Redskins-Related Coaching News

ESPN’s John Keim came out with some Redskins-related coaching news today:

• The Redskins have interviewed Tim Lewis and Chris Harris for their DB Coach position.
• A source told Keim that the team has interviewed three candidates for the position and one will be hired soon.
• Former Redskins Assistant DB Coach Aubrey Pleasant has joined the LA Rams’ staff as their new DB Coach.
• Former Redskins Offensive Assistant Coach Shane Waldron has joined the LA Rams’ staff as their new TE Coach.
• Mike Jones of the Washington Post also reports that Wes Phillips will be retained as TEs coach

Some info on the candidates:

Tim Lewis

• 55 years old
• Former first-round pick at CB
• 16 NFL INTs
• SF 49ers DB Coach - 2015
• Atlanta Falcons DB Coach - 2010-2014
• Seattle Seahawks DB Coach - 2009
• Carolina Panthers DB Coach - 2007-2008
• NY Giants DC - 2004-2006
• Pittsburgh Steelers DC - 2000-2003
• Pittsburgh Steelers DB Coach - 1995-1999
• College coach - 1987-1994

Chris Harris

• 34 years old
• Former NFL S
• 16 NFL INTs and 13 FFs
• Current LA Chargers Assistant DB Coach
• Chicago Bears Defensive QC Assistant - 2013-2014
• Second-Team All-Pro - 2010

Ironically, Tim Lewis coached Chris Harris with the Panthers back in 2007 and 2008...