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Matthew Paras was a digital sports writer for the Washington Times.

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Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Lincoln Riley has reportedly no interest in Redskins

It would be natural for the Washington Redskins -- or any NFL team, for that matter -- to want to hire Lincoln Riley this offseason. The Oklahoma coach is seen as an offensive innovator, and his success with Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray has teams clamoring to speak with him.

October 8, 2019
Washington Redskins president Bruce Allen listens to a question from the media at an NFL football news conference, Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, in Ashburn, Va. Jay Gruden was fired as head coach of the Washington Redskins on Monday after an 0-5 start to the sixth season of a tenure that featured only one playoff appearance. Owner Daniel Snyder and team president Bruce Allen informed Gruden he was out early Monday morning, a day after a 33-7 loss to the New England Patriots. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Redskins face problems deeper than Jay Gruden’s firing

As Bruce Allen fielded questions in a rare press conference Monday, the Redskins president wasn't asked about what led to coach Jay Gruden's firing. Gruden became the fifth coach to be dismissed under owner Dan Snyder, and most people understood why after an 0-5 start.

October 7, 2019
Washington Redskins president Bruce Allen speaks to the media at an NFL football news conference, Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, in Ashburn, Va. Jay Gruden was fired as head coach of the Washington Redskins on Monday after an 0-5 start to the sixth season of a tenure that featured only one playoff appearance. Owner Daniel Snyder and team president Bruce Allen informed Gruden he was out early Monday morning, a day after a 33-7 loss to the New England Patriots.(AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bruce Allen: Redskins culture is ‘actually damn good’

At his latest press conference to discuss the firing of coach Jay Gruden, Bruce Allen offered up a statement that's not likely to sit well with fans: "The culture is actually damn good," the Redskins president said.

October 7, 2019
In this July 31, 2019, file photo, Washington Redskins offensive lineman, Hugh Thornton (69) runs drills as he is directed by offensive line coach Bill Callahan, right, during NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va. Now 27 months removed from a painful decision similar to what former teammate Andrew Luck made last week, Thornton is attempting to complete an NFL comeback with the Redskins that would be a major milestone in a lifelong journey full of adversity. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) ** FILE **

Bill Callahan to be Redskins interim head coach

With the Redskins 0-5, Callahan will now be tasked with leading an NFL team -- a role he hasn't held since the Oakland Raiders fired him in 2003. And in his new capacity, Callahan made his priorities clear: He wants to re-establish the run.

October 7, 2019
Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (right) sits on the bench during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Colt McCoy stymied by Patriots defense

Whether it was pressure, miscommunication or rust, Colt McCoy did not create the impact the Redskins had wanted in Sunday's 33-7 loss to the New England Patriots.

October 6, 2019
Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) works against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Redskins no match for Patriots in beatdown

The Redskins were a mess on offense. They punted 10 times. They converted just one third down. And McCoy, who has six years of experience in Gruden's offense, threw for only 119 yards.

October 6, 2019