Cowboys Switch to 3-4 Defense, Aiming for Postseason

0:00On March 1st, the Dallas Cowboys scored plenty on offense last season, but their defense let them down big time, finishing last in the league by, allowing 30.1 points per game. That helped drop them below 500 for the second straight year, falling short of playoff hopes. Now owner Jerry Jones is laying down the law to new defensive coordinator, Christian Parker, saying they need real soundness, not just small tweaks. Jones made it clear at recent events that the defense has to step up to match the offense and pushed deeper into the postseason. The team fired their old coordinator Matt Eberfluss right after the year ended and brought in Parker from the Philadelphia Eagles, where he handled the passing game. Steven Jones, the co-owner, echoed that on local radio, stressing the need for a clear defensive identity with more turnovers and fewer big plays. Given up, everyone agrees is the top priority for turning things around. At the NFL Combine, Parker revealed they're switching to a 3-4 base defense. A big shift from the 4-3 scheme the Cowboys have mostly, used, including in all five Super

1:05Bowl wins, is their first time trying it since 2012. This change could force opponents into tough one-on-one matchups, setting up the Cowboys talent to shine if players adapt quickly and execute the new.