Joe Bugel

Joe Bugel

Joseph John 'Buges' Bugel (born March 10, 1940) was the Offensive line coach for the Washington Redskins from 1981 to 1989 and from 2004 to 2009. He served as offensive line coach or assistant for the Detroit Lions 1975–76, the Houston Oilers 1977–80, Washington Redskins 1981–89, Oakland Raiders 1995–96, San Diego Chargers 1998–2001, and the Redskins again since 2004. Bugel is widely acknowledged as one of the great offensive line coaches in NFL history. He was also head coach of the Phoenix Cardinals (1990–93) and Oakland Raiders (1997). As head coach of the Phoenix Cardinals, and the Oakland Raiders, Bugel compiled a record of 24 wins against 56 losses over five full seasons. He is best known for the creation of "The Hogs" -- the nickname he penned for his offensive line unit during the Redskins' 1982 training camp. Bugel is known by the nickname "Boss Hog".

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