""Matt Eberflus is a damn good football coach," head coach Brian Schottenheimer said when asked about potential staffing changes ( via Jon Machota of The Athletic). "We have to perform better. But I've been him, so part of me being in [the defensive meeting room] is to help as an asset, to tell him, 'I believe in him. I understand what he's going through...' We're gonna ride this thing out. And we'll play better. We really will.""
"Improvement will be needed if Eberflus is to rebuild his stock during his current Cowboys tenure. "He's had tremendous experience," owner Jerry Jones said on today's 105.3 The Fan appearance when offering an additional endorsement of Eberflus ( h/t Machota). "He's dealt with adversity. He's had some great successes... I jumped at it when we had the chance to get him. I still feel as strongly [about him as the day we hired him].""
Micah Parsons was traded one week before the 2025 season, leaving questions about the Cowboys' defense entering the year. Through Week 6, Dallas ranks last in total defense and 31st in points allowed. Defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus has drawn increasing criticism but retains staff and ownership support. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said he believes in Eberflus, called him "a damn good football coach," and pledged to "ride this thing out." Owner Jerry Jones endorsed Eberflus, citing experience and past successes. Eberflus previously produced multiple top-10 points-allowed finishes as Colts defensive coordinator before an unsuccessful Chicago head coaching stint. The Cowboys lead the league in total offense and rank third in scoring but hold a 2-3-1 record.
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