NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports that the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive coordinator has informed other teams that he intends to remain in that role under Mike McCarthy by 2023.
#Cowboys DC Dan Quinn has informed interested teams that he will stay in Dallas, according to sources.
Quinn was one of the top candidates for the #Cardinals head coach job and also interviewed with the #Colts and #Broncos. But his heart is in Dallas and he wants to win a Super Bowl there. pic.twitter.com/yl7gXtYIOv
– Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 26, 2023
Quinn, 52, had interviewed with both the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos. He was also a candidate for the Arizona Cardinals’ vacancy. Quinn has been with the Cowboys for the past two seasons after being fired midway through his fifth season as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons in 2020 following an 0-5 start.
In his time with the Falcons, Quinn posted a 43-42 record, winning two NFC South titles and the 2016 NFC Championship. Quinn’s Falcons fell 34-28 to the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. LI after leading the game 28-3. Before joining the Falcons, Quinn won a Super Bowl as the defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks.
Dallas’ defense was one of the best and most improved in the NFL. Linebacker Micah Parsons has been one of the best on the defensive side of the ball. Cornerback Trevon Diggs is also one of the best young cornerbacks in the league. He has the young talent on this defense to want to stay.
Quinn appears to have had more success as a defensive coordinator. His tenure as head coach with the Atlanta Falcons had its ups and downs, to be sure, but he’s better suited in a defensive role. Quinn said that he wanted to win a Super Bowl in Dallas. Time that was a good idea, remains to be seen.
With Quinn sticking around, Dallas appears to be a favorite to at least make the playoffs according to Texas sportsbooks. Going further will be the real challenge for this team.
