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'It blows me away sometimes' - how a British coach is Super Bowl contender

'It blows me away sometimes' - how a British coach is Super Bowl contender

Summary

Aden Durde, a British coach, serves as the defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL. He has helped improve the team's defense significantly and now aims for a Super Bowl appearance. Durde's journey from amateur football in the UK to the NFL highlights his significant contributions and the barriers he's breaking for British coaches in the sport.

Key Facts

  • Aden Durde is the defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks.
  • He started his football career in the UK and later played in NFL Europe.
  • Durde was involved with the London Warriors as a coach before moving to the NFL.
  • He became the NFL's first British full-time coach in 2018.
  • In 2024, he joined the Seahawks, greatly improving their defense.
  • Durde was interviewed for head coach positions with the Atlanta Falcons and Cleveland Browns.
  • He co-founded the International Player Pathway with Osi Umenyiora.

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