Redskins name Jacob Burney D-line coach, Bob Slowik DBs coach

The Washington Redskins announced Thursday that they have named Jacob Burney defensive line coach and Bob Slowik defensive backs coach.

Burney spent seven seasons working under current Redskins V.P. and coach Mike Shanahan in Denver (2002-08).

“Jacob brings a great background of mentoring defensive linemen and helping them reach their fullest potential,” Shanahan said in a press release. “He will play a big part in preparing this team to play in one of the most physical conferences in the NFL.”

Slowik has coached both on the professional and collegiate level for more than three decades. He enters his 18th season as an NFL assistant and spent four seasons (2005-08) working under Shanahan with the Denver Broncos.

“Bob is someone who I have worked with for several years and has a great knowledge of the defensive side of the ball,” Shanahan said. “He has been very successful as both a position coach and a coordinator in this league and will be instrumental in working with our defensive backs.”