Kyle Shanahan with Washington in 2013. Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

ESPN graphic of 2013 coaching staff continues to haunt Commanders fans

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Renzo Pocholo Salao | Last updated 1/7/24

Washington Commanders fans watching the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans game on Saturday probably didn’t appreciate the shoutout their team received during the ESPN broadcast.

Commanders supporters are likely well aware of the loaded coaching staff the team had back in 2013. Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, who served as a defensive assistant in D.C., is the latest name from the decade-old Washington staff to generate some buzz.

The Colts and Texans broadcast shared a graphic with Slowik alongside current NFL head coaches Matt LaFleur, Sean McVay, Kyle Shanahan, and Mike McDaniel. All were members of Washington’s 2013 staff under Kyle’s father Mike Shanahan.

Washington's 2013 coaching staff was stacked pic.twitter.com/eEEofQJwdH

— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) January 7, 2024

The 2013 Washington coaching graphic has continued to evolve over the years, with more names emerging from the same group as they've found success elsewhere in the NFL.

they hired Jay Gruden as HC instead while all 3 left to coach elsewhere pic.twitter.com/pFGp1AJiyL

— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) January 19, 2022

McDaniel has proved to be an elite play-caller as head coach of the Miami Dolphins.

Another HC added: Washington coaching staff in 2013…

OC: Kyle Shanahan
QBs: Matt LaFleur
—> WRs: Mike McDaniel
TEs: Sean McVay pic.twitter.com/YjrylyvaDX

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) February 6, 2022

Slowik may get looks for a head-coaching job next season given how well he’s performed as the Texans’ OC. But he’ll probably need to hold off on any potential interviews given that the Texans clinched a playoff berth following their 23-19 win over the Colts.

The Commanders are reportedly considering a head-coaching change at season’s end. Perhaps signing one of their 2013 staff members is what was meant to happen all along.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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