Key moments and takeaways:
– Week 15 reminder: The Vikings, led by Flores, pressured Dallas and earned a 34-26 win, showing how tough Flores’ defense can be. 📊
– Flores update: He’s signed a new deal to stay in Minnesota through 2026 and remains a head-coaching candidate elsewhere, but will stay put if no offer comes. 🛡️
– Cowboys’ search: Dallas has cast a wide net, interviewing nine candidates so far as they hunt for a transformative DC. 🧭
– In-person interviews (second round): Jonathan Gannon and Christian Parker are set for in-person chats, with Vikings’ D/C Daronte Jones already lined up. Jim Leonhard is also in consideration, potentially meeting after the AFC Championship. 🔥
– Dak Prescott & defense: Prescott is still elite at QB, but the defense struggled last season (32nd in points allowed, 30th in yards). The right DC hire is the key to turning those numbers around. 📊
– Next steps: Cowboys plan to narrow the field and continue with in-person interviews, hoping to land the right defensive mind who can anchor a resurgent unit. 🏈
Bottom line: Dallas is hustling to land a game-changing defensive coordinator, even as Flores’ decision to stay in Minnesota reshapes the candidate pool. The goal remains clear — fix the defense and get this team back to championship-caliber consistency. 💥
