Since the Cowboys hired Dan Quinn to be their new defensive coordinator, we’ve taken an an in-depth look at both the front seven and coverage schemes that Quinn uses, as well as the ones defensive passing game coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., primarily uses. Now comes the most important part: how well does the current roster fit that kind of scheme?
Quinn, like Mike Nolan before him, will naturally talk about shaping the scheme to fit the personnel, but every coach has their own preferences that override that to some degree. Even Bill Belichick, who’s widely regarded as one of the most adaptable coaches in football, likes to use man coverage on nearly every play.