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Keenan Robinson says youthful defensive coordinator Joe Barry easier for players to relate to than Jim Haslett

RICHMOND — At 59 and 45, respectively, Jim Haslett and Joe Barry are 15 years apart in age.

But that’s a significant enough differential, in the view of linebacker Keenan Robinson, that Redskins defenders feel they can relate better to Barry, who succeeded Haslett as the team’s defensive coordinator in the offseason.

“He brings a new sort of energy to the team,” Robinson said of Barry. “He has lit a fire around here.”

Defensive coordinator Joe Barry uses an exercise ball as part of a drill during training camp on Aug. 2. (John McDonnell/The Washington Post)
Defensive coordinator Joe Barry uses an exercise ball as part of a drill during training camp on Aug.