Who is the Dallas Cowboys most successful defensive coordinator in franchise history?

[Cowboy_svt]

Jimmy johnson

 

[kskboys]

Yup. When you don't set the edge, good OC's will abuse that.

 

[lopey]

Definitely wasn't Mike Nolan.

Or Marinelli

 

[ArtClink]

Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator record​

Coach	Years	Record	Win percentage	Playoff record
Dan Quinn	2021-2023	26-11-0	70.3%	1-2
Mike Nolan	2020	6-10-0	37.5%	0-0
Rod Marinelli	2014-2019	56-40-0	58.3%	2-3
Monte Kiffin	2013	8-8-0	50.0%	0-0
Rob Ryan	2011-2012	16-16-0	50.0%	0-0
Brian Stewart	2007-2008	22-10-0	68.8%	0-1
Mike Zimmer	2000-2006	49-63-0	43.8%	0-2
Dave Campo	1995-1999	46-34-0	57.5%	4-3
Butch Davis	1993-1994	24-8-0	75.0%	4-1
Dave Wannstedt	1989-1992	32-32-0	50.0%	4-1
Ernie Stautner	1973-1988	152-86-0	63.9%	13-10

https://pro-football-history.com/franchpos/20/8/dallas-cowboys-defensive-coordinator-history

You make the pick...

Ernie by a mile

 

[plasticman]

Ernie Stautner

Every season during the 70's the Cowboys had a top ten defense.

Stautner lasted 16 seasons as the defensive coordinator.

Definitely wasn't Mike Nolan.

No, but his father Dick Nolan isn't even on the list. Why is that?

During the two seasons he was DC, 1966 and 1967, the Cowboys were ranked #1 against the run. We could use that guy today.