2013 Defensive Coordinators and Schemes

This article will be updated throughout the off-season and contains valuable information pertaining to NFL defensive schemes and coaching changes for the 2013 Season. When selecting an IDP, it is important to not only know what position they play, but also the defensive scheme they play in as well.

For example, outside linebackers in 3-4 schemes generally produce higher sack totals/lower tackle totals than outside linebackers that play in 4-3 schemes. Cornerbacks that play on defenses that incorporate a lot of Cover 2/Tampa 2 looks typically generate above average tackle numbers relative to their position.

For a more in-depth analysis on NFL Defensive Schemes in particular, click here.

Here are the current situations around the NFL:

BASE DEFENSES
4-3: ATL, CAR, CHI, CIN, DAL, DEN, DET, JAX, MIA, MIN, NYG, OAK, SD, SEA, STL, TB, TEN
*3-4: ARZ, CLE, GB, IND, HOU, KC, NO, PHI, PIT, SF, WAS
Multiple Front: BAL, BUF, NE, NYJ

*Most 3-4 teams are mainly using a 1-gap system, although there are still a few teams using a 2-gap system.

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Note: Anything listed in RED is a change from the 2012 season.

AFC EAST
Team	Head Coach	Defensive Coordinator	Defensive Schemes
Buffalo Bills	Doug Marrone	Mike Pettine	Multiple Front (Lean 4-3)
Miami Dolphins	Joe Philbin	Kevin Coyle	4-3
New England Patriots	Bill Belichick	Matt Patricia	Multiple Front (Lean 4-3)
New York Jets	Rex Ryan	Dennis Thurman	Multiple Front (Lean 3-4)

AFC NORTH
Team	Head Coach	Defensive Coordinator	Defensive Schemes
Baltimore Ravens	John Harbaugh	Dean Pees	Multiple Front (Lean 3-4)
Cincinnati Bengals	Marvin Lewis	Mike Zimmer	4-3
Cleveland Browns	Rob Chudzinksi	Ray Horton	3-4
Pittsburgh Steelers	Mike Tomlin	Dick LeBeau	3-4

AFC SOUTH
Team	Head Coach	Defensive Coordinator	Defensive Schemes
Houston Texans	Gary Kubiak	Wade Phillips	3-4
Indianapolis Colts	Chuck Pagano	Greg Manusky	3-4
Jacksonville Jaguars	Gus Bradley	Bob Babich	4-3
Tennessee Titans	Mike Munchak	Jerry Gray	4-3

AFC WEST
Team	Head Coach	Defensive Coordinator	Defensive Schemes
Denver Broncos	Jon Fox	Jack Del Rio	4-3
Kansas City Chiefs	Andy Reid	Bob Sutton	3-4
Oakland Raiders	Dennis Allen	Jason Tarver	4-3
San Diego Chargers	Mike McCoy	John Pagano	3-4

NFC EAST
Team	Head Coach	Defensive Coordinator	Defensive Schemes
Dallas Cowboys	Jason Garrett	Monte Kiffin	4-3
New York Giants	Tom Coughlin	Perry Fewell	4-3
Philadelphia Eagles	Chip Kelly	Billy Davis	3-4
Washington Redskins	Mike Shanahan	Jim Haslett	3-4

NFC NORTH
Team	Head Coach	Defensive Coordinator	Defensive Schemes
Chicago Bears	Marc Trestman	Mel Tucker	4-3
Detroit Lions	Jim Schwartz	Gunther Cunningham	4-3
Green Bay Packers	Mike McCarthy	Dom Capers	3-4
Minnesota Vikings	Leslie Frazier	Alan Williams	4-3

NFC SOUTH
Team	Head Coach	Defensive Coordinator	Defensive Schemes
Atlanta Falcons	Mike Smith	Mike Nolan	4-3
Carolina Panthers	Ron Rivera	Sean McDermott	4-3
New Orleans Saints	Sean Payton	Rob Ryan	3-4
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Greg Schiano	Bill Sheridan	4-3

NFC WEST
Team	Head Coach	Defensive Coordinator	Defensive Schemes
Arizona Cardinals	Bruce Arians	Todd Bowles	3-4
St. Louis Rams	Jeff Fisher	Tim Walton	4-3
San Francisco 49ers	Jim Harbaugh	Vic Fangio	3-4
Seattle Seahawks	Pete Carroll	Dan Quinn	4-3

Source: Footballguys - IDP Forum

Last Updated: February 15, 2013

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