Steve Sidwell (American football)

Steve Sidwell (born August 30, 1944 in Winfield, Kansas) is a former American football coach. He coached in the National Football League for 22 years and was a college football coach for 16 years.

Coaching career
Sidwell worked as the New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator from 1986 to 1994. In this nine year span, the Saints led the league twice in fewest points allowed (1991, '92), in rushing defense ('89) and in passing defense ('92, '93). He has also held jobs as defensive coordinator of the Houston Oilers, Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, and most recently, the Seattle Seahawks.