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

Top 15 would be surprising

Our talent is among the worst in the league and there’s only so much coaching can do.

I’m of the opinion that this is a two year project to get to top 15.
Well only 32 teams so 15 is basically avg.
They will add draft picks and 1 or 2 FA also, depends on how that works out.
But a good test is what he does with what he has.
 
Good luck!!! You're going to need it. But at least the Jones boys went down a different road this time. Now let's see if the Jones boys change what they do in free agency. This is even more important than the hire.IMHO
 
I hope the new coach has a good eye for DBs - and can advise the team as to the current ‘chaff’ to separate from whatever ‘wheat’ they currently have… or if they even have any wheat. Pull no punches, Coach Parker… please!
 
No NFL ownership group would allow a 34 year old first time DC to dictate personnel decisions. And if one ever did it would not be Jerry Jones. Schottenheimer doesn’t get to dictate who the team should draft or sign.
I'm gonna concur on this one. He "might" be able to indirectly exert a modicum of influence through Schottenheimer. But that's a big "might". It's really his first turn at bat. He's supposed to be smart and player friendly but him not having done this before (DC) is certainly a concern. Can he get the defense turned around in what's left of Prescott's window? That is a key question...because lets face it, if the defense is still a boat anchor next year there are gonna be those who want to jump ship pretty quickly.

I'm keeping my expectations low...regardless of what is sure to be a deluge of wish-casting as we approach the start of the 26' season. I'm rooting for the guy for sure but I'm still going to need to see some receipts.
 
No NFL ownership group would allow a 34 year old first time DC to dictate personnel decisions. And if one ever did it would not be Jerry Jones. Schottenheimer doesn’t get to dictate who the team should draft or sign.
Jerry would let his 23 year old grandson do it.
 
So now we have a first-time coordinator to go with our bad talent.
 
Can he be worst than EberFlus?
The players didn't seem to pick up and execute his defensive schemes very well. Let's hope this new guy has better luck. Hopefully, he's good at picking defensive players in the draft.
 
He has his work to be done, lots of stupid cowboy players walking to the bank. Follow the leader.
 

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