Big Changes Coming On Defense For Dallas Cowboys?

The Dallas Cowboys are making the switch from Dan Quinn to Mike Zimmer on defense. What type of changes should we expect on that side of the ball? Plus, will the Cowboys search for more traditional linebackers this offseason? And how do Trevon Diggs and Daron Bland fit Zimmer's defense? All that and so much more in this episode of the show!
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[@charlieflo9872]

They need to quit leading in penalties. Quit being soft in the trenches both sides, need to add some dog fight in the big dance, Dak needs to clear the hurdle to match his salary.

[@larrycarter3285]

All facts. No lies detected

[@michaell874]

The front 3 in the middle of that defense is a huge weakness. Also, a running game on offense would help the defense tremendously too. They cannot have a safety playing middle linebacker and expect to be able to stop the run. And they cannot be throwing the ball forty times a game, run the ball five times and have a time possession of 16 minutes, wearing down that defense.

[@marloncampbell3421]

I could see Bell replacing Kearse as a full-time starter

[@KingCarlos1215]

Awesome podcast, I really enjoyed the show.

[@Luke-bn2sn]

Awesome having cody on. Good books

[@LockedOnCowboys]

He was an outstanding guest!

[@dalehatcher3935]

Can’t be big changes when the defense is intact. We need a big body up front and maybe a linebacker. Other than that this defense has the tools to be top 5 again.

[@BobSmith-mq9je]

Mazi can man the 1 tech/0 tech. For some reason Quinn had him loose 20 + pounds! Guess Quinn thougth he could make him a pass rusher more then run defender.

[@frankieclayton9303]

We need bulls sharks that filling up the lanes gaps space cutting edges discipline but still get pressure sacks stops turnovers

[@rogerquintanilla863]

Under Quinn the defense on their right (offense's left) could not stop the run and to boot the tackling was ridiculous like they where not in shape. Dallas defenses in the old days were tough and in the last few years they had speed but again poor tackling. Need bigger and meaner Line Backers.

[@Cowboynation1982]

Running back ASAP. If you get a chance go look at the one in Kentucky or Michigan running back.

[@Cowboynation1982]

Let’s put Sam Williams at middle linebacker

[@Dougarony]

He lacks instincts, much like #11

[@jamarcarroll5393]

I thought Mike Zimmer did more press coverage then zone

[@markfrederick4919]

We weren't playing Bell out of necessity. DQ was playing Bell out of stupidity. We had a productive, 1st round, LB on the roster and he refused to play him.

[@williamjohnson1683]

Exactly that’s why no LB wanted to play for Dallas DQ got to full of himself. He refused to make adjustments to stop the run.

[@leroyjonessr9959]

Coach Jimmy Johnson going to change the offense and defense so we going to see some coaching change here before season start season start

[@garciacuster1627]

We had NO LBS to blitz! They were injured! Parsons needs to back to part time LB! But Overshown comes back this season! Things will be Different!

[@johnnygonzalez2941]

Why can't you move sam Williams to LB

[@frankieclayton9303]

Dallas cowboys must get bulls on this team along with speed discipline filling lanes gaps space cutting edges but still create turnovers sacks pressure stops flying

[@edgrabowski6797]

It better work or it's going to be a very long and painful season. Fix the defense line and lb to stop the run game.

[@Dlo_BestLife]

Locked on needs to remove 1 of the commercial breaks on this length episode. It's a lot.

[@stevencoleman3272]

I enjoyed your show, but advertising fan duel... Gambling on the games is what's corrupting the game. SMH

[@Outlaw2739]

Jonah Elliss and Adisa Isaac should be talked about more

[@sarahmccoy1941]

More tackling and less penalties? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@deoalvarez1727]

Great job we need to draft 3 linebacker in the first 3 rounds why not

[@justnice1541]

At least two & DT

[@doof000]

Who would even be available to warrant drafting three linebackers in a row? You can't really run three.linebackers on the field at the same time because you would end up with linebackers on wideouts in the passing game a lot. Most teams run 3 wideouts on the field so we just need to draft one and sign a veteran linebacker to coach the young guys up on the field. Build the right way.

[@guadalupechavarria1227]

In the 2025 NFL Draft look at two QB's as possible Dak Prescott replacement. First, QB Quinn Ewers 6'2 205 Texas or QB Jalen Milroe 6'2 225 Alabama.

[@bradleyneuville3074]

Dallas needs tougher , stronger,meaner, playmaker,,these boys from 2023 are way to soft,most of them need to go,Get players that can win and want to win know,get rid of these bums.

[@IxMADMANxl]

Doubt any changes happen,only change needs to happen is get tank outta here

[@firestarter8202]

No. There will be no changes on the defense. Names will change, sure. But it will be the same old defense.

[@bradleyneuville3074]

There getting rid of Alot of players on defense u don't know what your talking about,👉another hater.👈dont know 🏈

[@firestarter8202]

@@bradleyneuville3074 i’m just saying there’ll be a lot of jerseys changing and obviously a new defensive coordinator. But you will see the same high penalty rate and the same undisciplined play because that is Dallas Cowboys CULTURE.

[@neilscottfaulkner]

That doesn’t make sense. The coordinator has just as much impact as the players.

[@edgrabowski6797]

You will in the trenches Dallas is weak on defense and offense