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A person with "knowledge of the league’s coaching market" tells the Washington Post at least two teams with head-coaching vacancies have "preliminary interest" in Redskins DC Jim Haslett.

The key word is "preliminary," but it's still a wild bit of news. Washington's defense performed well down the stretch despite myriad injuries, but was still a bottom-12 unit by most standards. Haslett has been a coaching nomad since being fired by New Orleans in 2005, going so far as to spend a year in the UFL. We highly doubt he'll draw anything more than cursory interest. Jan 2 - 7:33 PM

Source: Washington Post

Teams interested in Jim Haslett?
Jan 2 - 7:33 PM
Redskins extend DC Jim Haslett through 2013
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Redskins hire Raheem Morris as DBs coach
Wed, Jan 11, 2012 07:45:00 PM
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Thu, Jan 5, 2012 08:29:00 AM

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Redskins signed defensive coordinator Jim Haslett to a one-year extension through 2013.

Per ESPN 980 Washington's Chris Russell, Haslett received a "hefty raise." While Haslett's young defense showed promise in 2011, it's gotten off to a slow 2012 start and we have a sneaking suspicion the extension won't be looking so grand by season's end. The Skins were relying on elite front-seven play to "hide" a secondary that can't cover. They've already lost two front-seven starters (DE Adam Carriker, OLB Brian Orakpo) to year-ending injuries. This will be a defense to target for fantasy matchup purposes the rest of the way.

Source: Chris Russell on Twitter

Wed, Sep 19, 2012 08:23:00 PM

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Redskins hired Raheem Morris as defensive backs coach.

The Skins may also place an "assistant head coach" tag on Morris. The move has the potential to create something of a struggle within the Redskins' coaching staff if coordinator Jim Haslett views Morris as a threat to his job. For now, Morris will focus on coaching up Josh Wilson, DeAngelo Hall, DeJon Gomes, and Kevin Barnes. The return of safeties LaRon Landry, a free agent, and O.J. Atogwe, a possible cap casualty, are questionable.

Source: Rick Stroud on Twitter

Wed, Jan 11, 2012 07:45:00 PM

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Former Bucs coach Raheem Morris reportedly dined with members of the Redskins organization Wednesday night.

As George Wallace of WTOP Washington points out, Morris and Redskins OC Kyle Shanahan were assistants on Tampa's staff in the mid-2000s. Both up-and-comers then, Shanahan was a lowly Quality Control coach while Morris had just been promoted to assistant DBs coach. Redskins GM Bruce Allen also just so happened to hold the same position in Tampa. The Skins would likely target Morris to coach their secondary, potentially with an "assistant head coach" tag.

Source: George Wallace on Twitter

Thu, Jan 5, 2012 08:29:00 AM

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NFL Network's Jason La Canfora suggests that former Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips' next landing spot could be Washington.

The Redskins' "defense" is currently coordinated by Jim Haslett, whose unit ranks dead last in yards allowed per game, 31st against the pass, and 25th against the run. La Canfora cites Phillips' "strong ties" to Mike Shahanan, as both were assistants on the Broncos' staff in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Phillips is also obviously familiar with the NFC East.

Wed, Nov 17, 2010 08:44:00 PM

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Coach Mike Shanahan is interviewing Bill Romanowski for the Redskins strength and conditioning coach job.

Hopefully, Shanny is just rewarding a former player with a courtesy interview. It's hard to believe he would actually hire the controversial [former?] user of steroids and HGH, in addition to a wide variety of other supplements.

Source: Jay Glazer on Twitter

Tue, Feb 9, 2010 02:28:00 PM

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Redskins named Jim Haslett defensive coordinator.

We've known about the hire for three days, but the move didn't become official until Friday. Haslett is expected to incorporate 3-4 alignments into a Skins defense that has been a 4-3 for as long as we can remember. Brian Orakpo and Andre Carter figure to be the outside linebackers. Albert Haynesworth could play five-technique end or nose tackle. We'll know the Redskins are serious about the 3-4 if they invest in players that fit the scheme this spring.

Fri, Jan 15, 2010 04:45:00 PM

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The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports the Redskins have settled on former Saints and Rams coach Jim Haslett as the new defensive coordinator.

The Newark Star-Ledger seconds the report. After coaching with the Rams for three seasons, Haslett spent 2009 leading the UFL runner-up Florida Tuskers. When Mike Zimmer opted to stay in Cincinnati, Haslett immediately became the favorite in D.C. 'Skins coach Mike Shanahan is believed to have his mind set on a 3-4 defense, and Haslett is well versed in the system after running it in Pittsburgh in the late 90s.

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Tue, Jan 12, 2010 09:27:00 PM

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The Redskins interviewed Jim Haslett for their defensive coordinator vacancy on Monday, according to NFL.com's Jason La Canfora.

Haslett is also on the Giants' radar, though he appears to be higher on the Skins' priority list at the moment. He is the only DC candidate Washington has formally interviewed so far. They've also been linked to Mike Zimmer, and secondary coach Jerry Gray is considered a strong in-house candidate.

Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter

Tue, Jan 12, 2010 11:36:00 AM

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Redskins DBs coach Jerry Gray has a real chance to stay on as Mike Shanahan's defensive coordinator, according to the Washington Post.

Gray is more than cut out for the position, having coordinated the Bills' defense previously and ran an annually terrific secondary in D.C. Gray is competing for the job with Jim Haslett and current Bengals DC Mike Zimmer.

Source: Washington Post

Fri, Jan 8, 2010 04:26:00 PM

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NFL.com's Jason La Canfora reports that the Redskins are prepared to interview Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer for the same position in Washington should Cincinnati lose Saturday's Wild Card game.

Skins coach Mike Shanahan is also exploring ex-Rams DC Jim Haslett, who coached the UFL's Florida Tuskers this past season. Zimmer is believed to be Shanny's top choice, however, and has already shown interest in the job.

Source: NFL.com

Wed, Jan 6, 2010 02:41:00 PM

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Bob Slowik is expected to be part of the Redskins' coaching staff under Mike Shanahan, but not the defensive coordinator.

Thank goodness. Shanahan let Slowik coordinate his Denver defense in 2008, and the club finished 29th in total defense, 30th in points allowed, and 27th against the run. He'll be better off coaching linebackers or something.

Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports

Wed, Jan 6, 2010 08:59:00 AM

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In addition to obvious favorite Mike Zimmer, new coach Mike Shanahan is reportedly eying Jim Haslett to coordinate the Redskins' defense.

NFL.com's Jason La Canfora says Shanahan isn't averse to implementing a 3-4 defense, which Haslett historically has preferred. The Skins have some personnel in place for the system, but would need two defensive ends. Albert Haynesworth would presumably play nose tackle with Brian Orakpo at ROLB.

Source: NFL.com

Tue, Jan 5, 2010 10:45:00 PM

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Redskins CB DeAngelo Hall stated Monday that he doesn't believe defensive coordinator Greg Blache wants to coach anymore.

Blache will lose his job when Mike Shanahan is hired, but it sounds like the 61-year-old will retire anyway. "I think the writing's on the wall for G.B.," Hall said. "I think he feels like he's done." Still a good coach, Blache's defense finished No. 10 overall in 2009, and No. 8 against the pass.

Source: Washington Post

Mon, Jan 4, 2010 03:09:00 PM

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ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports that the Redskins will still have to comply with the Rooney Rule after firing Jim Zorn, despite giving DBs coach Jerry Gray a head coaching interview before Week 16.

In other words, the Gray interview won't count under the Rooney Rule any longer once the Zorn transaction is officially made. The Skins could re-interview Gray or even interview defensive coordinator Greg Blache to satisfy it, but clearly neither minority coach is a serious candidate to replace Zorn. It's well known that Washington is aggressively targeting Mike Shanahan.

Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports

Sun, Jan 3, 2010 11:15:00 AM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
Pos	Role	Name
QB	1	Robert Griffin III Sidelined Robert Griffin III's (ACL, LCL surgery) father says his son has been throwing footballs since April and insists RG3's recovery remains "on cue." "Robert is doing extremely well as far as the timetable," said RG2. "He's been doing a lot overtime, he never stops. He was throwing some prior to the draft. Everything seems to be on cue. Everybody in the organization is targeting that season opener." RG3 tore his right ACL at Baylor four years ago. "He might be a little ahead of himself in terms of doing what he did then compared to now," RG2 said. "He's smarter, stronger, wiser." May 17
	2	Kirk Cousins
	3	Rex Grossman
	4	Pat White
RB	1	Alfred Morris
	2	Evan Royster
	3	Roy Helu Sidelined CSN Washington believes Roy Helu and No. 154 pick RB Chris Thompson are competing for the same roster spot. The same is true of Evan Royster and No. 228 pick Jawan Jamison. Thompson and Helu are both change-of-pace type runners, while Royster and Jamison rely more on vision and power. Jamison is the longest shot of the four, but Helu's roster spot will very much be in danger if he doesn't report to camp 100 percent healthy and stay 100 percent healthy. May 19
	4	Chris Thompson Sidelined Redskins agreed to terms with No. 154 overall pick RB Chris Thompson on a four-year contract. Recovering from an October ACL tear, Thompson is questionable for the beginning of training camp. Thompson is a thimble of a football player at 5-foot-7, 192 pounds, but coach Mike Shanahan believes he would have been a first- or second-round pick if not for his injury. That's because of his electric speed. Thompson could eventually make noise as a scat/third-down back, but will most likely be "redshirted" this season. May 15
	5	Jawan Jamison
GLB	1	Alfred Morris
	2	Evan Royster
3RB	1	Alfred Morris
	2	Evan Royster
FB	1	Darrel Young
	2	Dorson Boyce I.L. Redskins FB Dorson Boyce (shoulder) could be cleared for contact this week. Boyce tore his labrum in the preseason finale last year. The 24-year-old rushed ten times for 44 yards in exhibition action last season. He could compete for a special teams role or a spot on the practice squad. Apr 20
	3	Eric Kettani
WR1	1	Pierre Garcon Sidelined Pierre Garcon (foot) isn't sure if he'll be 100 percent healthy for 2013. "I’ll be healthy enough to play," Garcon said Thursday on NFL Network. "I can’t say I’ll be 100 percent, but I’ll be back out there helping the team in any way possible." Garcon isn't sure if he'll go full steam during OTAs. Garcon played through the injury in 2012, but it's a concern he's already resigned to the possibility of playing at less than 100 percent for the second consecutive season. Garcon could eventually require surgery, but has thus far avoided it because there's no guarantee it will correct the issue. Apr 12
	2	Santana Moss
	3	Aldrick Robinson
	4	Skye Dawson
	5	Chip Reeves
WR2	1	Josh Morgan Sidelined Josh Morgan had ligaments in each of his hands repaired after the season. Tack this issue on top of ongoing concerns surrounding Morgan's right leg issues. After appearing to lack burst last season, he had surgery to remove a plate and seven screws from his right ankle in January. Morgan may not be ready for OTAs. Feb 27
	2	Leonard Hankerson
	3	Dezmon Briscoe
	4	Nick Williams
	5	Lance Lewis
WR3	1	Santana Moss
TE	1	Fred Davis Sidelined Speaking in a Wednesday presser, Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said Fred Davis (Achilles) has made "strides," but the team won't know how far he's progressed before OTAs. Davis is six months removed from the Achilles' tear, and expects to be fully cleared by June. Despite Davis' bullish outlook, he's a strong candidate to begin camp on active/PUP, with a stint on reserve/PUP possible to begin the year. Apr 24
	2	Logan Paulsen
	3	Jordan Reed Sidelined Redskins third-round TE Jordan Reed did not participate in rookie minicamp due to a bone bruise in his knee and a pulled quad. Reed, the 85th pick in the draft, pulled a quad, which resulted in knee soreness. The Redskins are "hopeful" he'll be able to get back to action in a "couple weeks." Washington starts OTAs on May 20, and Reed should be on the field. May 5
	4	Niles Paul
	5	Deangelo Peterson
K	1	Kai Forbath

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