Tim Lewis

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Tim Lewis (born December 18, 1961 in Quakertown, Pennsylvania) is a National Football League coach and former player. He was a first round pick (11th player chosen overall) out of the University of Pittsburgh by the Green Bay Packers in the 1983 NFL Draft. A standout cornerback, he was considered to be one of the more skilled players on what was a relatively weak Packers team. He led or shared the team lead in interceptions in 1983 & 1985, finishing with a career total of 16. His 99 yard interception return for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams on November 18, 1984 remains the Packer team record. His career was cut short by a severe neck injury suffered in a Monday Night game against the Chicago Bears in the third week of the 1986 season. He began his coaching career in 1987 at Texas A&M, serving under his former college coach at Pitt, Jackie Sherrill. He is now the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants.

[edit] Career with New York Giants

Despite his aggressive defensive schemes during his time in Pittsburgh, Lewis seems to have reverted to soft defense while in New York. Sam Madison, best known for his play as a man to man coverage cornerback, has been dropped back into zone on defense. Another player in the New York Giants defensive unit, Lavar Arrington, has also been dropped back into zone coverage time and time again, despite the fact that his three Pro Bowl seasons in Washington came while Arrington was being sent in on blitzes. Lewis' soft defensive schemes, and apparent fear of blitzing, have led to several New York Giants faithful calling for his replacement. The Giants have started out the 2006 football season 1-2, with the 31st ranked pass defense in the NFL.

Preceded by '	New York Giants Defensive Coordinator 2004-current	Succeeded by Current Coordinator
Preceded by Jim Haslett	Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Coordinator 2000-2003	Succeeded by Dick LeBeau