Defensive Scheme Tag Archives

Dallas Cowboys coaches Christian Parker and Brian Schottenheimer laughing during Parker's introductory press conference.

Christian Parker Isn’t Meeting His Own Standard in Dallas

Christian Parker told us he would build the Dallas Cowboys’ defense around his players. After five games, opponents look more comfortable attacking it than the Cowboys look playing it. Let’s go back…

October 10, 2026, 6:00 am

Dexter Lawrence reacts during a game in a white New York Giants road uniform as he moves across the field.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Dallas Cowboys Need to Go Full Madden Franchise Mode for Dexter Lawrence

Dexter Lawrence wants out of New York and that leads me to this. Every Cowboy fan knows that moment in Madden Franchise mode when you stare at the roster for a few…

April 7, 2026, 6:00 am

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Jermod McCoy: Fallback Plan or the Cowboys’ Real Target?

One corner is not being talked about enough; Jermod McCoy seems to have fallen behind Mansoor Delane. Especially after the LSU Pro Day when Delane put on a show. Jermod McCoy might…

March 25, 2026, 8:00 am

Jaelan Phillips holding a football and celebrating in a Philadelphia Eagles green jersey under stadium lights.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys 2026 Free Agency: Jaelan Phillips Could Be a Smart Fit in Dallas

One thing I have come to realize as a Dallas Cowboys fan is that free agency isn’t about splash signings, and Jaelan Phillips could fit that trend. I like to look for…

February 18, 2026, 8:00 am

Front Office

by Cody Warren

Cowboys DC: Aaron Whitecotton Next Up in 2026?

Aaron Whitecotton could be the next Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator, and the more I look at it, the more it makes sense. If Matt Eberflus is fired, Dallas won’t need to search…

January 1, 2026, 8:00 am

Al Harris Is the Logical Cowboys DC Reset in 2026

Front Office

by Cody Warren

Al Harris Is the Logical Cowboys DC Reset in 2026

Dallas once led the NFL in secondary takeaways under Al Harris. The coverage, scheme fit, and communication issues today point to Harris as the logical DC fix if Dallas resets. Matt Eberflus’…

December 31, 2025, 8:00 am

Head coach wearing NFL headset during football game, focused on sidelines, close-up shot.

Front Office

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Must Replace Matt Eberflus — The Right Coach Is Already on Staff

Matt Eberflus’ zone defense no longer fits the Cowboys. Here’s why it’s time for a change —and which assistant coach can bring back an aggressive man-defense. Eberflus’ Scheme Is Holding the Cowboys…

October 28, 2025, 8:00 am

Catches football player in blue jersey being tackled by opponent in white jersey on football field during game.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Matt Eberflus’ Scheme is Crippling the Dallas Cowboys Defense

The Dallas Cowboys may have survived their 40-37 overtime shootout against the Giants, but the last two weeks have exposed this scheme and a disturbing truth: this defense is broken—and it’s Matt…

September 22, 2025, 8:00 am

Dan Quinn Didn't Want "Another Rinse And Repeat" in Dallas

Cowboys

by Matthew Lenix

Dan Quinn Made Some Scheme Changes Before Taking DC Job in Dallas

Dan Quinn started 0-5 last season as the Atlanta Falcons head coach and was relieved of his duties in October. He didn’t sit on the shelf long though as the Dallas Cowboys…

May 11, 2021, 11:00 am

Defensive Scheme

Christian Parker Isn’t Meeting His Own Standard in Dallas

Dallas Cowboys Need to Go Full Madden Franchise Mode for Dexter Lawrence

Jermod McCoy: Fallback Plan or the Cowboys’ Real Target?

Cowboys 2026 Free Agency: Jaelan Phillips Could Be a Smart Fit in Dallas

Cowboys DC: Aaron Whitecotton Next Up in 2026?

Al Harris Is the Logical Cowboys DC Reset in 2026

Cowboys Must Replace Matt Eberflus — The Right Coach Is Already on Staff

Matt Eberflus’ Scheme is Crippling the Dallas Cowboys Defense

Dan Quinn Made Some Scheme Changes Before Taking DC Job in Dallas

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