The Dallas Cowboys’ defensive coordinator search is heating up, and Jim Leonhard is emerging as an early favorite. On this episode of The Dallas Cowboys Daily Blitz Podcast LIVE, Timm “IndyCarTim” Hamm breaks down Leonhard’s background, scheme versatility, and whether he’s the kind of fresh defensive mind Dallas desperately needs.

Plus, Wild Card Weekend delivered unexpected help to the Cowboys. Green Bay’s playoff exit shifted Dallas’ extra first-round pick to No. 20, giving the front office far more flexibility heading into the 2026 NFL Draft. What does that mean for trades, defensive upgrades, and day-one starters?

We also dig into the Cowboys’ real defensive issue .. tackling. Not scheme. Not talent. Tackling. Why playoff teams survive without elite defenses, and what Dallas must fix immediately to compete in January.

If you’re a Cowboys fan who wants real analysis - not hot takes - this episode is for you.

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