"Well, it took a few days, but the first domino of the Dallas Cowboys' offseason finally dropped. The team has fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. The dismissal could be seen coming from a mile away. The Dallas defense was among the worst in the NFL and the worst in franchise history, surrendering over 500 points. The Dallas defense couldn't do anything well. They struggled to rush the passer, didn't tackle well, and most importantly, they didn't create takeaways."
"The unit has hit rock bottom, and there is nowhere to go but up. With the decision to move on from Eberflus, the Cowboys have to act quickly in finding a suitable replacement, and they have to make a great decision. They will now have four defensive coordinators in as many seasons and have to develop some continuity by making the right hire. Before we analyze two realistic, yet ideal candidates, let's first establish a few things."
The Cowboys dismissed defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after a season in which the defense surrendered over 500 points and ranked among the worst in franchise history. The unit struggled to rush the passer, tackle consistently, and generate turnovers. The franchise faces its fourth defensive coordinator in four seasons and needs continuity through a strong hire. Promotion from within is discouraged because of limited experience among assistants and the need for a fresh voice unconnected to last season's failures. The Cowboys must move quickly to select a proven, experienced defensive play-caller who can rebuild fundamentals, improve pass rush, tackling, and takeaway production.
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