All DeMarcus Covington wanted was a shot at presiding over a team’s defense.
Well, Covington will get that opportunity with the New England Patriots.
The Patriots officially tabbed Covington as the team’s defensive coordinator on Feb. 1 and the 34-year-old revealed the identity he wants New England’s defense to take on next season in his first public comments since the promotion.
“As coaches, always want to see a physical, aggressive (defense),” Covington said in a team-produced video. “A defense that plays with good fundamentals and discipline, and really attack the ball and take the ball away from the offense.