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revrew · 07-22-2019, 08:14 AM

A legend hangs up the whistle
Dick Grayson, sports reporter, Des Moines Register

The Des Moines Dragons suffered a blow today, as it was made public that the team's defensive coordinator, Andrew Hatchette, will be announcing his retirement.

Hatchette was widely considered one of the best, if not the premiere defensive coordinator in the NFL. The former defensive backs coach joined the Dragons when Head Coach Kevin O'Dea took over in the Dragons' second season and helped build the Dragons' secondary into one of the best units in the league.

Hatchette was the team's defensive coordinator for both of the Dragons' playoff appearances. In fact, his last three years in the league, he led the team to the SuperBowl in year 1, then finished #1 in the NFL in total defense in year 2, then did it again in year 3.

One of the best defensive playcallers in the NFL, Hatchette will be sorely missed.

07-22-2019, 08:14 AM	#227
revrew Team Chaplain Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Just outside Des Moines, IA	A legend hangs up the whistle Dick Grayson, sports reporter, Des Moines Register The Des Moines Dragons suffered a blow today, as it was made public that the team's defensive coordinator, Andrew Hatchette, will be announcing his retirement. Hatchette was widely considered one of the best, if not the premiere defensive coordinator in the NFL. The former defensive backs coach joined the Dragons when Head Coach Kevin O'Dea took over in the Dragons' second season and helped build the Dragons' secondary into one of the best units in the league. Hatchette was the team's defensive coordinator for both of the Dragons' playoff appearances. In fact, his last three years in the league, he led the team to the SuperBowl in year 1, then finished #1 in the NFL in total defense in year 2, then did it again in year 3. One of the best defensive playcallers in the NFL, Hatchette will be sorely missed. __________________ Winner of 6 FOFC Scribe Awards, including 3 Gold Scribes Founder of the ZFL, 2004 Golden Scribe Dynasty of the Year Now bringing The Des Moines Dragons back to life, and the joke's on YOU, NFL! I came to the Crossroad. I took it. And that has made all the difference.