Cowboys hire former NFL head coach, Packers' DC to help fix struggling defense
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Key Points:
- Brian Schottenheimer has hired Mike Pettine as the Dallas Cowboys' senior defensive assistant to bolster the struggling defense amid a 2-3 season start.
- Pettine, 60, has prior experience working with Schottenheimer and Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker, having coached under Rex Ryan with the New York Jets and previously hired Parker in Green Bay.
- The Cowboys' defense ranks near the bottom of the NFL in multiple categories, including points allowed, third-down efficiency, and red zone efficiency, prompting the need for additional coaching support.
- Pettine's extensive NFL background includes head coaching the Cleveland Browns and recent work with the Minnesota Vikings, bringing valuable experience and familiarity with the Cowboys' defensive scheme.
- The team also showed signs of improvement with the return of key player Joey Porter Jr. and a players-only meeting emphasizing accountability and unity to address defensive struggles.
