In 2024, the Dallas Cowboys signed linebacker Eric Kendricks, who thrived in Mike Zimmer's system, to enhance their defensive communication. In 2025, new coordinator Matt Eberflus adopted a similar strategy by recruiting Jack Sanborn from the Bears. Sanborn, who has experience in Eberflus' defense, is eager to contribute. He emphasizes the importance of aggressive play and understanding individual roles to benefit the team strategy. The Cowboys’ linebacker group is notably young, indicating a fresh and dynamic approach under Eberflus' leadership.
"It's about flying around, having an aggressive mindset and getting downhill. But everybody has a job, he's really big into that. Making sure that not only you know your job, you know why you're doing your job and by doing your job what that leads to [for] other people."
"I know what he's about and what he wants to accomplish. He's aggressive and he wants to stop the run. He wants to get after the quarterback and he wants to make game-changing plays to get the ball back for the offense."
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