DENVER — Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said earlier this month, amid the team’s defensive struggles, that he would share a foxhole with defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus.
Jones reiterated his support for the type of coach Eberflus is after the defense’s latest struggle: a 44-24 road loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday. There was a slight opening for the need to make some changes, however.
“I think, after a game like this, you say boy, we need to make some adjustments,” Jones said. “What the truth is: probably some adjustments. More adjustments. Maybe late in that second quarter, maybe some more adjustments. That’s second-guessing. Maybe a little more pressure, second-guessing.”
There was plenty of room on Sunday to second-guess the defensive performance against the Broncos. The Cowboys were undermanned and definitely outgunned. Aside from an interception from rookie Trikweze Bridges on the opening drive, they struggled to slow a Broncos offense that was middle of the pack entering Sunday.
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After admitting to some potential adjustments needed, Jones voiced his support for Eberflus.
“Where he does know how is to evaluate what he’s trying to do,” Jones said when asked if he still has faith in Eberflus. “And he’s a good coach in coaching them up and correcting their mistakes and getting him in there. I’ve seen him take players and units and they improve and get better as he coaches them. I’ve seen that. I’ve seen it more than once. He’s a good coach.”
The Cowboys entered the week as a bottom-three team in the NFL in points allowed per game, yards allowed per game, and third-down percentage. Those rankings likely won’t improve after this week’s performance against the Broncos.
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