2010 Defensive Coordinators and Schemes
This article will be updated throughout the off-season and contains valuable information pertaining to NFL defensive schemes. When selecting an IDP, it is important to not only know what position he plays, but also the defensive scheme he plays in as well. For example, having a SLB in a 4-3 defense is typically not a good idea since they have to get through an extra blocker to get to the ball and consequently have lower tackle numbers.
Here are the current situations around the NFL:
BASE DEFENSES
4-3: CIN, HOU, TEN, NYG, OAK, PHI, SEA, ATL, DET, TB, JAX
4-3/Tampa-2: IND, MIN, CHI, CAR
3-4: CLE, NE, SD, PIT, DAL, MIA, GB, SF, ARI, KC, DEN, BUF
Multiple Front: BAL, NYJ, NO, WAS
Note: Anything listed in RED is a change from the 2009 season. Anything listed in GREEN is a 2010 in-season change.
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AFC EAST
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Team
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Head Coach
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Defensive Coordinator
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Defensive Schemes
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Buffalo Bills
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Chan Gailey
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George Edwards
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3-4 (probably 1-gap lean), some 4-3 and 44
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Miami Dolphins
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Tony Sparano
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Mike Nolan
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3-4 (probably 1-gap lean)
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New England Patriots
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Bill Belichick
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Combination of DCs (including Belichick)
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Multiple front, leaning 4-3 (2-gap leaning 3-4)
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New York Jets
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Rex Ryan
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Mike Pettine
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Multiple front, leaning
3-4 |
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AFC NORTH
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Team
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Head Coach
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Defensive Coordinator
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Defensive Schemes
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Baltimore Ravens
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John Harbaugh
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Greg Mattison
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Multiple front, leaning
4-3 |
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Cincinnati Bengals
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Marvin Lewis
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Mike Zimmer
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4-3
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Cleveland Browns
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Eric Mangini
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Rob Ryan
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3-4 (lean 2-gap)
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Pittsburgh Steelers
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Mike Tomlin
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Dick LeBeau
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3-4 (slight lean 2-gap)
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AFC SOUTH
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Team
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Head Coach
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Defensive Coordinator
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Defensive Schemes
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Houston Texans
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Gary Kubiak
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Frank Bush
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4-3
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Indianapolis Colts
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Jim Caldwell
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Larry Coyer
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4-3/Tampa-2
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Jacksonville Jaguars
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Jack Del Rio
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Mel Tucker
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4-3
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Tennessee Titans
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Jeff Fisher
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Chuck Cecil
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4-3
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AFC WEST
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Team
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Head Coach
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Defensive Coordinator
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Defensive Schemes
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Denver Broncos
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Josh McDaniels
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Don Martindale |
3-4 (1-gap), 4-3
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| Kansas City Chiefs | Todd Haley | Romeo Crennel | 3-4 (lean 2-gap) |
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Oakland Raiders
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Tom Cable
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John Marshall
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4-3
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San Diego Chargers
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Norv Turner
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Ron Rivera
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3-4 (1-gap with some hybrid stuff)
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NFC EAST
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Team
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Head Coach
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Defensive Coordinator
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Defensive Schemes
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Dallas Cowboys
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Jason Garrett (Interim)
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Paul Pasqualoni (Interim)
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3-4 (1-gap), some 46
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New York Giants
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Tom Coughlin
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Perry Fewell
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4-3 (possible multiple fronts)
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Philadelphia Eagles
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Andy Reid
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Sean McDermott
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4-3
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Washington Redskins
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Mike Shanahan
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Jim Haslett
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3-4 (1-gap with some hybrid stuff)
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NFC NORTH
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Team
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Head Coach
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Defensive Coordinator
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Defensive Schemes
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Chicago Bears
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Lovie Smith
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Rod Marinelli
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4-3 (Tampa-2)
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Detroit Lions
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Jim Schwartz
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Gunther Cunningham
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4-3
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Green Bay Packers
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Mike McCarthy
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Dom Capers
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3-4 (leaning 2-gap)
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Minnesota Vikings
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Brad Childress
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Leslie Frazier
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4-3, rare Tampa-2
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NFC SOUTH
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Team
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Head Coach
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Defensive Coordinator
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Defensive Schemes
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Atlanta Falcons
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Mike Smith
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Brian VanGorder
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4-3
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Carolina Panthers
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John Fox
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Ron Meeks
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4-3, some Tampa-2
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New Orleans Saints
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Sean Payton
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Gregg Williams
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4-3, some 3-4
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Raheem Morris
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Raheem Morris
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4-3 , Tampa-2
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NFC WEST
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| Team | Head Coach | Defensive Coordinator | Defensive Schemes |
| Arizona Cardinals | Ken Whisenhunt | Bill Davis | 3-4 (leaning 2-gap) |
| St. Louis Rams | Steve Spagnuolo | Ken Flajole | 4-3 |
| San Francisco 49ers | Mike Singletary | Greg Manusky | 3-4, rare 4-3 (1-gap) |
| Seattle Seahawks | Pete Carroll | Gus Bradley | 4-3 |
Source: Footballguys – IDP Forum
Last Updated: November 11, 2010
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