OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Don "Wink" Martindale accepts the pressure and the challenges of being the Baltimore Ravens' newest defensive coordinator.
Promoted last week from linebackers coach, Martindale takes over a defense that has finished in the top 10 in 15 of the past 20 seasons. He assumes the role that has been held by four predecessors who became NFL head coaches: Marvin Lewis, Mike Nolan, Rex Ryan and Chuck Pagano.
"I think any coach worth his salt thinks he's the right guy for the job," Martindale said. "I've been preparing for this job all my life and I understand what comes with this job with this great organization.