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How much blame do you put on Mike zimmer for, um, everything? In the aftermath of a stunning 47-9 defeat to the Detroit Lions, whispers of doubt have begun to swirl around Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 15

Cowboys DC Mike Zimmer makes painful confession about loss to the Lions

Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer knows his unit needs to be better. Allowing 7.5 yards per play and not generating a stop until late in the fourth quarter while giving up explosive play after explosive play is losing football.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 14

Cowboys defense struggling under former Vikings coach Mike Zimmer

Sometimes it’s just the right time to move on. It's becoming more and more clear it was the right time for the Vikings to move on from former coach Mike Zimmer, who's returned to the NFL this season as defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys, his first NFL coaching job since his firing from Minnesota after the 2021-22 NFL campaign.

Dallas Cowboys News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 12

5Q: Is Mike Zimmer's Defense Outdated?

Tyler Reed covers the Dallas Cowboys for Dallas Cowboys On SI. He answers five questions for Detroit Lions On SI regarding the Cowboys' Week 6 matchup with Detroit.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Talk / October 6

Mike Zimmer's comments about Justin Fields become very relevant tonight

Before Week 1, former Vikings coach (now Cowboys defensive coordinator) Mike Zimmer aired a wide variety of grievances to Mark Craig of the Minneapolis Star Tribune .

NFL News / CBSSports.com / October 4

What happened to the Cowboys defense? Turning back to the past with Mike Zimmer hasn't panned out

The Cowboys haven't done anything well on defense through four games

Dallas Cowboys News / Cowboys Wire / October 2

Mike Zimmer's coverage philosophy just isn't working for the 2024 Cowboys

It’s always tough to make a one-to-one comparison between coaching staffs in the NFL. From year to year, so much changes about team personnel that it’s sometimes tough to pinpoint what changed philosophically or what changed out of necessity.

NFL News / The 33rd Team / October 2

Ranking Every NFL Team By Yards Per Play Differential At 2024 Season's Quarter Mark

The Baltimore Ravens are back at the top of a very important NFL statistical ranking. But in a different way. Through the first four games of the 2024 season, the 2-2 Ravens lead the NFL with a plus-1.52 yards per play differential.

New York Giants News / Big Blue View / September 29

Film breakdown: What happened to the Giants’ rushing attack?

Why the Giants struggled to run against Dallas There were high expectations for the New York Giants’ rushing attack entering Week 4. The Giants hosted a Dallas Cowboys team that allowed the most rushing yards — by far — through the first three weeks of the season.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / September 27

Cowboys' Micah Parsons is assigning Mike Zimmer a homework assignment after beating the Giants

The Dallas Cowboys got something on Thursday Night Football that they hadn't seen since Week 1: A quarterback that was actually dropping back to pass the ball.

Rex Ryan goes on New York radio and slams Mike Zimmer

Rex Ryan, after going on ESPN and calling the Dallas Cowboys' defense "hot garbage," is now taking not-so-subtle shots at former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer.

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Talk / September 26

Rex Ryan: Cowboys "couldn't pony up the money" to hire me as defensive coordinator

As the Cowboys reportedly were planning to hire Mike Zimmer to be the team's defensive coordinator, former Jets and Bills coach Rex Ryan fact-checked colleague Adam Schefter in real time.

NFL News / Minnesota Sports Fan / September 25

Mike Zimmer Could Be in Trouble in Dallas

The Minnesota Vikings have been on an upward trend since they moved on from Mike Zimmer. The former head ball coach is still upset as to how his tenure ended.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / September 25

Short Week: Can McCarthy, Zimmer prepare Cowboys for Giants on TNF?

It has been a difficult two weeks for the Dallas Cowboys, and a lot of folks are starting to feel the heat. After starting the season 1-2, these last two weeks have been hard to watch from top to bottom.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 24

The troubling ‘hero ball’ reason behind Cowboys’ embarrassing defense

The Dallas Cowboys are 1-2 to start the 2024 NFL season. Through the first three games, their defense has been concerning. New defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer’s unit is dealing with some injuries but not so many that it should be this bad.

Dallas Cowboys News / Cowboys Wire / September 23

Winners, Losers: Mike Zimmer holds the biggest L in Cowboys' 28-25 loss to Ravens

Dallas went 12-5 for three straight seasons and in that span, they dropped back-to-back games just twice; once in the 2023 season and another time in 2021.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 17

Mike Zimmer's odd comment adds fuel to theory that Cowboys got overconfident against the Saints

I'll be the first to tell you that I absolutely hate the pseudo explanation many fans and media members run to whenever an NFL team unexpectedly loses: They must've gotten overconfident!

Dallas Cowboys News / Viral Sports News / September 17

Dallas Cowboys’ Coach Makes Bold Claim On Struggling Defense

The Dallas Cowboys were lit up for 44 points in their Week 2 loss to the New Orleans Saints, and defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer is under fire as a result.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 16

Why Mike Zimmer deserves blame for disastrous performance vs. Saints

Why Cowboys DC Mike Zimmer deserves blame for disastrous performance vs. Saints

A star Cowboys defender refused to blame Zimmer for the team's defensive showing in Week 2, but that doesn't mean the DC doesn't deserve his share.

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Cowboys star Micah Parsons willing to wait out extension

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NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / September 15

NFL legend reveals the mental chess match of facing a Mike Zimmer defense

In the high-stakes game of football, facing a Mike Zimmer-led defense is like a grueling chess match. Every pre-snap look is a calculated move, every blitz a potential checkmate.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / September 10

Mike Zimmer and Cowboys Defense Dominate in Cleveland

Mike Zimmer got to test drive his newly refined defense with the Cowboys this Sunday and he did not disappoint. With an incredible showing of 2 interceptions, 6 sacks, 6 tackles for a loss, and double-digit quarterback hits, the Dallas Cowboys defense had a lot to celebrate.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / September 10

Hiring Mike Zimmer was the best offseason move for the Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys had plenty going against them in the first game of the season against the best defense in football, the Cleveland Browns. Yet, it was the defense of the best offseason move for the Cowboys that made them look like the best in the league.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 4

Ex-Vikings destroy Mike Zimmer in revealing interview: 'Petty and annoying'

Mike Zimmer dished on some serious grievances and grudges stemming from his firing from the Minnesota Vikings at the end of the 2021 season and there are a couple of former linemen who played under Zimmer who aren't one bit surprised.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 26

NFL futures: Best bets to challenge Myles Garrett for DPOY

Myles Garrett is listed at +800 odds at DraftKings to successfully defend the DPOY crown. But a few players he narrowly edged last year are his competition with bettors. Here's a look at some of them.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / May 29