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Saints hire Jags' defensive coordinator (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

The New Orleans Saints hired Gregg Williams to fill their vacant defensive coordinator's post and revive a defense that allowed 339.5 yards per game. Coach Sean Peyton announced the hiring Thursday. Williams, who spent last season in the same job for the Jacksonville Jaguars, replaces Gary Gibbs. He was fired 10 days after New Orleans finished the 2008 regular season ranked 23rd in the NFL in total...