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Post by Terd Ferguson on Jan 3, 2011 19:54:36 GMT -6
From Mosely's ESPN blog: espn.go.com/blog/nfceast/post/_/id/23926/cowboys-to-interview-sherman-on-tuesdayThe Dallas Cowboys will interview wide receivers coach Ray Sherman on Tuesday, according to ESPNDallas.com's Calvin Watkins. The interview would satisfy the league's Rooney Rule. On Monday, interim coach Jason Garrett, who is favored to win the permanent gig, didn't want to offer any specifics about the situation.
"I was in conversations with him as a head coach that I wasn't in when I was an offensive coordinator and a player," Garrett said of Jerry Jones during his end-of-season news conference. "There are just certain subjects that you get into when you're in this position."
Jones indicated a few weeks ago that he wouldn't rush the process of hiring a head coach, but it appears that he's changed his mind. He may be worried that other owners will reach out to Garrett and try to set up interviews. Garrett didn't want to comment on that theory Monday.
The one thing of interest he did say was that he didn't have any interest in hiring an offensive coordinator. I think that's a mistake on his part. Garrett could continue to call the plays, but having an offensive coordinator would free him up to focus on some other areas. Just ask Chiefs coach Todd Haley about that.
If Tony Sparano is fired in Miami, I think he'd be a prime candidate to work with Garrett in Dallas. We'll continue to track every move.Mike Nolan is the D-Coord in Miami too...both good names to consider as potentials for Garrett's staff (assuming he is the hire). |
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Post by Sideshow Bob on Jan 3, 2011 23:04:39 GMT -6
I'll have to track down the link, but saw Garrett quoted today as saying he will remain OC if named permanent HC.
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Post by Terd Ferguson on Jan 3, 2011 23:19:13 GMT -6
I saw that...doesn't mean he would not want Sparano on his staff.
Lots of Head coaches who call plays still have an OC to help with game planning and stuff like that.
Plus Sparano was the OL coach while here, not the OC. He could be back as the OL coach and Asst head coach.
Another guy on that staff to remember is Todd Bowles. Apparently the defensive players here really liked him when he was here before and he is a no nonsense, get after their azz kind of guy. If I remember correctly he was compared to Todd Haley. Haley was the fiery WR coach and Bowles was the fiery DBs coach.
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Post by matt51180 on Jan 4, 2011 7:39:15 GMT -6
I would be on board with Sparano and Bowles coming back. Solid moves if they happen.
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Post by Sideshow Bob on Jan 4, 2011 10:06:07 GMT -6
i'd be on board with sparano, and given how the dolphins collapsed down the stretch, it will be a miracle if he's not fired by miami
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Post by Terd Ferguson on Jan 4, 2011 14:57:09 GMT -6
I would be on board with Sparano and Bowles coming back. Solid moves if they happen. damn I'm good: insider.espn.go.com/nfl/features/rumors/_/date/20110104#7513ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter has also reported that the Cowboys have asked for, and been granted, permission to speak with Miami Dolphins assistant HC Todd Bowles. Bowles was the Cowboys secondary coach from 2005-2008, and Tim MacMahon of ESPNDallas.com thinks that he could be a candidate to be Garrett's new DC. --- After the Cowboys' 14-13 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17, it now appears that Garrett may become the official head coach of the team in very near future, possibly as early as the end of next week, according to Calvin Watkins of ESPNDallas.com. Asked after the game on Sunday whether the new head coach would have input on hiring the rest of the new staff, Cowboys owner/GM Jerry Jones let the proverbial cat slip out of the bag. "That is certainly something that Jason needs to have input in," Jones said. "By the way, Jason had input in many of the staff members we have right now." |
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Post by Terd Ferguson on Jan 6, 2011 10:23:51 GMT -6
Press conference at 1:30 to announce the new head coach.
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Post by Sideshow Bob on Jan 11, 2011 13:25:59 GMT -6
I know you guys are out on Tim MacMahon, but he's on the right track with this one... espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4677080/new-dc-must-fix-recent-first-round-picksIt won’t matter how smart the defensive coordinator Jason Garrett hires is if he can’t cure whatever ails the Cowboys’ recent first-round picks on that side of the ball.
Wade Phillips didn’t suddenly become an X’s and O’s idiot last season. Phillips had a ton of success using the same scheme in which the Cowboys struggled miserably in the first half of the season. It’s foolish to think the NFL suddenly caught up with the scheme after all those years, suddenly figuring it out after the Cowboys closed the 2009 regular season with the first back-to-back shutouts in franchise history.
This defense was a disaster because the personnel failed. That’s the simplest explanation for the Cowboys going from the second-ranked scoring defense in the league to second to last in points allowed.
In particular, the drastic regression of outside linebacker Anthony Spencer and cornerback Mike Jenkins destroyed the defense.
There are other holes that need to be filled, specifically at safety and defensive end. But the 2009 Cowboys had an elite defense with average players at those positions in large part because Spencer and Jenkins played up to their first-round potential.
Spencer, who might have been the Cowboys’ most dominant defensive player down the stretch in 2009, had a mediocre season. He disappeared for long stretches and didn’t make nearly enough plays against the run or pass. After showing such promise as a pass-rusher – finishing with eight sacks in the last eight games the previous season, including the playoffs – he had only five sacks in 2010. And it took a pair of sacks against Philadelphia’s backup tackles in the season finale to get that total.
Jenkins had a miserable season after earning a trip to the Pro Bowl as an alternate in 2009. According to Stats Inc., receivers caught 54 of the 87 intended for them when Jenkins was covering them. He allowed 935 yards, the second-most in the league. He picked off only one pass, a dropoff from five the previous season. He led the league with six pass interference penalties and was flagged twice for defensive holding and one for illegal contact.
And here’s the ugliest stat of all from Jenkins’ third season: Quarterbacks had a 113.0 passer rating when throwing his way. By comparison, Tom Brady’s 111.0 passer rating was the best in the NFL.
It doesn’t take a ton of football knowledge to figure out that it’s a lot easier for the defensive coordinator if he can count on an outside linebacker to be a beast against the run or produce constant pressure on the passer and a cornerback to consistently cover his man with little or no help. Stars make schemes look good. That’s what’s expected from first-round picks.
Spencer and Jenkins can’t just be considered draft busts. They’ve demonstrated the ability the Cowboys believed they had when they traded up to get Spencer with the 26th overall pick in 2007 and Jenkins with the 25th overall pick in 2008.
That’s why getting the recent first-round picks right needs to be a top priority for the Cowboys’ next defensive coordinator, whether it’s Vic Fangio, Greg Manusky, Paul Pasqualoni, Todd Bowles or somebody else. |
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Post by Terd Ferguson on Jan 11, 2011 13:44:12 GMT -6
I don't disagree with any of that. I'm not completely out out MacMahon, he just annoys me with too many dumb statements.
This one however, is right on. These guys are NOT busts because we've seen them do it. To give up on them at this point is ludicrous but we have to find a defensive coordinator who can get it out of them again on a consistent basis.
If we do, it is like adding 2 more first rounders to the defense next year without spending any picks in the draft.
Butler may just push Spencer out of the way if he isn't careful. Butler makes plays every time he touches the field.
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Post by Sideshow Bob on Jan 11, 2011 14:50:17 GMT -6
Butler may just push Spencer out of the way if he isn't careful. Butler makes plays every time he touches the field. He'll at least now get more playing time, since Wade is gone and he had Butler slotted. |
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Post by Terd Ferguson on Jan 11, 2011 15:46:12 GMT -6
Maybe deal Spencer to Houston and get a #2 for him and then open up that other side with the knowledge that Butler will probably win it.
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Post by Terd Ferguson on Jan 11, 2011 15:47:32 GMT -6
Ex Cowboy TE Dan Campbell interviewing in Dallas cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/01/cowboys-interview-former-te-ca.htmlDan Campbell, a tight end for three seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, had a job interview today with head coach Jason Garrett. Campbell began coaching this season as an intern assigned to the offense with the Miami Dolphins. He focused on working with tight ends and the line. Campbell was with the Cowboys from 2003-05. He and Garrett were teammates with the New York Giants from 2000-02. It was not clear what job, if any, Garrett had in mind for Campbell. John Garrett, older brother of the head coach, has coached tight ends for the last four seasons, but he could move to Miami as offensive coordinator. The Cowboys on Monday gave Miami permission to interview John Garrett for that job. |
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Post by Sideshow Bob on Jan 11, 2011 17:03:44 GMT -6
Looks like ol' Wannstedt is coming to Big D for an interview, according to Mort... sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6012246One head coaching hire in Carolina has created multiple opportunities for former University of Pittsburgh head coach Dave Wannstedt, according to league sources.
Within the next 24 hours, Wannstedt is expected to talk to his former Dallas Cowboys counterpart and current San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner about succeeding former San Diego defensive coordinator Ron Rivera, who agreed Tuesday to become the Carolina Panthers head coach.
But Rivera also is interested in talking with Wannstedt, who wants to become an assistant head coach. Rivera needs a defensive coordinator and Wannstedt is a candidate for the job.
The Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills also have expressed interest in Wannstedt for various coaching roles.
Pittsburgh recently fired Wannstedt, who now appears ready to return to the NFL, where he was a Super-Bowl winning coordinator with the Cowboys and a head coach for the Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins. |
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Post by Sideshow Bob on Jan 11, 2011 17:05:09 GMT -6
Looks like ol' Wannstedt is coming to Big D for an interview, according to Mort... sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6012246One head coaching hire in Carolina has created multiple opportunities for former University of Pittsburgh head coach Dave Wannstedt, according to league sources.
Within the next 24 hours, Wannstedt is expected to talk to his former Dallas Cowboys counterpart and current San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner about succeeding former San Diego defensive coordinator Ron Rivera, who agreed Tuesday to become the Carolina Panthers head coach.
But Rivera also is interested in talking with Wannstedt, who wants to become an assistant head coach. Rivera needs a defensive coordinator and Wannstedt is a candidate for the job.
The Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills also have expressed interest in Wannstedt for various coaching roles.
Pittsburgh recently fired Wannstedt, who now appears ready to return to the NFL, where he was a Super-Bowl winning coordinator with the Cowboys and a head coach for the Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins. Never mind...I didn't read it closely enough. |
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Post by Terd Ferguson on Jan 11, 2011 17:09:32 GMT -6
I could see him in either of those spots (SD and Carolina). In SD he reunites with Norv, but they run a 3-4 there and he would have to change up their personnel to switch.
In Carolina he could run his 4-3 which Rivera should be comfortable with because that is what he ran when he was the DC for the Bears. Also in Carolina, Wannstedt would be closer to home.
I'm thinking Carolina is the better spot for him but we don't know what either of those teams is offering as far as money, length of contract, and specific roles.
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