Longtime Cowboys reporter Bryan Broaddus advises to “keep an eye on” ex-Vikings coach Mike Zimmer as the Cowboys’ next defensive coordinator if current DC Dan Quinn accepts a head-coaching job.
Zimmer is still one of the NFL’s better-regarded defensive minds despite his Vikings flameout, and was with the Cowboys during their ‘90s glory years, eventually ascending to defensive coordinator for 2000-06. Although the Vikings’ defense was not impressive the past two seasons, the issue seemed to be more about personnel than coaching. Zimmer, of course, would have some elite young personnel in Dallas, none more so than certain DROY Micah Parsons. Although Zimmer is stubborn and going on 66, his hiring would probably be a good outcome for Big D.