A strong case for Urban Meyer as next Cowboys coach

[efh313]

I don’t know player talent like I like to pretend I do. And I admittedly know less about coaches but if the OPs breakdown is accurate then Urban Meyer sounds like a pretty good fit...

 

[OmerV]

you all are in dream mode.Id love for it to happen but Jason has 9 lives and has pictures of Jerry fornicating with goats he isnt going anywhere.

It's Jerry's own fault for not staying out of the barnyard.

 

[Whyjerry]

This isn't my work, but I think it gives a lot of good reasons why Meyer should be a strong consideration at head coach if a change is made:

The Next Head Coach of the Dallas Cowboys should be..
Posted on November 20, 2019

It’s looking more and more likely that the 2019 season will go the way of the 2018 season- with a division title and a first or second round playoff loss. If the season plays out in that manner, it’s painfully obvious that Jason Garrett’s tenure will come to an end. Garrett will be remembered as a good coach, better than many of his predecessors, but one who couldn’t succeed when it mattered most for the team. The next page will need to be written on who will lead the Dallas Cowboys in 2020 and years to come. After reading and researching, the obvious top solution should be Urban Meyer. His qualifications and experiences check every box, making him the obvious choice and the person to take this team to the next level. Check out just some of the qualifications I’ve been able to come up with to validate the move.

1. Comfortable with Dak

As you consistently hear from national media the concern is continuing to move Dak ahead in his development. It should be remembered that Dak was coached and developed by Dan Mullen at Mississippi State. Mullen was a top assistant and offensive coordinator for Meyer at Florida and brought that system with him to Mississippi State. Dak is Urban’s type of QB and should continue his trajectory to becoming a Super Bowl caliber quarterback.

2. Handling Zeke

Zeke Elliott is possibly the Cowboys most dynamic and combustible player and the more success they have keeping him from the police blotter; the better for the team. With Urban being the new coach, it could draw comparison to Michael Irvin getting Jimmy Johnson many years ago. Irvin didn’t stay out of trouble his whole career in Dallas, but walked the line a lot better with Jimmy walking the halls.

3. Strong Familiarity with Current College Players

With the departure of Jason Garrett, the Cowboys would benefit with someone who is familiar with the next few draft classes and finding those diamonds in the rough. Meyer would add a valuable addition to the selection process something they have not had since Jimmy and the boys were in the war room.

4. Proven Track Record

Of course Urban has never walked the sidelines of an NFL team but he has won at four college programs Bowling Green (17-6 in 2 years), Utah (22-2 in 2 years), Florida (65-15 in 6 years) and Ohio State (83-9 in 7 years). He wins and wins big wherever he coaches in football. The belief from some circles is Dallas is the one of only a few NFL jobs that he would make the jump for to the professional ranks. The chance to become only the third coach to win a National Title and Super Bowl would be too tempting for Urban. Plus a Super Bowl title would give him something a certain coach in Alabama could not accomplish during his tenure in the NFL.

5. Player Development

First day NFL draft selections were a common event during Meyer’s stops in college, especially at Florida and Ohio State. The impressive aspect of Meyer’s tenure had players develop at nearly every position and wasn’t only focused on offense his calling card. He has the resume to convince anyone that he can get the best out of a player.

6. Coaching Staff

With the success that Meyer has had at the college ranks, recruiting a top echelon coaching staff should not be an issue, and many of his former assistants would likely lineup to coach with him again for the most valuable franchise in professional sports. As we have seen, Urban is a builder and not a long term answer, so possibly after five or six years, he would likely look to move on and maybe really retire as he would be in his early 60’s at that point. One of those assistants who made the jump with him could be next up to benefit from the work he would have done and assume the reigns in Big D.

7. Familiarity with both sides of the ball

Researching this article, I was surprised to discover that Meyer actually was a defensive back at the University of Cincinnati and some of his early stops as an assistant where on the defensive side of the ball. Urban is as sharp a football coach as there is on the market and has the feel, with his resume and the Cowboys talent, of a perfect marriage. Too often a hot offensive or defensive coordinator gets the promotion and then has to lean heavily on a coordinator on the other side. Urban knows football and would be the leader for both sides of the ball.

Recently, as many people have seen, Urban Meyer was on Fox Sport One with Colin Cowherd where he openly said “the Cowboys are the one team you answer,” when Colin asked if Lincoln Riley would take a call from Jerry Jones. Urban went on to rave about the talent on the team, the stage of coaching the Dallas Cowboys and the appeal of all things Dallas. The biggest concern I see for the Dallas Cowboys is Urban’s track record of having some players and assistants in his program that were not of the highest character and not fixing the situation appropriately when he was made aware of it. Granted Urban would not be the only voice, with the Cowboys controlling everything and I am sure Will McClay and the current front office would work in tandem with him in making sure the players behave within NFL rules.

Urban coming to the Cowboys sidelines has the feel of Phil Jackson joining the Lakers after playoff failures with Shaq and Kobe. We all remember how that ended. @ftballdialogue


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Meyer would be an immediate and colossal upgrade over this 10 year pile of turds. These soft bodies would not know what hit them.

 

[Manster_Mash]

Make it hap'n, cap'n!

 

[conner01]

After we win the SB this year y’all gonna have Garrett for life

 

[darthseinfeld]

My only real reservation with him is how long would be plan on being here

 

[dckid]

This isn't my work, but I think it gives a lot of good reasons why Meyer should be a strong consideration at head coach if a change is made:

The Next Head Coach of the Dallas Cowboys should be..
Posted on November 20, 2019

It’s looking more and more likely that the 2019 season will go the way of the 2018 season- with a division title and a first or second round playoff loss. If the season plays out in that manner, it’s painfully obvious that Jason Garrett’s tenure will come to an end. Garrett will be remembered as a good coach, better than many of his predecessors, but one who couldn’t succeed when it mattered most for the team. The next page will need to be written on who will lead the Dallas Cowboys in 2020 and years to come. After reading and researching, the obvious top solution should be Urban Meyer. His qualifications and experiences check every box, making him the obvious choice and the person to take this team to the next level. Check out just some of the qualifications I’ve been able to come up with to validate the move.

1. Comfortable with Dak

As you consistently hear from national media the concern is continuing to move Dak ahead in his development. It should be remembered that Dak was coached and developed by Dan Mullen at Mississippi State. Mullen was a top assistant and offensive coordinator for Meyer at Florida and brought that system with him to Mississippi State. Dak is Urban’s type of QB and should continue his trajectory to becoming a Super Bowl caliber quarterback.

2. Handling Zeke

Zeke Elliott is possibly the Cowboys most dynamic and combustible player and the more success they have keeping him from the police blotter; the better for the team. With Urban being the new coach, it could draw comparison to Michael Irvin getting Jimmy Johnson many years ago. Irvin didn’t stay out of trouble his whole career in Dallas, but walked the line a lot better with Jimmy walking the halls.

3. Strong Familiarity with Current College Players

With the departure of Jason Garrett, the Cowboys would benefit with someone who is familiar with the next few draft classes and finding those diamonds in the rough. Meyer would add a valuable addition to the selection process something they have not had since Jimmy and the boys were in the war room.

4. Proven Track Record

Of course Urban has never walked the sidelines of an NFL team but he has won at four college programs Bowling Green (17-6 in 2 years), Utah (22-2 in 2 years), Florida (65-15 in 6 years) and Ohio State (83-9 in 7 years). He wins and wins big wherever he coaches in football. The belief from some circles is Dallas is the one of only a few NFL jobs that he would make the jump for to the professional ranks. The chance to become only the third coach to win a National Title and Super Bowl would be too tempting for Urban. Plus a Super Bowl title would give him something a certain coach in Alabama could not accomplish during his tenure in the NFL.

5. Player Development

First day NFL draft selections were a common event during Meyer’s stops in college, especially at Florida and Ohio State. The impressive aspect of Meyer’s tenure had players develop at nearly every position and wasn’t only focused on offense his calling card. He has the resume to convince anyone that he can get the best out of a player.

6. Coaching Staff

With the success that Meyer has had at the college ranks, recruiting a top echelon coaching staff should not be an issue, and many of his former assistants would likely lineup to coach with him again for the most valuable franchise in professional sports. As we have seen, Urban is a builder and not a long term answer, so possibly after five or six years, he would likely look to move on and maybe really retire as he would be in his early 60’s at that point. One of those assistants who made the jump with him could be next up to benefit from the work he would have done and assume the reigns in Big D.

7. Familiarity with both sides of the ball

Researching this article, I was surprised to discover that Meyer actually was a defensive back at the University of Cincinnati and some of his early stops as an assistant where on the defensive side of the ball. Urban is as sharp a football coach as there is on the market and has the feel, with his resume and the Cowboys talent, of a perfect marriage. Too often a hot offensive or defensive coordinator gets the promotion and then has to lean heavily on a coordinator on the other side. Urban knows football and would be the leader for both sides of the ball.

Recently, as many people have seen, Urban Meyer was on Fox Sport One with Colin Cowherd where he openly said “the Cowboys are the one team you answer,” when Colin asked if Lincoln Riley would take a call from Jerry Jones. Urban went on to rave about the talent on the team, the stage of coaching the Dallas Cowboys and the appeal of all things Dallas. The biggest concern I see for the Dallas Cowboys is Urban’s track record of having some players and assistants in his program that were not of the highest character and not fixing the situation appropriately when he was made aware of it. Granted Urban would not be the only voice, with the Cowboys controlling everything and I am sure Will McClay and the current front office would work in tandem with him in making sure the players behave within NFL rules.

Urban coming to the Cowboys sidelines has the feel of Phil Jackson joining the Lakers after playoff failures with Shaq and Kobe. We all remember how that ended. @ftballdialogue


2020 Head Coach Candidates and tagged Dallas Cowboys, Urban Meyer by cowboyscorner247. Bookmark the permalink.

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[Bowdown27]

Riley is the hot name but urban Meyer has already gone on record and said he’d love to coach Dak.

 

[Blackspider214]

In terms of college coaches, I'd take Urban in a heartbeat over Lincoln Riley. I don't think Lincoln Riley is that great at all. He came into an already great situation at OU and just out talents other teams. You can't do that in the NFL. Urban is much better.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Jerry puppet or not?

My main question of whoever succeeds Garrett.

 

[Sarge]

Jason, you have been put on notice.

He was put on notice months ago.

 

[CowboysDrew]

I would not have a single problem with Meyer.

The only concern I'd have with him is that he stays interested and committed and doesn't require another "break".

 

[Swanny]

there is still a learning curve with any college coach making the jump to NFL, at least 2 years.....the recent trend and stats doesn't bode well for him to find success early on and in this day and age of salary cap and short term success, it would mean we write off the next two years/.

I also don't buy into his player development...college is all about recruiting top talent and pinning your top talent against the other teams average players and running up the score....most of them run spread offense and bet their 3rd and 4th WR is better than the other teams 3rd and 4th CB....

and what does familiarity with current college players bring to the table...this is NFL, highly paid players that you can't control like you do in college.....the NFL does have some elements of today's college game, but in the heart of it, its still the NFL game.....fads come and go...everyone wants the next lamar Jackson, until a year from now he gets hurt and is standing on the sideline and everyone will say why did they run him so much.....

sorry, I don't buy into the meyer hype......

What's another 2 years?

 

[visionary]

Urban Meyer has been a proven college coach, with undisputed talent to build championship teams. He’s an excellent coach, no doubt.

But I have three questions about him taking this job:

1. How would he handle Jerry’s interference? He’s not used to having a university president sit in on his coaches meetings or have input on whether or not players can be punished. He’s used to running his own team.

2. Is Urban Meyer 100% healthy enough for the rigors of being an NFL head coach? He left Ohio State for health reasons, one of which was for a cyst on his brain. It was benign, but it caused him severe headaches at times. When he was at Florida, he also had some health issues. Is he healthy now?

3. Is he prepared for the pro game? In Urban Meyer’s last two jobs at Ohio State and Florida, almost every time his team took the field, they had a sizeable talent advantage over an opponent. That isn’t true in the NFL. Is he prepared for that?

I like Urban Meyer. Just have those questions.

agree Bob

 

[cowboys1981]

I thought he quit coaching due to health concerns.

 

[cern]

Past medical problems are a huge concern. The demands of being an nfl head coach are ponderous.

 

[thunderpimp91]

In terms of college coaches, I'd take Urban in a heartbeat over Lincoln Riley. I don't think Lincoln Riley is that great at all. He came into an already great situation at OU and just out talents other teams. You can't do that in the NFL. Urban is much better.

You dont think Urban out talented teams at Ohio State and Florida?

 

[JoeKing]

This is fantasy fodder for haters and lunatics. Which everyone you are, I urge you to go get help.

 

[Stash]

there is still a learning curve with any college coach making the jump to NFL, at least 2 years.....the recent trend and stats doesn't bode well for him to find success early on and in this day and age of salary cap and short term success, it would mean we write off the next two years/.

That's one person's assumption.

I also don't buy into his player development...college is all about recruiting top talent and pinning your top talent against the other teams average players and running up the score....most of them run spread offense and bet their 3rd and 4th WR is better than the other teams 3rd and 4th CB....

It's also about developing the talent you've recruited and acquired.

and what does familiarity with current college players bring to the table...this is NFL, highly paid players that you can't control like you do in college.....the NFL does have some elements of today's college game, but in the heart of it, its still the NFL game.....fads come and go...everyone wants the next lamar Jackson, until a year from now he gets hurt and is standing on the sideline and everyone will say why did they run him so much.....

Just like it did for Jimmy in terms of it being a scouting advantage.

sorry, I don't buy into the meyer hype......

Hey don't. His proven success doesn't need your buy in.

 

[Stash]

Jerry puppet or not?

My main question of whoever succeeds Garrett.

Say what you want about Meyer, but he's never been anyone's puppet. He's left places that would have given him a job for life. And he'd do so again if Jerry ever tried to go that route.