He had held the position in an interim capacity since Lyle Setencich was reassigned during the previous season .
On January 22 , 2008 , Ruffin McNeill was hired as the team 's defensive coordinator .
Ruffin McNeill had held the position in an interim capacity since Lyle Setencich was reassigned during the previous season .
On January 22 , 2008 , Ruffin McNeill was hired as the team 's defensive coordinator .