“If the Defense Falls, I’ll Leave the Chair!”- DC Matt Eberflus Shocks the NFL With a Pledge No Coordinator Dares to Make, Leaving Cowboys Nation Both Proud and Worried

October 25, 2025 | Dallas, Texas

Tension is rising at the Dallas Cowboys ahead of Week 8, as the team prepares to travel to Empower Field at Mile High to face the Denver Broncos. And right on the eve of this crucial game, Defensive Coordinator Matt Eberflus has surprised the entire NFL with a statement no one dares to make — a commitment that is both powerful and controversial.

In the pre-game press conference, Eberflus appeared calm but with eyes full of determination. When asked about the pressure after a series of unstable defensive games, he responded firmly:

“If we cannot protect the Cowboys' honor on the field, then I will take responsibility first. If this defense falls in Denver, I will leave my position myself. Not out of fear, but because the Cowboys deserve people who can bring true pride. I will fight with all my might – for the team, for the fans, and for the star on the helmet.”

The entire room fell silent for a few seconds. And then, just minutes later, Eberflus's statement began spreading across social media. Hashtags #InEberflusWeTrust and #CowboysPride quickly became trending, as fans divided into two camps – one side admiring the sense of responsibility, the other worried that the pledge was extreme.

Eberflus, who once gained fame as a defensive tactics master at the Indianapolis Colts, was recruited by the Cowboys to reinforce the defense after the unstable 2024 season. Under his leadership, the Cowboys have shown many bright spots: improved blitz ability, increased pressure on opposing QBs, and much higher fighting spirit. However, after a few close losses, the pressure has not eased.

According to internal team sources, Eberflus has been working through the night with the Cowboys defense, readjusting the entire defensive scheme to prepare for the harsh altitude challenge in Denver. “This is not just a game,” he told the players, “but an opportunity to prove that the Cowboys' defense is still a symbol of American pride.”

Although Eberflus's statement is praised as a pledge of honor, many experts believe it is essentially just his way of inspiring the team, a strong motivational word rather than a real commitment to resign. Because, in the NFL, no one abandons their position just because of one loss — but it is precisely the spirit of daring to speak and take responsibility that makes the Cowboys proud of their defensive general.