He was the architect behind "The Hogs", the Redskins' dominant offensive line that helped lead them to three Super Bowl wins.

Prior to joining the Redskins, he served as the offensive line coach or assistant for several other teams, including the Detroit Lions, Houston Oilers, and San Diego Chargers.

Bugel originally entered the NFL in 1975, spending two seasons as the offensive line coach for the Detroit Lions.

[3] His offensive line was also instrumental in the Oilers' 1979 playoff upset over the San Diego Chargers, led by Dan Fouts.

Working without Earl Campbell, Bugel's line, led by All-Pro tackle Leon Gray, made one-playoff-game heroes out of the likes of Rob Carpenter, Ronnie Coleman, Gifford Neilsen and Boobie Clark.

[3] In 1982, he started to develop "The Hogs"—the nickname he penned for his offensive line unit during the Redskins' 1982 training camp.

Bugel developed the dominating "Hogs" offensive line that included stalwarts Russ Grimm, Joe Jacoby, Mark May, Jeff Bostic, George Starke and others.

[3] Washington won two of its three Super Bowls (XVII, XXII) while Bugel was on coach Joe Gibbs' staff.

Bugel's offensive front led the Redskins to consecutive Top 10 finishes in rushing yards per game in the 2005 and 2006 seasons.

Right tackle Jon Jansen (ankle surgery) landed on injured reserve after the season opener against the Miami Dolphins and right guard Randy Thomas (triceps injury) missed 14 contests.

[3] One of Bugel's greatest strengths as an offensive line coach was to fill a void when projected starters sustained injuries, and this skill was on display yet again in 2008.