Cowboys Riding High with DC Christian Parker | The Schrager Hour

Football is back. Finally. Peter welcomes the start of the 2026 season with the realization that this year is as wide open as any he can remember. New coaches. Players with chips on their shoulders. Several ascending teams. A quick whip around the league shows just how up in the air this year's season will be. Then, 34-year-old Christian Parker, the youngest DC in Dallas Cowboys history, joins to discuss his career path, his mentors, his former players, and current players in the 2026 Dallas Cowboys defense. Timecodes: 00:00 Welcome To The Schrager Hour! 00:50 2026 NFL Season is Wide Open 09:25 Christian Parker Joins The Schrager Hour 10:35 Christian Parker's Journey to Coaching in the NFL 19:25 Lessons from Coaches and Developing a Leadership Style 20:40 Coaching with Sean Payton and the Broncos 23:10 Interacting with Aaron Rodgers During His MVP Seasons 24:25 Working with Vic Fangio and the Eagles 26:30 Coaching C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Darius Slay 29:15 Preparing for Super Bowl LIX 31:21 Cooper DeJean's Development 33:03 Becoming the Youngest Defensive Coordinator in Cowboys History 35:25 Coaching Caleb Downs 36:35 Relationships with Rashan Gary and Kenny Clark 37:15 Coaching Quinnen Williams 38:10 Christian Parker Joins The Schrager Hour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices