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The\u00a0Dallas Cowboys\u00a0were back at practice on Wednesday preparing for their Week 4 matchup with the\u00a0Green Bay Packers.<\/p>\n

Their return to the field also meant head coach Brian Schottenheimer was available to the media. He spoke on topics such as seeing Micah Parsons again, as well as the team\u2019s defensive strategy going forward.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not surprising the defense was brought up considering their struggles, especially over the past two weeks. The Dallas secondary has struggled with communication, leading to wide-open receivers and easy touchdowns for their opponents.<\/p>\n

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Team owner Jerry Jones expressed confidence in the coaching staff, including defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, saying they\u2019re the right ones to get the job done. On Wednesday, Schottenheimer briefly discussed the work being put in to make those changes.<\/p>\n

While he wouldn\u2019t go into detail, he said the Cowboys have \u201cstarted the process\u201d of making scheme and personnel changes.<\/p>\n

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#Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer said they\u2019ve \u201cstarted the process\u201d of making scheme and personnel changes to the defense.<\/p>\n

He won\u2019t share them, but he said practice will also determine changes prior to Sunday against the Packers. pic.twitter.com\/FWv2TX6nKe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The scheme changes could be as subtle as simplifying their coverages. Far too often, it appeared a cornerback was expecting help from a safety, but there was no one deep. Plays like that suggest guys aren\u2019t on the same page, so perhaps limiting the calls will help.<\/p>\n

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As for personnel, they could look to get Juanyeh Thomas on the field more. Known as a coverage safety, he might be able to help eliminate some of the deep balls being completed.<\/p>\n

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Dallas Cowboys LB Marist Liufau goes through a drill during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility. \/ Chris Jones-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

It also wouldn\u2019t be a surprise to see them get linebacker Marist Liufau on the field more, to get more athletic at that position.<\/p>\n

Whatever they decide, something has to change or this season will be over before we know it.<\/p>\n

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