Media observations: Monte Kiffin/Defensive Scheme Roundup

[WoodysGirl]

Carlos A. Mendez ‏@calexmendez
Sources are talking up Kiffen. Sign that this is as good as done. IMO.

Great job by @NFLCharean tracking down some former Bucs to talk about Kiffin. Now we need a @WarrenSapp weigh-in.

mike fisher ‏@fishsports
#Cowboys source tells me: 'Why hire guys who learned the 4-3 from Kiffin when you can just hire Kiffin himself?’

My USC guy who is not a Kiffin lover concedes that coach worked *** off every day at practice. Teacher, hands-on, big energy. #Cowboys

Clarence Hill ‏@clarencehilljr
Last time Kiffen coached Bucs in 2008. his D had 22 INT"s and 29 sacks. Allowed 20.2 points a game. Only allowed 3 300+ yard

Per a source, Jerry has expressed an interest in getting back to the fundamentals. They don't get more technique oriented than Monte

Todd Archer ‏@toddarcher
I don't see a big switch in a move by Cowboys from 3-4 to 4-3. Was harder to go from 4-3 to 3-4 IMO

Charean Williams ‏@NFLCharean
I covered Monte Kiffin 4 years when he was DC of the Bucs under Dungy. Defense ranked top 10 in points all but 1 yr. in his 13 there

I have never been around a more enthusiastic coach than Kiffin. He and Jerome Henderson would hit it off.

Rafael Vela ‏@CowboysNation1
From stories today it appears Ray Horton is being held to the 1 yr on his Cards contract, whether he's HC or DC. Dallas not getting shot

Bob Sturm ‏@SportsSturm
I must admit, on the Mt Rushmore of modern day defensive minds, Monte Kiffin is prominently displayed. Few have caused the chaos he has.

He is proven and decorated. Gave the Favre-Packers bigger fits than anyone in NFC-C days. Wonder if the fire burns bright. If so, not bad.

[CowboysYanksLakers]

Ok I'm warming up to the hire because I'm happy to be going back to the 4-3 defense!

[Bleu Star]

Originally Posted by WoodysGirl

Carlos A. Mendez ‏@calexmendez
Sources are talking up Kiffen. Sign that this is as good as done. IMO.

Great job by @NFLCharean tracking down some former Bucs to talk about Kiffin. Now we need a @WarrenSapp weigh-in.

mike fisher ‏@fishsports
#Cowboys source tells me: 'Why hire guys who learned the 4-3 from Kiffin when you can just hire Kiffin himself?’

[View Full Quote]My USC guy who is not a Kiffin lover concedes that coach worked *** off every day at practice. Teacher, hands-on, big energy. #Cowboys

Clarence Hill ‏@clarencehilljr
Last time Kiffen coached Bucs in 2008. his D had 22 INT"s and 29 sacks. Allowed 20.2 points a game. Only allowed 3 300+ yard

Per a source, Jerry has expressed an interest in getting back to the fundamentals. They don't get more technique oriented than Monte

Todd Archer ‏@toddarcher
I don't see a big switch in a move by Cowboys from 3-4 to 4-3. Was harder to go from 4-3 to 3-4 IMO

Charean Williams ‏@NFLCharean
I covered Monte Kiffin 4 years when he was DC of the Bucs under Dungy. Defense ranked top 10 in points all but 1 yr. in his 13 there

I have never been around a more enthusiastic coach than Kiffin. He and Jerome Henderson would hit it off.

Rafael Vela ‏@CowboysNation1
From stories today it appears Ray Horton is being held to the 1 yr on his Cards contract, whether he's HC or DC. Dallas not getting shot

Bob Sturm ‏@SportsSturm
I must admit, on the Mt Rushmore of modern day defensive minds, Monte Kiffin is prominently displayed. Few have caused the chaos he has.

He is proven and decorated. Gave the Favre-Packers bigger fits than anyone in NFC-C days. Wonder if the fire burns bright. If so, not bad.

I was immediately warmed up to this after work when I read the news. Excellent hire! No more passive BS cover 2. Let's get this done Jerry!

[Mansta54]

I'm anxious to get him and he has plenty of talent to work with. I'm excited to see Mo, Carr, Lee, Carter, and Ware play for him.

[CowboysYanksLakers]

Originally Posted by Mansta54

I'm anxious to get him and he has plenty of talent to work with. I'm excited to see Mo, Carr, Lee, Carter, and Ware play for him.

Me too get him a safety like Reid from LSU in the 2nd round to go along with Church.

1st round pick will be offensive line. Chance Warmack.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Wow, the Dallas media just made me feel better about the team. Who woulda thunk it? It's amazing the emotions this team engenders. I consider myself big baseball and basketball fans but the Cowboys move me.

[WoodysGirl]

Bryan Broaddus ‏@BryanBroaddus
Gut tells me Callahan would like to coordinate the offense but would take him away from OL duties. Wes Phillips could help to make work.

@fishsports Carmichael Jr is not under contract to the Saints. I would make him say " no" to me.

mike fisher ‏@fishsports
.@BryanBroaddus Carmichael Jr is not under contract to #Saints. I would make him say " no" to me/ Well done, #Cowboys Football Yoda.