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Duker’s Defense Rising with Fitzpatrick | New York Jets News
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Brian Duker, the Jets’ new 37-year-old defensive coordinator, is already making waves—despite not calling plays yet. Hailing from Towson and rising through Bryant and Missouri before his NFL internship with Cleveland, Duker’s career took a major leap when he joined Miami as secondary coach and passing game coordinator, working closely with star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. Now, with Fitzpatrick traded to New York and reunited under Duker, the defense gains a versatile weapon that can confuse opponents with multiple looks. Head coach Aaron Glenn, Duker’s former Cleveland colleague, sees him as a young coordinator in learning mode—like a rookie QB soaking up wisdom—ready to grow into a bigger role as the season unfolds.
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