The Cowboys are officially hiring a new defensive coordinator for 2026 – so let’s get into the REAL short list. In this episode of The Dallas Cowboys Daily Blitz Podcast with Timm “IndyCarTim” Hamm, we break down the first three candidates Dallas fans heard about: Daronte Jones, Ephraim Banda & Jim Leonhard.

Who brings the most immediate impact? Who fits the current roster best? And who’s the smartest bet if Dallas is trying to stop the Shanahan/McVay/Kubiak-style offenses that keep showing up in January?

We’ll talk scheme, personality, learning curve, and the big question: what’s your favorite breakfast food?