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The Cowboys' tough transition from Quinn to Zimmer as DC

FRISCO, Texas -- The way it is told now, there was always going to be a on-field transition with the switch at defensive coordinator from Dan Quinn to Mike Zimmer.

As much as the schemes of the Dallas Cowboys' coordinators of the recent past and present have similarities, there are some differences in how each coach operates that would take some adjustment for the players.

Nobody, however, predicted this type of transition.

As the Cowboys prepare to face Quinn for the first time as the head coach of the Washington Commanders Sunday at Northwest Stadium (1 p.