The Washington Redskins announced today they have named Jim Haslett as their defensive coordinator. Haslett is a veteran of 24 NFL seasons, including eight as a player, nine as an assistant coach and seven as a head coach. He previously served as defensive coordinator of the New Orleans Saints in 1996, the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1997-99, and the St. Louis Rams in 2006, 2007 and for the first four games of 2008 before being elevated to head coach. Haslett spent last season coaching the UFL?s Florida Tuskers, which he led to a perfect 6-0 regular season record and a championship game appearance. ?I have a great deal of respect for what Jim has done in this league,? Redskins Executive Vice President/Head Coach Mike Shanahan said. ?He is one of the game?s sharpest defensive minds and has a great passion for the sport. He will be instrumental to our success in Washington.? Haslett replaces Greg Blache, who retired following 22 seasons as an NFL assistant, including the last six with the Redskins. ?Greg Blache has been integral to the success of the Redskins defense over the last two years, and I regret that I won?t be able to work with him,? Shanahan said. ?We?ll miss his discipline, his loyalty, and his consistency, and wish all the best to Greg and his family in his retirement.?