OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale has built one of the most impressive resumes in the league.
His defenses have allowed the NFL's fewest yards and points in his three seasons as coordinator.
His run-stuffing game plan held the Tennessee Titans and 2,000-yard rusher Derrick Henry to one touchdown in a wild-card playoff game (Tennessee offensive coordinator Arthur Smith was hired as the Atlanta Falcons’ head coach five days later).
His strategy of few blitzes and varying coverages held the Buffalo Bills to one offensive touchdown in the divisional round (Buffalo offensive coordinator Brian Daboll was interviewed for the head coaching jobs with the Los Angeles Chargers and New York Jets).