Karl Dunbar did a whole lot with the Vikings' defensive line. The Jets are excited about what he'll do with Gang Green's unit.
Dunbar, who spent the last six years of his career coaching Minnesota's imposing defensive front, was named the Jets' defensive line coach this offseason.
"He has a lot of great pass-rush stuff and I think that's something that we all on the defensive line want to work on," Jets defensive lineman Mike Devito told NewYorkJets.com. "He has this long-arm technique that we've been working on out there that's so effective, just a different kind of technique that creates separation from the offensive lineman, kind of like a stiffarm. He's showed us on film how it works in the game. It's a great technique, just one of many things he's added."
The Vikings defense gave up the fewest rushing yards in the league during Dunbar's tenure in Minnesota, and under Dunbar, defensive tackle Kevin Williams, defensive end Jared Allen and defensive tackle Pat Williams combined for 12 Pro Bowl appearances.
"I was really excited to see Karl come in, just his background with the Vikings, all the stuff he brings to the table," Devito said. "He's familiar with multiple fronts, he's familiar with Rex's defenses, he's worked with All-Pro-caliber players. He's a guy that's going to help us take that next step."
Dunbar will have plenty to work with in New York with the Jets adding first-round pick defensive end Quinton Coples to join an already stout group consisting of nose tackle Sione Pouha, defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson and Devito. Marcus Dixon, Kenrick Ellis and Martin Tevaseu will also be in the rotation.
The Jets ranked 13th against the run last year and recorded 35 sacks, which put them dead middle in the league in that category.
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