The Dallas Cowboys are turning to another former NFL head coach to lead the defense on Mike McCarthy’s staff.
The Cowboys are expected to hire former Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer as defensive coordinator, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Thursda
Zimmer, 67, would take over for Dan Quinn, who was officially named the Washington Commanders’ head coach last week.Zimmer served as the Vikings’ head coach from 2014-21, leading the team to three playoff appearances while compiling a 72-56-1 record. He began his NFL coaching career as an assistant with the Cowboys in 1994. After serving as a defensive backs coach for three seasons, he held the role of the team’s defensive coordinator from 2000-0
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer looks on in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier FielDallas’ 2023 season unraveled, however, with a 48-32 loss to the Green Bay Packers in the wild-card round.
The Cowboys also interviewed former Commanders coach Ron Rivera and New York Jets safeties coach Marquand Manuel for the defensive coordinator role, according to multiple reports. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones confirmed Thursday that the team also spoke with former Jets and Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan for the position.
.The Dallas Cowboys are turning to another former NFL head coach to lead the defense on Mike McCarthy’s staff.The Cowboys are expected to hire former Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer as defensive coordinator, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Thursday.Zimmer, 67, would succeed Dan Quinn, who was officially named head coach of the Washington Commanders last week. Zimmer served as the Vikings’ head coach from 2014 to 2021, leading the team to three playoff appearances while compiling a 72-56-1 record. He began his NFL coaching career in 1994 as an assistant with the Cowboys. After serving as defensive backs coachThe Dallas Cowboys are turning to another former NFL head coach to lead the defense on Mike McCarthy’s staff.The Cowboys are expected to hire former Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer as defensive coordinator, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Thursday.Zimmer, 67, would succeed Dan Quinn, who was officially named head coach of the Washington Commanders last week. Zimmer served as the Vikings’ head coach from 2014 to 2021, leading the team to three playoff appearances while compiling a 72-56-1 record. He began his NFL coaching career in 1994 as an assistant with the Cowboys. After serving as defensive backs coach for three seasons, he served as the team’s defensive coordinator from 2000 to 2000.Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer looks ahead to the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. However, Dallas’ 2023 season ended with a 48-32 loss to the Green Bay Packers in the wild card round.According to multiple reports, the Cowboys also interviewed former Commanders coach Ron Rivera and New York Jets safeties coach Marquand Manuel for the defensive coordinator role. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones confirmed Thursday that the team also discussed the position with former Jets and Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan for three seasons, he served as the team’s defensive coordinator from 2000 to 2000.Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer looks ahead to the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. However, Dallas’ 2023 season ended with a 48-32 loss to the Green Bay Packers in the wild card round.According to multiple reports, the Cowboys also interviewed former Commanders coach Ron Rivera and New York Jets safeties coach Marquand Manuel for the defensive coordinator role. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones confirmed Thursday that the team also discussed the position with former Jets and Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan..
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