Mike Shanahan Signs On with the Washington Redskins: So, What Now?

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Published: January 5, 2010

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... accepted the Washington Redskins' offer to become their next head coach, agreeing to a five-year deal worth $7 million annually. 

So, what now? Who goes? Who stays? More importantly, what will happen to embattled quarterback Jason Campbell? 

Even money says that Campbell is out. Shanahan will want to bring in a new guy to mold, and Campbell has been far too ineffective to justify giving him a new contract. Besides, the kid could probably use a change of scenery.

It's possible that the Skins will target either Sam Bradford or Colt McCoy in this year's draft as either would fit the prototype that Shanahan loves.  Bradford's shoulder is a concern, but in Shanahan's system, the quarterback is protected by two elements: a good offensive line and a solid running game. 

As long as whomever he chooses can make that short to intermediate throw that is so key in a Shanahan run offense, then he should be fine. 

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