Cowboys DC Dan Quinn’s defense trended majorly in wrong direction in 2023

Dallas has seen defensive slippage well before their loss to the Packers.

The Dallas Cowboys lost to the Green Bay Packers 48-32 despite having great expectations for a deep

run in the NFL Playoffs this season.

Cowboys fans were outraged that Dallas allowed Green Bay to score nearly 50 points, but it should be

noted that the Cowboys’ defensive struggles under defensive coordinator Dan Quinn didn’t exactly

come out of nowhere, according to Benjamin Solak of The Ringer:

“Dan Quinn has coached 55 games as the Cowboys’ DC. 6 of his worst 7 games by EPA per drive came

this season. 5 of his worst 7 games by EPA per drive have come in the last 2.5 months.”

While Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was able to lead the Cowboys to some thrilling wins this

season, the defensive slippage has been there for anyone willing to see it.

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy is feeling the heat, though players have come to his defense, according to

Tom Pelissero.

According to Pelissero, “My conversations with players don’t tell me that at all, to the fans who think this

team has quit on Mike McCarthy.” It’s been fascinating to listen to them defend him, his way of life, and

his leadership both on and off the field. It’s their responsibility that Mike failed that really sticks out.

Bill Belichick, the former coach of the New England Patriots, is the front-runner to take over as the

Cowboys’ coach if McCarthy is fired. To help Dallas go to the next level, McCarthy may be the best

candidate for the position, but he will require a new defensive coordinator.