Dan Quinn’s days are done in Dallas. After pulling the Cowboys out of the oblivion that was the Mike Nolan era, the Cowboys defensive coordinator is moving on to take another swing as an NFL head coach. Quinn leaves behind a highly talented, albeit highly volatile, roster of aspiring stars and bona fide playmakers.
It’s a situation many defensive coaches would kill for and one that’s sure to interest a wide range of coaching talent. The Cowboys have surely developed their short list of candidates, well before news broke of Quinn’s departure. Former coordinators, head coaches, and rising stars should all be in consideration for Dallas. But with so many differences between the candidates, what will ultimately be the key traits the Cowboys should look for?