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Kevin Sherrington: To help Christian Parker succeed, Cowboys should prioritize boosting talent on defense
Christian Parker, at 34 the youngest defensive coordinator in Cowboys history, aims to fix a defense ranked near the bottom last season with a 3-4 scheme and multiple fronts.
- On Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, Christian Parker was introduced as the Dallas Cowboys' new defensive coordinator in Frisco after an extensive search involving nine coordinator interviews and more than 40 defensive staff interviews, with Brian Schottenheimer convinced Parker was the right hire.
- Facing the NFL's worst scoring defense, the Dallas Cowboys fired Matt Eberflus after allowing a franchise-record 511 points and finishing last in points allowed, needing upgrades via free agency and the draft.
- Parker described a multiple approach mixing four- and five-man fronts and varied coverages, emphasizing a 3-4 base defense tailored to players' strengths and mixing man and zone coverage concepts.
- With two first-round picks available, Dallas can address defensive holes via the draft and free agency, as Jadeveon Clowney is set to be a free agent next month.
- At 34, Christian Parker, Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator, comes from Vic Fangio's coaching tree and was on the Eagles' Super Bowl-winning staff, highlighting long-term potential.
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Cowboys' Christian Parker Singles Out Rookie Who Struggled Badly
Let’s face it, no matter what new Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker does from now until the season opens in September, no matter how many times he mentions Stoic philosophers or displays admirable confidence about his ability to do the job of coordinator, his success in this new endeavor of his will come down to his ability to fix Dallas’s secondary. Maybe, even specifically, rookie Shavon Revel.Parker, who was introduced wit…
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FRISCO, Texas (AP) — New Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker recalls when he first met head coach Brian Schottenheimer. It was a very quick greeting a few years ago during training camp.
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Kevin Sherrington: To help Christian Parker succeed, Cowboys should prioritize boosting talent on defense
FRISCO, Texas — Christian Parker is, at 34, not only the youngest defensive coordinator in Cowboys history, he’s roughly the same age as our oldest son. Doesn’t mean he can’t get the job done, but it could indicate I’ve been…
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