A new report is coming out of Washington that goes to explain why the Redskins chose to hire Scott Turner as the new offensive coordinator of the team, rather than Kevin O’Connell, who helped transition rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins into the league during his first year.
According to NBC Sports Washington, Turner won the job. Simple as that.
Turner’s resume working with Cam Newton and Teddy Bridgewater mattered, as did the plan Turner presented for working with Haskins.
It’s important to note that Rivera had years of experience working with Turner, as well as his father Norv Turner. That mattered too, and one source explained Rivera “believed” in Turner.
O’Connell is now in Los Angeles coaching under his former colleague Sean McVay, who used to coach in Washington.
Many fans and media members, ourselves included, have been pining for the team to retain O’Connell, as his time in Washington showed encouraging signs of growth with Haskins, and his offensive play calling was successful near the end of the season. However, if this report is to be believed, Turner impressed enough in his interviews that he was given the job over the incumbent OC. Your thoughts on the new coach can now rest in alignment with your thoughts on Ron Rivera. He got his man, and time will tell if that man is the right one for the job.
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