Cowboys Urged to Cut Ties With Struggling Coach Amid Losing Record
The Dallas Cowboys season has not gone as planned, prompting pressure for the team to make some changes after a 2-3-1 start. There is still time for Dallas to make significant moves at the NFL trade deadline, but the bigger question is whether the Cowboys need to make a change to the coaching staff.
The Cowboys defense is among the worst units in the NFL. Dallas is allowing 29.7 points per contest, the fourth-worst unit in the league.
In particular, the Cowboys have struggled to stop opponent’s passing attack. Dallas is allowing 270.3 yards per game, the second most of any NFL team.
The question for head coach Brian Schottenheimer and the front office to answer is whether the issue is the roster or defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. Fans on social media already have their answer, but the truth likely lies somewhere in the middle.
The Cowboys Are Being Pushed to Cut Ties With DC Matt Eberflus
After allowing 30 points during the team’s loss to the Carolina Panthers, fans took to social media to express their frustration. Some media members also believe it is time for the Cowboys to move on from Eberflus.
“It will be hard to believe the Cowboys are 100% trying to win if Donovan Wilson and Matt Eberflus aren’t replaced at some point this season,” 105.3 The Fan’s Shan Shariff detailed in an October 12, message on X.
Cowboys Fans Are Furious With the Dallas Defense
Plenty of fans also displayed their frustration with Eberflus after another poor defensive outing. Despite the frustration, so far there has been no indication that the Cowboys will make a change.
“It’s a bad scheme that’s the truth,” one fan noted. “It doesn’t fit the players and Matt refuses to change. That’s the issue for me right now. Lots of zones yet this team isn’t good at it. Either adjust or get fired. One of the 2 has to happen.”
“It’s week 6 and there are RBs wide open 40 yards downfield and receivers 10 yards clear of separation in the end zone lol,” another added. “It’s not getting fixed.”
“Seems like a complete lack of effort,” said one person. “Watch the film and keep an eye on (Trevon Diggs).”
Why Jerry Jones Could Be to Blame for the Cowboys Hiring DC Matt Eberflus
Typically, NFL head coaches are responsible for hiring their own assistants. Yet, the blame for Eberflus’ struggles could go beyond Schottenheimer. Blogging the Boys’ RJ Ochoa suggested that owner Jerry Jones played a major role in the team’s decision to hire Eberflus.
“It is fair to have discussions and interviews with candidates for different spots on your staff due to the chaotic nature of it all,” Ochoa wrote in an October 12, story titled, “Cowboys front office holds responsibility for Matt Eberflus’ defense.” “But consider that for Eberflus the Jones family was number one on his list and that he did not know his boss would be Brian Schottenheimer.
“Consider that this report from Pro Football Talk reinforced how Eberflus was thought to be the top defensive coordinator for the Cowboys even before Schotty was hired to be the team’s head coach.”
Injury Update: Deebo Samuel a Game-Time Decision for Commanders vs. Chicago Bears
The Washington Commanders will help close out Week 6 of the 2025 NFL campaign on Monday Night Football when they take on the Chicago Bears. After pulling off a big win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5, the Commanders are feeling good about themselves right now, but injuries could change that feeling very quickly.
Washington has been hit hard by the injury bug early in the new season, and while it has quarterback Jayden Daniels back under center, he’s running out of guys to throw the ball to. Both Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown have been ruled out for this game, and hours before kickoff, they received a murky update on Deebo Samuel‘s injury status.
Deebo Samuel Labeled a Game-Time Decision for Commanders
Commanders Hoping to Grind Out Win Over Bears Amid Injury Woes
If Samuel can’t suit up, picking up a win could suddenly become much more difficult for the Commanders. That would leave an inexperienced trio of Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane, and Chris Moore as the team’s only wide receivers, with Zach Ertz also factoring into the mix at tight end. Running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. is also questionable, which could present more issues for Washington.
The Bears aren’t necessarily the best team in the league, but they are coming off a bye week, which has allowed them to get a bit healthier for this game than the Commanders. Beyond that, they have also won their past two games, so they clearly have some positive momentum heading into this one. Washington will be closely monitoring Samuel’s status ahead of its 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff, and his availability could play a huge role in determining who wins this game.
