Looks like Eberflus might be staying as LB coach...

[Risen Star]

Originally Posted by MichaelWinicki

He might be sick of hitching his car to the trainwreck known as Rob Ryan.

You've earned yourself another pat on the head from the owner.

I just feel fortunate how everything is working out perfectly for the Cowboys.

[Woods]

Originally Posted by InmanRoshi

Reportedly when he decided to shift Mizzou to a Tampa 2, he went to a lot of clinics hosted by the Lovie and Tony Dungy to learn the system. He's probably networked quite a bit with Tampa 2 NFL coaches.


I was never concerned about him leaving Dallas for Ryan. a) He's under contract, and couldn't go anywhere unless the Cowboys let him. b) Rob Ryan may not have had any power in St. Louis to bring in his own staff working under two already established DC coaches in Fisher and McGinnis who have already implemented their own system and staff. c) Eberflus might not necessarily want to hitch his coaching career wagon to a guy who seems to constantly wear out his welcome and is looking for his 4th DC job in the last 6 years.

The only question is if Dallas would choose/be able to get Barry to come over to coach LB's instead, since Barry has coached with Marinelli and Kiffin for years and years and is Marinelli's son-in-law.

If I were an up and coming coach, and I had the option to hitch my career to Kiffen or RR, it would be a very easy choice.

Just looking at the Kiffen's coaching tree . . . .

I remember after undergraduate school (many moons ago), I went into finance. The one word of advice I never forgot was to find the most successful managing director at the firm and attach myself to his coattails (at least early on in my career).

[speedkilz88]

If Rob does end up with the Rams, he isn't going to have any of his assistants is he?

[TheCount]

That's good. I mean I'm not sure if he's more or less responsible for this than Rob is, but the LB play (especially given the injuries) was impressive.

[AbeBeta]

I don't how this shocks anyone. If I'm a guy like Eb, I see an opportunity to greatly expand my experience by working with a legend (and a really good coach in Marinelli as well)

[CowboysYanksLakers]

Great news he had the LBers playing some great football... I'm impressed with him!

[CowboysPhan]

Originally Posted by Funxva

He only coaches in garbage time!

[newlander]

Originally Posted by Cowboys22

Seeing that Ryan doesn't have a job yet, he may have decided to secure himself instead of waiting and hoping.

....I guess Fisher is gonna hire him for St. Louey if Rod shows up sober and sane. Hey, all joking aside that young Ram D' is GOOD....he fell into a good situation there.

[Rack Bauer]

Originally Posted by Cowboys22

Seeing that Ryan doesn't have a job yet, he may have decided to secure himself instead of waiting and hoping.

Originally Posted by speedkilz88

If Rob does end up with the Rams, he isn't going to have any of his assistants is he?

Pretty sure he is already with the Rams.

[Boys122]

Good, I really didn't want to lose Eberflus. Out of the defensive assistants Henderson and Eberflus were the two I wanted to keep.

I also liked Baker but if you add a guy like Rod Marinelli then that's enough said. This defensive staff is looking real good. Let's hope we can get the rest of the pieces player wise to be a great defense once again.

[Zordon]

more good news. hopefully something official happens soon before the beached whale wakes up from his nap.

[pancakeman]

Originally Posted by Rack Bauer

Pretty sure he is already with the Rams.

This source says he's interviewing today:
http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2013/1/...b-ryan-meeting

[Erik_H]

It also good to have some carry over rather than a complete turnover in staff. That way some guys know the players from personal experience and can share opinions. Saves time, can make evaluations better and might help mistakes from being repeated.

If it's Henderson and Eberflus staying on, I think that would be a good thing.

[InmanRoshi]

Wonder how high on the priority scale Ernie Simms is. He was drafted and coached by Marinelli in Detroit and played above expectations for Eberflus last year. Cowboys are going to need LB depth, Connor likely a cap casualty, McSurdy and Lemon too slow for the 4-3, and Lee/Carter both injury prone.

[Zordon]

Originally Posted by InmanRoshi

Wonder how high on the priority scale Ernie Simms is. He was drafted and coached by Marinelli in Detroit and played above expectations for Eberflus last year. Cowboys are going to need LB depth, Connor likely a cap casualty, McSurdy and Lemon too slow for the 4-3, and Lee/Carter both injury prone.

sims, albright, wilber needs to step up, and i'm guessing one late FA addition or late draft pick/UDFA. not elite depth but serviceable.