So far this offseason, the Redskins search for new coaching assistants was seemingly awkward and rough. However, on Tuesday they made a move that should both benefit their offense while avoiding creating awkward tensions in the coaching staff.
The Redskins elected to promote their pass game coordinator/quarterbacks coach Kevin O’Connell to offensive coordinator. O’Connell will replace Matt Cavanaugh in that role, but Cavanaugh will remain with the team as a senior offensive assistant. This seems like a good move for all involved on that side of the ball.
O’Connell is a bright, young offensive mind who the Redskins are very fond of.