Matt Eberflus, Chicago and Cowboys

Matt Eberflus wants Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer to learn from his (many) mistakes in Chicago
Following his Bears ouster, Eberflus is back in the NFL, this time as defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys. That means he’s effectively the lieutenant of (bizarre) first-year head coaching hire Brian Schottenheimer. And that means he’s in a position to give Schottenheimer advice about what NOT to do as a head coach.
Matt Eberflus jumps right back in, turns back the clock with Dallas Cowboys after losing Chicago Bears job
New Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus never really stopped to consider a year away from coaching after getting fired by the Chicago Bears.
Matt Eberflus Is Exactly Who You Think He Is. Will That Be Enough For the Cowboys?
Dallas' new defensive coordinator carries a well-earned reputation for safe playcalling. Whether or not that's a winning formula depends on more than just him.
DC Matt Eberflus expects Cowboys to be an ‘attacking defense’ in his return
Eberflus discussed personnel — from Osa Odighizuwa and Mazi Smith to Trevon Diggs and DaRon Bland — in addressing his plans for next season.
Cowboys news: Matt Eberflus wants to continue Dallas’ trend of takeaways on defense
The Dallas Cowboys new defensive coordinator looks to continue what Dan Quinn emphasized in 2021—taking the ball away. “Pretty simple: we will take the ball away,” Eberflus said, via the Cowboys’ website.
Matt Eberflus Explains How His Experience As Bears Coach Will Help Him As Cowboys DC
The Dallas Cowboys hired Matt Eberflus as their new defensive coordinator a couple months after he was fired as the Chicago Bears head coach. Eberflus was officially introduced in his new role on Tuesday,
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Former Bears Coach Matt Eberflus Poised to Land Job With Storied NFC Rival
Former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus saw his first foray into the top job end in relative disaster midway through last season, but it appears he has already landed on his feet.
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Cowboys name former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus team's new defensive coordinator
Eberflus has experience in Dallas, as he spent the 2011-17 seasons on Jason Garrett's staff. He was a linebackers coach in each of those seasons and helped Sean Lee and Anthony Hitchens produce ...
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Matt Eberflus is back in the Big D and has a showdown with Bears
The HITS principle lives again. As Bears head coach, Matt Eberflus failed to get the job done managing the end of games. There were few complaints about his defense, though, especially when he had ...
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Cowboys eye ex-Bears head coach Matt Eberflus as potential next defensive coordinator
The Cowboys appear to have their eyes on Matt Eberflus for a job on their coaching staff. According to a Friday night report from ESPN, the former Bears head coach is a “prime candidate” for ...
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Ben Johnson passes test Matt Eberflus failed without coaching a game for Bears
While coaching instability can stunt the development of young passers in the early stages of their careers, former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus left the team with no other option. In 2024 ...
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Cowboys to hire Matt Eberflus as new defensive coordinator
According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, the Dallas Cowboys are closing in on a deal with former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus to become their new defensive coordinator, marking a ...
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Matt Eberflus hired as Cowboys defensive coordinator after Bears firing
Matt Eberflus has a new job. The Cowboys hired the ex-Bears head coach to be their defensive coordinator on Tuesday, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Eberflus spent parts of three ...
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Ex-Bears coach Eberflus returns to Cowboys to run the defense; Sorensen takes over special teams
FRISCO, Texas — The Cowboys hired former Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus as defensive coordinator Tuesday for his second stint on the Dallas staff. Eberflus returned to the Cowboys two months ...
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The advantage Ben Johnson has with Bears that Matt Eberflus lacked
Ben Johnson saw more value in hiring Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator than merely an experienced, successful director of operations on the opposite side of the football from his own expertise.