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Eric Kendricks Takes Back All the Bad Stuff He Said About New/Old Coach Mike Zimmer

In January 2022, the Minnesota Vikings fired head coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman after the team failed to make the playoffs for a second consecutive season and the fifth time in eight years.

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Dallas Cowboys Defender Doesn’t Hold Back On Reuniting With Mike Zimmer

Eric Kendricks represented one of the Dallas Cowboys‘ only free-agent signings this offseason, and the linebacker is excited to reunite with defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer.

Dallas Cowboys News / Blogging The Boys / 2 hours ago

Pieces are in place for Mike Zimmer’s defense to hit the ground running

The Cowboys news you may have missed over a holiday weekend. DeMarvion Overshown expects to make an impact in his return from torn ACL - Charean Williams, Pro Football Talk The Cowboys want to change how they play at linebacker under Mike Zimmer, and have a promising second-year player in Overshown to help do that.

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Talk / 3 hours ago

Eric Kendricks changes tune, now says he loves playing for Mike Zimmer

Eric Kendricks played for Mike Zimmer for seven seasons in Minnesota, but after Zimmer was fired as the Vikings' head coach, Kendricks said Zimmer's "fear-based" leadership was the wrong approach for the team.

Dallas Cowboys News / Blogging The Boys / May 27

Mike Zimmer has a vision for this pair of second-year defenders

Notable headlines surrounding America’s team. It’s bulking season. But now, with the actual on-field work on the horizon, we’re learning about his defensive strategy for the team in 2024.

NFL News / Inside The Star / 35 minutes ago

Mike Zimmer has an interesting strategy for young Cowboys defenders

It has been two months since Dan Quinn headed north to become the Commanders' Head Coach, and Dallas brought in coaching veteran Mike Zimmer to succeed him.

NFL News / Inside The Star / May 25

Three free agents who could help the Cowboys defense in 2024

Earlier this week, Dallas Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy was asked his thoughts on a variety of topics from QB Dak Prescott's contract negotiations to WR CeeDee Lamb's absence from OTAs.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / 10 minutes ago

Three Cowboys rookies who will contribute right away in 2024

One month ago today, the 2024 NFL Draft kicked off in Detroit. 30 days later, the Dallas Cowboys have some new players looking to earn their stripes and contribute immediately.

Dallas Cowboys News / Blogging The Boys / May 25

DeMarvion Overshown adds weight, excited to play for Mike Zimmer

The latest Dallas Cowboys news after the first week of offseason workouts. The former third-round pick added some muscle to deal with the responsibility of playing linebacker.

NFL News / Shutdown Corner / May 23

Cowboys' Mike Zimmer, Eagles' Vic Fangio among 7 defensive play-callers in new places worth keeping eye on

Other five to watch: the rest of the NFC East, Packers' Jeff Hafley and his Nick Saban-like move; Jags' Ryan Nielsen; and Jim Harbaugh's Michigan Man pick of Jesse Minter.

Dallas Cowboys News / Blogging The Boys / May 20

2023 rookie review: Eric Scott looking to catch the eye of Mike Zimmer for valuable depth spot at CB

What are your expectations for Eric Scott Jr. this season? The Dallas Cowboys entered the 2024 draft with a lot of goals in mind, the foremost being replacing the multitude of starters they lost earlier in the offseason to free agency.

Dallas Cowboys News / Cowboys Wire / May 20

Cowboys assistant Jeff Zgonina brings his own fire to Zimmer's defense: 'It's personal for me'

Despite turning 54 years old later this week, Jeff Zgonina looks like he could still throw on pads and ring up a sack or two in the NFL. The 6-foot-3-inch

Dallas Cowboys News / Cowboys Wire / May 18

Costs, benefits of Zimmer's plans to coach Cowboys' D from sidelines

One of the special wrinkles to Dan Quinn’s coaching style over the years has been his preference to coach from the booth. As the Cowboys defensive coordinator from 2021 through 2023, perched high over the field is from where Quinn made his defensive calls.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / May 18

Mike Zimmer will call plays from the sideline this season

As everyone should know by now Mike Zimmer is the new man calling the plays for the Cowboys defense. Earlier this week, Cowboys reporter for the Dallas Morning News, Michael Gehlken spoke with Zimmer about the defense and some of the outlook for the 2024 season.

Dallas Cowboys News / Blogging The Boys / May 17

Mike Zimmer details plan to improve the performance of DT Mazi Smith

So much of this season rests on whether or not Mazi Smith can make a jump in year two. The Dallas Cowboys decided to bolster the interior of their defensive line in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

Dallas Cowboys News / 5 GOATs / May 17

Mike Zimmer raves about dynamic play of Micah Parsons

The prospect of directing Micah Parsons around the football field would excite any defensive coach and new Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer is no different.

Dallas Cowboys News / 5 GOATs / May 17

Mike Zimmer reacts to return as Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator

After an 18-year hiatus, Mike Zimmer is back in Dallas as the defensive coordinator of the Cowboys. The former Vikings head coach is preparing for his first OTAs with the team and loving the fact that he can see familiar faces around the Star – even if things look a lot different than they did back at Valley Ranch.

Dallas Cowboys News / 5 GOATs / May 16

Mike Zimmer breaks down plan for Mazi Smith’s development

The Dallas Cowboys didn’t get the production out of defensive tackle Mazi Smith that fans may have expected from a first-round draft pick. The former Michigan star dropped weight during the season and ended the year with 13 tackles in 17 games.

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Talk / May 15

Mike Zimmer on Mazi Smith: We'll start with basics, get him back to being a good player

Cowboys defensive tackle Mazi Smith is heading into his second season, but it sounds like defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer is viewing it as a second rookie year for the 2023 first-round pick.

Dallas Cowboys News / Cowboys Wire / May 14

One nightmare game still haunts Cowboys DC Mike Zimmer 24 years later as he preps new defense

As his second stint as Cowboys defensive coordinator begins, Mike Zimmer already knows what his primary focus will be. It’s getting after the thing that bit him on his very first day on the job 24 years ago.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / May 11

Kyle Sloter Claims Rick Spielman and Mike Zimmer Hated Each Other

Former Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman had quite the tenure in Minnesota. He was hired as the Minnesota Vikings General Manager in 2012 and was relieved of his duties in 2022.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL Analysis Network / February 16

Dallas Cowboys’ Mike Zimmer Makes Bold Statement

Over the last three seasons, the Dallas Cowboys’ defense has consistently performed well, ranking seventh, tied for fifth, and fifth in points allowed, while also leading the NFL with 93 takeaways.

Dallas Cowboys News / Larry Brown Sports / February 12