Downs and Parker Turn Cowboys Defense Around | Dallas Cowboys News

Caleb Downs is on fire for Defensive Rookie of the Year, leading the pack with five NFL.com staff votes and juicy +700 odds—thanks in large part to Christian Parker’s genius coaching. The 34-year-old defensive coordinator, youngest in Cowboys history, has molded All-Pro talent before, and now he’s got Downs—a two-time unanimous All-American, Jim Thorpe Award winner, and national champ—to lead the charge. With the Cowboys trading up for him and overhauling their secondary after last season’s worst pass defense, expect a seismic shift. Add DeMarvion Overshown’s move to linebacker and this revamped unit could be unstoppable. Kickoff against the Giants? Just the beginning. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7249700460bf785b