Micah Parsons opens up about Cowboys’ coaching changes, offseason plan of attack – Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com

Micah Parsons talks about having his third different defensive coordinator in three seasons.

For the third time in as many years, there will be a new defensive coordinator in Dallas, as Matt Eberflus returns to take on the role following a one-year reunion with Mike Zimmer, who returned following Dan Quinn’s decision to depart for the Washington Commanders.

That’s three coordinators in Parsons’ four seasons in the NFL, and he has still produced no fewer than 12 sacks in a single season, despite missing four games due to a high ankle sprain in 2024.

“It’s just learning a new system and getting another coach’s adjustments to how I like to play, what I like to do… ” said the four-time Pro Bowler after spending the morning with Make-A-Wish children at the Great Wolf Lounge in Grapevine. “Obviously, it is challenging with a third [defensive coordinator] and [another change] is obviously not the greatest thing in the world but, I mean, that’s part of being a pro.

“You’ve got to make adjustments.”

Acclimating quickly to what Eberflus and his completely overhauled defensive staff will expect and look to do will be aided by Parsons’ decision on OTAs and other voluntary portions of the Cowboys’ offseason program.

Brian Schottenheimer’s full Cowboys coaching staff officially announced – Josh Sanchez, Sports Illustrated

It’s a new era on the sidelines in Dallas with Brian Schottenheimer’s staff fully complete.

On Friday afternoon, the team officially announced the new coaching staff for the start of the Brian Schottenheimer regime. From key coordinators to specialized assistants and the strength and conditioning staff, every role has been filled.

There is now some renewed optimism that the team could be shifting to a run-focused approach that would take some weight off of Dak Prescott and greatly benefit the entire offensive unit, while the defense will be under new direction with stars littered throughout the roster.

A complete look at Brian Schottenheimer’s staff can be seen below:

Troy Aikman expects Cowboys to compete in 2025, but says Dallas has ‘uphill climb’ ahead – Staff, DMN

Troy Aikman talked about the Dallas Cowboys stand in the NFC East heading into 2025 on Sportsradio 96.7 FM/1310 The Ticket (KTCK-AM)

This week Dak Prescott said that he thought the Cowboys were very close to the Eagles. Two years ago they certainly were probably better than the Eagles, but this year it wasn’t close on the field. Going into this offseason and next season, do you think he’s right and Jerry and Stephen [Jones] kind of feel the same way or do you think there’s a bigger gap between those two teams than they realize?

Aikman: “I totally get where Dak was coming from and in his mind there’s no reason for him not to feel that way. He was hurt, as you know, and when he’s healthy they’ve played with Philadelphia, they’ve played with Washington. I think they are closer than what the records would suggest, but I’m not sure that’s the right way to look at it. Philadelphia, it’s not like they’re going to stay put, they’ve proven that. Who’s to say they’re not going to be better than they were this year? And Washington, when you consider what they were able to do last year and now they’ve got their quarterback in place, it stands to reason that they’re going to continue to be better and bolster that roster as well. It’s an uphill climb for Dallas with some of the changes, but I don’t think for a second that they won’t be able to compete in the NFC East.”

I saw some of the pundits that laughed or took shots at Dak for those comments and I just think it fills up a day’s worth of content for February after the Super Bowl because I do think Dallas is gonna be in the conversation and be competitive, but they’ve got to get better as we know. There’s a lot of areas within that roster that need to be better, but hopefully those things get addressed. So yeah, I would not disagree, assuming that Dak is healthy, that they’ll be competitive and at least have a chance, but I also think these other two teams are going to be better as well. And then where the Giants fit into that is anybody’s guess.”

Schottenheimer and Eberflus to fight the same enemy: 3 biggest questions surrounding brand new Dallas Cowboys coaching staff – Mauricio Rodriguez, AtoZ Sports

The Cowboys new staff has quite a bit to figure out heading into the 2025 season.

How much will Brian Schottenheimer let Klayton Adams influence the run game?

On paper, Schottenheimer’s staff is impressive. Instead of going for the buddy hires so typical of an NFL coach that’s been in the league for a long time, the new Cowboys head coach drew in people from various schemes and philosophies.

He got Klayton Adams as offensive coordinator, who ran a night and day rushing offense in Arizona that used counter and pulling blockers at the highest rate of the league. He hired Derrick Foster as RB coach from a New Orleans Saints offense majoring in the wide zone scheme. For the offensive line and wide receiver coaching positions, he went into the college football world to make his hires.

On paper, it’s a great collection of coaches. Now for the most difficult part: Schottenheimer will have to ensure he works his ideas into the offense and subsequent play calling. In particular, Schottenheimer needs to allow Adams to influence the run game to keep it from becoming stale. He’ll have to defeat the stubbornness every coach has inside him to do so.

Can Jerry Jones afford both Myles Garrett and Micah Parsons? Consider this… – Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News

This would be a dream scenario for the Cowboys if it was successful.

No matter what you hear these days, the Cowboys aren’t actually shopping Micah Parsons. Which is good, because North Texas couldn’t survive the loss of another civic icon so soon. Same as if the Cotton Bowl had suddenly imploded in 2012 before Big Tex stopped smoking. The image of him burning alive still gives me the shivers.

Jerry Jones has done a lot of crazy stuff over the past three decades and change, but exiling gods isn’t his MO. Trading Herschel Walker was Jimmy Johnson’s idea. Herschel was good, but he’s not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Micah’s on an inside track to the HOF. So is Myles Garrett. Which is why his general manager, Andrew Berry, says the only place Garrett is going from Cleveland is Canton.

Superstars usually win these standoffs, so the answer seems clear:

What if Micah and Myles carpooled from Dallas to Canton?

First, a disclaimer: The chances of the Cowboys employing the best two-man pass rush in NFL history are about as good as Nico Harrison getting the key to the city. Once Berry realizes it’s in the Browns’ best interest to trade their greatest asset and start a full-blown rebuild, he’ll have plenty of offers. Start with two first-rounders. Garrett is also in the market for a contract that would make him the league’s highest-paid defender.

Coincidentally, so is Micah. No way the Cowboys, already cap-strapped and top-heavy, could pay both, right?