The search begins.
The Dallas Cowboys have requested to interview three candidates for their defensive coordinator opening, according to a report from ESPN’s Todd Archer. The Cowboys are in line to speak with Broncos defensive pass game coordinator Jim Leonhard, Vikings defensive pass game coordinator Daronte Jones and Browns safeties coach Ephraim Banda. The team also requested to speak with Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, but that request was denied by Atlanta as the franchise seeks a new head coach that could retain Ulbrich on staff.
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It is going to be interesting to see how this shakes out. Brian Schottenheimer will likely want to find someone to serve as a point of stability for obvious reasons, but the defense has been so bad lately that the Cowboys can not exactly afford to be picky. Simply put, it is a hire that the organization must get right.
Jerry Jones was perceived to have had a big influence on Matt Eberflus being hired, we’ll see if he goes back to someone he knows, or tries something new. The Cowboys obviously have their own unique way of doing things.
This post will serve as our tracker for all rumors, news, and overall information related to the search.
Lunda Wells is getting an offensive coordinator interview with a familiar friend.
Quinn requests permission to speak to Wells
In 2024, the Cowboys blocked Quinn from interviewing Wells. Then, Quinn was interested in Wells for the Commanders’ offensive line coach vacancy. The Cowboys also blocked Quinn from interviewing then DB coach Al Harris.
Now, according to ESPN’s Todd Archer, Quinn is requesting to interview Wells once again, only this time for the Commanders’ offensive coordinator role. Wells is expected to take the interview, as it would be a promotion for him.
As Archer pointed out in his report, Wells carries a lot of weight on the Cowboys’ game plans. He’s also responsible for Dalton Schultz’s and Jake Ferguson’s development. The former had his best seasons in Dallas upon Wells’ arrival in 2020 with Mike McCarthy. Losing him would be a significant blow to Brian Schottenheimer’s staff.
Wells is expected to go up against some top-notch competition for the Commanders’ OC vacancy, however. With the likes of Mike McDaniel available, expect Washington to take big swings to replace for Kliff Kingsbury ahead of what will be a pivotal year for quarterback Jayden Daniels.
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