Redskins Organization Keeps Embarrassing Themselves

Bad publicity continues to plague the Washington Redskins organization—just ask head coach Jay Gruden. His 22-year-old son, Jack Gruden, was arrested early Sunday morning for public drunkenness.

The arrest occurred at 2:15 a.m., after Gruden had engaged in multiple confrontations at a restaurant in One Loudoun. According to the police report, a deputy broke up the initial argument between Gruden and another male, but Gruden was involved in two more confrontations leading to his arrest.

Gruden has been a part of the Redskins staff for two seasons. He started out by volunteering the first year, and then more recently, served as a video assistant. His court hearing is scheduled for March 21.

Tony Wyllie, the team's senior vice president of communications, said in a statement, "We are aware of the arrest of Jack Gruden. We are gathering more information and will not comment until we have further details." Wyllie is a busy man, having to constantly address the media regarding the black cloud—namely Bruce Allen—hovering over Redskins Park.

Alcohol seems to be a culprit, though. Two months ago, Redskins safety Montae Nicholson was arrested for—stop if you've heard this one before—public drunkenness around 2 a.m. at One Loudoun. Unlike Gruden, Nicholson was also charged with assault and battery, effectively ending his season. Wyllie, in a statement verbatim to the one above, said, "We are aware of the arrest of Montae Nicholson. We are gathering more information and will not comment until we have further details."

Maybe they should quit playing Redfoo's song "Good Things Happen When Ya Drunk" at Redskins Park.

More Coaching Changes in Washington

The Washington Redskins have filled their coaching void at the inside linebacker spot, hiring the notorious Rob Ryan.

Ryan, 56, returns to coaching after a two-year hiatus, with his most recent stint being the assistant head coach for the Buffalo Bills. His more accomplished twin brother, Rex Ryan, was Buffalo's head coach at that time. Both of them openly support President Trump, so how bad can they be?

Despite never being a head coach like his brother, Ryan does have 20 years experience as an NFL assistant. He previously held defensive coordinator roles with the New Orleans Saints (2013-15), Dallas Cowboys (2011-12), Cleveland Browns (2009-10), and Oakland Raiders (2004-08). 

Washington circled back to Ryan after interviewing him for their defensive coordinator spot two years ago. One could speculate that if Greg Manusky—the current defensive coordinator—continues to underwhelm, Ryan may very well be waiting in the wings.

The Redskins also retained Jim Tomsula, guaranteeing another season of him coaching the defensive line. Tomsula unequivocally transformed Washington's linemen into a fearful unit, making his retainment a no-brainer... even for the Redskins.