Who is Denver's D-Coordinator?

[kc rush]

I haven't kept up. Who is denver's D-coordinator? What is his background and philosophy?

Thanks

[DaWolf]

It's Larry Coyer. Here's some description of his philosophy:

Part of the problem was the types of cornerbacks on the field. Deltha O'Neal, a former first-round choice with incredible athletic skills, was a liability in man-to-man situations. It forced former coordinator Ray Rhodes to play more zones than he wanted and eventually led to his departure after one season.

Enter Larry Coyer, a scholarly, veteran coach who uses a pressurized defense. Under his direction last year, the Broncos finished fourth in yardage and trimmed 43 points off the 344 points allowed in 2002 under Rhodes. With the addition of Bailey plus tall, angular cornerback Lenny Walls and Kelly Herndon, the Broncos believe they have the coverage people to play man-to-man.

"We would like to be a four-to-five-man pressure type of football team," Coyer said. "We like to blend man-to-man and zone together. Really, we try to attack more rather than sit. You've got to be able to play man-to-man on big downs and not be afraid of it."

Since leaving the Greg Robinson scheme of the Super Bowl years which made Denver among the league leader in sacks and turnovers, the Broncos defenses of the past two years haven't had the big plays. They had only nine interceptions in each of the past two years. They've forced only 24 fumbles in two seasons.


CHANGE OF PHILOSOPHY: Coordinator Larry Coyer is installing a basic, aggressive defense. Last season (2002), the team used zone blitzes and pressure from linebackers. It worked early, but Raiders QB Rich Gannon exposed the system, completing 34 of 38 passes in Week 10. The secret was out: The Broncos couldn't stop a ball-control passing game. Coyer wants more pressure from the front four and more bump coverage from the secondary....

He kinda looks like an aged TJ to me... :)
http://www.denverbroncos.com/resources/custom/Staff%20Photos/coyer_mug.jpg
Bio (http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=357&contentID=623)

[Mile High Mania]

He's a keeper ... nothing fancy, hardcore defense is his game.

[the Talking Can]

I haven't kept up. Who is denver's D-coordinator? What is his background and philosophy?

Thanks


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[Mile High Mania]

http://www.wrinklesofwashington.com/onceupon/buffoon.jpg

"The entourage returns, Rasputum is foiled again, Golden Braids are restored, frogs are unfrogged, Princess Yetta finally gets her man, and even witches must succumb to the magical power of the Wizard. Lancelot finds his true identity and within minutes is knighted, declared a Prince of Camelot, and betrothed to the lovely Princess Greta. He assures his bride to be I Have Dreamed - oh, to be loved by you - a sentiment shared by one and all, especially the incurable romantics.

Hand in hand, they trudge into the sunset, and EVERYONE LIVES HAPPILY EVER AFTER!!!"

...interesting...