."
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 7, 2019
Adrian Peterson:
Bill Callahan made his intentions pretty clear there. Wants to establish the run game. Talked about volume of carries as being important, mentioned 25-30 carries a game making it easier on the QB. Mentioned using Adrian Peterson’s skill set more. #Redskins
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) October 7, 2019
Gruden firing:
Bill Callahan says he was called last night about being the interim coach. Gruden wasn't fired until 5 a.m. this morning.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) October 7, 2019
Winning football:
Callahan: I've been in this role before. I think I know what winning football looks like. #Redskins
— Zach Selby (@ZachDar61) October 7, 2019