"Dixon is an exciting hire for two main reasons. He has direct ties to Parker, as the two served together on the Broncos staff for two seasons, which means Dixon is familiar with the Vic Fangio scheme that Parker has cut his teeth in. But Dixon also spent the past two years in Minnesota, working under defensive coordinator Brian Flores to create one of the best defenses in the league over that span."
"While with the Vikings, Dixon worked alongside an outside linebackers coach as well, former Browns head coach Mike Pettine. For the most part, Pettine operated as a pass rush specialist and an idea guy for Flores in drawing up exotic blitz packages, something Pettine was experienced with after serving as Rex Ryan's top assistant with the Jets. Dixon, meanwhile, focused more on specific techniques for the defensive line, especially in stopping the run."
"Brian Schottenheimer seemed to understand that when he built out his offensive staff a year ago. Klayton Adams took the reins as offensive coordinator after spending years coaching the offensive line. He then paired Adams with Conor Riley, who had overseen several talented linemen jump from Kansas State to the league, including Cowboys center Cooper Beebe. Now, Christian Parker seems to be taking a similar approach to his defensive staff."
Football emphasis on the trenches is central to roster and staff decisions. The Cowboys hired Marcus Dixon to coach the defensive line and Chidera Uzo-Diribe to coach outside linebackers, adding a dedicated OLB coach for the first time. Dixon has prior working ties with Christian Parker from Denver and familiarity with the Vic Fangio scheme. Dixon also spent two seasons with the Vikings under Brian Flores, contributing to one of the league’s best defenses. Dixon’s role has emphasized run-stopping techniques, while the outside linebackers coaching role historically focused on pass-rush concepts and exotic blitz packages.
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