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How 29 defensive assistants have done as NFL head coaches

Jets set future on Saleh

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The New York Jets are banking on Robert Saleh turning their losing ways into winning ones. The former defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers has a big task turning around a 2-14 team. How have other defensive coaches done when they have stepped up to the big gig?

Wade Phillips (82-64 as head coach)

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Wade Phillips served on the defensive side of the ball for many teams. He also had numerous head coaching jobs, whether with an interim tag or an actual head coach.