LAS VEGAS — Jerry Jones strolled down the red carpet Thursday night on his way to the NFL Honors Ceremony, but his new defensive coordinator was not there.
But he probably had it by the time he got out.
Mike Zimmer is ready to join the Cowboys' staff, two people familiar with the advanced negotiations said. dallas morning news. All Jones will say is that the club has decided who will replace Dan Quinn and is working hard to make that happen.
“I'm on the phone with the candidates this afternoon,” Jones said. news. “It's literally time to settle things. Now. As we speak.
“We're working on that minute by minute. I have my cell phone and I'm working on it.”
Zimmer spent 13 seasons with the Cowboys, serving in various roles under four head coaches, including defensive coordinator. After his departure, he served as defensive coordinator in Atlanta and Cincinnati before taking the head coaching job in Minnesota.
The Vikings' record during Zimmer's tenure was 72-56-1. Mike McCarthy was in Green Bay for most of that time. The Cowboys head coach has spoken in the past about how much he respects Zimmer and the way his team plays.
Quinn informed the Cowboys on February 1 that he was leaving his position to become head coach of the Washington Commanders. At a series of meetings held at The Star that day, it was decided that the club would expand its search beyond internal candidates.
Mr. McCarthy contacted Mr. Zimmer that night, a person familiar with the process said. news.
McCarthy and Zimmer have ideal temperaments. Both are motivated and convey their messages in different ways.
This Dallas defense is about to experience some tough love.
Jimmer is an outdoors person. He once hunted ducks on the Jones family's land in Arkansas. He is the one being chased now.
Jones wanted to bag him before the night was over.
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