Mike Zimmer will take over as the defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys in 2024. The coach has a good résumé when it comes to developing talent throughout his time with the Cowboys, the Cincinnati Bengals, and the Minnesota Vikings. In all, 11 defensive players have become first-time Pro Bowlers under Zimmer’s tutelage.
When taking a look at these 11 players, we wondered if there are any commonalities with them. Is the talent heavy in the secondary since defensive backs were his specialty? How long did it take to get them playing at a high level and were they one-year wonders?