5 Coaches Who Could Take the Cowboys to the Next Level

[Mark]

I wouldn't oppose a return of Quinn for another stint as DC.

But his reputation as a HC has taken some dings, the latest being yesterday's inexplicable error-fest vs. the NYG yesterday.

 

[Bagman]

He's not a Jerry kind of guy, if you catch my drift.

Will McClay says hello

 

[LouBrown]

This is a horrific list of coaches.

 

[nate dizzle]

This is a horrific list of coaches.

It is...and sadly still an upgrade.

 

[StarW]

Why no Jim Schwartz? His defenses come to play Bilacheat's washed up.

 

[StarW]

This is a horrific list of coaches.

They'll probably wind up in Dallas where they belong.

 

[StarOfGlory]

Jerry is going to go out and hire another retread like McCarthy. Doug Pedersen is available one last paycheck from the NFL is about all the Cowboys are worth.

Hey, he did win a Super Bowl with Nick Foles and a load of injuries…although that defense was nasty. Vince Lombardi isn’t winning with this defense.

 

[Johannes44]

Hey, he did win a Super Bowl with Nick Foles and a load of injuries…although that defense was nasty. Vince Lombardi isn’t winning with this defense.

No one is winning with this team. It needs an overhaul.

 

[DandyDon52]

No head coach who has ever won a Super bowl for one team has ever replicated the same for another team . No Ex Super Bowl winning coaches for me thank you. Besides,.......Im not out on Shotty yet,....still in his corner. Now CP? I want him gone asap. With all the time money and resources thrown at the defense there is no way on Earth our D should be anywhere close to THIS BAD. He's got to go.

I agree, they need to bring in vet DC to run the show and let CP be his asst DC so he can learn some more.
CP was not ready for DC yet, but getting shotty and jerry to admit this is near impossible.
Jerry will waste this year and next trying to prove CP can do it.

This is Jerry's big weakness as a GM, he is way too slow to make changes, and being a super duper tightwad ,
he does not want to pay guys to not coach .
Same for Players, once he pays them he wont get rid of them till their contract is up and that is too slow.

Shotty needs a vet OC to help him too, let them call plays so he can focus on game mgmt.

 

[ATXSRT]

Will McClay says hello

Will isn't a head coach.

 

[gimmesix]

What do you think about this list. I agree a defensive minded coach would be a pleasant change and the direction we should go.

5 Coaches Who Could Take the Cowboys to the Next Level
October 11, 2026
by Cody Warren

The way this season is going could put the Cowboys in the market for a new head coach and coaching staff. With a veteran quarterback and established offensive talent, Dallas should be able to find a good offensive coordinator.

That being said, I want the Cowboys’ next head coach to have a defensive background. This would put someone in charge who can address the team’s biggest weakness over the last few seasons, the defense.

I don’t want this to excuse the offensive inconsistency. I’m just tired of every coaching decision being what somebody can do for Dak Prescott.

1. Kirby Smart
2. Dan Lanning
3. Marcus Freeman
4. Bill Belichick
5. Nick Saban

These are coaches the Cowboys can’t assume are available. Smart and Lanning have long-term contracts, Freeman chose Notre Dame over NFL interest last December, Belichick is fine, for now, in North Carolina, and Saban loves retirement.

Much more: https://insidethestar.com/5-coaches-who-could-take-the-cowboys-to-the-next-level

No coaches can take us to the next level. Bill Parcells couldn't do it. Mike McCarthy couldn't do it. And they are Super Bowl-winning coaches. We've had seven coaches since our last Super Bowl and haven't reached an NFC Championship Game. We've had one GM over that same time period.

 

[Shane612]

If they have any since, all five of them should not answer Jerry’s call should he call.

 

[diamonddelts]

I wouldn't oppose a return of Quinn for another stint as DC.

Posts like this is why some Cowboys fans deserve every ounce of misery they receive.

 

[Mark]

Posts like this is why some Cowboys fans deserve every ounce of misery they receive.

You're just mad about the GB playoff game, after DQ had already hired a realtor in the DMV.

Welcome to the NFL in the 2020s.

 

[diamonddelts]

You're just mad about the GB playoff game, after DQ had already hired a realtor in the DMV.

Welcome to the NFL in the 2020s.

You must love having one giant speed bump for a run defense. But don't let that ruin your nostalgia. Many Cowboys fans love Groundhog Day results.

 

[lostar2009]

This franchise is cooked.

 

[Cowboy89]

I wouldn't oppose a return of Quinn for another stint as DC.

But his reputation as a HC has taken some dings, the latest being yesterday's inexplicable error-fest vs. the NYG yesterday.

His reputation as a HC began to take a big hit on February 5th, 2017. He will never live it down.

 

[DarkVader33]

Not Belichick. He would bring his girlfriend and a circus to Dallas.

Absolutely yes to Chucky Gruden.

So your not for bringing a circus to a circus? lol

 

[DarkVader33]

Will isn't a head coach

So?

 

[diamonddelts]

What do you think about this list. I agree a defensive minded coach would be a pleasant change and the direction we should go.

5 Coaches Who Could Take the Cowboys to the Next Level
October 11, 2026
by Cody Warren

The way this season is going could put the Cowboys in the market for a new head coach and coaching staff. With a veteran quarterback and established offensive talent, Dallas should be able to find a good offensive coordinator.

That being said, I want the Cowboys’ next head coach to have a defensive background. This would put someone in charge who can address the team’s biggest weakness over the last few seasons, the defense.

I don’t want this to excuse the offensive inconsistency. I’m just tired of every coaching decision being what somebody can do for Dak Prescott.

1. Kirby Smart
2. Dan Lanning
3. Marcus Freeman
4. Bill Belichick
5. Nick Saban

These are coaches the Cowboys can’t assume are available. Smart and Lanning have long-term contracts, Freeman chose Notre Dame over NFL interest last December, Belichick is fine, for now, in North Carolina, and Saban loves retirement.

Much more: https://insidethestar.com/5-coaches-who-could-take-the-cowboys-to-the-next-level

Bill Belicheat and Nick Saban? Eww. Both were run out of the N.F.L.