#defensive-coordinator

#defensive-coordinator

Mike Zimmer inherits a good defensive unit from Dan Quinn.

Cowboys face challenges with multiple key defensive players set to become free agents. [ more ]

Chris Shula, new Rams defensive coordinator, felt embarrassed about his last name and wanted to prove that he earned his position

Shula is the first defensive coordinator promoted from within under Rams coach Sean McVay [ more ]

Chris Shula thanks previous coaches for their influence

Shula emphasizes the importance of relationships and simplicity in coaching [ more ]

The Los Angeles Rams have promoted Chris Shula to defensive coordinator.

Shula has been with the Rams since 2017 and has worked his way up through the coaching staff. [ more ]

Sean McVay promotes defensive coordinator from within for the first time as Rams coach

Chris Shula, a longtime assistant and college teammate of McVay, is chosen as the new defensive coordinator [ more ]

The San Francisco 49ers showed interest in Steve Spagnuolo for their defensive coordinator position before he extended his deal with the Kansas City Chiefs.

The 49ers ultimately promoted Nick Sorensen and hired Brandon Staley after exploring various options for the defensive coordinator position. [ more ]

Nick Sorensen promoted to defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers.

Brandon Staley considered for assistant head coach role with the team. [ more ]

Nick Sorensen and Brandon Staley interviewed for 49ers' defensive coordinator job with both expected to be hired. Sorensen will be promoted to defensive coordinator, and Staley will join as assistant head coach.

Sorensen emphasized generating turnovers, leading the 49ers to excel in this area with impressive interception numbers during his time with the team. [ more ]

The 49ers promote Nick Sorensen as their new defensive coordinator and consider hiring Brandon Staley as an assistant head coach.

There was speculation about internal vs. external hires for the defensive coordinator position, with a preference for continuity within the organization. [ more ]

Gerald Alexander interviewed for 49ers def. coordinator role.

Alexander has experience as player and coach in NFL. [ more ]

David Merritt set to interview for San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator position.

The 49ers considering internal and external candidates for the defensive coordinator role. [ more ]

Daniel Bullocks interviewed for the 49ers defensive coordinator position.

Kyle Shanahan completed the interview with Daniel Bullocks. [ more ]

The San Francisco 49ers are conducting interviews for their defensive coordinator position, considering internal and external candidates.

The team's core defensive principles, including a four-down front that attacks, are crucial in their consideration for the new defensive coordinator. [ more ]

The San Francisco 49ers have interviewed former Chargers coach Brandon Staley for the defensive coordinator position. Other candidates include Nick Sorensen and Daniel Bullocks.

The 49ers are expected to conclude their defensive coordinator search by meeting with two more candidates outside the organization this week. [ more ]

The San Francisco 49ers have interviewed Brandon Staley and Nick Sorensen for the defensive coordinator position.

More interviews are scheduled, including with Daniel Bullocks and additional candidates. [ more ]

San Francisco 49ers are seeking a new Defensive Coordinator after Steve Wilks was relieved of his duties.

Mike Vrabel is a strong candidate for the vacant Defensive Coordinator position due to his coaching experience. [ more ]

DeMarcus Covington has been promoted to defensive coordinator for the New England Patriots.

Covington has previous experience as a defensive line coach and has garnered attention for his work. [ more ]

Steve Belichick is reportedly taking on a new role as the defensive coordinator at the University of Washington in 2024.

Belichick will work under newly appointed head coach Jedd Fisch, with whom he previously overlapped on the Patriots staff in 2020. [ more ]

The San Francisco 49ers dismissed defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after their Super Bowl 58 defeat.

Head Coach Kyle Shanahan is in the process of deciding on the next defensive coordinator. [ more ]

Finding a replacement for the 49ers' defensive coordinator is a top priority after letting go of Steve Wilks.

Potential internal candidates might be favored for the defensive coordinator position. [ more ]

The San Francisco 49ers dismissed defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after Super Bowl 58.

Kyle Shanahan and the team are close to announcing Wilks' replacement. [ more ]

San Francisco 49ers fire defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after one season despite positive personal traits and coaching abilities

Wilks' dismissal was influenced by his inability to maximize player potential and fit into the team's defensive scheme. [ more ]

Pete Carroll suggested as potential 49ers new defensive coordinator by Greg Papa.

San Francisco may benefit from Carroll's familiarity with the NFC West and similar defensive approach. [ more ]

The San Francisco 49ers have dismissed Steve Wilks after one season as their defensive coordinator.

The performance of the 49ers' defense this season was inconsistent, leading to the decision to find a new defensive coordinator. [ more ]

The 49ers have parted ways with defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after just one season.

Coach Kyle Shanahan is looking within the organization and outside for potential candidates to fill the role. [ more ]

Kyle Shanahan announced the termination of defensive coordinator Steve Wilks

Shanahan explained that the decision was based on the team's scheme and direction [ more ]

The San Francisco 49ers have fired their defensive coordinator, Steve Wilks, due to a change in defensive scheme direction.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan explained that while Wilks is a great coach, a different direction is needed for the organization. [ more ]

The San Francisco 49ers have parted ways with defensive coordinator Steve Wilks.

The 49ers defense regressed under Wilks this season, leading to his departure. [ more ]

The 49ers had to look outside the organization to find a new defensive coordinator after DeMeco Ryans left for the Houston head coach position.

The team's existing infrastructure and success on defense influenced the decision to bring in Steve Wilks as the new defensive coordinator. [ more ]

The San Francisco 49ers have fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks.

Coach Kyle Shanahan cited that it was not the right fit for the team. [ more ]

The Tennessee Titans are hiring Baltimore Ravens defensive backs coach Dennard Wilson as their defensive coordinator.

Wilson helped the Philadelphia Eagles establish the NFL's No. 1 pass defense and reach the Super Bowl.

Wilson has previous coaching experience with the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets, St. Louis Rams, and Chicago Bears. [ more ]

Bills promote linebackers coach Bobby Babich to defensive coordinator

Interim offensive coordinator Joe Brady promoted to full-time role [ more ]

Wink Martindale, former Giants defensive coordinator, is expected to become the University of Michigan's defensive coordinator.

Martindale's deal with Michigan is not yet finalized, but no issues are expected.

Martindale's move to Michigan comes after no NFL team picked him up following his exit from the Giants. [ more ]

Daronte Jones interviewed for the Giants' defensive coordinator position

Jones has experience with the Vikings, Dolphins, and Bengals [ more ]

The Giants' coaches and front office staff are currently attending workouts and scouting NFL Draft prospects at the Senior Bowl.

The Giants are in the process of hiring a new defensive coordinator, with Dennard Wilson as the top candidate. [ more ]

Brendan Daly, the Chiefs' linebackers coach, has interviewed for the Giants' vacancy at defensive coordinator.

Daly has worked with Steve Spagnuolo on the Chiefs since 2019 and has won three Super Bowls as a defensive coach. [ more ]

DeMarcus Covington's promotion to defensive coordinator has created an opening for the New England Patriots' defensive line.

Jerry Montgomery, a longtime Green Bay Packers assistant, is a candidate for the position. [ more ]

Steve Belichick is expected to join the University of Washington as its new defensive coordinator.

Belichick has spent his entire coaching career with the New England Patriots, working his way up from defensive assistant to co-defensive coordinator. [ more ]

Steve Wilks fought through firing, lawsuit, and disappointment to become the 49ers defensive coordinator for the Super Bowl

Ambry Thomas had a rough outing against the Packers, receiving low grades and acknowledging the need to get back in the groove [ more ]

Pittsburgh Steelers confirm that defensive coordinator Teryl Austin will return for the 2024 season.

Austin led the Steelers to the sixth-ranked scoring defense in the NFL during the 2023 season. [ more ]

DeMarcus Covington is expected to be promoted as the New England Patriots' defensive coordinator.

Covington has been considered one of the top rising assistant coaches in the league. [ more ]

DeMarcus Covington to become the new defensive coordinator for the New England Patriots under head coach Jerod Mayo.

Covington's familiarity with the organization and successful system likely played a key role in his selection. [ more ]

The New England Patriots are set to promote DeMarcus Covington to the position of defensive coordinator under new head coach Jerod Mayo.

Covington has been the team's defensive line coach for the past four years and has a strong coaching resume. [ more ]

Demarcus Covington will be the Patriots' new defensive coordinator.

Covington has been viewed as a rising star within the coaching ranks. [ more ]

DeMarcus Covington will be promoted to fill the vacant defensive coordinator position for the New England Patriots.

Covington beat out four other candidates for the job. [ more ]

The New England Patriots are promoting DeMarcus Covington to defensive coordinator.

Covington has worked closely with head coach Jerod Mayo and has been with the Patriots for eight seasons. [ more ]