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Ah, the annual "No More Excuses for Garrett" article. Appearing every year since 2013.
Not without Brady. Or a QB close to his caliber.I think they mean the roster is the best, if you sent the whole roster to NE, could bill go to SB with it? I think he could.
If we’re depending on our coaching staff to take us over the top.. we’re screwed.That's how I feel. The roster is among the best in the league. It's the coaches that now have to deliver.
All good and fine but, unless the team completely crashes and burns (won’t happen), Garrett already has a really good excuse for an otherwise lackluster season...There is no such thing as the perfect roster - but the one in Dallas is hard to top.
This is always the time of optimism around the NFL. Teams have a new crop of rookies that perfectly meet their needs (or so they say), plus the new free agents that were exactly who they were looking for (or so they say), and the returning vets are all in the best shape of their careers and will be improved this fall (you know what goes here). Despite being sold the same bill of goods year after year, fans still get sucked in, only for most of them to see their team fall short of the playoffs. But for a handful, those factors mentioned above really are true, or at least largely so. That may well apply to the 2019 Dallas Cowboys.
That is of course important for the hopes of the team and its fans alike, but it is particularly key for head coach Jason Garrett. He is in the last year of his contract, with owner/general manager Jerry Jones basically saying he believes he can succeed - but he wants to see it before he offers an extension. However, this offseason has looked more like a team going “all in” than it has in years. This roster is deep and looks dangerous, and Garrett’s staff looks more unified and solid as well. Let’s break things down.
The changes to the coaching staff were limited, but huge
Many were clamoring for it to happen, and arguably it was at least a year overdue. The biggest move of any kind in 2019 for the Cowboys was the termination of Scott Linehan as offensive coordinator, with the corresponding promotion of Kellen Moore and the accompanying hire of Jon Kitna to replace Moore as QB coach.
It is perhaps a bit of piling on, but it had become clear that Linehan was a problem in a couple of ways. The reports of growing tension between him and both his head coach and players seem accurate. He repeatedly lapsed back into predictable play calls, but worse, he telegraphed what he was doing with personnel and formations far too often. Ezekiel Elliott is a formidable weapon, but running him into a stacked defensive box because the defense is reading run all the way just does not pay. Add in that the offensive line was compromised by the absence of Travis Frederick and having to work in a rookie, Connor Williams, and what should have been nearly certain short-yardage conversions were too often being stuffed. First down runs often suffered from the same issues as well, especially after the early, scripted part of the game.
In promoting Moore, the main reasons revolve around innovation and fresh ideas. This does not mean that he is going to come in with a bunch of new plays. Based on interviews with the staff this past week, it is more about using what already exists to better effect, with the incorporation of more pre-snap motion and shifting players from one role to another on the field. It is not surprising that the leadership sounds all positive about it, since it was their decision. But the reviews have been exceptionally strong from the players as well.
If Moore can bring this to calling the offense it could be exciting. And so far, Garrett seems to be giving him the freedom to do his thing.
Meanwhile, Kitna may be just what Dak Prescott needs. Moore’s strengths appear to be in calling plays, not coaching up his quarterback. Kitna is the opposite, and his comments during the past week reflect what he brings to the table.
Unlike Moore, Kitna has many NFL starts under his belt - 124, to be exact. He truly knows what a QB faces. If he is good at teaching technique (which is unfortunately limited under CBA rules), he can help Prescott take the next step.
Meanwhile, Kris Richard is now coming into his second year as part of what is a surprising well-functioning partnership with Rod Marinelli running the defense. And we shouldn’t overlook the retention of Marc Colombo as the offensive line coach. All in all, this may be the best and most cohesive staff Garrett has had. And one that shows very few fingerprints of the owners in assembling.
The roster is just as strong
Read the rest here:
https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/201...eak-year-for-jason-garrett-and-dallas-cowboys
This article perfectly sums up my own feelings about this team and staff as well - no excuses. Get the job done or this organization will make changes. You go up and down this roster and most every team in the league would kill to have as much young talent. Player personnel is arguably the strongest it's been since the team's of the 90's. Barring significant injury, the only way this team fails is because the coaches failed to do their part
The difference this year is that JG is out of contract at the season's end. "Sacking him" won't be an issue.How long have we heard this? This year is nothing new. There will be some excuse built in for him and he will be here next year. Jerry refuses to fire him. Jerry was quick to fire every coach before him with ease. Jason is different and is his pet. He will be our Marvin Lewis where he will be here a very long time no matter the results. Get ready for it.
All good and fine but, unless the team completely crashes and burns (won’t happen), Garrett already has a really good excuse for an otherwise lackluster season...
The owner/GM fired Garrett’s OC (Linehan) and replaced him with a guy who has exactly one season of coaching at any level under his belt. And that was at QB coach...where he worked with three players.
As the new OC, Kellen Moore is — per Jerry Jones — responsible for changing up the entire offense and calling the plays on game day.
Should the Cowboys struggle and experience growing-pains, and Kellen Moore doesn’t prove to be quite the insta-savior we’re all hoping for, Jerry won’t blame JG, but will give him a pass pass...just like he always has.
The difference this year is that JG is out of contract at the season's end. "Sacking him" won't be an issue.
And is why Wildcatter Jones has rolled the dice on Kellen Moore, and his yet-to-be-seen offensive creativity, possibly being the missing ingredient that will instantly improve our offense.How many 22nd ranked offenses and 14th ranked QB’s were in conference championships last year?
Hopefully.JG gone if not at least an NFC championship game this year.
Not to mention 24th ranked passing offense , 22nd overall and 15th ranked passing QB.
Not sure how this ranks as one of the best teams in the league? I thought they over achieved last year.
Pretty much. Moore is the scapegoat already in place. Fans are forgetting Jerry didn’t extend Garrett last time either in his contract season.All good and fine but, unless the team completely crashes and burns (won’t happen), Garrett already has a really good excuse for an otherwise lackluster season...
The owner/GM fired Garrett’s OC (Linehan) and replaced him with a guy who has exactly one season of coaching at any level under his belt. And that was at QB coach...where he worked with three players.
As the new OC, Kellen Moore is — per Jerry Jones — responsible for changing up the entire offense and calling the plays on game day.
Should the Cowboys struggle and experience growing-pains, and Kellen Moore doesn’t prove to be quite the insta-savior we’re all hoping for, Jerry won’t blame JG, but will give him a pass...just like he always has.
It made us a top 4 team in the conference. Not “ one of the best teams in the league”. Context is important.As a team, we got off to a slow/unorganized start last season. The Cooper trade changed that and I'm pretty sure impacted season stats offensively. Bottom line IMO, we started slow but finished pretty strong and winning the division AND a playoff game makes us yes, one of the best teams in league IMO.
Jerry is a hall of game excuse maker. The only people he and his FO hold accountable for lack of results are Asst. Coaches and mid to low level players on the roster. The lack of accountability for failure to achieve goals is one of the biggest reasons for the results of the last 23 years. I don’t see Jerry changing his ways as long as his cash register rings.Why no excuses now? He's been here since 2007. You guys believe that?
There is no such thing as the perfect roster - but the one in Dallas is hard to top.
This is always the time of optimism around the NFL. Teams have a new crop of rookies that perfectly meet their needs (or so they say), plus the new free agents that were exactly who they were looking for (or so they say), and the returning vets are all in the best shape of their careers and will be improved this fall (you know what goes here). Despite being sold the same bill of goods year after year, fans still get sucked in, only for most of them to see their team fall short of the playoffs. But for a handful, those factors mentioned above really are true, or at least largely so. That may well apply to the 2019 Dallas Cowboys.
That is of course important for the hopes of the team and its fans alike, but it is particularly key for head coach Jason Garrett. He is in the last year of his contract, with owner/general manager Jerry Jones basically saying he believes he can succeed - but he wants to see it before he offers an extension. However, this offseason has looked more like a team going “all in” than it has in years. This roster is deep and looks dangerous, and Garrett’s staff looks more unified and solid as well. Let’s break things down.
The changes to the coaching staff were limited, but huge
Many were clamoring for it to happen, and arguably it was at least a year overdue. The biggest move of any kind in 2019 for the Cowboys was the termination of Scott Linehan as offensive coordinator, with the corresponding promotion of Kellen Moore and the accompanying hire of Jon Kitna to replace Moore as QB coach.
It is perhaps a bit of piling on, but it had become clear that Linehan was a problem in a couple of ways. The reports of growing tension between him and both his head coach and players seem accurate. He repeatedly lapsed back into predictable play calls, but worse, he telegraphed what he was doing with personnel and formations far too often. Ezekiel Elliott is a formidable weapon, but running him into a stacked defensive box because the defense is reading run all the way just does not pay. Add in that the offensive line was compromised by the absence of Travis Frederick and having to work in a rookie, Connor Williams, and what should have been nearly certain short-yardage conversions were too often being stuffed. First down runs often suffered from the same issues as well, especially after the early, scripted part of the game.
In promoting Moore, the main reasons revolve around innovation and fresh ideas. This does not mean that he is going to come in with a bunch of new plays. Based on interviews with the staff this past week, it is more about using what already exists to better effect, with the incorporation of more pre-snap motion and shifting players from one role to another on the field. It is not surprising that the leadership sounds all positive about it, since it was their decision. But the reviews have been exceptionally strong from the players as well.
If Moore can bring this to calling the offense it could be exciting. And so far, Garrett seems to be giving him the freedom to do his thing.
Meanwhile, Kitna may be just what Dak Prescott needs. Moore’s strengths appear to be in calling plays, not coaching up his quarterback. Kitna is the opposite, and his comments during the past week reflect what he brings to the table.
Unlike Moore, Kitna has many NFL starts under his belt - 124, to be exact. He truly knows what a QB faces. If he is good at teaching technique (which is unfortunately limited under CBA rules), he can help Prescott take the next step.
Meanwhile, Kris Richard is now coming into his second year as part of what is a surprising well-functioning partnership with Rod Marinelli running the defense. And we shouldn’t overlook the retention of Marc Colombo as the offensive line coach. All in all, this may be the best and most cohesive staff Garrett has had. And one that shows very few fingerprints of the owners in assembling.
The roster is just as strong
Read the rest here:
https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/201...eak-year-for-jason-garrett-and-dallas-cowboys
This article perfectly sums up my own feelings about this team and staff as well - no excuses. Get the job done or this organization will make changes. You go up and down this roster and most every team in the league would kill to have as much young talent. Player personnel is arguably the strongest it's been since the team's of the 90's. Barring significant injury, the only way this team fails is because the coaches failed to do their part
Jones want a championship however with their egos above the common sense of letting "football minds" run the show. Can't have both and the last 20+ years have proven that.Disagreed. The Jones boys want a championship team; why the heck wouldn’t they?
One could argue they don’t know what the hell they’re doing, though.
There is no such thing as the perfect roster - but the one in Dallas is hard to top.
This is always the time of optimism around the NFL. Teams have a new crop of rookies that perfectly meet their needs (or so they say), plus the new free agents that were exactly who they were looking for (or so they say), and the returning vets are all in the best shape of their careers and will be improved this fall (you know what goes here). Despite being sold the same bill of goods year after year, fans still get sucked in, only for most of them to see their team fall short of the playoffs. But for a handful, those factors mentioned above really are true, or at least largely so. That may well apply to the 2019 Dallas Cowboys.
That is of course important for the hopes of the team and its fans alike, but it is particularly key for head coach Jason Garrett. He is in the last year of his contract, with owner/general manager Jerry Jones basically saying he believes he can succeed - but he wants to see it before he offers an extension. However, this offseason has looked more like a team going “all in” than it has in years. This roster is deep and looks dangerous, and Garrett’s staff looks more unified and solid as well. Let’s break things down.
The changes to the coaching staff were limited, but huge
Many were clamoring for it to happen, and arguably it was at least a year overdue. The biggest move of any kind in 2019 for the Cowboys was the termination of Scott Linehan as offensive coordinator, with the corresponding promotion of Kellen Moore and the accompanying hire of Jon Kitna to replace Moore as QB coach.
It is perhaps a bit of piling on, but it had become clear that Linehan was a problem in a couple of ways. The reports of growing tension between him and both his head coach and players seem accurate. He repeatedly lapsed back into predictable play calls, but worse, he telegraphed what he was doing with personnel and formations far too often. Ezekiel Elliott is a formidable weapon, but running him into a stacked defensive box because the defense is reading run all the way just does not pay. Add in that the offensive line was compromised by the absence of Travis Frederick and having to work in a rookie, Connor Williams, and what should have been nearly certain short-yardage conversions were too often being stuffed. First down runs often suffered from the same issues as well, especially after the early, scripted part of the game.
In promoting Moore, the main reasons revolve around innovation and fresh ideas. This does not mean that he is going to come in with a bunch of new plays. Based on interviews with the staff this past week, it is more about using what already exists to better effect, with the incorporation of more pre-snap motion and shifting players from one role to another on the field. It is not surprising that the leadership sounds all positive about it, since it was their decision. But the reviews have been exceptionally strong from the players as well.
If Moore can bring this to calling the offense it could be exciting. And so far, Garrett seems to be giving him the freedom to do his thing.
Meanwhile, Kitna may be just what Dak Prescott needs. Moore’s strengths appear to be in calling plays, not coaching up his quarterback. Kitna is the opposite, and his comments during the past week reflect what he brings to the table.
Unlike Moore, Kitna has many NFL starts under his belt - 124, to be exact. He truly knows what a QB faces. If he is good at teaching technique (which is unfortunately limited under CBA rules), he can help Prescott take the next step.
Meanwhile, Kris Richard is now coming into his second year as part of what is a surprising well-functioning partnership with Rod Marinelli running the defense. And we shouldn’t overlook the retention of Marc Colombo as the offensive line coach. All in all, this may be the best and most cohesive staff Garrett has had. And one that shows very few fingerprints of the owners in assembling.
The roster is just as strong
Read the rest here:
https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/201...eak-year-for-jason-garrett-and-dallas-cowboys
This article perfectly sums up my own feelings about this team and staff as well - no excuses. Get the job done or this organization will make changes. You go up and down this roster and most every team in the league would kill to have as much young talent. Player personnel is arguably the strongest it's been since the team's of the 90's. Barring significant injury, the only way this team fails is because the coaches failed to do their part
It made us a top 4 team in the conference. Not “ one of the best teams in the league”. Context is important.
The trade did impact the season and offensive stats dragging us from near the bottom in passing to 24th. And elevating Dak in passing from 20th something to 14th. Still not what I’d consider championship caliber.
The difference is he has one year left on his existing contract. So it really is a due-or-die situation for him. I think.Good lord, seems the last 3-4 years have been make or break years for Garrett. Think about it, how times over the last few years, you as a fan has said " no more excuses" for Garrett. Hell, I know I've said few times myself (lol).
And if we don't "win" in 2019? Then what?