The 2001 season was the Washington Redskins' 70th in the National Football League (NFL), their 65th representing Washington, D.C., and the only season under head coach Marty Schottenheimer. Despite an ugly start to the season at 0–5, the Redskins began a 5-game winning streak, and by week 14 were 6–6 and in the midst in the NFC playoff hunt. However, despite outplaying their next two opponents, the Redskins dropped two critical games to the Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears, eliminating them from playoff contention, though they would finish the season on a high note at 8–8.
Offseason Additions SubtractionsP Bryan Barker (Jaguars) QB Brad Johnson (Buccaneers)G Matt Campbell (Panthers) WR Albert Connell (Saints)G Ben Coleman (Chargers) T Ed Ellis (Chargers)FS Keith Lyle (Rams) LB Greg Jones (Bears)WR Kevin Lockett (Chiefs) DE N. D. Kalu (Eagles)G Dave Szott (Chiefs) RB Adrian Murrell (Panthers)FB Donnell Bennett (Chiefs) FB Mike Sellers (Browns)WR Eric Metcalf (Raiders) LB Derek M. Smith (49ers) WR James Thrash (Eagles)NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book, Workman Publishing Co, New York, NY, , p. 152
NFL draft
Undrafted free agents + 2001 undrafted free agents of notePlayerPositionCollegeCornelius AnthonyLinebackerTexas A&MDavid BrandtCenterMichiganTerry BryantDefensive endClemsonMike CerimeleFullbackPenn StateJauron DaileyLinebackerFlorida A&MJamaal DinkinsFullbackerMississippi StateDan FrantzPunterPortland StateLatef GrimWide receiverPittsburghBrad HarmsGuardNorthern IowaTam HopkinsGuardOhio StateRod KellyDefensive endNortheastern StateTrey LangleyTackleLSUIvan MercerTight endMiami (FL)Chaz MurphyLinebackerKansasIfeanyi OhaleteSafetyUSCAntonio PierceLinebackerArizonaJason SchwabTackleNebraskaAnthony SessionsLinebackerTennesseeJohn SigmundTight endWisconsinJustin SkaggsWide receiverEvangelStanley StephensRunning backSouth Carolina StateRoss TuckerGuardPrincetonGreg WallsCornerbackTCUMike WatkinsQuarterbackLouisvilleKenny WatsonRunning backPenn State
Personnel Staff 2001 Washington Redskins staff Front office Owner – Daniel Snyder Vice president of player personnel – John Schneider Vice president of football operations – Pepper Rodgers Assistant general manager – Bobby Mitchell
Head coaches Head coach/director of football operations – Marty Schottenheimer
Offensive coaches Offensive coordinator – Jimmy Raye II Quarterbacks – Brian Schottenheimer Running backs – Hue Jackson Wide receivers – Richard Mann Tight ends – Tony Sparano Offensive line – Joe Pendry Offensive assistant/quality control – Pete Carmichael Jr. Defensive coaches Defensive coordinator – Kurt Schottenheimer Defensive line – Mike Trgovac Linebackers – Greg Manusky Defensive backs – Jerry Holmes Defensive assistant – Bill Arnsparger Defensive assistant/quality control – Kirk Olivadotti
Special teams coaches Special teams – Mike Stock
Strength and conditioning Strength and conditioning – Dave Redding Assistant strength and conditioning – Matt Schiotz
NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book, Workman Publishing Co, New York, NY, , p. 153
Roster
Regular season
Schedule Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap 1 September 9 at San Diego Chargers L 3–30 0–1 Qualcomm Stadium Recap 2 at Green Bay Packers L 0–37 0–2 Lambeau Field Recap 3 September 30 Kansas City Chiefs L 13–45 0–3 FedExField Recap 4 October 7 at New York Giants L 9–23 0–4 Giants Stadium Recap 5 at Dallas Cowboys L 7–9 0–5 Texas Stadium Recap 6 October 21 Carolina Panthers W 17–14 1–5 FedExField Recap 7 October 28 New York Giants W 35–21 2–5 FedExField Recap 8 November 4 Seattle Seahawks W 27–14 3–5 FedExField Recap 9 Bye 10 November 18 at Denver Broncos W 17–10 4–5 Invesco Field at Mile High Recap 11 November 25 at Philadelphia Eagles W 13–3 5–5 Veterans Stadium Recap 12 December 2 Dallas Cowboys L 14–20 5–6 FedExField Recap 13 December 9 at Arizona Cardinals W 20–10 6–6 Sun Devil Stadium Recap 14 December 16 Philadelphia Eagles L 6–20 6–7 FedExField Recap 15 December 23 Chicago Bears L 15–20 6–8 FedExField Recap 16 December 30 at New Orleans Saints W 40–10 7–8 Louisiana Superdome Recap 17 January 6 Arizona Cardinals W 20–17 8–8 FedExField Recap
Standings
Notes
References