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1986 Indianapolis Colts - George Hill

George Hill was an American football coach who served as the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts from 1985 to 1986. He was born in New York City in 1939 and played college football at the University of Buffalo. He began his coaching career as an assistant at the University of Buffalo and later served as an assistant coach for the New York Jets, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Chicago Bears.

Hill was a tough-minded coach who demanded a lot from his players. He was also a creative coach who was always looking for ways to get an edge. He was respected by his players and fellow coaches, and he was considered to be a rising star in the NFL.

However, Hill's tenure with the Colts was short-lived. The Colts were a struggling team in 1986, finishing the season with a record of 3-13. Their defense was one of the worst in the NFL, allowing an average of 32.8 points per game. Hill was not retained after the season, and he was replaced by Ron Meyer.

Despite his short time with the Colts, Hill was a respected coach who made a positive impact on the team. He was a tough-minded coach who demanded a lot from his players, but he was also a creative coach who was always looking for ways to get an edge. He was respected by his players and fellow coaches, and he was considered to be a rising star in the NFL.

The defensive coordinator of the 1986 Indianapolis Colts football team was George Hill. He was in his first season with the Colts after being hired in 1985. He had previously served as the defensive line coach for the New York Jets from 1983 to 1984.

The 3-4 defense of George Hill on the 1985 Indianapolis Colts was a base defense that used three defensive linemen and four linebackers. The defensive line consisted of a nose tackle, a defensive end, and a defensive tackle. The linebackers consisted of two inside linebackers and two outside linebackers.

The 3-4 defense was designed to be more versatile than the traditional 4-3 defense. It could be used to stop the run or the pass, and it could be used to create turnovers. The 3-4 defense was also more effective in defending against the spread offense, which was becoming increasingly popular in the NFL at the time.

The Colts' 3-4 defense was led by John Dutton, Mike Curtis, and Dennis Wayne. Dutton was the nose tackle, Curtis was the middle linebacker, and Wayne was the outside linebacker. These three players were all All-Pro selections in 1985, and they were a major reason why the Colts' defense was one of the best in the NFL that year.

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