Offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell could keep his job under new head coach Ron Rivera, but the same can’t be said for Bill Callahan. The Redskins will move on from the offensive line coach and one-time interim head coach, according to John Keim of ESPN.com (on Twitter). 
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Callahan expressed interest in staying in Washington, though his comments came before the Rivera hire. It’s not clear if he would have been open to staying on as an assistant, however.
The Redskins went 0-5 under Jay Gruden and didn’t fare much better with Callahan at the helm. After a 3-8 showing in the final eleven games, they gave Callahan some consideration full-time post, but it might have been more of a courtesy than anything.
There should be plenty of opportunities out there for Callahan if he wants to serve as an assistant elsewhere.
This is how the Washington Redskins do business. They fire Gruden after and 0-five start, give the job to Bill Callahan and with 11 defensive backs on the injured list get three wins out of that dumpster fire. Then they hire Rivera and how do they think Callahan by kicking him out the door. If I was Ron Rivera these types of practices would worry me when not if the Redskins start out horrible next season. If the Redskins start the Rivera era 4-12 or 3-13 I would not be surprised if Daniel Snyder did the same thing to him. Many people try and say Jerry Jones is the worst owner in the NFL but I say it’s Daniel Snyder and it’s not even close.
Rivera didn’t want him on the staff, so he’s gone. Simple as that.
And how would you know that ??
And how would you know that ??
Because he was let go!!
Because he was let go!!
I answered both of your questions
No this is how every team does business. Way more often than not, the interim head coach will not return to the team. You clearly have Redskins derangement syndrome and think everything that happens with them is dysfunctional. Their head coaching decision was actually something they did right. Gruden had 6 underwhelming seasons coaching there so if anything Rivera should feel safe for a long time but hey who needs to be reasonable.
Can you name me an interim HC who was passed over for a job, and then returned to the same team, under the new regime? Legit asking. I really would find that odd. I mean for one, how would you command the respect of the players when the franchise basically just said they don’t see you as good enough to be a HC. Secondly, on a personal level, for Callahan, would you want to work for an employer who has clearly established where his ceiling is?
Callahan would not lose one bit of respect if he returned to his offensive like position.
Kevin O’Connell appears to be returning as offensive coordinator. Yet he was passed over and not offered the head coaching position or even an interview so by your logic he will be a fiasco since he must lose respect? After all it appears Washington/Snyder is saying he is not good enough to be the head coach?
But no one really cares what Snyder thinks as far as respect. In fact Snyder is the one who lacks respect.
Yeah, but he wasn’t essentially turned down for the HC vacancy. He was never interviewed, or held an interim title. He was the OC, and might be returning as such. There’s a difference there, to me, anyway.
Rivera has a 5 year guaranteed contract so if Snyder does that to him next year Rivera can take a few years off to count his millions and then still get back into coaching in the NFL.
Its not Snyders call.
I feel sorry for the teams with bad owners and there are a few of them. Unfortunately you can’t fire the owner. I’m a Packer fan so I think our team president runs things but he answers to a board of directors
The Packers situation is just incredible to me in this day and age. I was an Stl Rams it must be nice knowing you have the control. Granted GB has such a history and fanbase I could never envision a reason for them to relocate. Still not having an actual owner per say is hard to fathom. Jerry Jones being his own GM(opposite ends of the ownership situation albeit)is another one that’s totally unique. Like all he has his critics but he’s had success.
There’s no way a new head coach wants an interim head coach in the building. It messes with the players’ heads. Maybe, just maybe, if Callaghan were an old playing buddy of Rivera and had pulled strings to put the head coaching reins. Not only was Callaghan interim head coach, he said he wanted to stay on as head coach. So now Rivera would have the ex-boss in the building with a chip on his shoulder, potentially sabotaging his program.
Are you psychologically well goldenmisfit? Based on your posting you should seek help immediately for Redskins derangement syndrome.
Has Callahan run out of teams?
No…
No, he is a very good o-line coach and all things being equal did a respectable job as interim coach. He should have no trouble finding a job if he wants one
Callahan hasn’t been an good head Coach anywhere. Oakland, Nebraka, why would the Redskins hand the reins over to a coach who has proven he can’t win and he is known hot head. They could of made Mickey Mouse coach and won 3 games. Callahan isn’t a head coach for flag football. Get over it.
The Washington Redskins had more players on the injured reserve than any other team in the NFL. Not a Redskins fan far from it but half of that team was on injured reserve. The fact that you would say Mickey Mouse could be head coach and get three wins shows just how ignorant you are and shows you know absolutely nothing about football.
Goldenmisfit Minnie Mouse could of won 3 games. History doesn’t lie. All football teams have massive injuries, it is football. Send me your address I will send you some cheese to go with that whine. Also a history book so you don’t sound soooo , well you know how you sound.
Was not a good head coach in Oakland? That’s why he has an AFC title on his resume. LOL but you keep talking out your backside I find it amusing.
Yes and that was the year after Gruden left. Looked what happened shortly after. Ohhh I know you don’t like history and can’t read. Clue he lost and got fired shortly thereafter.
20-25 in the NFL , 28-23 in college. Goldenmisfit you are correct he is identical to Belicheck and Lombardi, Bill Walsh. Surprised he isn’t in the HOF.
Bill “Belichick” Callahan – goldenmisfit
Can’t fire the owner but that’s exactly what needs doing