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

[Bigdog]

We only get one if they leave for a head coach or above position.

This organization is just a stepping stone for players and coaches to go on do better and bigger things like make the playoffs and win the SB

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

@Floatyworm is the guy who said Kellen Moore was the next great Cowboys QB.

He’s always been mentally off.

 

[Floatyworm]

At least it’s extremely clear that Shoddy is no puppet and is clearly leading this search.

Culture change. Ok.

I seriously doubt he has anything to do with this. The more you see the more you notice he's just another Jerry puppet.

 

[ConstantReboot]

It's a good year needing a linebacker: good options in both fa and the draft.

Also, the draft is filled with good corners.

 

[rocknrobcowboy]

The deal is now done.

 

[Kwyn]

Surprised we went with a young coach.

I love it. Let youth be served!

 

[Sydla]

Again, to me, I am hoping this signals a shift in the front office.

Hiring Parker is definitely outside the norm for Jerry. Does that mean maybe a fresh approach to roster construction, FA, etc?

 

[Praxit]

..oh wow, ok. Sounds better than Gannon.

Eagles D has been really good recently.

 

[bottleKids]

who?

 

[Sydla]

I am normally quite critical of this franchise and Jerry, especially.

I also can't remember when a coaching hiring intrigued me this much. mean we've gotten a steady force feeding of retreads/NFL names like McCarthy and Schottenheimer and Eberflus and Quinn and Nolan.

But this hire does intrigue me.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

I am normally quite critical of this franchise and Jerry, especially.

I also can't remember when a coaching hiring intrigued me this much. mean we've gotten a steady force feeding of retreads/NFL names like McCarthy and Schottenheimer and Eberflus and Quinn and Nolan.

But this hire does intrigue me.

If he's the Klayton Adams of the defense, we're good.

 

[Sydla]

That part. It’s interesting as candidates what makes Leonard better? Seems like the same level of candidate. I just don’t know how long you wait when even as a homer I can’t sell you on you why you should take this job over Giants or Packers.

I'll just say that Leonhard has experience calling plays that Parker does not. Granted, that was in college, but Leonhard at least has experience being the guy behind the mic making decisions/adjustments.

 

[The Natural]

I wouldn't mind if he could bring Blankenship down as a Wilson replacement

 

[75boyz]

I am normally quite critical of this franchise and Jerry, especially.

I also can't remember when a coaching hiring intrigued me this much. mean we've gotten a steady force feeding of retreads/NFL names like McCarthy and Schottenheimer and Eberflus and Quinn and Nolan.

But this hire does intrigue me.

Yep, the Adams/Riley duo of last year on offense and now Parker as DC this year.
Actually keeps me interested.

I want to say hopeful but I may be getting ahead of myself.

 

[Cowboyny]

Also, the draft is filled with good corners.

Good depth at Edge and Safety too. Bad year for Tackle.

 

[Sydla]

I wouldn't mind if he could bring Blankenship down as a Wilson replacement

Oh please no.

He was exposed at times this past year. PFF had him rated 92 out of 98 safeties. He's Jeff Heath reincarnated - a guy that gets way more praise than he deserves for some reason.

 

[Davidlee1973]

other than Jimmy and parcells. Jerry has yet to hire a good coach at any level

 

[darthseinfeld]

Again, to me, I am hoping this signals a shift in the front office.

Hiring Parker is definitely outside the norm for Jerry. Does that mean maybe a fresh approach to roster construction, FA, etc?

Here is an interesting fact for you. Since 2000 up until 2024, the Cowboys traded a top 90 pick for a player only 4 times. They did it twice in 2025

Could definitely be just a coincidence. Could also signal heightened aggression though. Still dont get your hope up lol

 

[Havic]

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

Lmao

He fixes this group he is a head coach candidate next year

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I'll just say that Leonhard has experience calling plays that Parker does not. Granted, that was in college, but Leonhard at least has experience being the guy behind the mic making decisions/adjustments.

He does have that. But it’s even college but still experience so I get it.