"The Dallas Cowboys have set a date. After 26 days of radio silence, new defensive coordinator Christian Parker will be set to speak to the media for the first time today at 4P.M. Eastern Time. A delay this long is unusual, but the Cowboys took time to round out their defensive staff, with their latest hire, Demeitre Brim, formerly of UCF, joining as an assistant defensive line coach a few days ago."
"Before 2025, the Cowboys had never taken the time to truly invest in the defensive tackle position. Spending a first-round pick on Mazi Smith was a lot in theory, but the team completely missed the mark in their evaluation. But since free agency last year, Dallas signed Osa Odighizuwa to a significant contract extension, traded Micah Parsons for Kenny Clark and some picks, and used part of the capital from the Parsons' trade to acquire Quinnen Williams. Talk about an overcorrection to the highest degree."
"Jerry Jones has not been shy about his feelings for where Dallas' defense can be, building around their three defensive tackles in the middle. Hearing Parker's plan for how he'd like to utilize all three will be interesting, considering Dallas' investment in the position. He recently worked with Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter in Philadelphia. Does he believe these three players can work together?"
Christian Parker will speak to the media at 4 P.M. Eastern after 26 days without comment. The Cowboys used the delay to finish assembling their defensive staff, adding Demeitre Brim as assistant defensive line coach. Dallas has dramatically restructured the interior defensive line, moving Micah Parsons for Kenny Clark and picks, extending Osa Odighizuwa, and acquiring Quinnen Williams after previously drafting Mazi Smith. Ownership has emphasized building around three defensive tackles, raising questions about how Parker plans to deploy all three and whether Kenny Clark fits the present scheme. Parker's prior work developing NFL cornerbacks fuels expectations about secondary improvements.
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