Thoughts of the chubby defensive genius are enough to make anyone focus on what's ahead and not what has been done.

He was, by the acknowledgment of just about everyone, a defensive genius, a grinder who relished spending hours in a darkened room watching film.

He was known as a defensive genius, and had even written a book on how to play defense.

After the season they turned to Belichick, who had a reputation as a defensive genius in his years with the Giants.

Dungy, for all his defensive genius, treated the offense like an unwanted stepchild.

The defensive genius of Wellington will be represented as that of a general particularly great in the offensive.

A fantastic footballer, midfielder, scored goals, defensive genius and a great captain, a natural leader.

He is the defensive genius whose unit has been confusing each outstanding quarterback in the division.

Shurmur's coaching style was revered by peers in his profession for defensive genius.

"He is a defensive genius," said Rich Williams, the strong safety.