Washington Redskins assistant head coach Joe Bugel against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense Nov. 19, 2006 in Tampa. The Bucs won 20 - 17. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
Few can say they played a part in shaping one of the greatest position groups in the history of football. Redskins coach Joe Bugel had that honor.
After getting his NFL start with the Detroit Lions in 1975, Bugel would find a home in Washington less than a decade later. He was initially hired as the Washington Redskins‘ offensive coordinator and offensive line coach, and in 1983, he was promoted to assistant head coach, while retaining his duties as the mentor of the offensive line.