A perfect example of such a coach is defensive coordinator Aden Durde, who holds the title of being the first British full-time coach in NFL history. Durde, 44, was the Dallas Cowboys defensive line coach for the past three years, though he mostly kept out of the public eye.
If Seattle defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins is to be believed, though, the Seahawks made a great hire. In fact, Hankins revealed that Durde was largely responsible for him coming to the Emerald City. Nov 12, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley runs with the ball as Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins defends during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports / Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
“Just having him as a D-line coach when I was in Dallas, just how much he loves the game and just my relationship with him. To leave Dallas and come with him to Seattle was definitely a great opportunity – definitely got paid a little bit more money,". "The situation that we had here, talking to AD and feeling comfortable. You know, him being my D-line coach, I feel like I could come travel with him or be with him, and I think this year is gonna be a good year.”“Energy, juice.
Seattle's defense struggled throughout the 2023 season, especially against the run. Durde has a tough task in