In Dan Henning, a former Chargers quarterback, Washington Redskins assistant, and Atlanta Falcons head coach, was named the eighth head coach in Chargers history.

Henning's tenure with the Chargers lasted three seasons as Bobby Ross was hired as head coach in and the Chargers acquired quarterback Stan Humphries in a trade with Redskins.

Despite the lopsided loss in the Super Bowl, Beathard, who traded for or drafted the bulk of the Chargers roster, and who hired coach Ross, was named the NFL's smartest man by Sports Illustrated, and became the only general manager to lead three different teams to the Super Bowl ( Chargers, Dolphins, Redskins ).

2001 saw Norv Turner, the former head coach of the Redskins, named offensive coordinator by Riley.

From 1978 through 1983, the Chargers wore their white jerseys at home, coinciding with the hiring of coach Don Coryell – when Joe Gibbs, a Coryell assistant in 1979 – 80, became head coach of the Washington Redskins in 1981, he did the same, and white at home became a Redskins staple through 2007 – but Coryell switched the Chargers to their blue jerseys at home starting in 1984.

After finishing the 1970 season with a 6 – 8 regular season record, the Redskins hired George Allen as their head coach, hoping he could turn the team's fortunes around.

When that league folded a few years later, Williams found himself out of a job until Redskins coach Joe Gibbs asked him to join the team to be the backup for quarterback Jay Schroeder.

That may have aided us a little bit in our thinking ," said Redskins ' defensive coach Richie Petitibon.

Bills defensive line coach Chuck Dickerson mocked the Washington Redskins ' famed offensive line, " The Hogs " in a television interview.

With former Olympic gold medalist Dudley DeGroot as their new head coach, the Redskins went 8 – 2 during the 1945 season.

In 1969, the Redskins hired Vince Lombardi — who gained fame coaching with the Green Bay Packers — to be their new head coach.

After his Redskins failed to make the playoffs in 1977 despite posting a 9 – 5 record, Allen was fired and was replaced by new head coach Jack Pardee, a star linebacker under Allen in Los Angeles and Washington.

This game was Gibbs 70th career, which made him the winningest head coach in Redskins history.

After the 1992 retirement of famed head coach Joe Gibbs, the Redskins fell into a tailspin.

Since 1993, the Redskins have had 8 different head coaches, including a 4 year stint with former coach Gibbs from 2004 – 2007.

However, his first and only year as head coach, the Redskins finished with a record of 4 – 12.

On January 3, 2001, the Redskins hired former Browns and Chiefs head coach Marty Schottenheimer as head coach.

On January 14, 2002, Snyder hired University of Florida coach Steve Spurrier, the Redskins ' fifth new head coach in ten years.

Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann finished the season as the top rated passer in the NFC, completing 161 out of 252 ( 63 percent ) of his passes for 2, 033 yards and 13 touchdowns, while also rushing for 150 yards.

Aided by a 27-yard completion from quarterback Joe Theismann to tight end Rick Walker, four runs and a 15-yard reception by running back John Riggins, and a 12-yard run from Theismann himself, the Redskins marched 80 yards in 11 plays to score on wide receiver Alvin Garrett's 4-yard touchdown reception.

On their next drive, the Redskins moved the ball 73 yards in 12 plays to the Raiders 7-yard line, with Joe Theismann completing a 17-yard pass to receiver Alvin Garrett and three passes to tight end Clint Didier for 50 yards.

Frank Gifford was the play-by-play announcer, while then-ABC Sports analyst Don Meredith and then-Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann served as color commentators.

Dickerson said Redskins tackle Joe Jacoby was " a Neanderthal -- he slobbers a lot, he probably kicks dogs in his neighborhood.

But, after two seasons, Marshall fired Lambeau following the Redskins loss in their exhibition opener to the Los Angeles Rams and hired Joe Kuharich.

With their second pick in the draft, the Redskins chose another black halfback, Joe Hernandez from Arizona.

The era ended on March 5, 1993, when Joe Gibbs retired after twelve years of coaching with the Redskins.

This time, he was racing for Joe Gibbs, NFL Hall of Fame head coach of the Washington Redskins who was having major success with driver Bobby Labonte in Winston Cup.

At the end of the 2004 season, Coles left the Redskins because of a lack of a deep passing game from Joe Gibbs's conservative 2004-2005 offense.

* October 25, 1981 – the Redskins narrowly beat the New England Patriots 24 – 22 to earn head coach Joe Gibbs his first win at RFK Stadium.

* November 18, 1985 – Giants ' linebacker Lawrence Taylor sacks Redskins ' quarterback Joe Theismann severely breaking his leg and ending his NFL career.

* December 13, 1992 – Redskins ' head coach Joe Gibbs coaches what would be his last win at RFK Stadium.

During the season Joe Theismann broke his leg during a Monday Night Football game against the New York Giants, but the Redskins still won the game with Jay Schroeder at quarterback.

The Redskins ' Super Bowl victories were won featuring Joe Theismann, Doug Williams, and Mark Rypien — capable players who were very successful along with their strong supporting cast.

The last game he coached at Fedex Field in Washington was on December 30, 2007 ; the Redskins had a key victory over the Dallas Cowboys to send Joe Gibbs and the Redskins to the playoffs.

* Joe Johnson ( wide receiver ) ( born 1962 ), former American football wide receiver for the Washington Redskins and Minnesota Vikings

After the owner of the Boston Redskins, George Preston Marshall, protested the transaction, the president of the NFL, Joe Carr, disallowed the Giants the ability to employ the players.

Former Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann joined Papa and Millen in the booth for the 2010-11 season.

The performance also gave an opportunity for Gibbs and the Redskins ' coaches to devise a strong game plan to exploit their Super Bowl opponent's weaknesses.

After the end of Gibbs ' first tenure, the Redskins hired former Redskins player Richie Petitbon for the 1993 season.

Gibbs ' return to the franchise did not pay instant dividends as the Redskins finished the 2004 season with a record of 6 wins and 10 losses.

The Redskins also picked Sean Taylor from University of Miami during the draft in Gibbs ' first season.

For the first time under Gibbs, the Redskins offense utilized the shotgun formation.

On January 7, 2004, Gibbs came out of retirement to rejoin the Redskins as head coach and team president, signing a 5-year, $ 28. 5 million contract.

On January 8, 2008, Gibbs resigned as Redskins ' head coach and team president.

After 17 years of coaching as an assistant, in 1981 Gibbs was offered a job as the head coach of the Washington Redskins by Redskins owner Jack Kent Cooke.

Gibbs as head coach of the Redskins

Gibbs ' first season with the Redskins started inauspiciously when the team lost their first five games.

Gibbs ' second season with the Redskins ( 1982 ) realized the dreams of the entire Redskins fanbase: an NFC Championship Game and a Super Bowl victory.