
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan shows his frustration on the sideline after a penalty sets back the Redskins chance for a late drive late in the fourth quarter as the Washington Redskins lose to the Minnesota Vikings 33-26 at Fedex Field, Landover, MD, Saturday, December 24, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan leaves the field as the Washington Redskins lose to the Minnesota Vikings 33-26 at Fedex Field, Landover, MD, Saturday, December 24, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan leaves the field as the Washington Redskins lose to the Minnesota Vikings 33-26 at Fedex Field, Landover, MD, Saturday, December 24, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan leaves the field as the Washington Redskins lose to the Minnesota Vikings 33-26 at Fedex Field, Landover, MD, Saturday, December 24, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan argues the spot of a 15 yard catch on third down in the second quarter as the Washington Redskins take on the Minnesota Vikings at Fedex Field, Landover, MD, Saturday, December 24, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan walks the sidelines during the first quarter. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan shows his frustration at Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman (8) after throwing an interception in the second quarter. The ball went back to the Redskins on a roughing the passer penalty. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan, right, looks on as Washington Redskins tackle Jammal Brown (77) appears to go down with an injury during warm ups and was taken back to the locker room before the Washington Redskins takes on the New England Patriots. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

Redskins coach Mike Shanahan walks off FedEx Field after his team lost for the eighth time in nine games. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)