Ticats Name Chamblin Defensive Coordinator, Solidify Defensive Coaching Staff

TIGER-CATS NAME COREY CHAMBLIN DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, SOLIDIFY DEFENSIVE COACHING STAFF

Hamilton, Ontario – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today that Corey Chamblin has been hired as the team’s Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Backs Coach. 

“We’re excited to announce Corey as our new Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Backs Coach,” said Head Coach Marcel Bellefeuille.  “He is a bright, young and successful coach in the CFL.  The style of defence he employs will be dynamic and exciting to watch.” 

Chamblin has spent the last three years with the Calgary Stampeders as their Defensive Backs Coach after one season with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the same capacity.  He also gained coaching experience with the NFL’s Washington Redskins, NFL Europe’s Frankfurt Galaxy and Cumberland University. 

Prior to entering the coaching ranks, Chamblin played defensive back with six NFL teams as well as NFL Europe’s Rhein Fire after finishing his collegiate career at Tennessee Tech.       

In addition, the Ticats have promoted Brad Miller to Special Teams Coordinator, Linebackers Coach and Assistant Head Coach.  Miller has spent the last two seasons as the team’s Secondary Coach and has previously coached with the Toronto Argonauts, Montreal Alouettes, Edmonton Eskimos, Birmingham Barracudas and the NFL’s Green Bay Packers. 

“As one of our most experienced and knowledgeable coaches, Brad’s diverse skillset will continue to solidify and enhance our strong coaching staff,” said Bellefeuille. “I’m excited to provide Brad with more opportunities to help our football team.”

John Kropke will return for his fourth campaign as Defensive Line Coach after joining the Ticats in 2008. 

About the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a member of the Canadian Football League (CFL) with a rich 141-year history, which includes 15 Grey Cup Championships.  For more information log onto www.ticats.ca

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