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| A '''defensive coordinator''' is typically a coach on a ] team who is in charge of the ]. Generally, along with his ], he represents the second level of command structure after the ]. The defensive coordinator is generally in charge of managing all defensive players and assistant coaches, of developing a general defensive game plan, and of calling the plays for the defense during the game. At higher levels of football (college and professional), the defensive coordinator typically has a number of assistant coaches working under him; usually coaches primarily responsible for the various defensive positions on the team (such ], ]s, or ]s). | A '''defensive coordinator''' is typically a coach on a ] team who is in charge of the ]. Generally, along with his ], he represents the second level of command structure after the ]. The defensive coordinator is generally in charge of managing all defensive players and assistant coaches, of developing a general defensive game plan, and of calling the plays for the defense during the game. At higher levels of football (college and professional), the defensive coordinator typically has a number of assistant coaches working under him; usually coaches primarily responsible for the various defensive positions on the team (such ], ]s, or ]s). | ||
| ==Notable Defensive Coordinators== | |||
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| '''James David "Buddy" Ryan '''is regarded as one of the most notable defensive coordinators in NFL history for implementing and perfecting the ]. As the defensive coordinator for the ] from 1978-1985, Ryan's 46 defense was a revolutionary scheme that helped the Bears win the 1985 Super Bowl. That ] team is still considered as one of the greatest teams in NFL history. Lead by their linebacking corps of ], ] and Hall of Famer ], the 1985 defense was first in scoring defense, only allowing 198 points in the regular season with an average of allowing only 12.4 points/game. | |||
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A defensive coordinator is typically a coach on a gridiron football team who is in charge of the defense. Generally, along with his offensive counterpart, he represents the second level of command structure after the head coach. The defensive coordinator is generally in charge of managing all defensive players and assistant coaches, of developing a general defensive game plan, and of calling the plays for the defense during the game. At higher levels of football (college and professional), the defensive coordinator typically has a number of assistant coaches working under him; usually coaches primarily responsible for the various defensive positions on the team (such defensive line, linebackers, or defensive backs).
Notable Defensive Coordinators
James David "Buddy" Ryan is regarded as one of the most notable defensive coordinators in NFL history for implementing and perfecting the 46 defense. As the defensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears from 1978-1985, Ryan's 46 defense was a revolutionary scheme that helped the Bears win the 1985 Super Bowl. That 1985 Chicago Bears team is still considered as one of the greatest teams in NFL history. Lead by their linebacking corps of Wilber Marshall, Otis Wilson and Hall of Famer Mike Singletary, the 1985 defense was first in scoring defense, only allowing 198 points in the regular season with an average of allowing only 12.4 points/game.
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