Redskins looking at Spagnuolo

FROM INQUIRER WIRE SERVICES
Posted: February 04, 2008

The Washington Redskins, entering the final stage of their coaching search, tentatively plan to interview New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo tomorrow, a person familiar with the selection process told the Associated Press.

The Redskins have not publicly released the names of any candidates.

The source also said yesterday that New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is no longer in the running for the Redskins job.

Owner Dan Snyder told reporters in Arizona over the weekend that he hopes to have a coach in place within a week. Snyder is seeking a replacement for Joe Gibbs, who retired Jan. 8.

When asked about the candidates, Snyder gave a special mention to Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Ron Meeks, who was a Redskins assistant in 2000. Snyder was asked whether it would be correct to list Meeks, Jim Fassel and Steve Mariucci as the leading contenders.

Spagnuolo, a former Eagles assistant who is widely praised for putting together the defense that got the Giants to the Super Bowl, would be seeking his first head coaching job. The Redskins had to wait until after last night's game to formally seek permission to interview him.

Saints. New Orleans defensive end Charles Grant was stabbed in the neck and a pregnant woman was shot and killed early yesterday in an altercation at a nightclub in Blakely, Ga., police said.

Grant was assaulted and had an injury to his neck, according to a statement released by Capt. Will Caudill of the Early County Sheriff's Office. Grant, who just finished his sixth NFL season, was treated at Early Memorial Hospital and later released.

Korynda Reed, 23, of Blakely was shot and killed, police said. Caudill said there was no known connection between Grant and Reed.

No arrests had been made as of last night.

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