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Jim Fassel has become a top candidate for the Redskins coaching job after a third interview with owner Dan Snyder. The former New York Giants coach met with Snyder on Monday, according to a person familiar with the selection process. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Redskins haven't publicly stated the names of any candidates.
Reported by the Associated Press
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Fassel was also a strong contender for the Redskins job in 2004, but all candidates were eclipsed when Hall of Fame coach Joe Gibbs decided to come out of retirement. Gibbs resigned two weeks ago, and Snyder has interviewed five potential successors: Titans DC Jim Schwartz, Colts DC Ron Meeks, Seahawks DC Jim Mora, Redskins assistant Gregg Williams and Fassel. Mora withdrew his name from consideration last week. Williams has met with Snyder four times and offered the best scenario of continuity for a team coming off a playoff season, but the fiery assistant was unsuccessful during his only stint as a head coach with the Buffalo Bills from 2001-03. ... Stay tuned.
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