Skins should announce new coach this week

Published February 4, 2008 5:00am EST



The Redskins expect to have a new coach in place by the end of the week. And last night’s Super Bowl won’t play a role in deciding who will, or won’t, get the job.

They will interview New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo on Tuesday in Washington, according to a team source.

One team source said there is no front-runner, though the bulk of the speculation centers on former Giants coach Jim Fassel. Most peg him as the favorite to land the position.

However, owner Dan Snyder told the Richmond Times-Dispatch in Arizona that, “I really like Ron Meeks.” The Indianapolis defensive coordinator has interviewed twice for the position.

Former San Francisco and Detroit coach Steve Mariucci interviewed last Wednesday.

Meanwhile, former Redskins assistant head coach/defense Gregg Williams will interview in Dallas. The Cowboys run a 3-4 front; Williams mostly has coached a 4-3 front. But it’s likely Williams would be considered for an assistant head coach/linebackers position.