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Cowboys Defense: 6 Similar Starts, 6 Very Different Endings

The Cowboys’ defense has allowed opponents to convert 17 of 25 third downs through two games. I want everyone to know that the Commanders game dropped the percentage from 81.8% to 68%.…

September 24, 2026, 8:00 am

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by Cody Warren

Darian Thompson: A Defensive Coordinator Evolution

The Cowboys could ignite a defensive revival by promoting Darian Thompson — their rising Secondary/Nickels coach — to Defensive Coordinator in 2025. The Defensive Minds That Shaped Darian Thompson Thompson’s journey through…

October 14, 2025, 8:00 am

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by Jess Haynie

Cowboys Hire Joe Whitt Jr. as DB Coach, Passing Game Coordinator

The Dallas Cowboys are continuing to retool their coaching staff. After hiring Dan Quinn to be defensive coordinator on Monday, they’ve now brought in a member of his 2020 Falcons staff in…

January 13, 2021, 8:37 am

Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

Ex-Falcons HC Dan Quinn Among Cowboys Def. Coordinator Interviews

The Dallas Cowboys began interviewing potential defensive coordinators this weekend in the opening phase of their 2021 offseason. One confirmed candidate is former Falcons Head Coach Dan Quinn, who rose to that…

January 11, 2021, 9:00 am

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by Jess Haynie

Cowboys Fire Defensive Coordinator Mike Nolan & DL Coach Jim Tomsula

It’s hard to keep your job after running one of the league’s worst defenses. Mike Nolan was reminded of this today when the Dallas Cowboys fired him after just one season as…

January 8, 2021, 4:16 pm

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by Matthew Lenix

Cowboys’ Lawrence Speaks on Mike Nolan’s Scheme

When the Dallas Cowboys hired Defensive Coordinator Mike Nolan last January, the thought was that his hybrid scheme with multiple three and four-man fronts would keep opposing offenses off-balance. The defense as…

January 5, 2021, 11:00 am

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by Jess Haynie

Cowboys Nation, Enough With the “Bring Back Kris Richard” Campaign

The Dallas Cowboys have had arguably the NFL’s worst defense in 2020 under new Coordinator Mike Nolan. It’s already been reported that Nolan won’t be back next year and many are suggesting…

December 24, 2020, 11:00 am

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by Jess Haynie

REPORT: Cowboys DC Mike Nolan Not Returning in 2021

With only three games left in the 2020 season the Cowboys have the league’s worst run defense and have given up the most points in the NFL. Mike Nolan’s first year as…

December 16, 2020, 7:00 am

REPORT: Mike McCarthy's Job is Safe, but Change Coming on Defense?

Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

REPORT: Mike McCarthy’s Job is Safe, but Change Coming on Defense?

Yesterday morning it was reported that Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Mike McCarthy would not be losing his job this offseason despite the team’s poor performance in 2020. However, that same report said…

December 14, 2020, 11:00 am

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by John Williams

Cowboys Defense Trending in Right Direction Under Mike Nolan

The first seven games of the 2020 season were not kind to the Dallas Cowboy and their defensive coordinator, Mike Nolan. Nolan who was hired away from the New Orleans Saints where…

November 10, 2020, 12:00 pm

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by Jess Haynie

Will Cowboys “Dead Weight” Roster Moves Soon Hit Coaching Staff?

Over the last two days we’ve seen the Dallas Cowboys trade or release three veteran defensive players as part of their response to a disappointing 2-5 start to the season. If the…

October 29, 2020, 9:00 am

Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

Mike Nolan’s Job Could Hang on Cowboys’ Next 2 Games

There is plenty of blame to go around for the Dallas Cowboys’ disappointing 2-4 record so far this season. But while injuries and fumbles have been the primary culprit on offense, the…

October 23, 2020, 1:45 pm

Cowboys

by Bryson Treece

What’s Going Wrong for the Cowboys?

Despite an unusual start to the 2020 season, which has seen the Draft happen remotely, no pre-draft publicity, and all pre-season games cancelled, the NFL has nonetheless seen a flying start to…

October 19, 2020, 9:00 am

Cowboys

by Kevin Brady

There’s No Quick Fix To The Cowboys Defense

As Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf ran wild through the Cowboys secondary on Sunday, there seemed to be a collective yell from Cowboys Nation. “Sign Earl Thomas.” Of course, I get why.…

October 1, 2020, 7:00 am

Everson Griffen to Rush From 3-Point Stance, Will Lawrence Follow?

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by Mauricio Rodriguez

Everson Griffen to Rush From 3-Point Stance, Will Lawrence Follow?

It’s difficult to draw any conclusions about the Dallas Cowboys’ pass rush after the first two weeks of the 2020 NFL season. After signing Aldon Smith and Everson Griffen, expectations were high…

September 24, 2020, 11:00 am

Aldon Smith a Versatile Chess Piece for Mike Nolan's Hybrid Defense

Cowboys

by Brian Martin

Aldon Smith’s a Versatile Chess Piece for Mike Nolan’s Hybrid Defense

When it comes to the Dallas Cowboys 2020 offseason signings, Aldon Smith could be the player new Defensive Coordinator Mike Nolan could be the most excited about. Smith’s ability to be deployed…

August 27, 2020, 7:00 am

Cowboys

by Mauricio Rodriguez

Are Cowboys Up to the Challenge of Playing a Hybrid Defense?

With Mike Nolan taking over as the Dallas Cowboys Defensive Coordinator in 2020, change must be expected after many years of watching Rod Marinelli running the team’s defense. Perhaps no change will…

July 6, 2020, 12:51 pm

Cowboys

by John Williams

Former Cowboys Great Speaks on New Look Cowboys Defense

When the Dallas Cowboys made the move to hire Mike Nolan to be their defensive coordinator, speculation began that the Cowboys would be switching to a 3-4 defense. Though he coordinated 4-3…

May 28, 2020, 9:00 am

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by Jess Haynie

Cowboys Counting Heavily on Coaching Changes for 2020 Improvement

The Dallas Cowboys fired Jason Garrett and most of the coaching staff this offseason after a disappointing 8-8 finish in 2019 and missing the playoffs. Mike McCarthy, Mike Nolan, and other new…

May 27, 2020, 12:34 pm

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by John Williams

Xavier Woods: Dallas Cowboys to be more Varied Defensively in 2020

Much of the criticism that has revolved around the Dallas Cowboys over the last several years point to their predictability on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball. The philosophy…

May 22, 2020, 7:00 am

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by Brian Martin

DC Mike Nolan’s Background Should Help Cowboys’ Young LB Core

Under normal circumstances we would be much more informed at this point in the year about what’s going on with the Dallas Cowboys. Unfortunately, thanks to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic we are basically…

May 19, 2020, 9:00 am

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Cowboys Defense: 6 Similar Starts, 6 Very Different Endings

Darian Thompson: A Defensive Coordinator Evolution

Cowboys Hire Joe Whitt Jr. as DB Coach, Passing Game Coordinator

Ex-Falcons HC Dan Quinn Among Cowboys Def. Coordinator Interviews

Cowboys Fire Defensive Coordinator Mike Nolan & DL Coach Jim Tomsula

Cowboys’ Lawrence Speaks on Mike Nolan’s Scheme

Cowboys Nation, Enough With the “Bring Back Kris Richard” Campaign

REPORT: Cowboys DC Mike Nolan Not Returning in 2021

REPORT: Mike McCarthy’s Job is Safe, but Change Coming on Defense?

Cowboys Defense Trending in Right Direction Under Mike Nolan

Will Cowboys “Dead Weight” Roster Moves Soon Hit Coaching Staff?

Mike Nolan’s Job Could Hang on Cowboys’ Next 2 Games

What’s Going Wrong for the Cowboys?

There’s No Quick Fix To The Cowboys Defense

Everson Griffen to Rush From 3-Point Stance, Will Lawrence Follow?

Aldon Smith’s a Versatile Chess Piece for Mike Nolan’s Hybrid Defense

Are Cowboys Up to the Challenge of Playing a Hybrid Defense?

Former Cowboys Great Speaks on New Look Cowboys Defense

Cowboys Counting Heavily on Coaching Changes for 2020 Improvement

Xavier Woods: Dallas Cowboys to be more Varied Defensively in 2020

DC Mike Nolan’s Background Should Help Cowboys’ Young LB Core

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