In the last few days we've considered the possibility of a stealth rebuild in Dallas. And we've acknowledged that Jerry Jones' statements cannot be taken at face value.
Often, a first-year coordinator means a long, slow turn from the unit he’s taking over. Personnel moves, new assistants, changes in scheme, revamped verbiage and terminology, and plain old fit within the rest of the organization is what often marks a coordinator’s first year on the job… and frequently results in growing pains in the field.
The Dallas Cowboys secondary is in good hands in 2024. This offseason for the Dallas Cowboys has been defined much more by their departures in free agency compared to additions that move the needle for Mike McCarthy’s team to be taken seriously as championship contenders.
Here’s a look at five major key points in the Dallas Cowboys offseason and grading each one The 2024 offseason is in full swing and teams have been doing all they can to make themselves better and prepare for the upcoming season.
It's no secret that the Dallas Cowboys need linebacker help starter-wise and backup-wise as Mike Zimmer tries to rebuild the position after his arrival as defensive coordinator.
The Cowboys lost defensive coordinator Dan Quinn in the offseason, replacing him with Mike Zimmer. Quinn took passing game coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. and assistant defensive line coach Shariff Floyd with him.
It has been an offseason of departures for the Dallas Cowboys, and it might put incoming Defensive Coordinator, Mike Zimmer in an impossible situation in his first season.
Dallas Cowboys fans have every reason to scoff at this moment, and even to scoff at the reason new middle linebacker Eric Kendricks is giving for his stunning decision to un-do his plan to sign with the San Francisco 49ers to instead use NFL free agency to come to The Star.
Eric Kendricks, who was recently cut by the Minnesota Vikings and who once upon a time had some negative things to say about Mike Zimmer, just pulled off a shocker.
We understood why so many Cowboys watchers sort of assumed that Dallas might pull off an “obvious” signing of Eric Kendricks, who was recently cut by the Minnesota Vikings.
The NFL Free Agency legal tampering period commences today with full-fledged free agency to open in two days. On March 13th, teams will be able to officially sign free agents to new contracts but don't expect the Dallas Cowboys to be one of those teams.
At first glance, it makes all the sense in the world. Indeed, it’s been billed by a great number of Dallas Cowboys-centric fan websites as an “obvious” Dallas signing.
From the moment the Dallas Cowboys hired Mike Zimmer as defensive coordinator, there's one linebacker that's been in the minds of fans and media alike as a perfect fit to arrive in the offseason: Eric Kendricks.
The Dallas Cowboys are conducting meetings with key prospects at the NFL Scouting Combine this week and they have a keen eye out for some “bigger bodies” to add to the defense.
Mike Zimmer is the new man calling plays for the Dallas Cowboys defense in 2024. I feel as this hasn't been talked about nearly enough, I don't agree with a lot of things Jerry Jones does, but I like this hire.
Over the last three seasons, the Dallas Cowboys’ defense has consistently performed well, ranking seventh, tied for fifth, and fifth in points allowed, while also leading the NFL with 93 takeaways.
The Cowboys’ interview list matches up with this preference. The team met with Ron Rivera and Rex Ryan, with the latter drawing some 11th-hour buzz during the process.
It only took him 18 years but Mike Zimmer is finally back in Dallas.
After some confusion, it appears the Cowboys have settled on their new defensive coordinator.
Mike Zimmer is returning to the Dallas Cowboys as their defensive coordinator, 18 years removed from last serving in the same role for the franchise.
The Dallas Cowboys finally have their new defensive coordinator. Mike Zimmer has agreed to terms with the Cowboys, according to a report from Tom Pelissero.
The Dallas Cowboys might be having second thoughts about hiring Mike Zimmer as their next defensive coordinator.
The Dallas Cowboys have made a decision about their next defensive coordinator.
The Cowboys looked at a number of candidates to replace Dan Quinn at defensive coordinator, and they’ve finally settled on their choice.
Perhaps former Minnesota Vikings HC Mike Zimmer can help figure out how to get the Dallas Cowboys to make a playoff run that lasts more than a game.
The Cowboys could turn to a familiar face as their next defensive coordinator.
A familiar face in Dallas, and a former NFL head coach, could be on his way back to the Cowboys to lead their defense. Mike Zimmer, who worked as an assistant
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