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Seahawks quarterbacks coach Jim Zorn, left, has worked with Matt Hasselbeck since 2001. Zorn was a Seahawks quarterback for nine seasons.

WASHINGTON - A new wrinkle was added to the Washington Redskins' coaching search today when the Seattle Seahawks quarterbacks coach for the past seven seasons interviewed for the job of offensive coordinator.

According to a person familiar with the coaching selection process, Jim Zorn met with owner Dan Snyder at Snyder's home. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Redskins haven't publicly stated the names of any candidates.

If chosen, Zorn would essentially replace Al Saunders, who ran the offense to mixed reviews for the last two seasons under head coach Joe Gibbs, who has announced his retirement.

Zorn has overseen the development of Pro Bowl quarterback Matt Hasselbeck in Seattle and is considered a top coordinator prospect by many of his peers around the NFL.

Zorn apparently interviewed without knowing for certain the name of his immediate boss should he get the job. Snyder has interviewed five candidates for the head coaching position, with former New York Giants coach Jim Fassel and Redskins assistant Gregg Williams considered the favorites.

Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Ron Meeks, Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz and Seattle Seahawks defensive backs coach Jim Mora have also met with Snyder, although Mora withdrew from consideration last week.

Yesterday ... Seahawks head coach Mike Holmgren announced he would be back for the final season of his contract next season, but that would be his last coaching season in Seattle.