LANDOVER — Jay Gruden wouldn’t coach Kelvin Harmon any differently.
The Redskins coach stood at the podium after Washington’s 23-13 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals lamenting the fact the rookie wide receiver was called for two offensive pass interference calls, one of which caused Gruden to throw his challenge flag.
For the first time ever this season, coaches are now allowed to challenge pass interference calls and non-calls. Gruden challenged two calls from the referees — and both of them were denied.
Gruden struggled to understand why.
“All I know is I want Kelvin Harmon to do that every time the ball is in the air,” Gruden said.