The conclusion of the NFL season typically triggers discussions about head coaching changes. Clubs that intend to make such changes generally act swiftly after the season ends.
Dallas Cowboys’ defensive coordinator, Dan Quinn, is likely to garner significant attention as a veteran head coach candidate in this cycle. He is considered a viable option for clubs seeking a leader with playoff experience among the hot prospects.
With the Cowboys staring at the possibility of an NFC East title in Week 18 and what they hope will be a lengthy playoff run, Quinn isn’t spending an ounce of energy fretting about coaching interviews.
“I think it’s important to know how to compartmentalize,” Quinn said on Monday, via the team’s official website. “Fortunately for me, in that space, any preparation you would do on that is done over the summertime. If and when that time gets called, I would certainly be ready to discuss that at a moment’s notice. It’s pretty easy these days to compartmentalize. Quite honestly, the guys that I’m able to coach are a big reason why I wanted to be back here, so I’m not gonna let that moment miss one second.”
Quinn withdrew his name from consideration during the last two coaching cycles to return to Dallas. It is anticipated that he will exercise careful judgement again in the 2024 process.
“He stated, “I couldn’t bear the thought of anyone else coaching these guys, and I felt there was unresolved business. That was a significant factor for me, knowing I had unfinished matters with them that I wanted to see through as far as possible. I definitely feel the same way again. Staying here now makes it simple to compartmentalize. I generally inhabit that space in my life, so it’s not as complex as you may assume.”
Should the Cowboys complete that task, it’s certain that Quinn’s candidacy for head coaching will undoubtedly elevate in the subsequent weeks.
