Tim Lewis-DB coach

Lewis began his pro career serving as the Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Backs Coach for five seasons (1995-99) before being named Defensive Coordinator over the next four years. His defense ranked seventh overall in his first season as coordinator and jumped to lead the League in total defense in 2001. In 2002 and 2003, his unit also finished in the NFL's top 10, giving him four-consecutive top-10 finishes as a Defensive Coordinator. Lewis coached the likes of cornerback Rod Woodson in Pittsburgh for two seasons (1995-96). In '96, the Hall of Famer contributed with six interceptions (one returned for a touchdown) and 19 passes defensed.

Following his coaching stint with the Steelers, Lewis spent three years as Defensive Coordinator with the New York Giants. In 2005, his defense did not allow a touchdown in a span that covered 15 quarters and 53 opponent possessions. During his three-year tenure, the Giants ranked sixth in the NFC in opponents passing yards per attempt average (6.79) and second in the conference in opponent passing plays of 25-plus yards allowed. In 2004, New York ranked fifth in the NFC in total defense allowing an average of 339.8 yards per game.

Lewis' coaching career started as a graduate assistant at Texas A&M in 1987 under Jackie Sherrill, who was his coach as a player at the University of Pittsburgh.

Following two seasons with the Aggies, he spent four years (1989-92) as the Defensive Backs Coach at Southern Methodist University. After his stint in Dallas at SMU, Lewis joined legendary coach Johnny Majors at his alma mater for two seasons at the University of Pittsburgh.

Lewis was the 11th overall pick in the 1983 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. He played four seasons for the Packers and twice led or shared the team lead in interceptions before his career was cut short due to a neck injury suffered in the third game of the 1986 season against the Chicago Bears. He finished his career with 16 interceptions in 51 games, including a 99-yard interception return for a touchdown against the Rams on November 18, 1984 to set a Packers record.

Tim's brother, Will, is the Director of Pro Scouting for the Kansas City Chiefs. Tim and his wife, Shawn, have two daughters, Erin and Chelsea, and a son, Bryce.

Originally posted by TheRambler:
FANTASTIC HIRE

Jed/Baalke continue making good assistant hiring despite the whining from some of our uninformed "fans"

The team announced head coach Todd Bowles hired Jimmie Johnson as tight ends coach, Daylon McCutcheon as assistant secondary coach and Ryan Slowik as assistant defensive line/quality control coach.

General manager Mike Maccagnan continued to reshape the front office, hiring former Bears scout Rex Hogan as senior director of college scouting, replacing Terry Bradway, who was fired after 14 years with the team.

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
If that's true, that is part of the problem that people have with the whole situation. Since when does the front office hire the coaches........


Note the difference.

The team announced head coach Todd Bowles hired Jimmie Johnson as tight ends coach, Daylon McCutcheon as assistant secondary coach and Ryan Slowik as assistant defensive line/quality control coach.

General manager Mike Maccagnan continued to reshape the front office, hiring former Bears scout Rex Hogan as senior director of college scouting, replacing Terry Bradway, who was fired after 14 years with the team.

Originally posted by LVJay:
I know Falcons sucked on defense, but Trufant isn't a bad CB... Steelers had good DBs under him (maybe Giants/Panthers too).

I don't mind the hire, I think he'll do well and a lot better with our guys (being on a much better defense)

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by LVJay:
I know Falcons sucked on defense, but Trufant isn't a bad CB... Steelers had good DBs under him (maybe Giants/Panthers too).

I don't mind the hire, I think he'll do well and a lot better with our guys (being on a much better defense)

In terms of NFL resume, he's actually got a better one than Donatell and was more successful as a DC. Got a nice background and worked under a couple pretty good coaches in Cowher and Coughlin.

Originally posted by 190836:
Who is this guy now?

Originally posted by LVJay:
I'm wet

ESPN

He joined the Steelers staff in 1995, as the defensive backs coach, a position he held for five years before being promoted to coordinator. In four seasons as the Steelers coordinator, Lewis never had a unit rank lower than ninth statistically in overall defense.

Lewis was a standout player at Pittsburgh and with the Green Bay Packers, though his career was cut short by injury

Originally posted by TheRambler:
FANTASTIC HIRE

Jed/Baalke continue making good assistant hiring despite the whining from some of our uninformed "fans"

Originally posted by susweel:

Originally posted by TheRambler:
FANTASTIC HIRE

Jed/Baalke continue making good assistant hiring despite the whining from some of our uninformed "fans"

lol complaining about the fans who complain about the coaching hires.


oh the ironing

Originally posted by DeUh:

ESPN

He joined the Steelers staff in 1995, as the defensive backs coach, a position he held for five years before being promoted to coordinator. In four seasons as the Steelers coordinator, Lewis never had a unit rank lower than ninth statistically in overall defense.

Lewis was a standout player at Pittsburgh and with the Green Bay Packers, though his career was cut short by injury