Jay Gruden has a plan in mind in developing Robert Griffin III as he enters his third season in the NFL.

“I worked with Andy Dalton for three years in Cincinnati, and built a foundation of concepts and protections that I think worked well with him,” Gruden said. “With Robert, we’ll obviously use his skill set differently. When it comes to the quarterback position, my job is to make him comfortable and productive. I’m not going to try to turn RG3 into Andy Dalton or Drew Brees. He isn’t them. They’re not him. I would be foolish to try to turn RG3 into a pocket passer. It would be foolish. The way he is as a runner, we have to take advantage of that. He strikes fear into defensive coordinators when he runs outside. I’m going to let him be himself.”

The Washington Redskins have promoted Sean McVay to offensive coordinator.

McVay had been tight ends coach for the Redskins and is one of the lone holdovers from Mike Shanahan's staff.

McVay will turn just 28 in late January.

Robert Griffin III is excited to begin working with Jay Gruden, who was hired this week as head coach of the Washington Redskins.

Griffin would like to run less in 2014, but Gruden is a fan of the read-option offense.

Griffin seemed to be worn down by his working relationship with Mike Shanahan.

"Great decision," said Griffin to ESPN's Rick Reilly. "Fresh start. Can't wait."

The Washington Redskins have hired Jay Gruden to become head coach on a five-year deal.

Gruden was most recently offensive coordinator of the Cincinnati Bengals.

Gruden will replace Mike Shanahan and be responsible for the development of Robert Griffin III.

Robert Griffin III had an outstanding rookie season with the Washington Redskins, but struggled to return from major knee surgery amid strained relations with Mike Shanahan.

Griffin's close relationship with owner Daniel Snyder also appears to be an issue in the locker room.

"But according to insiders, Griffin’s public campaign to have the offense altered for him was just the tip of his egotism in his second year," writes Jenkins. "Behind closed doors, Griffin had fierce finger-pointing tensions with his wide receivers, and he bragged to teammates that he could procure favors from the owner and influence the franchise’s direction.

Jay Gruden will interview with the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday, followed by meetings with the Washington Redskins on Wednesday and Minnesota Vikings on Thursday.

Gruden has been offensive coordinator of the Cincinnati Bengals since 2011, and was previously a head coach in the Arena Football League.

The Detroit Lions view Ken Whisenhunt as the top candidate for their head coaching vacancy.

The Washington Redskins and Minnesota Vikings have also expressed interest.

Whisenhunt is the current offensive coordinator of the San Diego Chargers.

Whisenhunt was previously head coach of the Arizona Cardinals.

The AP released its 2013 All-Pro team on Friday, which is determined by 50 AP voters.

Offense

Quarterback: Peyton Manning, Denver. No second team quarterback.

Running backs: LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia; Jamaal Charles, Kansas City  Second team: Adrian Peterson, Minnesota; Eddie Lacy, Green Bay 

Fullback: Mike Tolbert, Carolina. Second team: Marcel Reese, Oakland.

Tight End: Jimmy Graham, New Orleans. Second team: Vernon Davis, San Francisco.

Wide receivers: Calvin Johnson, Detroit; Josh Gordon, Cleveland. Second team: A.J. Green, Cincinnati; Demaryius Thomas, Denver and Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh. 

Tackles: Joe Thomas, Cleveland; Jason Peters, Philadelphia. Second team: Tyron Smith, Dallas; Joe Staley, San Francisco. 

Guards: Louis Vasquez, Denver; Evan Mathis, Philadelphia. Second team: Jahri Evans, New Orleans; Logan Mankins, New England, and Josh Sitton, Green Bay. 

Center: Ryan Kalil, Carolina. Second team: Alex Mack, Cleveland.

Defense

Defensive end: J.J. Watt, Houston; Robert Quinn, St. Louis. Second team: Mario Williams, Buffalo; Greg Hardy, Carolina. 

Defensive tackle: Gerald McCoy, Tampa Bay; Ndamukong Suh, Detroit. Second team: Dontari Poe, Kansas City; Muhammad Wilkerson, New York Jets, Jurrell Casey, Tennessee and Justin Smith, San Francisco. 

Outside linebackers: Robert Mathis, Indianapolis; Lavonte David, Tampa Bay. Second team: Tamba Hali, Kansas City; Ahmad Brooks, San Francisco. 

Inside linebackers: Luke Kuechly, Carolina; NaVorro Bowman, San Francisco. Second team: Vontaze Burfict, Cincinnati; Karlos Dansby, Arizona. 

Cornerbacks: Richard Sherman, Seattle; Patrick Peterson, Arizona. Second team: Aqib Talib, New England; Joe Haden, Cleveland and Alterraun Verner, Tennessee. 

Safeties: Earl Thomas, Seattle; Eric Berry, Kansas City. Second team: Eric Weddle, San Diego; Kam Chancellor, Seattle, Jairus Byrd, Buffalo, T.J. Ward, Cleveland, Devin McCourty, New England and Antrel Rolle, New York Giants. 

Special teams

Punter: Johnny Hekker, St. Louis. Second team: Brandon Fields, Miami.

Placekicker: Justin Tucker, Baltimore. Second team: Matt Prater, Denver.

Kick Returner: Cordarrelle Patterson, Minnesota. Second team: Dexter McCluster, Kansas City.

The Washington Redskins have received permission to interview Perry Fewell.

Fewell spent seven games as interim head coach of the Buffalo Bills in 2009.

Fewell was immediately hired by the New York Giants as defensive coordinator.

The Redskins also plan to interview Darrell Bevell, Sean McDermott and Jim Caldwell.