Dan Quinn left the Dallas Cowboys to join the Washington Commanders, a division foe, so the team needs a new defensive coordinator. After serving as the Cowboy defensive coordinator for three seasons, Quinn is the new head coach in Washington. Dallas might not have to search far to find someone to replace him.
Trevon Diggs, a cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys, believes that to be the truth and has recommended Al Harris, the team’s defensive backs coach, to take over as defensive coordinator.
Throughout his four seasons with the Cowboys, Harris has played a key role in helping Dallas develop one of the top defenses in the league. Last season, the Cowboys were seventh in both yards allowed per game and scoring defense.
Dallas’ secondary has played a significant role in the defense’s transformation into a formidable team. For the past two seasons, they have finished in the top 8 in passing defense rankings. A Cowboys defensive back (Daron Bland in 2023, and Greggs in 2021) topped the league in interceptions for the second time in three years.
Following an incredible 14-year NFL playing career, Harris switched to coaching. As a cornerback, he participated in 163 straight games between 1998 and 2008 and was twice chosen for the Pro Bowl.
With 11 NFL coaching seasons under his belt, Harris is unquestionably qualified for a position as defensive coordinator. Rumor has it that Harris might follow Quinn to Washington and take a position as Commander in Chief, but if the Cowboys extend an offer to Harris, it will be intriguing to discover where Harris’ true motivations lie.
As their defensive coordinator, Al Harris would undoubtedly be supported by the Cowboys players, who hold him in high regard. Dallas appears to be faced with a simple decision.
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