Cowboys focus on defensive adjustment against NFL's large personnel trend

Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker is working to adjust the team's strategy to counter the NFL's increasing use of large personnel groupings. These formations, which often lead to a focus on the run, compel defenses to shift from nickel to base packages. An interesting shift is that many offenses are now opting to pass out of these larger formations, which has created success for teams like the Los Angeles Rams. As the Cowboys prepare for the upcoming season, Parker is emphasizing versatility to respond to these evolving offensive strategies.

• 4:31 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys DC Parker looks to beat curve in adjusting to large NFL trend