Cowboys already have replacement in mind if DC Dan Quinn leaves

Cowboys already have replacement in mind if DC Dan Quinn leaves

Cowboys already have replacement in mind if DC Dan Quinn leaves

Dan Quinn, the defensive coordinator for Dallas, may return to the head coaching position, but the Cowboys have already identified a possible successor.

If Ron Rivera, a 53-year-old DC, decides to depart, the Cowboys may pursue the former Washington Commanders and Carolina Panthers head coach, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.

Meanwhile, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post, Quinn will be interviewing with the Commanders again on Tuesday.

According to reports, he had a second meeting with the Seattle Seahawks last week.

In his four years as DC from 2013 to 2014, he helped Seattle win its first Super Bowl and helped shape players like CB Richard

Sherman. It wouldn’t be shocking if the organization appointed him as its next HC given his close links to it.

If Quinn accepts either position, Rivera would make a good stand-in. He spent six seasons as the Bears’ and Chargers’ defensive

coordinator. The Commanders finished in the top five in the league in yards and points

allowed twice during their four seasons in Washington.

The Commanders allowed the fewest points (30.5) and yards (388.9) in the league during his last season with the team. The decline

was nevertheless explained by their trading of their top pass-rushers, Chase Young (49ers)

and Montez Sweat (Bears), prior to the deadline.

Rivera, 62, should produce with a star-studded unit, including 2023 Defensive Player of the Year finalists linebacker Micah Parsons and cornerback DaRon Bland.

Still, it would be ideal for Dallas if Quinn stays. In three seasons under the 2021 Assistant Coach of the Year, the Cowboys have

finished first in takeaways twice and top five in points allowed three times.

Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report claims that if Quinn is not hired as an offensive coordinator, he will stay with the Cowboys.

However, as of right now, expect the former head coach of the Atlanta Falcons to get another chance.

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