Redskins staying the course with 3-4 defense

Washington’s move in the off-season to a 3-4 scheme under first year defensive coordinator Jim Haslett brought mostly positive reaction from around the league, as it seemed on paper to benefit the Redskins given their overall team speed. But three games into the season, the criticism directed at Haslett and head coach Mike Shanahan is [...]

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Tuck angered by Sheridan insult

Stuck in the middle of a season filled with defensive miscues and injury concerns, the last thing the Giants need right now is a fight between the coaching staff and the players. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what may happen, after defensive end Justin Tuck got wind of comments made by defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan that basically [...]

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Broncos finalize defensive coaching staff

According to the Rocky Mountain Press, the Denver Broncos have finished their assistant coaching search on the defensive side of the ball, by hiring Don Martindale (Raiders) to coach the linebackers, Ed Donatell (UW Huskies) to lead their defensive backs, and Wayne Nunnelly (Chargers) to handle the defensive line. Of the three, only Martindale is [...]

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