Vic Fangio Player Development Robert Saleh Matt Eberflus Dan Quinn Kelvin Sheppard Defensive Coordinators Matt Patricia Anthony Weaver Brian Flores Player Evaluation Jim Schwartz Daronte Jones Wink Martindale Dennis Allen Defensive Coordinator Will Muschamp Christian Parker Shane Bowen Jim Knowles Coordinator Changes Teryl Austin Team Dynamics Game Preparation 3-4 Defense Marcus Freeman Play Calling Steve Spagnuolo Mike Zimmer Pass Defense Pass Game Coordination Player Roles Lou Anarumo Chris Ash Player Utilization Tackling Techniques Blitzing Brandon Staley Player Management Game Plans Coordinator Insights Blake Baker Mike Tomlin Defensive Coordination NFL Game Analysis Patrick Graham Defensive Coordinator Roles Blitz Packages Four-Man Fronts Raheem Morris Tampa 2 Defense Defensive Line Al Golden Game Performance Chris Jones Offensive Perspectives Player Relationships Robert Livingston Tomlin's Background SEC Football Sean McDermott Curt Cignetti Mike Rutenberg Edge Rushers Gary Patterson Attack on Defense Coaching Staff Brad White Demeco Ryans Coaching Changes Player Matchups Run Game Coordinator Signal Management Linebacker NFL Influence Warren Sapp Coordinator Roles Defensive Systems Mike Macdonald Dennard Wilson's Scheme Brian Knorr's Experience Defensive Plays Cover 2 Defense Ohio State Defense Practice Drills Player Positions Washington Huskies Cornerbacks Coaching Vic Fangio's Defense Player Rotation Jim Knowles' Defense Kevin Coyle Lane Kiffin Personnel Management Legion of Boom Jonathan Gannon Pass Rush Techniques Super Bowl History Position Changes
Dallas expects his youth plus a record of developing rookie defensive backs to repair a defense that allowed a franchise‑record 511 points in 2025.
