"The Dallas Cowboys have a new defensive coordinator, with news breaking Thursday that the team was working on terms with Eagles defensive backs coach and pass game coordinator Christian Parker. Brian Schottenheimer apparently chose Parker over several other candidates, including Jim Leonhard, Daronte Jones, and Jonathan Gannon. Todd Archer is confirming the deal. Here's a deep dive into Parker's background and what to expect from his defense in Dallas."
"At just 34 years old, Parker would be one of the youngest coordinators in the league. The Virginia native played both wide receiver and cornerback at FCS Richmond and started his coaching career at FCS Virginia State. Eventually he got a graduate assistant job at Notre Dame and went to Texas A&M a year later. That precipitated his jump to the NFL, serving as a defensive quality control coach for two years with the Packers."
"During that time, defensive coordinator Mike Pettine - who ran the Jets defense when Schottenheimer was their offensive coordinator - referred to Parker as his eyes and ears while calling games. From Green Bay, Parker landed as the defensive backs coach in Denver under newly-hired head coach Vic Fangio. There, Parker quickly became a trusted voice for Fangio, and he started to generate buzz as a coaching star. Fangio openly praised his football acumen and communication skills."
Christian Parker, 34, will serve as the Dallas Cowboys' defensive coordinator after leaving the Eagles' defensive backs coach and pass game coordinator role. He played wide receiver and cornerback at Richmond, began coaching at Virginia State, and held graduate assistant posts at Notre Dame and Texas A&M before joining the Packers as a defensive quality control coach. Mike Pettine relied on him heavily. Parker then coached defensive backs in Denver under Vic Fangio where his communication and acumen drew praise; he was retained by successive Broncos head coaches. He helped coordinate Philadelphia's defense to a top-10 EPA/play ranking and has notable player development results.
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