DeMarcus Covington, the new defensive coordinator for the Patriots, will take on the role of calling defensive plays, a duty previously held by Steve Belichick. Covington's defensive philosophy emphasizes physicality, discipline, and creating turnovers. He was drawn to the team by the Packers' D-line performance and his connection with new D-line coach Jerry Montgomery.
Patriots DC DeMarcus Covington isn't planning major changes: "If the foundation is build solid, you can continue to add on top of it" https://t.co/v31TKhrvEQ https://t.co/0hU2yBRkq0
New Patriots DC DeMarcus Covington not planning to change much: "If the foundation is built solid, you can continue to add on top of it and it won't fall." https://t.co/ra9JeHzCb6 https://t.co/I6eTUvISO2
New Patriots defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington isn't planning major changes: "If the foundation is build solid, you can continue to add on top of it" https://t.co/v31TKhrvEQ https://t.co/tL3KBBFuRq
A new defensive play-caller has emerged for the Patriots. https://t.co/RU1LN1X2LO
How new coordinator DeMarcus Covington plans on running the Patriots defense next season https://t.co/uryQZlycMb
DeMarcus Covington will call defensive plays for Patriots. https://t.co/tjmKWzXGNE
DC DeMarcus Covington asked if he will be calling the plays for Patriots' Defense 🗣️ https://t.co/YWbD5ksiIe
DeMarcus Covington says the effort, style of play and consistency of the Packers' D-line drew him to new #Patriots D-line coach Jerry Montgomery. Montgomery also crossed paths with Eliot Wolf in Green Bay.
New defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington indicated he would be calling the defensive plays. Steve Belichick previously held the role of playcaller. https://t.co/zmMV2hCfg1
New Patriots defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington says he’s going to call plays this year https://t.co/WQgRP9wVcn
New #Patriots DC DeMarcus Covington plans to call defensive plays next season.
New Patriots DC DeMarcus Covington says he plans on calling plays this season.
First-year defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington on his philosophy: Scheme will look similar. https://t.co/4gxjtM1c9r
New Patriots DC DeMarcus Covington on his defensive philosophy: Physical, good discipline and fundamentals, attacks the football and takes it away from the opponent.
New #Patriots DC DeMarcus Covington: “It’s a blessing to be here, a blessing to stay here.” https://t.co/k4kN4zzxuL
LIVE: DeMarcus Covington Press Conference 2/21: https://t.co/F0CVPXUby5