Cowboys Changes On Defense: What To Expect From Mike Zimmer As Cowboys New Defensive Coordinator

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Published 2024-02-14
Mike Zimmer is officially the new Cowboys Defensive Coordinator, with Zimmer being introduced at a Dallas Cowboys press conference today. So as Zimmer starts to work towards building his defensive staff, what changes are likely coming with Dan Quinn gone? Cowboys Report host Tom Downey breaks down what to expect from Mike Zimmer as the Cowboys new Defensive Coordinator.

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Cowboys changes on defense to watch for under Mike Zimmer:
- More "Base" Personnel
- Double A Gap / Simulated Pressures
- More Disguised Looks
- Fatties Only Lives
- Willingness To Adapt & Change
- Coaching Style

Mike Zimmer coverage breakdown called in his final two years with the Vikings:
- Cover 0: 2.6%
- Cover 1: 17.8%
- Cover 2: 18.3%
- Cover 3: 21.9%
- Cover 4: 13.6%
- Cover 6: 10.5%
- Cover 2-man: 1.7%

However, Zimmer showcased a willingness to change his defensive scheme in those years. Here are his true preferences:
- Plenty of Man
- Wants to press
- Will rotate safeties
- Watch out for man-match

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Cowboys defensive coaches (as of filming):
Defensive Coordinator: Mike Zimmer
DB Coach: Al Harris
LB Coach: Scott McCurley
Assistant DB Coach: Cannon Matthews
Assistant LB Coach & Quality Control: Darian Thompson
Analytics & Quality Control: Eric Simonelli
Defensive Assistant & Quality Control: Pete Ohnegian

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