Cowboys defense hit rock bottom. Jerry Jones’ response surprised everyone
Jerry Jones stayed in the room.As the Dallas Cowboys searched for a new defensive coordinator, the 83-year-old owner and general manager sat through more than 40 interviews. For head coach Brian Schottenheimer, that level of involvement stood out immediately."I was stoked," Schottenheimer said, explaining how Jones and Stephen Jones committed to the entire process.It marked a clear departure from last year. In January, Dallas hired Matt Eberflus within 24 hours of naming Schottenheimer head coach. This time, there was no rush.Dallas Cowboys: A defense that forced changeTrevon Diggs gets released by the Packers even though he wanted to stay in the teamThe Cowboys had little choice. Dallas allowed 30.1 points per game last season and 377 yards per outing, ranking among the NFL's worst defensive units. The group finished with just 12 takeaways, the franchise's lowest total since 2015.Two seasons […]