Jerry Jones Blames Eberflus, Makes Defensive Changes

0:00On March 18, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones recently ripped into his team's defense from last season, putting much of the blame on former. Defense of coordinator Matt Eberfluss, Jones believes they would have made a strong playoff push if the unit had performed even decently. The Cowboys allowed the most points in franchise history and grabbed the fewest interceptions, finishing with a 7-9 record. Earlier this week, Jones pointed out that the defense had nowhere to go but up after those struggles. The hard mid-season at age 55 after the Chicago Bears let him go as head coach. Despite high hopes, Dallas fired him in January after just one year on the job. Fans and analysts have mixed reactions to Jones' blunt comments, but the impact was clear with the quick-coordinator change. Eberfluss wasted no time landing a new gig elsewhere. Meanwhile, Jones stays upbeat, citing returning veterans from injuries and draft plans as reasons for optimism. The team has moved fast to rebuild, bringing in first-time coordinator Christian Parker

1:00from the Philadelphia Eagle Staff. They also traded for pass rusher Rashan Garry and added cornerback Kobe Durant, safety's Jalen Thompson and PJ. Locke plus defensive lineman Otito Agbania and linebacker Tyrus Wheat. With these upgrades, Jones figures even a small defensive boost could land Dallas back in the playoffs next year, setting up an exciting off-season. Watch.