"Dallas was being billed as a defensive powerhouse, headed into the 2025 season. Having well-established playmakers on both ends of the line, a deep rotation of linebackers and a secondary full of athleticism, this was to be the team that would hold the Cowboys' Super Bowl hopes together. Instead, the inconsistency, bad tackling and blown assignments have marred the first six weeks of the season, turning sure-win games into frustrating losses."
"With these increased questions, Defensive Coordinator Matt Eberflus is under strain to demonstrate that his system is adaptable. Jerry Jones, the Cowboys owner, has publicly supported the team, stating that the club will remain stable and improve rather than make a reactionary decision. However, one can plainly feel the pressure mounting under the surface. Eberflus has a challenging task not only of sewing holes, but of restoring confidence and recovering the stern violence of discipline that was formerly at the core of this defense."
Expectations for Dallas centered on a dominant defense built from established linemen, a deep linebacker rotation and an athletic secondary. Early-season inconsistency, poor tackling and blown assignments have turned expected wins into losses across the first six weeks. Defensive Coordinator Matt Eberflus faces pressure to show his system can adapt, while owner Jerry Jones publicly vows organizational stability rather than reactionary change. Restoring discipline, confidence and cohesive team play is framed as the primary corrective task. Fan and analyst debate over roster moves and coaching approaches has intensified amid concerns about systemic defensive failures.
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