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The 52-year-old Nolan didn't have much success as a head coach, going 18-37 with the 49ers -- a stint that was perhaps most noteworthy for his desire to wear a suit on the sideline in honor of his father, former 49ers and New Orleans Saints coach Dick Nolan. The league initially resisted, citing its apparel contracts, but eventually worked out a new arrangement.
Nolan is regarded as one of the NFL's top defensive minds. He was only 34 when tapped by former Falcons coach Dan Reeves to take over as the Giants defensive coordinator in 1993. He's also served as a coordinator with Washington, the New York Jets, Baltimore and Denver.
In Baltimore, Nolan served on the same staff with Smith.
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