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How to fix the Cowboys defense (part 1): Identifying the problem

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It’s always a refreshing feeling to get a new coach. Good, bad, or indifferent, just the notion that big changes are coming is enough to get us fans excited about what lies ahead. The hire of new defensive coordinator Dan Quinn certainly seems like a good decision on the surface. Only time will tell if his tutelage will be what the doctor ordered to cure the Cowboys underperforming defense.

Quinn will definitely have his hands full, but what exactly will he need to do to get this Cowboys defense playing better? To help gain a better understanding of the issues on the defensive side of the ball, we’re going compare a few defensive categories and see if we can properly identify the problem.