Cowboys defense had "heart to heart" players meeting on Monday morning
DeMarvion Overshown said the players discussed accountability and mental errors as Dallas tries to fix a defense allowing 395.4 yards per game.
- Following Thursday's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Dallas Cowboys defense held a 'heart to heart' meeting on Monday to address ongoing struggles.
- Dallas has surrendered at least 375 yards in every game this season, ranking 32nd against the run and 26th in points allowed.
- Players gathered to define expectations using a whiteboard to chart roles and responsibilities. Overshown said, "The ship is only going to go as far as the weakest person on the boat."
- Defensive coordinator Christian Parker is moving to the coaching booth, while longtime NFL coach Mike Pettine joined the staff as a senior assistant.
- Overshown believes the team possesses the necessary tools to become one of the top units in the NFL, despite missing four games with a hamstring injury since Week 1.
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