Beyond its final episode in which the Dallas defense was overwhelmed by Green Bay 48-32 in the Wildcard Round of the 2023 NFL season, Dan Quinn’s departure continues to cost the Cowboys. The former defensive coordinator went to Washington to be head coach of the Commanders.
His numbers were not spectacular. In her first year with the Cowboys she was number 18 in total yards allowed, 20th through the air, 20th on the ground, but number one in steals and eighth in points allowed.
One year later, They repeated as the best in robberiessixth in points allowed, 13th in yards allowed, 22nd in rushing yards and eighth in yards through the air.
In his last year, Dallas was seventh in yards allowed on the season, ninth in points allowed, 18th in rushing yards, and fifth in passing yards.
During Dan Quinn’s three years as the Cowboys’ defensive coordinator, the organization achieved its ticket to the Playoffsin addition to being the leader in 2021 and 2023.
Total catastrophe
Beyond being destroyed by Green Bay in the Playoffs, The next two years were the worst for Jerry Jones’ defense. The fans’ dream of seeing Dan Quinn as the organization’s coach disappeared, instead he went to division rival Washington.
In 2024, under the orders of Mike Zimmer, Dallas was the second worst defense in the NFLonly Carolina was worse than them in points allowed. 18th in passing yards allowed, and 29th in rushing yards, as well as 28th in total yards.
It seemed like they couldn’t fall any lower. Mike Zimmer was fired and Matt Eberflus took his place. The Cowboys were the worst defense in terms of points allowed (30.1)23rd on the ground, worst in the air and 30th in total yards.
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Now, Dallas will have to hit the market again for a defensive coordinator. The options are Brian FloresMinnesota defensive coordinator; Al HarrisChicago defensive backs coordinator; Jim LeonhardDenver assistant coach; and Jim SchwartzCleveland defensive coordinator.
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