Steve Sidwell

College:Colorado

Position:Defensive coordinator

Born:August 30, 1944 in Winfield, Kansas

Joined saints:1986

Years with Saints:1986 - 1993

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Background: A veteran of more than 35 years coaching in college and the National Football League, the New Orleans Saints defense was consistently one of the best under the supervision of Sidwell, who was coordinator from 1986-94. During his tenure, New Orleans led the league in points allowed (1991-92), rush defense (1989) and pass defense (1992-93). During Sidwell's tenure in New Orleans, seven defensive Saints players were selected to a total of 18 Pro Bowls, including all four starting linebackers being selected in 1992. Out of those four linebackers, both Rickey Jackson and Sam Mills were voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He also served as Mills' position coach from 1986-93.