Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach Christian Parker was the most impressive throughout the process.
The 34-year-old was officially introduced during a Wednesday news conference at The Star alongside Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer.
“Every impression we had with CP just left us wanting more,” Schottenheimer said. “The conviction that he has, but curious, his calm demeanor, just the way he carries himself, is awesome. The process was thorough. It was long. … We got into the weeds. Every time we spent time with CP, it became very clear that he was the guy for the job.
“He’s wise beyond his years. … Every time we talked, we’d get off a call or get off a zoom or get (done) with an interview, and I’d just be like, ‘Damn, I want more of that.’”
Parker said the defense will be multiple with a 3-4 base alignment with 4-2-5 looks in their nickel packages.
“Confidence comes from preparation, and I think I’ve been able to learn from the right people,” Parker said. “When you’ve been involved with different people along my journey that I’ve learned under as head coaches and defensive coordinators, No. 1, and then the diversity of scheme that I’ve been involved with, you then become accustomed to what you’re comfortable with and your own ideas, you like certain things, you don’t like certain things, what will work, what won’t work.
“I think as you get involved with different people, you kind of form your own identity, so when you have that opportunity you know what you want to do. And I’ve kind of gone through that process internally for a great deal of my career. I’ve prepared as much as I possibly can at this moment.”