Jesse Holley On Cowboys Hiring Mike Zimmer, “There’s More Layers That People Aren’t Discussing
People may be a bit perturbed about Mike Zimmer being the new Cowboys DC, but Jesse Holley reveals it’s not a bad hire.
Jesse Holley on Cowboys’ hiring of Mike Zimmer: “There are other levels that people don’t discuss.”People may be a little worried about Mike Zimmer being the new Cowboys DC, but Jesse Holley reveals it’s not a bad hire.The Dallas Cowboys have their new defensive coordinator in former NFL head coach Mike Zimmer. Zimmer was relieved of his duties in 2021 and began working as a consultant for Jackson State and Colorado over the past two years.Although fans questioned the Cowboys’ move from Dan Quinn to Zimmer, former Dallas wide receiver Jesse Holley spoke about the Cowboys hiring Zimmer over Bleav.“I’m not angry with Zimmer’s attitude. I’m not. I just think there are more layers that people don’t talk about that are necessary to make this thing work. Zimm is a different type of coach than DQ [Dan Quinn]. How do other caregivers deal with this problem? Zimm is a different type of coach than DQ. How will players handle this?about Jesse Holley, Bleav with the Dallas CowboysEvery time a new coach comes into play, the players and other staff members must find a way to complement that new coach. Zimmer has his own style, which probably isn’t Quinn’s. However, he must ensure that the defensive unit remains in the top 10.“DQ has had the defense as one of the top ten defenses in the league over the last three years. I understand.” It was in the playoffs that it was most important. I understand that everyone will say yes. But I’m not angry about the rent. I just think it’s just more, there’s more layers to this whole complex and equal ecosystem that is the Dallas Cowboys.about Jesse Holley, Bleav with the Dallas CowboysHolley is right because the defense needs to step up when it matters most, which is in the playoffs. Look at the Kansas City Chiefs. Their defense came to life in the playoffs, culminating in a Super Bowl victory.Ultimately, whether Zimmer looks like Quinn or not, the question will be whether he can make the defense work all year long.
