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{{Short description|American football player and coach (born 1962)}} |
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| birth_place = [[Cramerton, North Carolina]] |
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| high_school = [[South Point High School (North Carolina)| |
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| college = [[Lenoir–Rhyne Bears football|Lenoir-Rhyne]] |
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* [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] ({{nfly|1998}}–{{nfly|2002}})<br>Defensive backs coach |
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* [[St. Louis Rams]] ({{nfly|2003}}–{{nfly|2004}})<br>Defensive backs coach |
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* [[Chicago Bears]] (2005)<br>Defensive backs coach |
* [[Chicago Bears]] ({{nfly|2005}})<br>Defensive backs coach |
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* [[Buffalo Bills]] ({{nfly|2006}}–{{nfly|2009}})<br>Defensive coordinator |
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* Buffalo Bills (2009)<br>Interim head coach |
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* [[New York Giants]] ({{nfly|2010}}–{{nfly|2014}})<br>Defensive coordinator |
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* [[Washington Redskins]] ({{nfly|2015}}–{{nfly|2016}})<br>Defensive backs coach |
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* Jacksonville Jaguars ({{nfly|2017}}–{{nfly|2018}})<br>Defensive backs coach |
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* [[Carolina Panthers]] (2019)<br>Defensive backs coach |
* [[Carolina Panthers]] ({{nfly|2019}})<br>Defensive backs coach |
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* Carolina Panthers ( |
* Carolina Panthers (2019)<br>Interim head coach |
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* [[National Football League|NFL Officiating]] ({{nfly|2020}}–present)<br>Senior Vice President of Officiating Administration |
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* [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl XLVI|XLVI]]) |
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'''Perry Fewell''' (born September 7, 1962) is an [[American football]] coach |
'''Perry Fewell''' (born September 7, 1962) is an [[American football]] coach. He currently serves as the senior vice president of officiating administration for the [[National Football League]] (NFL)'s officiating department. Previously, he served as the defensive backs coach or defensive coordinator for eight NFL teams between 1998 and 2019. He also served as the interim [[head coach]] for the [[Buffalo Bills]] in 2009 and for the [[Carolina Panthers]] in 2019. Fewell won [[Super Bowl XLVI]] as the defensive coordinator of the [[New York Giants]], a position he held for five seasons. |
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==Early years== |
==Early years== |
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Fewell attended [[South Point High School (North Carolina)|South Point High School]] in [[Belmont, North Carolina]]. In 1979, he helped lead the school to a 3-A state football championship. |
Fewell attended [[South Point High School (North Carolina)|South Point High School]] in [[Belmont, North Carolina]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hicks |first1=Caroline |title=Former South Point HS football coaches call Panthers interim head coach Perry Fewell 'a character guy' |url=https://www.wbtv.com/2019/12/04/former-south-point-high-school-football-coaches-call-perry-fewell-character-guy/ |access-date=August 29, 2020 |work=WBTV |date=December 4, 2019}}</ref> In 1979, he helped lead the school to a 3-A state football championship. |
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===College=== |
===College=== |
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===College=== |
===College=== |
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Fewell was a college coach for 13 years (1985-1997), working as an assistant at North Carolina, Army, Kent State, and Vanderbilt.<ref name=espn> |
Fewell was a college coach for 13 years (1985-1997), working as an assistant at North Carolina, Army, Kent State, and Vanderbilt.<ref name="espn">{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4825410|title=Fewell joins Giants staff|date=January 14, 2010|website=ESPN.com}}</ref> |
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===Jacksonville Jaguars=== |
===Jacksonville Jaguars=== |
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===Chicago Bears=== |
===Chicago Bears=== |
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Fewell was a |
Fewell was a defensive backs coach with Chicago from 2004 to 2005 under head coach [[Lovie Smith]]. |
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===Buffalo Bills=== |
===Buffalo Bills=== |
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Fewell was hired as defensive coordinator of the Buffalo Bills in 2006. In what was statistically their best season under Fewell, the 2008 Bills defense ranked 2nd in the AFC in negative yardage plays, recorded 7 games of holding opposing offenses to less than 100 yards rushing, finished 4th in the NFL in red zone defense (41.8%), and allowed just 14 passing |
Fewell was hired as defensive coordinator of the Buffalo Bills in 2006. In what was statistically their best season under Fewell, the 2008 Bills defense ranked 2nd in the AFC in negative yardage plays, recorded 7 games of holding opposing offenses to less than 100 yards rushing, finished 4th in the NFL in red zone defense (41.8%), and allowed just 14 passing touchdowns all year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.buffalobills.com/team/coaches/perry-fewell/a53e90bd-a60d-45ec-be9e-29a6e5ca2fe1 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091121190730/http://www.buffalobills.com/team/coaches/perry-fewell/a53e90bd-a60d-45ec-be9e-29a6e5ca2fe1 |archive-date=November 21, 2009 |title=Buffalo Bills: Perry Fewell}}</ref> |
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In Week 10 of the [[2009 Buffalo Bills season|2009 season]], the Bills fired head coach [[Dick Jauron]] after a 3–6 start and Fewell was appointed interim head coach. He led Buffalo to a 3–4 finish. Following the season finale, the Bills fired their entire coaching staff, including Fewell. |
In Week 10 of the [[2009 Buffalo Bills season|2009 season]], the Bills fired head coach [[Dick Jauron]] after a 3–6 start and Fewell was appointed interim head coach. He led Buffalo to a 3–4 finish. Following the season finale, the Bills fired their entire coaching staff, including Fewell. |
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===New York Giants=== |
===New York Giants=== |
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On January 14, 2010, Fewell was hired as defensive coordinator of the New York Giants.<ref |
On January 14, 2010, Fewell was hired as defensive coordinator of the New York Giants.<ref name="espn"/> Fewell served under head coach [[Tom Coughlin]], under whom Fewell previously worked during his time with the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]]. On February 5, 2012, the Giants defeated the [[New England Patriots]] 21–17 to win [[Super Bowl XLVI]]. Under his leadership, the Giants defense was often criticized for being "off and soft", allowing other teams to come back into games they should not have been able to. On January 7, 2015, the Giants and Fewell parted ways after he spent five years in charge of the defense.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/12131798/perry-fewell-new-york-giants-defensive-coordinator|title=Perry Fewell out as Giants' DC|date=January 7, 2015|website=ESPN.com}}</ref> |
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===Washington Redskins=== |
===Washington Redskins=== |
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Fewell served as defensive backs coach for the Washington Redskins for two seasons. |
Fewell served as defensive backs coach for the Washington Redskins for two seasons. |
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===Return to the Jacksonville Jaguars === |
===Return to the Jacksonville Jaguars === |
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After [[Tom Coughlin]] returned to the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] as the |
After [[Tom Coughlin]] returned to the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] as the executive vice president of football operations, Fewell was brought in to act as the defensive backs coach on [[Doug Marrone]]'s staff.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2017/1/14/14275296/jacksonville-jaguars-hire-perry-fewell-secondary-coach|title=Jaguars name Perry Fewell new secondary coach|first=Ryan|last=Day|date=January 14, 2017|website=Big Cat Country}}</ref> |
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===Carolina Panthers=== |
===Carolina Panthers=== |
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Fewell was named the secondary coach of the Carolina Panthers on January 15, 2019.<ref>https://www.panthers.com/news/perry-fewell-named-secondary-coach</ref> He was named interim head coach on December 3, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.panthers.com/news/interim-head-coach-perry-fewell-takes-the-reins-from-ron-rivera |
Fewell was named the secondary coach of the Carolina Panthers on January 15, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.panthers.com/news/perry-fewell-named-secondary-coach?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook|title=Perry Fewell named secondary coach|website=www.panthers.com}}</ref> He was named interim head coach on December 3, 2019, following the dismissal of [[Ron Rivera]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.panthers.com/news/interim-head-coach-perry-fewell-takes-the-reins-from-ron-rivera|title=Interim head coach Perry Fewell takes the reins from Ron Rivera|website=www.panthers.com|language=en-US|access-date=December 17, 2019}}</ref> |
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==Coaching tree== |
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NFL head coaches under whom Perry Fewell has served: |
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==NFL Officiating== |
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* [[Tom Coughlin]], [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] (1998–2002), [[New York Giants]] (2010–2014) |
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In 2020, Fewell joined the NFL's officiating department as senior vice president of officiating administration.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://operations.nfl.com/updates/the-officials/perry-fewell-walt-anderson-join-nfl-officiating-staff/|title=Perry Fewell, Walt Anderson join NFL Officiating Staff|work=[[National Football League]]|date=May 28, 2020|access-date=May 28, 2020}}</ref> |
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* [[Mike Martz]], [[St. Louis Rams]] (2003–2004) |
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* [[Lovie Smith]], [[Chicago Bears]] (2005) |
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* [[Dick Jauron]], [[Buffalo Bills]] (2006–2009) |
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* [[Jay Gruden]], [[Washington Redskins]] (2015–2016) |
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* [[Doug Marrone]], [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] (2017–2018) |
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* [[Ron Rivera]], [[Carolina Panthers]] (2019) |
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==Head coaching record== |
==Head coaching record== |
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Latest revision as of 20:57, 6 March 2024
Personal information | |
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Born: | Cramerton, North Carolina, U.S. | September 7, 1962
Career information | |
High school: | South Point (NC) |
College: | Lenoir-Rhyne |
Undrafted: | 1985 |
Career history | |
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As an administrator: | |
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Career highlights and awards | |
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Head coaching record | |
Regular season: | 3–8 (.273) |
Coaching stats at PFR |
Perry Fewell (born September 7, 1962) is an American football coach. He currently serves as the senior vice president of officiating administration for the National Football League (NFL)'s officiating department. Previously, he served as the defensive backs coach or defensive coordinator for eight NFL teams between 1998 and 2019. He also served as the interim head coach for the Buffalo Bills in 2009 and for the Carolina Panthers in 2019. Fewell won Super Bowl XLVI as the defensive coordinator of the New York Giants, a position he held for five seasons.
Early years[edit]
Fewell attended South Point High School in Belmont, North Carolina.[1] In 1979, he helped lead the school to a 3-A state football championship.
College[edit]
Fewell attended Lenoir-Rhyne College and was a football standout. In football, he was a four-year letterman and as a senior, he was named the team's Most Improved Player.
Coaching career[edit]
College[edit]
Fewell was a college coach for 13 years (1985-1997), working as an assistant at North Carolina, Army, Kent State, and Vanderbilt.[2]
Jacksonville Jaguars[edit]
Fewell entered the NFL as the defensive backs coach for Tom Coughlin in 1998 and stayed there through 2002. Jacksonville's pass defense ranked third in the NFL in 1999 and two years later the Jaguars gave up only 13 touchdown passes.[2]
St. Louis Rams[edit]
In 2003, Fewell moved to St. Louis, where he was the secondary coach of the Rams.
Chicago Bears[edit]
Fewell was a defensive backs coach with Chicago from 2004 to 2005 under head coach Lovie Smith.
Buffalo Bills[edit]
Fewell was hired as defensive coordinator of the Buffalo Bills in 2006. In what was statistically their best season under Fewell, the 2008 Bills defense ranked 2nd in the AFC in negative yardage plays, recorded 7 games of holding opposing offenses to less than 100 yards rushing, finished 4th in the NFL in red zone defense (41.8%), and allowed just 14 passing touchdowns all year.[3]
In Week 10 of the 2009 season, the Bills fired head coach Dick Jauron after a 3–6 start and Fewell was appointed interim head coach. He led Buffalo to a 3–4 finish. Following the season finale, the Bills fired their entire coaching staff, including Fewell.
New York Giants[edit]
On January 14, 2010, Fewell was hired as defensive coordinator of the New York Giants.[2] Fewell served under head coach Tom Coughlin, under whom Fewell previously worked during his time with the Jacksonville Jaguars. On February 5, 2012, the Giants defeated the New England Patriots 21–17 to win Super Bowl XLVI. Under his leadership, the Giants defense was often criticized for being "off and soft", allowing other teams to come back into games they should not have been able to. On January 7, 2015, the Giants and Fewell parted ways after he spent five years in charge of the defense.[4]
Washington Redskins[edit]
Fewell served as defensive backs coach for the Washington Redskins for two seasons.
Return to the Jacksonville Jaguars[edit]
After Tom Coughlin returned to the Jacksonville Jaguars as the executive vice president of football operations, Fewell was brought in to act as the defensive backs coach on Doug Marrone's staff.[5]
Carolina Panthers[edit]
Fewell was named the secondary coach of the Carolina Panthers on January 15, 2019.[6] He was named interim head coach on December 3, 2019, following the dismissal of Ron Rivera.[7]
NFL Officiating[edit]
In 2020, Fewell joined the NFL's officiating department as senior vice president of officiating administration.[8]
Head coaching record[edit]
Team | Year | Regular Season | Post Season | |||||||
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Won | Lost | Ties | Win % | Finish | Won | Lost | Win % | Result | ||
BUF* | 2009 | 3 | 4 | 0 | .429 | 4th in AFC East | — | — | — | — |
BUF Total | 3 | 4 | 0 | .429 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |||
CAR* | 2019 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .000 | 4th in NFC South | — | — | — | — |
CAR total | 0 | 4 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |||
Total | 3 | 8 | 0 | .273 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
* – Interim head coach
References[edit]
- ^ Hicks, Caroline (December 4, 2019). "Former South Point HS football coaches call Panthers interim head coach Perry Fewell 'a character guy'". WBTV. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Fewell joins Giants staff". ESPN.com. January 14, 2010.
- ^ "Buffalo Bills: Perry Fewell". Archived from the original on November 21, 2009.
- ^ "Perry Fewell out as Giants' DC". ESPN.com. January 7, 2015.
- ^ Day, Ryan (January 14, 2017). "Jaguars name Perry Fewell new secondary coach". Big Cat Country.
- ^ "Perry Fewell named secondary coach". www.panthers.com.
- ^ "Interim head coach Perry Fewell takes the reins from Ron Rivera". www.panthers.com. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
- ^ "Perry Fewell, Walt Anderson join NFL Officiating Staff". National Football League. May 28, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
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