The Washington Commanders will look differently on defense this upcoming season. The team fired defensive coordinator Joe Witt Jr. and replaced him with Daront ...
New Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker is generating a lot of excitement already, even though the 34-year old has never called a play in his coaching career. Despite that, it’s not hard to ...
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How modern NFL defense works

To combat today's explosive passing attacks, NFL defenses have evolved beyond static zones, mastering complex split-field ...
After one frustrating season with Matt Eberflus running the defense, the Dallas Cowboys are looking for a new defensive coordinator. They've cast a wide net, looking at coaches who run all sorts of ...
It was tough to watch the Dallas Cowboys play defense in 2025. Throughout the season, players seemed uncomfortable and confused, leading to a disastrous season. Eberflus was relieved of his duties ...
The Buffalo Bills are more than a week into the Joe Brady era. With the team moving on from former head coach Sean McDermott and promoting Brady from offensive coordinator, there was a risk that ...
The Packers announced on Sunday morning that Jonathan Gannon would be the man to replace Jeff Hafley as Green Bay's latest defensive coordinator. Gannon notably did not call plays during his time in ...
Playcalling won’t be a job requirement for whomever Mike McCarthy hires as offensive coordinator. As the Pittsburgh Steelers’ new head coach, McCarthy will call plays for the offense, a responsibility ...
Illinois’ head coach on what lays ahead in 2026.