"The Cowboys have interviewed about 20 coaches, if not a little more, according to sources, to join new defensive coordinator Christian Parker. Only two of the known candidates have a previous tie to Parker. Ronell Williams was the assistant linebackers coach on the same Philadelphia Eagles staff with Parker, who was their passing game coordinator and secondary coach. Former Minnesota Vikings defensive line coach Marcus Dixon was with the Denver Broncos when Parker was their defensive backs coach."
"Linebackers coach Dave Borgonzi, defensive passing game coordinator/safeties coach Andre Curtis and secondary/corners coach David Overstreet II worked for Eberflus with the Chicago Bears. Defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton was the only position coach without a direct tie to Eberflus. The thinking behind hiring coaches with direct knowledge of the scheme used by the coordinator is solid. Theoretically, it should help speed up the teaching process for the players because there is not a lot of "coaching" the coaches."
The Cowboys conducted roughly 20 interviews to staff new defensive coordinator Christian Parker, with only two known candidates having prior ties to him: Ronell Williams and Marcus Dixon. Dixon agreed to become the defensive line coach; Derrick Ansley and Ryan Smith were also signed and lacked previous ties to Parker. Hiring patterns sometimes favor coaches familiar with a coordinator’s scheme, as seen when Matt Eberflus’ staff included multiple coaches who previously worked with him. Coaches with direct scheme knowledge can accelerate player teaching and provide continuity, familiarity and comfort in implementation.
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