Panic in Dallas: Cowboys defense holds emergency summit as season spirals after Bucs loss
DeMarvion Overshown reveals details of the Dallas Cowboys' defensive players-only meeting after surrendering 241 rushing yards to Tampa Bay.
TL;DR
- The Dallas Cowboys' defense held a players-only meeting after a 2-3 start and a significant loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown described the meeting as a "heart-to-heart" where players discussed standards and mutual expectations.
- The team's defense has been struggling, surrendering at least 375 total yards in every game through five weeks.
- In response to the poor performance, defensive coordinator Christian Parker is moving to the coaching booth, and Mike Pettine has been hired as a senior assistant.
- The Cowboys hope the return of DeMarvion Overshown from injury will add much-needed speed to the defense.