"Does that sound like generic coachspeak? Sure. Schottenheimer made sure to throw in several buzzwords, staying away from making any declarations about scheme and instead focusing on soft skills. Given the issues Eberflus had in implementing his scheme, which has seen success elsewhere, that makes sense. It also perfectly describes at least one coach who's been floated by many ( including yours truly) as a candidate."
"Jim Leonhard has been the pass game coordinator for the Broncos over the last two years, during which time Denver is second in EPA/dropback and first in success rate against the pass. He was a longtime coach at his alma mater, Wisconsin, starting his career there as a defensive backs coach before rising to defensive coordinator and, later, interim head coach."
"Leonhard is renowned for his defensive prowess. Not only is he an X's and O's wizard - playing for Rex Ryan and starting your coaching career under Justin Wilcox and Dave Aranda will do that - but Leonhard has drawn rave reviews everywhere he's been for the way he teaches his players. When Leonhard was passed over for the full-time head job at Wisconsin, he spent a year as an analyst at Illinois, working for former Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema."
The Dallas Cowboys fired Matt Eberflus and are searching for a new defensive coordinator. Brian Schottenheimer emphasized leadership, teaching ability, and soft skills over schematic declarations. Eberflus struggled with scheme implementation despite that scheme finding success elsewhere. Jim Leonhard has served as Denver's pass game coordinator for two years, with Denver ranking second in EPA per dropback and first in pass success rate during his tenure. Leonhard rose through Wisconsin's staff from defensive backs coach to defensive coordinator and interim head coach, played three seasons under Rex Ryan, and is widely praised for his teaching and ability to connect with players.
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