ESPN graphic continues to haunt Commanders fans
Oct 15, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A Washington Commanders helmet on the bench against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Washington Commanders fans watching the Indianapolis Colts-Houston Texans game Saturday probably didn’t appreciate the shoutout their team received during the ESPN broadcast.
Commanders supporters are likely well aware of the loaded coaching staff the team had back in 2013. Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, who served as a defensive assistant in D.C. a decade ago, is the latest name from the decade-old Washington staff to generate some buzz.
The Colts-Texans broadcast shared a graphic with Slowik alongside current head coaches Matt LaFleur, Sean McVay, Kyle Shanahan, and Mike McDaniel. All were members of Washington’s 2013 staff under Kyle’s father Mike Shanahan.
Washington's 2013 coaching staff was stacked 😳 pic.twitter.com/eEEofQJwdH
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) January 7, 2024
We get reminded every year 😩😩 pic.twitter.com/IjgRQj0cyd
— DaddyDuncan (@ImDrDuncan) January 7, 2024
The 2013 Washington coaching graphic has continued to evolve over the years as more names emerge from the same group. It used to just be the trio of McVay, Shanahan, and LaFleur.
they hired Jay Gruden as HC instead while all 3 left to coach elsewhere pic.twitter.com/pFGp1AJiyL
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) January 19, 2022
McDaniel later on proved himself as an elite play-caller with the Miami Dolphins.
Another HC added: Washington coaching staff in 2013…
OC: Kyle Shanahan
QBs: Matt LaFleur
—> WRs: Mike McDaniel
TEs: Sean McVay pic.twitter.com/YjrylyvaDX— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) February 6, 2022
Slowik may very well get looks for a head coaching job next season given how well he’s performed as the Texans’ OC. But he’ll probably need to hold off on any potential interviews given that the Texans clinched a playoff berth following their 23-19 win over the Colts.
The Commanders are reportedly one of the teams considering a head coaching change at season’s end. Perhaps signing one of their 2013 staff members is what was meant to happen all along.