Washington Commanders defensive scouting reports history

Bobby DePaul

DePaul was the defensive scouting reports for the Washington Redskins in the 1989-1990 seasons, a total of two years. DePaul's record as the team's defensive scouting reports was 20-12-0, making him the second-most successful defensive scouting reports in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1990) and had a 1-1 record under Coach DePaul in playoff games.

Bill Hickman

Hickman was the defensive scouting reports for the Washington Redskins in the 1981-1988 seasons, a total of eight years. Hickman's record as the team's defensive scouting reports was 81-39-0, making him the most successful defensive scouting reports in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1982-1984, 1986-1987) and had a 11-3 record under Coach Hickman in playoff games. In 1982, the Washington Redskins faced off against the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII and the Redskins, under the direction of head coach Joe Gibbs, won 27-17. In 1983, the Washington Redskins faced off against the Los Angeles Raiders in Super Bowl XVIII and the Redskins, under the direction of head coach Joe Gibbs, lost 9-38. In 1987, the Washington Redskins faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII and the Redskins, under the direction of head coach Joe Gibbs, won 42-10.


Washington Commanders defensive scouting reports record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Bobby DePaul 1989-1990 20-12-0 62.5% 1-1
Bill Hickman 1981-1988 81-39-0 67.5% 11-3

Washington Commanders defensive scouting reports facts

  • Bill Hickman was the first defensive scouting reports in Commanders history in 1981.
  • Bill Hickman coached the most seasons as the Commanders's defensive scouting reports at eight seasons.
  • Bobby DePaul was the last coach to hold the position of defensive scouting reports, leaving the role after the 1990 season.