The Washington Redskins announced today that the team and Defensive Coordinator Jim Haslett have mutually agreed to part ways after five rough years.
Head Coach Jay Gruden and Haslett made the following statements:
“Jim and I have had discussions over the last few days and have decided that it’s best for everyone that we have a new Defensive Coordinator for the Washington Redskins. I wish him nothing but the best in the future.” – Head Coach Jay Gruden
“Jay and I mutually agreed it’s time for the Redskins to have a new Defensive Coordinator. I want to thank Dan Snyder, Bruce Allen, Coach Gruden and all the players and fellow coaches for their efforts the last five years and I wish them nothing but the best.” – Jim Haslett
Below are two of the most telling stats broke down over the five year period Haslett was in Washington. It’s amazing he kept his job this long.
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