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Brian Schottenheimer didn’t name Matt Eberflus but made his feelings painfully clear

Even though the Dallas Cowboys haven't brought in anybody for an interview yet, there is a lot to like about their search for a new defensive coordinator.

During Wednesday’s end-of-season press conference at The Star, Jerry Jones revealed a willingness to hire a first-time defensive coordinator. That openness would mark a noticeable shift from the Cowboys' usual approach to the hiring process.

Brian Schottenheimer, whom Jones said will have a significant voice in the decision, was later asked what he’s looking for in a defensive coordinator. His response underscored the very worst of Matt Eberflus' one-year stint in charge of the defense (h/t to Cowboys team reporter Nicole Hutchison).