News: Line coach Paul Alexander a teacher at heart, according to Willie Anderson

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Line coach Paul Alexander a teacher at heart, according to Willie Anderson

www.espn.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4765114/new-line-coach-paul-alexander-a-teacher-at-heart-according-to-willie-anderson



Dallas Cowboys' new line coach Paul Alexander is a teacher at heart - Todd Archer, Dallas Cowboys Blog- ESPN

In all the excitement about Kris Richard and Sanjay Lal, new offensive line coach Paul Alexander has been something of a forgotten man. Yet his role in getting the Dallas line back to dominance is crucial. The team is bringing in a former player of his, Willie Anderson, to add some additional coaching for the O line, and Anderson provided his take on what Alexander brings to the table.

In 1996, Anderson was the first-round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals, the 10th overall selection. He was named a Pro Bowler four times. He was an All-Pro pick three times. He started every game he played from 1997-2006. If not for Anthony Munoz, a Hall of Famer, he would be the best offensive tackle in Bengals history.

“Great coaches learn that teachers teach,” Anderson said. “A teacher should never say, ‘I teach math.’ You should say, ‘I teach John math. I teach the student.’ That’s an important of teaching. Don’t say, ‘This is my scheme and we do this.’”

In 23 years as the Bengals' line coach, Alexander adapted. Anderson said he changed based on the personnel he had. He is not just a power-blocking line coach. He is not just a zone-blocking coach. He teaches it all, according to Anderson...
 

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Filling Frank pollack's shoes will be no easy task.
 

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Filling Frank pollack's shoes will be no easy task.
I normally agree with your post and have passed by another supportive comment on Pollard but I have come away
with a different view. If you suggest that the three of the lineman have made the PB because of Pollard I would suggest they made the PB.
I am willing to learn however.
 
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