Matt Eberflus has more than two decades of coaching experience in the NFL. Hence, it should not come as a surprise that he managed to get hired with the Dallas Cowboys in a jiffy.
The former Chicago Bears head coach will have the familiar role of defensive coordinator in Dallas. Eberflus plans to assist first-time head coach Brian Schottenheimer as the duo charts a path towards success.
Matt Eberflus Plans To Help Out Brian Schottenheimer in Many Ways With Cowboys
Eberflus’ Thanksgiving game debacle was no doubt a fire-worthy event. The 54-year-old received a ton of ridicule as well.
Nevertheless, that did not hurt Eberflus’ future opportunities. He has now clawed his way back to a DC role, one in which he served for four seasons with the Indianapolis Colts.
In an interview with the Associated Press on Wednesday, Feb. 19, Eberflus pointed out that his ample experience in various roles, including two and a half seasons as a head coach, will be beneficial for Schottenheimer.
“The first couple meetings I had with him, I said, ‘I’m here for you,’” he said. “I want to really just do a good job of bouncing ideas off of [him], experiences that I had and just working together to be able to utilize me.
“Because I do have the experience of being a head coach for him and to make his job easier.”
Apart from head coaching experience, Eberflus also has a ton of practice in Dallas and dealing with Jerry Jones. He served as the Cowboys’ linebackers coach from 2011 to 2017.
Eberflus Wants To Elevate Micah Parsons
Parsons has cemented himself as one of the most dominant pass rushers in the game. The four-time Pro Bowler has registered double-digit sacks in his four years in the NFL.
In an interview, Eberflus outlined his plans to take Parsons’ game to the next level.
“I can’t really talk much football at this time of year with the guys, just kind of talk with him more personally what he [Parsons] was doing,” Eberflus said.
“I think he was at Disney with his kids at the time. He knows that we’ll adjust to make him in the best light that he can be in terms of position, in terms of pass rush. Really utilizing what he does best and that’s rushing the passer.”