Terry Robiskie, right, with receiver Albert Connell Reginald A. Pearman Jr. washingtopost.com

Terry Robiskie, just named head coach of the Washington Redskins, discussing the events of the past few days, said he's doing everything he can to get the Redskins focused on Sunday's game with the Cowboys.

Robiskie joined the Redskins as wide receivers coach in 1994 after spending 12 years as a coach with the Raiders. A running back out of LSU, he was drafted by Oakland in 1977 and played for five seasons, three for the Raiders and two for the Dolphins.

The transcript follows.

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washingtonpost.com: Welcome everyone. Terry, our congratulations to you. Please get us started today by talking about the happenings at Redskin Park from Sunday's loss to yesterday's announcement.

Terry Robiskie: Well, of course the loss on Sunday was a tremendous downer for everyone and I'm sure as everyone has read there's been a lot of excitement going on. I've changed positions, changed job titles and I'm into another phase of my life. Let's get started and have a good time.

Bethesda: Hi Coach -- I don't really have a question, but I just wanted to let you know that I thought you showed a lot of class yesterday in paying respects to Norv Turner. In a time when professional sports are tainted by immature personalities, it's clear that we need more people like you. I wish you and my beloved Redskins the best of luck in the next three games, and hopefully we are on to the Super Bowl!

Terry Robiskie: Thanks a million. Those are wonderful words you passed along to me. Thanks for your support and ship me your energy to help us win.

Severna Park, MD: It really seemed that the offense clicked once they went into hurry-up mode. Any thoughts on going to a no-huddle this week?

Terry Robiskie: We're thinking about it at the present, but I'm not sure. But yes, it is a thought.

Miami, Fla.: First, congrats on becoming heach coach. My question is will our offense finally use audibles like every other team in the NFL? To leave your QB and offense stranded without audibles against these modern defenses just makes no sense. It seems as if most defenses pretty much know what play we are going to run many of the times. Anyway, good luck on Sunday.

Terry Robiskie: Yes, we are going to carry a few audibles. Not too many, just a few. Thanks for writing.

Herndon, VA: Congratulations Coach!! I'm glad now you didn't give in to my urgings and suit up when we had so many injuries. I hope you get a fair shot at getting the job for next season, and remember, we're behind you all the way, win or tie!!

Terry Robiskie: Thanks for the support and I'm glad I didn't take your advice about suiting up last week, because I wouldn't be here today. Thanks for your words of encouragement.

Hamilton, VA: From today's Post: "Robiskie's highest-profile moment this season came when he had a sideline screaming match with wide receiver Albert Connell during the Redskins' victory in Philadelphia on Oct. 8. Connell responded in the second half to play one of his best games of the season." Do you agree that this incident is evidence that you are a good motivator?

Terry Robiskie: I'm not sure. I think it more proved that I am an emotional coach opposed to a physical motivator. Thanks for writing and your continued support.

Round Hill, VA: Now that you are the head coach, will you also act as offensive coordinatior? Congratualtions -- everybody here agreed you are the guy for the job.

Terry Robiskie: Yes, I will act as the offensive coordinator. Of course, I will have assistance from the quarterback coach who will be up in the press box. So the two of us will work it together.

Fairfax, VA: Terry, first of all congratulations. Can you please comment on the change in mindset (if any) that you must make in trasitioning from assistant to head coach and why you think players will respond positively?

Terry Robiskie: The biggest change is trying to adjust to 53 guys as opposed to five guys. Of course, I am now dealing with an entire football team as opposed to five of the receivers. But it's an adjustment we've got to make, and I'll get it done.

Atlanta, GA: Coach, it is Tuesday and the team--and you--have a do or die game on Sunday in Dallas against an arch-rival and division opponent. Have you been able to focus on the task at hand this quickly, given all that has happened? How will you approach the practice sessions tomorrow and the rest of the week?

Terry Robiskie: We will continue to prepare to win and of course a big part of it, for me, is to regain the focus. We've got to do all we can to get our guys focused and ready to go. Like you said, this is one of the biggest rivalries in all of football, so without a doubt, we must put everything else behind us and get focused.

Fairfax, VA: Any plans to get a new kicker? Surely Eddie Murray can't be in the club's long-range plans. Why not trade for a reliable, veteran kicker from some club that is out of the playoff chase?

Also, congratualtion on your promotion. I echo the sentiment that you (as well as others) showed a lot of class in what was surely an awkward situation.

Terry Robiskie: Thanks for everything you said, it was all appreciated. I think the day we signed Eddie Murray we knew it wasn't for a long time and we knew he wasn't a long-term solution. But Eddie is an accurate kicker and a solid kicker so I hope he can win all three games for us during this month. Your question about trading: kickers are hard to come by, so any time a team has a good one, I promise you they don't want to trade him to me or anyone else.

Oakton, Virginia: Have you spoken with Norv since he left? What did you say to each other?

Terry Robiskie: Yes, we have. I, of course, expressed my feelings and my sorrow about my part of what happened because, like I said to everyone, I am a part of the reason this entire thing happened. So we discussed that portion. I discussed why I was hesitant about taking the job because of what Norv has meant to me. He immediately told me I was crazy and I had to take the job, so I did.

Cedar City, Utah: I met you at Dulles Airport several years ago and found you to be a warm and gracious man. Good luck with the remainder of this season. Do you feel that the Redskins' "highest payroll in NFL history" is a distraction that only fuels unrealistic expectations? Money can't buy team chemistry. Again, good luck.

Terry Robiskie: Well, I think we can try to find as many reasons as we can for distractions, but I'm not sure that the payroll is a good one. I'm not sure once the whistle blows that anyone is thinking about payroll so I really don't want to use that excuse. By the way, I'm trying to remember you. Are you the young lady that coaches ladies basketball? Perhaps at BYU or some neighboring high school? By the way, were you here on a date?

Charlottesville, VA: What kinds of things can you change right now about how the team plays on the field? Can you change X's and O's, or is it all about the intangibles right now?

Terry Robiskie: I would think it's the intangibles. The X's and the O's we can deal with. It's the intangibles we've got to get changed.

Columbus, Ohio: Coach Robiskie, what effects (if any) did playing the whole game against the Giants have on Stephen's arm? Will he be able to play in Dallas on Sunday? How's he feeling? Thanks Coach, all the best to you.

Terry Robiskie: Stephen, I don't think, was affected at all. I think he made it through okay. As of Monday there were no complaints.

Centreville, VA: If you remain the head coach, what do you think the biggest offseason need (besides a kicker) will be? Possibly using a first round draft choice on a top-receiver to compliment Westbrook? The Westbrook loss seems to have hurt the Redskins the most.

Terry Robiskie: I must first say you seem to have this thing figured out. My only problem is there are three games left in the season, I'm in the fight of my life and you're asking me to look forward to April of next year. I'm having a hard time getting that done.

Arlington VA: Congratulations on the job! Of course with this new position, you will now be reporting directly to Mr. Synder. What kind of relationship do you have established with him already? The national press really paints an ugly picture of Mr. Synder, but all the 'Skins players seem to respect and like the guy - why do you think he is being attacked so often in the press?

Terry Robiskie: I can't say why the press does or says the things they do or say. But I can say this, he's a wonderful guy and he's got one thing on his mind, winning, and that's all anyone, any coach, any fan, any individual involved with the Redskins can ask for.

Gaithersburg, MD: Coach, when we were losing receivers to injuries earlier in the season, the Redskins went out and found Andre Reed and signed him. Is he still on the roster and if so, why haven't we seen him play? Is there a reason he's not being used?

Terry Robiskie: Yes there is, and I would say the reason is a healthy James Thrash, a healthy Albert Connell and a healthy Irving Fryar. With all those guys healthy, we haven't had a reason to use Andre.

Washington, DC : Since no one else seems to be mentioning it, I will. Historically, 10-6 is good enough to get into the playoffs. Can you get everyone focused around the last five weeks' distractions and put together three wins?

Terry Robiskie: That is the one thing I started preaching yesterday. Let's do all we can to go get these next three. Let's get to 10-6 and let the chips fall as they may. Thanks for writing, thanks for your support. Stick with me. Thank you.

Washington, DC: Can you spread some light on the two phone calls between you and the owner? Were they as contentious as the press reported?

Terry Robiskie: I would love to spread some light on the question you asked. I'm struggling a bit. What does contentious mean? :-)

Baton Rouge, LA: Terry: It's a long way from Second Ward and your starring solo performance at QB in the 1970 state championship win over U-High. Good luck.

Terry Robiskie: You are definitely from Baton Rouge, Louisiana and you must have an incredible memory. How did you remember that? It appears to be 100 years ago, but thanks a lot. Thanks for writing.

washingtonpost.com: As you can well imagine, Coach Robiskie needs to get back to work on Sunday's game plan. Our thanks to the coach for being with us today. Keep coming back to washingtonpost.com for details about the next edition of Airing It Out with Terry Robiskie.