Mike Zimmer’s Latest Update Puts a Damper on Eagles’ Win for Cowboys Fans

It’s been a rough week for Dallas Cowboys fans. On Friday, the team announced Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach after a dismal interview process that involved only three external candidates.

While fans are still coming to terms with that, they had to watch the Philadelphia Eagles dominate the Washington Commanders to secure a spot in the Super Bowl.

This will mark the Eagles’ third Super Bowl appearance in the past eight years. With their core players locked in for the long run, they are one of the most proactive and successful teams in the NFL in terms of both draft and free agent acquisitions.

Micah Parsons is well aware that Philly will remain a major threat for years to come. The Chiefs or Bills will likely need to stop them from winning the big game.

In the meantime, Dallas must focus on filling out Schottenheimer’s coaching staff. A significant piece of that puzzle has fallen into place, but it’s news Cowboys fans won’t want to hear.

Zimmer’s NFC Title Loss Makes Cowboys Fans’ Day Worse with Retirement Rumor

Cowboys insider Ed Werder reports that Mike Zimmer will not be returning as defensive coordinator and may retire from coaching altogether.

Multiple reporters close to the Cowboys have suggested that Zimmer is considering retirement. Zimmer himself acknowledged after the season that returning to the NFL would be challenging. While he hasn’t officially confirmed his retirement, he left the impression that this past season could be his last.

Can you blame him? With 23 years in the league, including eight as head coach of the Vikings, Zimmer has nothing left to prove. Prior to that, he was a top defensive coordinator for 15 years, even winning a Super Bowl with Dallas in 1995 as their defensive backs coach.

The Cowboys defense struggled under Zimmer at first, but expected growing pains emerged given Zimmer’s complex scheme and its contrast to Dan Quinn’s. The defense made considerable strides in the final two months, despite key injuries.

Cowboys fans had hoped Zimmer would return to continue the defensive progress. It seemed likely the unit would have improved significantly. However, signing Zimmer to a one-year deal was always short-sighted, one of the many flaws in the front office’s thinking.

Now, the hope is that whoever replaces Zimmer (likely Eberflus) will be given a multi-year contract, allowing the defense, led by Micah Parsons, to develop some continuity. Having three defensive coordinators in as many years is not ideal for any team.

And oh, the Eagles are heading to the Super Bowl. What’s next?