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The Dallas Cowboys are hoping to completely transform their defense this season after a complete disaster a year ago. Much of their faith is put in the hands of a coaching staff that has been completely remodeled, starting with new defensive coordinator Christian Parker. Fingers are crossed that these fresh new minds can help stitch together a winning formula and keep opposing offenses from marching up and down the field.
Coaching is a huge part of it, but some are questioning if the Cowboys have enough talent to carry out the plan. After the team moved on from Micah Parsons last year, the defense has been starving for a new sackmaster, and fans have sat helplessly watching star after star get traded, with none of them going to The Star. It’s left some envious of the Myles Garrett trade and continuously daydreaming about landing someone like Josh Sweat. There’s this lingering concern that while the improvement might be there, the team still lacks a legit stud to get after the quarterback.
Could it be possible that the Cowboys already have enough tools to create a dominant front? Teams don’t always require a superstar and can get away with a collection of talented athletes paired with the right coaches who know how to maximize them. Dallas has quietly assembled a talented group of sharp-minded defensive coaches to go along with a very capable group of trench soldiers. The only question that remains is whether their new teachers are capable of turning these raw physical gifts into the production needed to get off the field on third down.
The ace up the sleeve for the Cowboys might be their new pass-rushing consultant, Brandon “BT” Jordan. A former offensive lineman, this young coach has a strong understanding of how to make blockers uncomfortable. He is a certified pass-rushing guru who has built a strong reputation through his private company, Trench Performance, with a client list that includes the biggest pass-rushing names in the NFL, including Garrett, Parsons, Maxx Crosby, and T.J. Watt. He’s now transitioned into full-time roles with NFL teams, with his latest stop being Dallas.
The team’s new pass-rushing ace is already receiving praise during OTAs as the Cowboys’ top trench warrior, Quinnen Williams, had good things to say about him.
“I think I can be better at pass rushing. I think I can change up some of my game, change up some of my footwork,” Williams said. “Having BT Jordan here is a blessing, for sure, because he’s one of the best in the business at perfecting pass rush, and I know definitely I need that.
Jordan’s last stop was quite impressive, transforming a middling Denver Broncos pass rush into a dominant force during his two seasons with them. The Broncos led the league in sacks in each of the last two seasons, setting new franchise records each time. Despite not having any high-profile players, he turned a collection of guys into one of the most feared pocket-collapsing groups...
