UPDATED: Redskins Defensive Coordinator Possibilities – Vol.2

August 24, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers secondary coach Ed Donatell looks at a Microsoft Surface tablet during the third quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Levi

 Candidates Begin to Emerge for Redskins Defensive Coordinator Job – Click Here

Dec 28, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith reacts to the play against the Carolina Panthers during the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 34-3. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

1. Mike Smith, former head coach – Atlanta Falcons  –  Mike Smith was recently fired as the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons.  He was the winningest head coach the Falcons had as he complied a 66-46 record over seven seasons with the team, with a .589 winning percentage.

Prior to becoming the Falcons head coach, Smith was the defensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars under Jack Del Rio.  the Jaguars had some very good defenses with Smith as the coordinator.  However, at this time it’s unknown if Smith will take time off or go right back into coaching.

The Redskins should gauge his interest, as a coach with Smith’s experience and knowledge could only be very helpful to the entire Redskins organization.