Defensive coordinator | |
Personal information | |
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Date of birth: | August 30, 1944|
Place of birth: Winfield, Kansas | |
Career information | |
College: Colorado | |
No regular season or postseason appearances | |
Career history | |
As coach: * University of Colorado (1966–1973) Linebackers Coach
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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.[1] 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.
References[]
- ↑ 2009 New Orleans Saints Media Guide. p. 429. http://www.neworleanssaints.com/Team/2009%20Saints%20Media%20Guide.aspx. Retrieved February 12, 2010.
Preceded by Wade Phillips |
New Orleans Saints Defensive coordinator 1986–1994 |
Succeeded by Monte Kiffin |
Preceded by Jeff Fisher |
Houston/Tennessee Oilers Defensive coordinator 1995–1996 |
Succeeded by Gregg Williams |
Preceded by Al Groh |
New England Patriots Defensive coordinator 1997–1999 |
Succeeded by Romeo Crennel |
Preceded by Fritz Shurmur |
Seattle Seahawks Defensive coordinator 2000–2002 |
Succeeded by Ray Rhodes |
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