""A teacher..." Schottenheimer said of what he wants from his next DC. "Someone that's a great teacher, a great communicator... I'm full of energy, and love what I do. I think someone that is passionate about football.""
""The ability to take what's complicated information, what we ask our players to do in all three phases is complicated. We want guys that can say complicated information in a simple manner. And if I say something to you that you don't understand, I need the ability to say it in a different way, because how you learn may be different... I think that's the starting point for me.""
""No, it's not a requirement to have been a head coach," Jerry Jones said. "And yes, it's possible to have a first-timer.""
Matt Eberflus was released after one year as the Cowboys' defensive coordinator. The organization is searching for its fourth defensive coordinator in as many years. Owner/GM Jerry Jones, COO/co-owner Stephen Jones and head coach Brian Schottenheimer outlined desired traits at the annual end-of-season press conference. Schottenheimer emphasized a teacher who is a great communicator, passionate about football, full of energy and able to explain complex, three-phase defensive responsibilities in simple terms and adapt explanations for different learners. Jerry Jones said prior head-coaching experience is not required and that the team could hire a first-timer.
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