"There are two primary suspects in solving the case of how the Dallas Cowboys' 2025 season imploded into the 7-9-1 train wreck it became. The obvious suspect is Jerry Jones. He assembled the roster that went out and underwhelmed this season. The other is no longer on the team. Matt Eberflus' one-year stint as Dallas' defensive coordinator augured into the ground at high speed in less than a year."
"Not many coaches can overcome their owner/general manager sabotaging the team like that. It didn't help when Eberflus' hand-picked players failed miserably. Most of the defense's fault is rightfully laid at Eberflus' feet. Still, a healthy share of the blame falls on the other defensive coaches and the players themselves. None of them coached or played anywhere close to the level of expectations the season began with. Starting with the defensive backfield."
"Charcoal Briquettes You thought CB stood for Corner Back in Dallas? Au contraire, mon frère. (And there's your first, and last, dabble into French for 2026.) CB in Dallas stands for charcoal briquettes. As in, the Cowboys' backfield was burnt so often they'll be available to light up in your outdoor grills this summer. Trevon Diggs mentally checked out when Parsons was traded. The defensive backs accounted for five of the Cowboys' six interceptions."
Two main failures produced the Cowboys' 2025 collapse: ownership roster construction and defensive coaching. Jerry Jones built a roster that underperformed and made a late trade that disrupted defensive planning. Matt Eberflus' one-year tenure as defensive coordinator deteriorated rapidly after the trade and his hand-picked players did not deliver. Defensive coaches and players also failed to meet expectations, especially in the defensive backfield. The secondary produced only a handful of interceptions, led by Donovan Wilson and DaRon Bland's single pick-six, while linebackers Shemar James and Kenneth Murray logged the team's leading tackle totals amid inconsistent play.
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