As the Cowboys search for their next defensive coordinator, one of the biggest names among the candidates is the vastly experienced Mike Zimmer. With a long history in Dallas, plus several years working against Mike McCarthy in the NFC North, Zimmer feels like the favorite based on his relationships with the decision-makers.
After three successful years with the Cowboys, Dan Quinn has moved on to become Washington’s head coach. He’s also taking Joe Whitt Jr., the leading internal candidate to replace him, to be his defensive coordinator. So unless a position coach like Aden Durde or Al Harris is going to make a surprising jump into a bigger chair, it feels like we’re headed to an outside hire.