Official: Mike Zimmer consents to coordinator contract with the Cowboys: Tracker
Official: Cowboys: Mike Zimmer Agrees to Lead Coachship: Dallas NFL Tracker
FEB 12 ZIM OFFICIAL We hesitate to use the word “official” because of the cloudiness of the day, but let’s get started.
The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms with Mike Zimmer, their new defensive coordinator, to replace Dan Quinn, who is leaving for Washington.
There was no “done deal.”
Jerry Jones, the owner of the Cowboys, did say as much last Thursday at Super Bowl Week in Las Vegas. However,
Early on Monday morning, CowboysSI.com revealed that there was a “contractual” hiccup in the process of finalizing the formal appointment. .. Next, Rex Ryan, who did a good job during his interview with the Jones family a week ago, seemed to be making a comeback as a contender, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
But enough of the unclear and fuzzy. The Jones family is going to have their man.
FEB 9 WINK TO WOLVERINES, DURDE LEAVES Another speculated name is heading to college as the Cowboys complete their plan to designate Mike Zimmer as their next defensive coordinator in Dallas.
According to ESPN, Michigan intends to appoint Wink Martindale, a former defensive coordinator for the Giants, as its new defensive coordinator.
Martindale, who worked under John Harbaugh as an engineer of some recent excellent Ravens defenses, will take over for Jesse Minter, who was hired by the Chargers as defensive coordinator. There, he will report to Jim Harbaugh, John’s brother, who was recently hired by Los Angeles from, you guessed it, Michigan.
February 9th, Seattle The Seahawks and Cowboys are both looking for a defensive coordinator, and both teams have spoken with Dallas assistant Aden Durde about taking the position.
British-born Durde will become a member of Mike Macdonald’s first coaching staff in Seattle.
Mike Zimmer, the recently appointed coordinator in Dallas, now has a vacancy on his staff.
In addition to being interviewed for the Dallas position, several NFL teams are showing interest in the 44-year-old Durde.
ZIM IN FEB. 6 Mike Zimmer is expected to interview for the position of defensive coordinator with the Cowboys today on Tuesday.
