Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus returns to his former stomping grounds on Sunday but he has bigger concerns.
defensive coordinator is unlikely to get a warm welcome from Bears fans, but it's not at the forefront of his mind. “In terms of going back to Chicago, we’re keeping the process and our preparation the same as we always do," Eberflus said on Thursday,.
"There’s always hard moments in coaching. You’re always disappointed when you lose because you put so much into it. The players put so much into it. You’re most disappointed for the players. "Once that settles in then you work to the next day, the sun comes up and you move forward. You learn and you grow and you keep going. That’s what true grit is. That’s what we’re all about.”Aug 16, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus looks on during the preseason game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Baltimore Ravens. / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Eberflus told reporters that he "hasn't thought about" what kind of reaction he'll get on Sunday, which is good news for Cowboys fans because he has enough on his plate without worrying about the boo birds. After his unit gave up 450 passing yards to the New York Giants last week, improvement is the only thing he's focused on. Before taking over the Bears, Eberflus was the defensive coordinator of the Indianapolis Colts for four seasons. He coached defenses ranked in the top 10 in points allowed while with the Colts, but that success didn't translate as well with the Bears.The Cowboys defense ranks 27th in points allowed so far this season, but Eberflus is dealing with the loss of Micah Parsons up front, as well as an ankle injury for starting cornerback DaRon Bland. Those issues could become less of a factor when the team exits Week 3.3 defensive backs Cowboys could target to help struggling secondaryNikki Chavanelle has focused on football as a beat reporter, as well as a news desk writer, since 2015. An SMU graduate, she has covered her alma mater, Texas high school football, Arkansas Razorbacks sports, recruiting, national college football news and the NFL.
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