Signed by Cowboys Cowboys hire Eagles secondary coach Christian Parker as DC

[Sydla]

You sound deeply, seriously, unwell.

Yeah he sounds increasingly unhinged.

 

[Einstein]

Is this official yet? If not what's the hold up?

 

[Einstein]

• Virginia State (2013–2014)
  Defensive backs coach - 9-1 in 2013 and CIAA Champs 2014
• Norfolk State (2015–2016)
  Defensive backs coach Losing record both years
• Notre Dame (2017)
  Defensive analyst - turnaround season 10-3 Citrus Bowl Victory
• Texas A&M (2018)
  Defensive analyst - 9-4 Gator Bowl Victory
• Green Bay Packers (2019–2020)
  Defensive quality control coach - 13-3 back to back seasons and NFC Championship games
• Denver Broncos (2021–2023)
  Defensive backs coach - losing seasons under 3 different head coaches but had 2 All Pros in Justin Simmons and Patrick Surtain Jr.
• Philadelphia Eagles (2024–2025)
  Passing game coordinator/defensive backs coach - 14-3 Super Bowl and 11-6 playoff 2024-2025 also developed Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean to Pro Bowlers from rookie year 2024 draft.
• Dallas Cowboys (2026–present)
  Defensive coordinator

Thanks for the history!

 

[darthseinfeld]

Is this official yet? If not what's the hold up?

Yes

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Most important thing is having a DC that understands how to adjust his scheme to better fit the players he has

a GOOD defensive coordinator will work with what he has rather than demand specific players/types for his system to be efficient

Dan Quinn did this in Dallas, so it's possible.

a GOOD DC also needs to be able to work with the HC to assemble his staff (just like OC does)

He shouldn't be forced to make due with Jerry's preferred holdovers. If an assistant needs to go... they go.

Agreed, and hopefully Jerry also allows Parker to bring the players he wants to bring.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

My idea for "I love CP" t-shirts probably won't go over well now that I think about it.

 

[goshann]

Yay!
.we get the guy who git to hang around a great DC like Fangio and cash in on Fangio's skill.... YIPPEEEEEE!!!!

Next, perhaps we can hire Kyle Shannanhan's mailman to be our OC!

What we REALLY need his Ozzy Newsome's landscaper to become our GM.

You seem sharp

 

[BigD_95]

It makes sense. The guys thry hired last year all had similar traits except one. Which makes you question who was behind Eberflus.

my understanding Eberflus was a jerry hire

 

[Cmac]

Now let him have input in draft input as Philly doesn't typically grab guys that are slow or can't see/find the ball. Need draft team to listen to his preferences.

 

[Cmac]

Congrats to Christian and his family for getting to work with this talent. It is a dream come true.

It's a nightmare so far......until he turns it into a nice dream job. Work to be done.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

my understanding Eberflus was a jerry hire

I mean you’d have to assume. I think Shotty signed off on it honestly and was probably ok with it and realize fast it was a mistake signing off on it.

 

[Stash]

I mean you’d have to assume. I think Shotty signed off on it honestly and was probably ok with it and realize fast it was a mistake signing off on it.

Based on the timing and the fact that Eberflus was hired first, it was a job requirement for Schottenheimer. Whoever took the job had to accept the Joneses’ choice of defensive coordinator.

The total opposite of how competent organizations do it.

 

[Kwyn]

Broncos Justin Simmons

 

[Sydla]

Based on the timing and the fact that Eberflus was hired first, it was a job requirement for Schottenheimer. Whoever took the job had to accept the Joneses’ choice of defensive coordinator.

The total opposite of how competent organizations do it.

And I don't believe this was the first time Jerry pulled that idiotic move.

 

[Kwyn]

This marks the first time since Monte Kiffin in 2013 that the Cowboys have not had a former NFL head coach as their defensive coordinator.

Since then, they have had

• Rod Marinelli (2014-19)
• Mike Nolan (2020)
• Dan Quinn (2021-23)
• Mike Zimmer (2024)
• Matt Eberflus (2025),

 

[Stash]

And I don't believe this was the first time Jerry pulled that idiotic move.

No. He hired Garrett before Wade Phillips as well.

And over a decade was lost.

 

[Stash]

This marks the first time since Monte Kiffin in 2013 that the Cowboys have not had a former NFL head coach as their defensive coordinator.

Since then, they have had

• Rod Marinelli (2014-19)
• Mike Nolan (2020)
• Dan Quinn (2021-23)
• Mike Zimmer (2024)
• Matt Eberflus (2025),

Music to my ears.

Their past methods clearly weren’t working.

 

[Stash]

Simmons just so happens to be a free agent this year.

 

[Shannon1]

Is it official yet ?

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Based on the timing and the fact that Eberflus was hired first, it was a job requirement for Schottenheimer. Whoever took the job had to accept the Joneses’ choice of defensive coordinator.

The total opposite of how competent organizations do it.

I agree to an extent. I think they didn’t have to sell him too hard on Eberflus. But yes I do believe it was brought to him.