Will this be the end of the Schottenheimer Experiment?

[phildadon86]

I know it probably wont be so lets get that out of the way.

However.

If this team shows up the way it has in the past especially after a win. Flat, uninterested, uninspired, and no effort, they are going to get utterly destroyed.

Will that be enough to finally get Jerry to see that Schotty isnt it? Another embarrassment on national television?

Schottys record after a win is enough to tell me that our chances of winning this game are slim.

To everyone who thinks this defense has improved...Well. Get yo popcorn ready.

Anyways back to the original point, if this team comes out flat again, and get destroyed by 20 plus points. Does Jerry put Schotty out of his misery?

 

[Reality]

I think after the season, if the Cowboys fail to make the playoffs, Jerry's only choice will be either full rebuild mode (which he won't do) or hire an entire new coaching staff.

Like most fans, I am not overly optimistic he will bring in someone with the power and authority to do what needs to be done to fix this team.

To answer your question, I think the Schottenheimer experiment is over if they fail to make the playoffs.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Hes firing Shotty after this year. They aren't waiting around for him.

 

[phildadon86]

I think after the season, if the Cowboys fail to make the playoffs, Jerry's only choice will be either full rebuild mode (which he won't do) or hire an entire new coaching staff.

Like most fans, I am not overly optimistic he will bring in someone with the power and authority to do what needs to be done to fix this team.

To answer your question, I think the Schottenheimer experiment is over if they fail to make the playoffs.

Fair.

Do you think it should already be over? Honestly.

 

[phildadon86]

Hes firing Shotty after this year. They aren't waiting around for him.

They waited for Garrett.....just saying.

Sorry not trying to rehash that but there is evidence that Jerry will stick to his guns to prove himself right.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

They waited for Garrett.....just saying.

Garrett was a unique situation that hopefully will never be repeated again: Close family friend, daddy was a beloved (for some reason) employee, carried Troy's clipboard during the glory days, etc.

Schottenheimer has none of those things.

 

[thunderpimp91]

I think they wait until the end of the season. I get the sense that Jerry finally understands his team isnt as good as he thought it was and its time to stop investing in the current roster & staff.

What Jerry wont do is pay his coaching staff to sit at home the rest of the season while also paying a new staff for half a year.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

They waited for Garrett.....just saying.

Sorry not trying to rehash that but there is evidence that Jerry will stick to his guns to prove himself right.

Jerry was in his 60s. I dont think he's waiting 10 years while in his 80s and trying to win now.

Like we can say he held on for guys too long but he fired Eberflus and Zimm after one year and he never did that before.

Jerry has to scapegoat someone and firing a DC 3 years in a row isn't enough.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Garrett was a unique situation that hopefully will never be repeated again: Close family friend, daddy was a beloved (for some reason) employee, carried Troy's clipboard during the glory days, etc.

Schottenheimer has none of those things.

Agreed. And in he's 80.,,yeah I for sure see him fired after this year.

 

[Gambit]

I keep going back and forth on what I THINK Jerry and son will do.

Sadly if they do make a change guys Id look hard at they won't due to lack of experience.

And likely have to switch DC and systems, again.

If rumors are true, and I've been saying this, Dak and offense are no longer sold on Shotty and his playcalling. Then I see no way they can keep Shotty.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I think they wait until the end of the season. I get the sense that Jerry finally understands his team isnt as good as he thought it was and its time to stop investing in the current roster & staff.

What Jerry wont do is pay his coaching staff to sit at home the rest of the season while also paying a new staff for half a year.

Oh I disagree I think Jerry thinks this roster is being held back. He would've traded these guys if he didn't think so.

 

[phildadon86]

Oh I disagree I think Jerry thinks this roster is being held back. He would've traded these guys if he didn't think so.

Thats what I think too.

Theres no way Jerry believe he didnt do his job lol.

 

[RonWashington]

He signed a 4 year 18 million $ contract and Jerry doesn’t pay people to stay at home . He will be the coach in 27 with hopefully more talent on D to be competitive. Over 500 yards of offense Sunday 27 points and the D still made it a nail biter , had the Irsay daughter scribbling furiously on her note pad.

 

[phildadon86]

I keep going back and forth on what I THINK Jerry and son will do.

Sadly if they do make a change guys Id look hard at they won't due to lack of experience.

And likely have to switch DC and systems, again.

If rumors are true, and I've been saying this, Dak and offense are no longer sold on Shotty and his playcalling. Then I see no way they can keep Shotty.

Dak must have inherited that narcissist trait from Jerry via osmosis over the years because hes also been playing horribly

 

[phildadon86]

He signed a 4 year 18 million $ contract and Jerry doesn’t pay people to stay at home . He will be the coach in 27 with hopefully more talent on D to be competitive. Over 500 yards of offense Sunday 27 points and the D still made it a nail biter , had the Irsay daughter scribbling furiously on her note pad.

500 yards and 27 points and you are still blaming the D? lol

Man.

 

[sunalsorises]

It’s been an experiment that long predates Schottenheimer. Until Jerry understands boundaries his teams will continue to be undisciplined messes.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Thats what I think too.

Theres no way Jerry believe he didnt do his job lol.

Yep and he did hire the coach but im sure he will say Shotty was the right guy he just didn't do his job lol.

 

[RonWashington]

So glad he didn’t trade anymore draft picks away . D D D next April plus free agents .

 

[thunderpimp91]

Oh I disagree I think Jerry thinks this roster is being held back. He would've traded these guys if he didn't think so.

Who is there to be traded that can't be after the season? I mean there is an argument for Pickens, but if a team doesnt give you what you want for him they might as well just wait and see if Pickens can improve his value with a big 2nd half.

IMO Jerry not going out and grabbing even a couple of lower end guys says more than not trading anyone away. I'm not sure we have many free agents to be that carry any sort of trade value.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

500 yards and 27 points and you are still blaming the D? lol

Man.

D was bad but good for their standard. I honestly feel Colts wanted to lose at the end. I dont know what that pass was by Jones.