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Redskins fire Zorn, have talked to Shanahan

Former Denver Broncos coach could take over opening in Washington

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Jim Zorn went 12-20 over two seasons, but he lost 18 of his last 24 games after a 6-2 start in 2008.

ASHBURN, Va. - An official within the NFL says Mike Shanahan has spoken to the Washington Redskins about their vacant head coaching job.

General manager Bruce Allen talked to Shanahan by phone on Monday as the team moved quickly following the dismissal of Jim Zorn.

Zorn was fired in the pre-dawn hours Monday, one day after Washington completed a 4-12 season with a 23-20 loss at San Diego.

The official spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team is not revealing details of its coaching search.

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