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Season Overview

Performance Metrics

The 1990 season marked the Washington Redskins' 59th year in the National Football League and their tenth under the esteemed leadership of Head Coach Joe Gibbs. The team achieved a regular-season record of 10 wins and 6 losses, mirroring their performance from the previous year. This record proved sufficient to secure their first playoff appearance since the triumphant 1987 season, demonstrating a consistent level of competitive play within the demanding NFC East division.

Playoff Contention

Despite a strong regular season performance, the Redskins' playoff journey concluded in the divisional round. They faced the formidable San Francisco 49ers, who were the reigning two-time Super Bowl champions. The Redskins were ultimately defeated by a score of 28-10, ending their postseason aspirations for the year.

Franchise Context

This season occurred during a period of sustained success for the franchise under Joe Gibbs, who had already led the team to two Super Bowl victories. The 1990 campaign represented a crucial step in building towards future success, showcasing resilience and strategic depth, even in the face of elite competition.

Key Personnel

Ownership & Management

The Washington Redskins were owned by Jack Kent Cooke during the 1990 season. His son, John Kent Cooke, served as the team's President. Charley Casserly held the crucial role of General Manager, overseeing player personnel decisions.

Coaching Staff

The strategic direction and on-field leadership were under the command of Head Coach Joe Gibbs. His offensive coordination duties were also managed by himself, reflecting his significant influence on the team's offensive schemes. The defensive strategies were expertly guided by Defensive Coordinator Richie Petitbon.

Home Ground

The Redskins played their home games at the historic Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium (RFK Stadium), a venue that resonated with the team's passionate fanbase and served as the backdrop for many of their significant victories and moments throughout the season.

Team Roster

1990 Washington Redskins Roster
Quarterbacks (QB)
  • 14 Gary Hogeboom
  • 10 Jeff Rutledge
  • 11 Mark Rypien
Running backs (RB)
  • 21 Earnest Byner
  • 25 Reggie Dupard
  • 30 Brian Mitchell
  • 37 Gerald Riggs
Wide receivers (WR)
  • 84 Gary Clark
  • 86 Stephen Hobbs
  • 80 Joe Howard
  • 81 Art Monk
  • 83 Ricky Sanders
Tight ends (TE)
  • 88 Jimmie Johnson
  • 86 Ron Middleton
  • 85 Don Warren
  • 48 Ken Whisenhunt
 Offensive linemen (OL)
  • 61 Mark Adickes G
  • 53 Jeff Bostic C
  • 68 Russ Grimm G
  • 66 Joe Jacoby T
  • 79 Jim Lachey T
  • 63 Raleigh McKenzie G
  • 69 Mark Schlereth G
Defensive linemen (DL)
  • 97 Jumpy Geathers DE
  • 77 Darryl Grant DT
  • 78 Tim Johnson DT
  • 74 Markus Koch DE
  • 71 Charles Mann DE
  • 99 Tracy Rocker DT
  • 60 Fred Stokes DE
  • 76 Eric Williams DT
 Linebackers (LB)
  • 50 Ravin Caldwell OLB
  • 51 Monte Coleman OLB
  • 55 Andre Collins OLB
  • 54 Kurt Gouveia MLB
  • 91 Greg Manusky MLB
  • 58 Wilber Marshall OLB
Defensive backs (DB)
  • 23 Todd Bowles FS
  • 27 Brad Edwards FS
  • 28 Darrell Green CB
  • 47 A. J. Johnson CB
  • 35 Martin Mayhew CB
  • 20 Alvoid Mays CB
  • 40 Alvin Walton SS
Special teams (ST)
  • 82 John Brandes LS
  • 2 Kelly Goodburn P
  • 8 Chip Lohmiller K
 Practice squad
  • 90 Carl Harry WR
Reserve
  • 67 Ray Brown G/T (IR)
  • 24 Kelvin Bryant RB (IR)
  • 12 Cary Conklin QB (IR)
  • 64 Mo Elewonibi G (IR)
  • 16 Stan Humphries QB (IR)
  • 98 Jon Leverenz LB (IR)
  • 73 Mark May G (PUP)
  • 76 Ed Simmons T (IR)
  • 89 Walter Stanley WR (IR)
  • 31 Clarence Vaughn S (IR)
47 active, 10 inactive, 1 practice squad
Rookies in italics

Regular Season Schedule

Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Attendance Recap 1 September 9 Phoenix Cardinals W 31–0 1–0 RFK Stadium 52,649 Recap 2 September 16 at San Francisco 49ers L 13–26 1–1 Candlestick Park 64,287 Recap 3 September 23 Dallas Cowboys W 19–15 2–1 RFK Stadium 53,804 Recap 4 September 30 at Phoenix Cardinals W 38–10 3–1 Sun Devil Stadium 49,303 Recap 5 Bye 6 October 14 New York Giants L 20–24 3–2 RFK Stadium 54,737 Recap 7 October 21 Philadelphia Eagles W 13–7 4–2 RFK Stadium 53,567 Recap 8 October 28 at New York Giants L 10–21 4–3 Giants Stadium 75,321 Recap 9 November 4 at Detroit Lions W 41–38 (OT) 5–3 Pontiac Silverdome 69,326 Recap 10 November 12 at Philadelphia Eagles L 14–28 5–4 Veterans Stadium 65,857 Recap 11 November 18 New Orleans Saints W 31–17 6–4 RFK Stadium 52,573 Recap 12 November 22 at Dallas Cowboys L 17–27 6–5 Texas Stadium 60,355 Recap 13 December 2 Miami Dolphins W 42–20 7–5 RFK Stadium 53,599 Recap 14 December 9 Chicago Bears W 10–9 8–5 RFK Stadium 53,920 Recap 15 December 15 at New England Patriots W 25–10 9–5 Foxboro Stadium 22,286 Recap 16 December 22 at Indianapolis Colts L 28–35 9–6 RCA Dome 58,173 Recap 17 December 30 Buffalo Bills W 29–14 10–6 RFK Stadium 52,397 Recap

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. Wins are highlighted in green, losses in red.

NFC East Standings

NFC East W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK (2) New York Giants 13 3 0 .813 7–1 10–2 335 211 W2 (4) Philadelphia Eagles 10 6 0 .625 5–3 9–3 396 299 W3 (5) Washington Redskins 10 6 0 .625 4–4 7–5 381 301 W1 Dallas Cowboys 7 9 0 .438 2–6 6–8 244 308 L2 Phoenix Cardinals 5 11 0 .313 2–6 3–9 268 396 L3

The Redskins finished the regular season tied for second place in the NFC East with the Philadelphia Eagles, securing a Wild Card playoff spot based on tie-breaking procedures.

Postseason Performance

Round Date Opponent (seed) Result Venue Attendance Game recap Wildcard January 5, 1991 at Philadelphia Eagles (4) W 20–6 Veterans Stadium 65,287 Recap Divisional January 12, 1991 at San Francisco 49ers (1) L 10–28 Candlestick Park 65,292 Recap

The Redskins commenced their playoff run with a decisive victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card round. However, their season concluded in the Divisional round against the dominant San Francisco 49ers, who were en route to their second consecutive Super Bowl title.

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