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

[Erik_H]

Originally Posted by 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)

I dont think it shocked anyone. It's just that Eberflus was touted heavily by Ryan and it was assumed that he was deep in his camp. Eberflus has also followed Ryan everywhere up to this point. Most figured a sense of friendship/loyalty would play a part. But like I mentioned in another post, the opportunity to hitch himself onto the Kiffen coaching tree could do wonders for his career.

The news that he's very familiar with the Tampa 2 is a big deal and something that wasn't widely known until the last few days.

[Erik_H]

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.

Ernie Sims would be good to keep. Depends on how his play this year affects his asking price. He may get a starting opportunity somewhere.

[Omegasupreme]

Originally Posted by Mr Cowboy

Here's another nugget; it makes sense since it's been reported that Jerry wants to surround Garrett with as many experienced coaches as possible.

And Tice ran that same obviated offense in Chicago that misused the talent, battered Cutler, claimed that the OLine needed upgrading, and that the Bears did not run the ball enough. The first game this past year on Monday night football was almost like the Phillips Firing Green Bay Destroying of the Dallas offense 41-7 where Dom Capers said "they just kept doing the same thing over and over so we kept blitzing". Cutler was completing passes basically because his receivers were going up and fighting for the ball despite being covered by 2 Packer players. Green Bay knew where the routes were going and had 2-3 DBs in place. The best Chicago success was when they ran the ball.

Sound familiar?

[speedkilz88]

Originally Posted by Erik_H

Ernie Sims would be good to keep. Depends on how his play this year affects his asking price. He may get a starting opportunity somewhere.

I doubt it. He's a journeyman at this point and has serious health questions when it comes to concussions.

[Ultimategamer5567]

We're going to see a 4-3 linebacker drafted within the first four rounds. Book it.

[Kilyin]

Originally Posted by Funxinva

He only coaches in garbage time!

Originally Posted by CowboysPhan

... x2

[AsthmaField]

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.

I think we keep Sims and he competes for a spot. The WLB spot in this defense is made for him. He might not be a starter, but he'd certainly be good depth. We definitely need some depth at LB too because I still see Albright as a DE in the Tampa 2 and Wilbur isn't really what you want as an OLB in this scheme. And you're right about McSurdy and Lemon, so I would think that keeping Sims would be a no brainer considering how relatively cheap he should be.

There going to have to use a late round pick or two on smaller, faster LB's as well.

[newlander]

Originally Posted by speedkilz88

I doubt it. He's a journeyman at this point and has serious health questions when it comes to concussions.

...I've pointed out his concussion issue in here before and I don't know if guys just forget about it or don't realize how bad it is for Ernie but....I wouldn't count on him truthfully. (and I like Ernie, good guy and SOLID player but he shouldn't be counted on IMO)

[xwalker]

Originally Posted by newlander

...I've pointed out his concussion issue in here before and I don't know if guys just forget about it or don't realize how bad it is for Ernie but....I wouldn't count on him truthfully. (and I like Ernie, good guy and SOLID player but he shouldn't be counted on IMO)

I'll take Ernie Sims with concussion issues over Dan Cover with talent issues all day every day and twice on Sundays.

Having said that, I would only want Sims for a very reasonable contract.

[RS12]

Hazleton took DC job at Nevada.

[newlander]

Originally Posted by xwalker

I'll take Ernie Sims with concussion issues over Dan Cover with talent issues all day every day and twice on Sundays.

Having said that, I would only want Sims for a very reasonable contract.

.......as I said: I like him, just have concerns over the concussions. Conner has been a failure and we save money by waiving him I believe: he should be gone I'm hoping.

[AbeBeta]

Originally Posted by Erik_H

I dont think it shocked anyone. It's just that Eberflus was touted heavily by Ryan and it was assumed that he was deep in his camp. Eberflus has also followed Ryan everywhere up to this point. Most figured a sense of friendship/loyalty would play a part. But like I mentioned in another post, the opportunity to hitch himself onto the Kiffen coaching tree could do wonders for his career.

The news that he's very familiar with the Tampa 2 is a big deal and something that wasn't widely known until the last few days.

Eberflus has been with Ryan since 2009 with Cleveland and Dallas. That really isn't following him everywhere. He followed him on one stop. I think that most of the time that one D-coord is fired, he ends up with some guys from his old staff working with him on the next stop.

Rob is working toward a 4th stop as D-coord. I don't think you want to, as a coach, follow someone on too many stops.

I also think people make a bit more out of the Tampa 2 experience than Kiffin does. I expect that he wants good, smart, dedicated coaches. As he's noted, it isn't a complex defense.

[AbeBeta]

Originally Posted by Ultimategamer5567

We're going to see a 4-3 linebacker drafted within the first four rounds. Book it.

I bet we get a mid-range guy in FA as well. However, if Connor will take a pay cut, he may fill that mid-range FA role

[newlander]

Originally Posted by AbeBeta

I bet we get a mid-range guy in FA as well. However, if Connor will take a pay cut, he may fill that mid-range FA role

...I thought he was pretty good at the end of the season: I'd like to see Connor gone and think he will be. Wilber was drafted as a 3/4 LB'er but I sure hope he can run well enough to have a future here, just don't know. Strongly assume Spencer is gone as we can't afford him. (obviously Lee and Carter are the starters, I was just talking depth here)

[Erik_H]

Originally Posted by AbeBeta

Eberflus has been with Ryan since 2009 with Cleveland and Dallas. That really isn't following him everywhere. He followed him on one stop. I think that most of the time that one D-coord is fired, he ends up with some guys from his old staff working with him on the next stop.

Rob is working toward a 4th stop as D-coord. I don't think you want to, as a coach, follow someone on too many stops.

I also think people make a bit more out of the Tampa 2 experience than Kiffin does. I expect that he wants good, smart, dedicated coaches. As he's noted, it isn't a complex defense.

Oh, I'm not disagreeing with you on how likely it is that he'd stay with Ryan (thanks for the clarification on how many stops, btw). Just saying that I don't think people are shocked that he may be staying here in Dallas.

The general feeling was that he would probably leave, but that was before his experience with the Tampa 4-3 became part of the discussion.

The thinking was (based on Ryan's expressive praise of Eberflus, I think) that Ryan and Eberflus were close and that they'd stick together. It seemed the more likely scenario at the time. The overall vibe I got was of disappointment that we'd probably lose a good young coach, followed by the good news that he might be staying. Sure, it made good career sense for Eberflus to tie himself to the Kiffen coaching tree, but who could guess about his relationship with Ryan?

The thing that tipped the balance in my mind was the info that he is not a novice in the Tampa 4-3. This makes him more attractive to Kiffen and the Cowboys.

When it comes down to it, I think I was only arguing the SHOCKED portion of your comment, which is a bit obnoxious on my part. I wasn't shocked, I was glad.

Just me being picky I guess.