Skip to: Content
Skip to: Site Navigation
Skip to: Search

September 5, 2008 8:56:05 PM CDT

Learn about Newser Points »

« Back to the grid | Next story »

Redskins Dump Williams and Saunders

Posted Jan 26, 08 6:16 PM CST in Sports 

(Newser) – Last week it looked like Gregg Williams would be the head coach of the Washington Redskins. Today Williams is looking for a job. Williams, the Redskins defensive coordinator, and Al Saunders, Washington's offensive coordinator, were released by the team today, according the Washington Post. Greg Blache takes over for Williams and Jim Zorn replaces Saunders.

"I want to thank Gregg and Al for all they did for the team," owner Daniel Snyder said. Snyder went on to say the search for a new head coach is on track, but no decisions will be made until after the Super Bowl. Joe Gibbs retired after the season, two years after coming out of his first retirement to coach his former team.

Source Washington Post

0 comments | Print E-mail | Digg Seed this on Newsvine Add this link to Del.icio.us StumbleUpon

Related Newser Stories

  • Giants Beat Skins in Opener

    Sep 4, 08 9:19 PM CDT
    Giants Beat Skins in Opener The New York Giants kicked off their Super Bowl title defense with what else—defense. Playing without Pro Bowl linemen Michael Strahan and Osi Umenyiora, the defense limited the new-look Washington Redskins to 11 first downs and 209 total yards and gave indications that these Giants are back for another run in a 16-7 victory that ushered in the NFL season. More »

  • Champ Giants Still Underdogs

    Sep 4, 08 11:09 AM CDT
    Champ Giants Still Underdogs They’re the Super Bowl champions, but when the New York Giants take the field against the rival Redskins to begin the NFL season tonight, they’ll feel like underdogs. “Nobody really has a lot of respect for us,” says Plaxico Burress. “Even when we won the Super Bowl, everything was a fluke.” New York has lost five starters, and many doubt they’ll recover. More »

  • Miami Deals Taylor to Redskins

    Jul 21, 08 5:54 AM CDT
    Miami Deals Taylor to Redskins Dancing With the Stars hunk Jason Taylor is a Dolphin no longer. After spending his career in Miami, the defensive end will head for Washington after the teams agreed on a trade that sends two Redskins draft picks to the Dolphins, the Miami Herald reports. "I love Miami, will always cherish my 11 years with the Dolphins," said Taylor, promising to remain a fan. More »

  • The Draft's Winners and Losers

    Apr 28, 08 8:10 AM CDT
    The Draft's Winners and Losers The Chiefs made all 13 of their 2008 draft picks count by tapping defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey and picking up sleepers, writes Mel Kiper Jr for ESPN. The Cowboys would have made out equally well but didn't draft a wide receiver, and the Redskins got big guns despite trading out of the first round. But not everyone drafted smart. More »

  • Redskins Name Zorn Head Coach

    Feb 9, 08 8:24 PM CST
    Redskins Name Zorn Head Coach Two weeks ago, Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder shocked the NFL by hiring Jim Zorn as offensive coordinator before he had hired a head coach. Today, Snyder topped that by making Zorn his head coach, reports the Washington Post. "I've always dreamed of being a head coach with a franchise rich in tradition like the Redskins," Zorn, 54, said. More »

Washington Redskins assistant head coach, defense, Gregg Williams, right, chats with cornerback Carlos Rogers (22) during their NFL playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla....   (Associated Press)
Washington Redskins assistant coach for defense Gregg Williams talks to a player during football training camp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., Monday, July 30, 2007. Williams was released by the Redskins...   (Associated Press)
Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs, right, and assistant coach for defense Gregg Williams, left, watch practice during football training camp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., Monday, July 30, 2007....   (Associated Press)
Washington Redskins associate head coach for offense Al Saunders, right, gives instructions to wide receivers during the Redskins NFL football training camp in Ashburn, Va. in this Aug. 2, 2006 file photo....   (Associated Press)
« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow
Our editors also recommend:

Threads (1 of 2)

Tags

NFL  • Washington Redskins  • Daniel Snyder


Loading...

Premium Articles from HighBeam

Find more articles like this

Today's Most Popular


Other Sports Stories

What is Newser?

2008 Codie Finalist

Newser gives you more news in less time. We search for the best and most important stories all over the web, read them for you, and deliver concise and sharp summaries—along with links to the full text. Newser provides a way to stay on top of an ever-expanding horizon of news and opinion—politics, sports, business, trends, technology, personalities, crimes, and controversies. Newser keeps you not just better informed, but, with our signature graphic interface and smart condensed format, more enjoyably informed.

Learn more »