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Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett left befuddled by iPod (video)

It’s not the funniest thing ever, but the sight of Washington Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett being left befuddled by an iPod at a Best Buy certainly is worth a chuckle. Apparently, Haslett was perusing some electronics at the Best Buy in Sterling, Va. and after activating the record function on an iPod, was rendered incapable of figuring out how to stop the dadgum...
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February 22, 2013  |  Discuss

Redskins’ Jim Haslett accidentally records himself with an iPod at an Apple store (Video)

Washington Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett visited a local Apple store and had trouble turning off an iPod and accidentally recorded himself. It looks like Haslett isn’t the most tech savvy person. You might be wondering why I posted this.  Well I thought it was funny and kind of interesting and I could post it. So why not? H/T Deadspin   Need NFL Tickets? var _CI...
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February 21, 2013  |  Discuss

New Orleans Saints Mount Rushmore: Four Franchise Icons

Manning. Hilliard. Hebert. Dempsey. Martin. Swilling.For Saints fans, all of these names conjure up images of great moments over the lifespan of a mostly mediocre NFL team. Who Dat Nation has had plenty of names to cheer about, and plenty of others to hide their faces in paper bags about over the 46 year existence of their mostly beloved Saints. Even when things weren't going...
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February 18, 2013  |  Discuss

Is Raheem Morris Cleveland Bound?

Washington defensive coordinator Jim Haslett has received most of the credit for patching together a makeshift secondary this season. Insiders point to secondary coach Raheem Morris as the glue that held things together. The Browns have taken notice and Morris will reportedly interview for the defensive coordinator job tomorrow (Friday). New Cleveland Head Coach Rob Chudzinski...
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January 17, 2013  |  Discuss

'Mad scientist' turns around Redskins' defense

(Eds: Updates. With AP Photos.) By JOSEPH WHITE AP Sports Writer At the midpoint of the season, the Washington Redskins were on pace to become the worst pass defense in NFL history, the first to give up 5,000 yards through the air. Needless to say, Jim Haslett's stock was a bit low at the time. When head coach Mike Shanahan was asked if there would be any midseason changes to...
Via AP on Fox
January 04, 2013  |  Discuss

Bills' coaching search roundup as of Thursday

The Buffalo Bills showed Chan Gailey the door after three dismal seasons, and they're now knee deep in a search for his replacement.- Bills brass was in Arizona Tuesday and Wednesday to meet with former Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt and defensive coordinatior Ray Horton.- Buffalo will reportedly interview Oregon Ducks coach Chip Kelly Friday before heading to Denver to meet...
Via AFC East Daily Verified_ybn
January 03, 2013  |  Discuss

Bills Interested In Redskins DC Jim Haslett?

Chris Russell of ESPN Radio 890 reports that a source with knowledge of the situation has informed them that the Buffalo Bills are reportedly one of the two teams interested in Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett. Mark Maske of the Washington Post reported earlier in the day that “a person with knowledge of the league’s coaching market” informed him that “at least...
Via NFL Trade Rumors Verified_ybn
January 02, 2013  |  Discuss

Cowboys' offense leads to late-season failure

As we sift through the rubble of another late-season failure, we are constantly reminded that the defense was hit with circumstances that nearly made their tasks impossible by the end of the year. The inside linebackers were different, the safeties were different, and the defensive line was different than what left training camp. Only the 2 outside linebackers and the 2 starting...
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January 02, 2013  |  Discuss

Cowboys' offense leads to late-season failure

As we sift through the rubble of another late-season failure, we are constantly reminded that the defense was hit with circumstances that nearly made their tasks impossible by the end of the year. The inside linebackers were different, the safeties were different, and the defensive line was different than what left training camp. Only the 2 outside linebackers and the 2 starting...
Via Fox Sports Southwest
January 02, 2013  |  Discuss

Report: Jim Haslett Drawing Preliminary Interest From at Least Two NFL Teams With Head Coaching Vacancies

Jim Haslett hasn’t enjoyed much success as an NFL head coach, but sometimes another chance is all you need. Haslett is drawing preliminary interest from at least two NFL teams with head coaching vacancies, according to The Washington Post. Haslett has spent the last two seasons serving as the Redskins’ defensive coordinator. Prior to that, he coached the Florida Tuskers of the...
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January 02, 2013  |  Discuss

DMV: Ovechkin Put A Ring On It

Ovi got engaged to his tennis-playing girlfriend, Maria Kirilenko. [RMNB] Kyle Shanahan won’t interview for HC jobs before the Skins lose. [TWT] There’s reportedly preliminary interest in Jim Haslett as HC. [The Insider] Five reasons Seattle is dangerous, five they’re beatable. [DCSN, DCSN] A Redskins player’s bare ass ended up on Redskins TV. [The Big Lead] The Cardinals...
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January 02, 2013  |  Discuss

Redskins-Cowboys NFC East Championship Winners & Losers

Handing out labels following Skins games. Today, a 28-18 victory over Dallas. Winners Alfred Morris — That was one of the great games in NFL history. Two hundred yards and three touchdowns in a division championship game against Dallas. It was the most rushing yards in a game by a Redskins rookie, and gives him a) the most yards in a season by a Redskins running back, b) the third...
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December 31, 2012  |  Discuss

Hail To The Redskins

(Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)Our hometown Skins completed their improbable march to their first NFC East title and first home playoff game since 1999.Last night, two deserve huge props - Defensive Coordinator Jim Haslett and running back Alfred Morris (33 carries, 200 yards, 3 TDs).Here, Morris scores a second quarter touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField on December...
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December 31, 2012  |  Discuss

NFL Rumors: Redskins Want To Slow Down Ray Rice And Force Joe Flacco To Beat Them

The Washington Redskins are facing a pivotal challenge this Sunday when they host the Baltimore Ravens. Coming off of a huge one point win on Monday Night Football against the New York Giants, the Redskins have placed themselves back in the NFC Playoff picture this season. But they know that they cannot let up one bit, as they may have to win out in order to qualify for the postseason...
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December 07, 2012  |  1 Comment

Redskins-Eagles Winners & Losers

Handing out labeling following Skins games. Today, a 31-6 win over Philly … Winners Robert Griffin III — His numbers (14-15 passing, four TD, 158 rating, 85 yards rushing) were incredible, and the sequence where he scrambled for a first down on third-and-6 and then threw a 49-yard bomb for a touchdown on the next play was sublime. Brandon Meriweather — Played well in return...
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November 18, 2012  |  Discuss

Week 11: Eagles-Redskins preview

Philadelphia at Washington Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET, at FedExField, Landover, Md. - TV: FOX; DirecTV: 707 *TV announcers: Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Pam Oliver *Keys to the game: Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett has been holding his unit together with shoe strings and bailing wire, and even a bye week can't fix what ails a defense allowing 397.9 yards per game. Minus...
Via Pro Sports Daily Verified_ybn
November 12, 2012  |  Discuss

Former Redskins CB Fred Smoot: Jim Haslett is pig-headed, killing the team

As good as the Washington Redskins have been on offense this season, they have been equally bad defensively. Robert Griffin III and Alfred Morris have provided a major spark, but the Redskins are allowing over 28 points and 400 yards of total offense per game — statistics that put them in the bottom five in the NFL. When discussing Washington’s 27-12 loss to the Steelers on 106...
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October 29, 2012  |  Discuss

The Redskins Blame Game: Four Points

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS IN OUR FORUM What a humiliating loss.  It isn't just because the Redskins were defeated at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.  It had more to do with the soundness of the beat down.  There was plenty of blame to go around.  You can easily look to the Washington receiving crop that dropped an amazing double digit number of passes.  It was pathetic.  However...
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October 28, 2012  |  Discuss

Game Day Notebook

Former Steelers defensive coordinator Jim Haslett is in charge of a Redskins defense that has plenty of holes.
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October 28, 2012  |  Discuss

Teams get pass-happy vs. Redskins porous defense

Passing yards are easy to come by when playing the Washington Redskins, to the point where other teams have figured out they don't need to run the ball nearly as much. On first-and-10, the opposition is throwing 58.8 percent of the time, gaining a heel-rocking 8.4 yards per pass. It's pretty easy to keep a drive going when faced with a second-and-1 or second-and-2. That...
Via AP on Fox
October 25, 2012  |  Discuss

Week 8: Redskins-Steelers preview

Washington at Pittsburgh Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET, at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh - TV: FOX; DirecTV: 707 *TV announcers: Sam Rosen, Brian Billick, Laura Okmin *Keys to the game: Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett has done a commendable job considering the stars he has lost to injuries. Breakdowns in the secondary have been extremely costly in several of the Redskins' four...
Via Pro Sports Daily Verified_ybn
October 22, 2012  |  Discuss

The Jim Haslett Problem the Redskins Have

Jim Haslett struggle face There is no way to avoid this if you watch the Redskins play on Sunday, we have a really bad defense.The Redskins defense is so bad that currently out of all 32 NFL teams the Redskins are dead last in pass defense, allowing an average of 328.3 yards through the air every week. It’s a cold dose of reality when you consider that on average teams in the NFL...
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October 17, 2012  |  Discuss

Skins-Falcons Winners & Losers

Handing out labels following Skins games. Today, a 24-17 loss to Atlanta. Winners Ryan Kerrigan — Made a terrific pick-six on a screen in the right flat, just like he did last year in his debut, prompting Brian Orakpo to tweet, “My boy @RyanKerrigan91 out there ballin!!! Salt and Pepper.” Alred Morris – Another 115 yards on 6.4 yards/carry. Is the first rookie since Eric...
Via Mr. Irrelevant Verified_ybn
October 07, 2012  |  Discuss

Week 4 Storylines: RG3, Haslett and Redskins Embattled Defense

In Tampa Bay this week, where the Buccaneers are preparing to host the Washington Redskins on Sunday afternoon, the talk is about "containing RG3." As it should be. From the outside looking in, the most intriguing thing about the Redskins is their suddenly dangerous offense, led by dynamic rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III.The phrase "highest scoring...
Via The Om Field Verified_ybn
September 28, 2012  |  Discuss

The Redskins have given up 246 points in their last 8 games

Washington, We Have A Problem Don’t be so cheery, Jim Yes, that headline is correct. Dating back to last season, the Washington Redskins have given up 246 points to their opponents over the last 8 games. 12/4/11 vs. Jets – 34 12/11/11 vs. Patriots – 34 12/18/11 vs. Giants – 10 12/24/11 vs. Vikings – 33 1/1/12 vs. Eagles – 34 9/9/12 vs. Saints – 32 9/16/12 vs...
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September 23, 2012  |  Discuss
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