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Ray Horton Plans to Heal Cardinals' Defense by Applying Plenty of Pressure

By Barry BarnesFeb 10th 2011 – 9:49AM

Two days after a heartbreaking loss to the Packers on Sunday for Super Bowl XLV, 35-21, Steelers defensive backs coach Ray Horton leaves Pittsburgh to re-join his former coaching colleague, head coach Ken Whisenhunt, in Arizona. Horton made it known as soon as he walked into the doors of the Cardinals' organization as...

Mike Munchak Considering Jerry Gray as Titans' Defensive Coordinator

By John OehserFeb 8th 2011 – 9:16AM

Mike Munchak may have an idea about his new defensive coordinator. Munchak, hired on Monday as the head coach of the Tennessee Titans, is considering University of Texas secondary coach Jerry Gray to be the Titans' new defensive coordinator, Kirk Bohols of the Austin American-Statesman reported. Gray coached with Munchak...

Juan Castillo Takes Over Eagles' Defense in Surprising Turn of Events

By David ElfinFeb 2nd 2011 – 5:34PM

Nearly two weeks after changing his mind and firing defensive coordinator Sean McDermott, Philadelphia coach Andy Reid really reversed field on Wednesday when he put offensive line coach Juan Castillo in the job. Castillo has been with the Eagles for the last 13 seasons, helping Shawn Andrews, Jermane Mayberry, Jon Runyan...

Cardinals' Next Defensive Coordinator Could Come Off Super Bowl Roster

By John HickeyFeb 2nd 2011 – 3:03PM

Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt has a stake in Sunday's Super Bowl. It's not so much in who wins or loses between the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. It's all about the Cardinals' next defensive coordinator. Arizona is in the hunt for a new one, and four of the leading candidates are currently employed by the...

Seahawks Face Another Coaching Loss

By John HickeyFeb 2nd 2011 – 2:44PM

The Seattle Seahawks spent the 2010 season revamping their roster. This year's goal may be reworking the coaching staff. Seattle has already lost five coaches, and it could soon be six. The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Rocky Seto, who was the Seattle defensive quality control coach this season before a promotion...

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Background on defensive coordinator

A defensive coordinator typically refers to a coach on a gridiron football team who is in charge of the defense.

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