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Thurman confident in young, revamped defense
Following the trade that saw All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis land with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this offseason, the outlook for the Jets' defense looked pretty bleak. Find out why defensive coordinator Dennis Thurman thinks that the Jets' rookie class can help Gang Green return to elite status this upcoming season.
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Rex's grip on defense doesn't bother Thurman
BY NICK ST. DENISDennis Thurman says he doesn't care who gets the credit.Thurman was named the New York Jets' defensive coordinator following the January departure of Mike Pettine, who bolted for the Buffalo Bills in an effort to shake Rex Ryan's shadow. (photo: Matt Britt, Flickr)With that, Ryan has re-taken a firm grip on the Jets' defense, and Thurman is more...
Most Obscure Player of 1980: Aaron Mitchell
The starting cornerbacks for the 1979 Dallas Cowboys were Bennie Barnes and Aaron Kyle.
The starting cornerbacks for the 1981 Dallas Cowboys were Everson Walls and Dennis Thurman.
The starting cornerbacks for the 1980 Dallas Cowboys? Think hard (and don’t look at the title of this post).
One was Steve Wilson, who became a part-time starter for the Denver Broncos and even started...
Jets' Thurman has 'no problem' if Rex calls defense
Dennis Thurman was promoted to his New York Jets defensive coordinator post following the departure of Mike Pettine, who left for the rival Buffalo Bills.Defensively, head coach Rex Ryan called the shots, on the field and off, for a good portion of Pettine's reign, and Thurman is well aware that the same will apply to him.Having spent the last four years as Gang Green's defensive...
Jets hire former Falcons, Auburn defensive coordinator VanGorder to coach linebackers
The New York Jets have a new defensive coordinator in Dennis Thurman. They now have an old defensive coordinator, too. Thursday, Gang Green hired former Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder as the team's linebackers coach. VanGorder held the coordinator position with Atlanta from 2008-11 before assuming the same role at Auburn last year.VanGorder will replace...
Jets announce Mornhinweg, Thurman as coordinators
New York Jets coach Rex Ryan has officially announced the expected hirings of Marty Mornhinweg as his offensive coordinator and Dennis Thurman as the team's defensive coordinator.
Ryan also announced Thursday that David Lee was hired as the team's quarterbacks coach, replacing Matt Cavanaugh, and Tim McDonald will be the Jets' defensive backs coach.
Mornhinweg, who...
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January 24, 2013
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Report: Dennis Thurman named defensive coordinator for the Jets
According to Brian Costello of the NY Post, a source has confirmed that Dennis Thurman will be named as the defensive coordinator for the Jets.
Source confirms that Dennis Thurman is the new defensive coordinator, as Rex hinted at in press conference. #nyj
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) January 8, 2013
Current defensive coordinator Mike Pettine has declined an contract extension...
Report: Dennis Thurman to be new Jets defensive coordinator
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January 08, 2013
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Dennis Thurman To Become New Jets Defensive Coordinator
Jets defensive coordinator Mike Pettine, who will be interviewing for the same position with the Bills, wont be back, coach Rex Ryan said today.
Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News has learned that defensive backs coach Dennis Thurman is expected to replace Pettine. There will be a similar dynamic for the Jets defense as in 2009. Ryan and Thurman will share play-calling...
Schotty and Pettine to Become Head Coaches?
Although the Jets season didn’t go as planned, their coordinators on both sides of the ball are wanted as head coaches. Manish Mehta has the details:
If Pettine were to be hired by the Dolphins, the most logical replacement would be Dennis Thurman. Currently the defensive backs coach, Thurman has been with Rex Ryan since 2002 when both were on the Baltimore Ravens coaching...
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January 02, 2012
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