Christian Parker nailed his Introductory Press Conference Wednesday

Type Of Defense?

Parker said his defense will be used in multiple ways, but from a defensive structure, it’s about the players you have but emphasizes the core will be 3-4. If he does go heavy on that type of system, he is going to need a lot of above-average linebackers who can provide solid play!

That is clearly the biggest issue left with the Cowboys defense. It is the personnel.

If you missed it, the rest of the Parkers’ staff is as follows: cornerbacks coach Ryan Smith, pass game coordinator Derrick Ansley, defensive line coach Marcus Dixon, assistant defensive line coach Demeitre Brim, outside linebackers coach Chidera Uzo-Diribe, inside linebackers coach Scott Symons, and assistant secondary coach Robert Muschamp.

I like the fact that Jerry let Parker and Schotty do the dirty work. Every single year we see Jerry hand pick these guys, and they are all his friends, and it never works out.

That is why Dallas has gone through defensive coaches like I go through socks.

A lot of great questions were asked, and Jerry Jones was nowhere in site, and it was great.

Every press conference or appearance where the team has a spokesperson present has involved either Jerry Jones, Stephen Jones, or, in some non-football settings, another member of the Jones family.

This one did not.

Parker said that he would definitely try to get the front office to use their two first round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft on defense, but nothing has been promised. Shocker, right?

Dallas has the 12th and 20th overall picks, and they need the most help on defense. We all understand that.

One thing we did not get an answer to, though, was whether Parker would call plays from the sideline or the booth. He would not commit to either one.

The biggest takeaway from this introduction was that it was only Schotty and Parker up there. The reporters asked questions, and both of these guys answered them and talked about nothing but football, and it was awesome to listen to!

“Man, every time we talked, we just got off a call or get off a zoom or off an interview, man, I wanted more of that,” Schottenheimer said. “I think his ability to develop players is very obvious. You look at what he did in Denver, involved with Surtain, and you look at what they did in Philadelphia.

They nailed this intro, and please get this man the guys he needs on that side of the ball.

For the first time in probably my life, it was nice to watch one of these, and it was simply about football.

I can only say so much, if you did not watch or listen to this yesterday, please check it out here. I loved everything about it. I am excited about the rest of this offseason.