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Dallas Cowboys’ Defensive End Says Team Has No Leadership – a Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Posted on February 20, 2012 by admin

Dallas Cowboys’ defensive end Jason Hatcher did an interview this last week with Fox Sports and made a very interesting observation. Hatcher said his team has no leader. He went on to talk about how Ray Lewis inspires the Baltimore … Continue reading →

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Bucs make Sheridan next defensive coordinator

Posted on February 18, 2012 by admin

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Friday that Bill Sheridan has been hired as the team’s next defensive coordinator, and that former NFL player Bryan Cox will be joining the coaching staff. NFL.com

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Lions add Marcus Robertson as defensive assistant

Posted on February 14, 2012 by admin

The Detroit Lions have hired a familiar face to coach Jim Schwartz to help out on defense. The club announced Marcus Robertson, the former All-Pro safety, has been hired as a defensive assistant/secondary coach. He replaces Brandon Fisher, the son … Continue reading →

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Ravens’ Suggs wins AP Defensive Player of the Year

Posted on February 6, 2012 by admin

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year award. NFL.com

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Broncos’ Miller voted AP Defensive Rookie of the Year

Posted on February 5, 2012 by admin

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller was voted the Associated Press NFL defensive rookie of the year Saturday at the inaugural NFL Honors award show in Indianapolis. NFL.com

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Reid says he offered Spagnuolo job on Eagles’ defensive staff

Posted on February 1, 2012 by admin

Eagles coach Andy Reid says he offered Steve Spagnuolo a coaching position before the former Rams coach chose to be the defensive coordinator in New Orleans. NFL.com

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Broncos defensive coordinator Del Rio ‘rejuvenated’ after time away

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

Fired Jacksonville Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio considered sitting out the 2012 season before becoming the Denver Broncos’ defensive coordinator. NFL.com

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Jack Del Rio was advised against taking Broncos defensive coordinator job (Yahoo! Sports)

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

Newly named Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio may have come across as “Mile High” during his introductory press conference on Monday afternoon, but if he had listened to his inner circle, he would have never taken the job. … Continue reading →

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Giants’ Defensive Line Has Brady in Its Crosshairs

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

The Patriots know that to beat the Giants in the Super Bowl on Sunday, they must protect quarterback Tom Brady. NYT > New York Giants

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Del Rio replaces Allen as Broncos’ defensive coordinator

Posted on January 28, 2012 by admin

Former Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio agreed to become the Denver Broncos’ defensive coordinator on Friday. NFL.com

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