Articles for Defensive Coordinator

John Butler named Nebraska’s new defensive coordinator after 1 season coaching secondary
1 week, 5 days ago

John Butler named Nebraska’s new defensive coordinator after 1 season coaching secondary

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — John Butler has been promoted from secondary coach to defensive coordinator at Nebraska, coach Matt Rhule announced Tuesday night. “John Butler has been a great addition to our staff this season and has proven he is the right coach to lead our defense,” Rhule said. …

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Saints assistant Todd Grantham to become defensive coordinator at Oklahoma State
1 week, 6 days ago

Saints assistant Todd Grantham to become defensive coordinator at Oklahoma State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Todd Grantham is leaving the staff of the NFL’s Saints to become the defensive coordinator at Oklahoma State, New Orleans interim coach Darren Rizzi said Monday. Grantham has been defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL and for Georgia, Louisville, Mississippi State and Florida …

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NC State defensive coordinator Tony Gibson is named head coach at Marshall
2 weeks ago

NC State defensive coordinator Tony Gibson is named head coach at Marshall

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! N.C. State defensive coordinator Tony Gibson was named head coach at Marshall on Sunday, shortly after Thundering Herd coach Charles Huff’s hiring was announced at Southern Miss. “We could not be happier to welcome Tony Gibson home as our 32nd head coach at Marshall University,” school …

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Texas Tech hires Shiel Wood from Houston to take over as defensive coordinator
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Texas Tech hires Shiel Wood from Houston to take over as defensive coordinator

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech is hiring Houston defensive coordinator Shiel Wood for the same position as the Red Raiders begin retooling a unit that finished 15th in the 16-team Big 12 in the regular season. The addition of Wood was announced Wednesday, three days after …

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Florida State hires Nebraska’s Tony White as defensive coordinator, AP source says
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Florida State hires Nebraska’s Tony White as defensive coordinator, AP source says

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Florida State hired Tony White to be its defensive coordinator Monday, poaching him from Nebraska after the Cornhuskers posted top-20 defenses in consecutive years, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. I’m thrilled to work side-by-side with Gus again as we elevate the …

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How the grandson of NFL royalty made his own way
1 month, 1 week ago

How the grandson of NFL royalty made his own way

New York Times  

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — It’s not that he was embarrassed. Finally: “We’re going to interview you.” “Sean never told me, ‘You’re it.’ Or, ‘This is it,'” Shula says. “Nothing like that.” Shula had interviewed for the Eagles’ defensive coordinator job the year before; he had a PowerPoint handy. “Life’s a lot different without A.D.,” he says, “even more than we …

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UCF fires defensive coordinator Ted Roof amid five-game losing streak: Source
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UCF fires defensive coordinator Ted Roof amid five-game losing streak: Source

New York Times  

UCF head coach Gus Malzahn said Monday the program has parted ways with defensive coordinator Ted Roof and that offensive coordinator Tim Harris Jr. will take over play-calling duties as the Knights try to snap a five-game losing streak. Co-defensive coordinator and assistant head coach Addison Williams will take over for Roof, who was in the first season of his …

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New York Jets fans call for sensational Bill Belichick return after Robert Saleh firing
2 months, 2 weeks ago

New York Jets fans call for sensational Bill Belichick return after Robert Saleh firing

Daily Mail  

New York Jets fans are dreaming of a return for Bill Belichick after Robert Saleh was fired as head coach on Tuesday. New York Jets fans are dreaming of a return for Bill Belichick after Robert Saleh was fired Saleh has been relieved of his duties after three-and-a-half years in charge of the Jets One user wrote on X: 'Welcome …

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Monte Kiffin, former USC defensive coordinator and longtime NFL assistant, dies at 84
5 months, 1 week ago

Monte Kiffin, former USC defensive coordinator and longtime NFL assistant, dies at 84

LA Times  

Monte Kiffin, USC defensive coordinator, claps during a team practice in October 2011. Former USC defensive coordinator and longtime NFL assistant coach Monte Kiffin, whose Tampa Bay Buccaneers defenses routinely ranked among the league’s best, died Thursday. One of the architects of the ultra successful Tampa 2 defensive scheme, Kiffin spent 13 seasons as Bucs defensive coordinator under former coaches …

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One pressing question for every new NFL defensive play caller in 2024
6 months, 2 weeks ago

One pressing question for every new NFL defensive play caller in 2024

New York Times  

The musical chairs of the NFL offseason weren’t restricted to head coach firings and hirings and player activity on the free-agent market. Back for his second stint as Dallas defensive coordinator is Zimmer, who helped the team win Super Bowl XXX as defensive backs coach in 1995. Zimmer hasn’t coached in the NFL since getting fired following Minnesota’s disappointing 2021 …

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Broncos mourn the death of legendary defensive coordinator Joe Collier after he passed away age 91
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Broncos mourn the death of legendary defensive coordinator Joe Collier after he passed away age 91

Daily Mail  

The Denver Broncos are mourning the death of legendary defensive coordinator Joe Collier after the architect of the 'Orange Crush' defense died at age 91 on Tuesday. A statement released by the Broncos on X, Tuesday, read: 'The architect of the famed Orange Crush defense, Joe Collier is one of the most impactful coaches in the history of the Denver …

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Hiring Jeff Hafley as Packers defensive coordinator puts pressure on Matt LaFleur
10 months ago

Hiring Jeff Hafley as Packers defensive coordinator puts pressure on Matt LaFleur

New York Times  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Matt LaFleur better hope he got this Jeff Hafley hire right. LaFleur fired defensive coordinator Joe Barry the week following the season-ending loss to the 49ers despite four consecutive solid performances to end Green Bay’s resurgent second half. “Certainly any time you make a change of that magnitude there’s a lot of thought and deliberation that …

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Cowboys and Mike Zimmer agree on a reunion as defensive coordinator
10 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys and Mike Zimmer agree on a reunion as defensive coordinator

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have settled on a coaching reunion by deciding to bring back Mike Zimmer as defensive coordinator to replace Dan Quinn. Quinn spent three seasons with the Cowboys, quickly turning around one of the worst defenses in franchise history after Mike Nolan was fired following one season with coach Mike McCarthy. Zimmer’s debut as defensive …

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Michigan hires Wink Martindale as defensive coordinator: What it means for Sherrone Moore
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Michigan hires Wink Martindale as defensive coordinator: What it means for Sherrone Moore

New York Times  

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Don “Wink” Martindale, one of the architects of the Baltimore Ravens scheme that has become a staple at Michigan, has agreed to become the Wolverines’ defensive coordinator, a team source confirmed Friday. Martindale worked on John Harbaugh’s Ravens staff from 2012 to 2021, the final four years as the defensive coordinator. Hiring Martindale is a bold …

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Los Angeles Chargers hire Jesse Minter as defensive coordinator
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Los Angeles Chargers hire Jesse Minter as defensive coordinator

Associated Press  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Jesse Minter is following Jim Harbaugh from the University of Michigan to the Los Angeles Chargers. He spent four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens under Harbaugh’s brother, John, the first three as a defensive assistant and the last as defensive backs coach. New Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz, who held his introductory news conference on Tuesday, …

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Rams’ new coordinator Chris Shula has some big names behind his defense
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams’ new coordinator Chris Shula has some big names behind his defense

LA Times  

Early in his coaching career, new Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula shied at times on introduction from revealing his last name. “I was almost a little embarrassed about it because I didn’t want people to think I got into certain positions because of the last name,” Shula said Tuesday during a video conference with reporters. “I always had a little …

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Washington Commanders hiring Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as coach, AP sources say
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Washington Commanders hiring Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as coach, AP sources say

Associated Press  

The Washington Commanders have an agreement with Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn to hire him as coach, according to two people with knowledge of the decision. He became Washington’s choice after Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, considered a top candidate, told teams Tuesday he was staying with Detroit and the Seahawks hired Baltimore defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald on Wednesday. …

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Sean McVay promotes Chris Shula to defensive coordinator; Giff Smith joining staff
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Sean McVay promotes Chris Shula to defensive coordinator; Giff Smith joining staff

LA Times  

Rams linebackers/pass rush coordinator Chris Shula, left, stands on the sideline next to defensive coordinator Raheem Morris during a game at SoFi Stadium on Dec. 3. For the first time since he became the Rams’ coach in 2017, McVay is staying in house and promoting a defensive coordinator from within. Giff Smith joining Rams’ staff McVay plans to hire former …

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Panthers’ to-do list for Dave Canales, Dan Morgan: Getting Bryce Young help is priority
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Panthers’ to-do list for Dave Canales, Dan Morgan: Getting Bryce Young help is priority

New York Times  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Four days after announcing the hire of Dave Canales, the Carolina Panthers still haven’t formally introduced their new head coach. GO DEEPER Panthers' Dave Canales has one job: Get Bryce Young on track — he better not screw it up Put together the coaching staff This is Canales’ first task, and it could get sticky where defensive …

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Browns hire Jacques Cesaire as defensive line coach, search for OC continues, AP source says
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Browns hire Jacques Cesaire as defensive line coach, search for OC continues, AP source says

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Myles Garrett has got another new coach. The Cleveland Browns have hired Jacques Cesaire as their defensive line coach to work with Garrett, the favorite to win AP Defensive Player of the Year, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press on Saturday. The Browns have interviewed five candidates, including Chargers offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, former …

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Falcons hire Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as head coach
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Falcons hire Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as head coach

LA Times  

Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris has been hired by the Atlanta Falcons to be their head coach. Defensive coordinator Raheem Morris is the new head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, the team announced Thursday. Morris, who succeeded Brandon Staley as Rams defensive coordinator in 2021, interviewed with the Falcons, Chargers, Washington Commanders, Carolina Panthers and Seattle Seahawks this offseason. Rams …

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South Alabama coach Kane Wommack will become Alabama’s defensive coordinator
11 months, 1 week ago

South Alabama coach Kane Wommack will become Alabama’s defensive coordinator

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! South Alabama coach Kane Wommack resigned Tuesday and is headed to Alabama to become defensive coordinator for coach Kalen DeBoer. South Alabama athletic director Joel Erdmann told The Associated Press that Alabama is “getting an amazing human being who sincerely cares for his players and his …

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Leslie Frazier latest to interview for Chargers’ head coach; another GM interview too
11 months, 1 week ago

Leslie Frazier latest to interview for Chargers’ head coach; another GM interview too

LA Times  

Leslie Frazier, whose last job was defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills and was once head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, interviewed for the Chargers’ head-coach position. The Chargers continued their search for a head coach Sunday by interviewing Leslie Frazier. With 17 years of NFL experience, Frazier was head coach for Minnesota for three-plus seasons beginning in 2010, compiling …

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Oklahoma adds Zac Alley as co-defensive coordinator, promotes Valai
11 months, 1 week ago

Oklahoma adds Zac Alley as co-defensive coordinator, promotes Valai

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Alley spent the last two seasons as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama. Alley worked under Oklahoma coach Brent Venables as a graduate assistant at Clemson from 2015 to 2018 when Venables was defensive coordinator and linebackers coach there. Alley’s …

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