Defensive Coordinator Candidates Thread

Mark87 said:
Jeff Hafley is close to landing the Dolphins gig and is considered a finalist in Atlanta if Stefanski falls through. So who would we get to replace him?

First and strongest is promoting Demarcus Covington to that position; he's a hot name, and the scheme stays the same. 90% chance that is the move MLF makes.

The first two names being floated are Raheem Morris, who is a friend of MLF and would also be someone he could bounce things off of...long shot in my eyes, but he's a great D, awful HC.

Defensive Identity: Aggressive man coverage • Takeaways • Technique High floor. Immediate impact. Some questions about full-unit coordination — but massive upside. Player-friendly leader

Jimmy Leonhard, they came close before, and that hire instantly makes the hometown fans jump onboard. Very aggressive defense, sometimes gives up big chunks, but makes up for it with big plays. Loves to blitz. Player-friendly leader

Morris can run both schemes, while JL is a pure 34 guy.

A couple of other names.....

Gus Bradley, Niners asst HC defense, former DC for the Colts, Chargers, and Seahawks, as well as Jax HC. Runs a 43 D. I like this option a lot. A native of Zumbrota, MN, Bradley played collegiately at North Dakota State... midwest guy.

Also, Johnny Holland, a former Packer on the Niners staff, would be interesting.


Jim Schwartz is available from the Browns...his scheme, which is more multiple, is a fit as well.
He doesn’t chase turnovers; he ends drives. His units dominate third down, create constant pressure with four, and force offenses off the field.

Signature results:

• Elite third-down and three-and-out rates

• Dominant defensive lines (Eagles, Browns)

• Playoff-caliber units across eras

Not flashy — but brutally effective.
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I don't want any part of Schwartz. Haven't forgiven him for letting Suh run wild.

I think Covington is going to be the choice. He makes the most sense. Unless Hafley tries to steal him.
 
So with a DC and Hafley very likely getting a job do you think ML already has offered the job to a guy just saying hey Hafley is gone and I want you to be my DC. With ML getting his deal done this past weekend and how Hafley has been linked to several teams on 2nd interviews would make sense for ML to get the ball rolling.
 
GBP4EVER said:
So with a DC and Hafley very likely getting a job do you think ML already has offered the job to a guy just saying hey Hafley is gone and I want you to be my DC. With ML getting his deal done this past weekend and how Hafley has been linked to several teams on 2nd interviews would make sense for ML to get the ball rolling.
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not really...you have to know for sure first.
 
Bobby Babich was a finalist for DC before ML hired Hafley, he's gotta have feelers out today to see if Babich might be released under a new staff, I'd certainly put him on the short list.
 
rpiotr01 said:
Bobby Babich was a finalist for DC before ML hired Hafley, he's gotta have feelers out today to see if Babich might be released under a new staff, I'd certainly put him on the short list.
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Doing google search it seems the last couple years the Bills pass defense has been good but the Bills run defense was at the bottom of the league.
 
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