Twitter: Texas' Stan Drayton to visit with Cowboys

[Risen Star]

Texas associate head coach and run game coordinator Stan Drayton is scheduled to visit with the Cowboys today, according to a source. He coached Ezekiel Elliott at Ohio State before serving as Chicago Bears running backs coach from 2015-16. Gary Brown, who has been the Cowboys running backs coach since 2013, is still an option to return.

Todd Archer, ESPN Staff Writer

 

[Stash]

I've heard his name mentioned a few times already. I think if he's 'making a visit', he's a good bet to be named this team's next running backs coach.

And I'd also like him to have him have a voice in this team's running game as well. We have plenty of 'passing guys'.

 

[Carson]

Don’t let him leave! I’m sure Zeke would be happy with this

 

[Zordon]

That would be a big loss for my Longhorns.

 

[ClappingCarrot]

That would be a big loss for my Longhorns.

But a huge gain for your Cowboys.

 

[Common Sense]

I generally like the idea of hiring position coaches from the college ranks instead of chasing them once they've become coordinators and head coaches.

 

[Zordon]

I generally like the idea of hiring position coaches from the college ranks instead of chasing them once they've become coordinators and head coaches.

This staff could also use a bit of youth.

 

[CATCH17]

I'd like to see fat Zeke leave the building and get 2016 Zeke back in here.

 

[AbeBeta]

Odd that he'd be interested.

He was an RB coach in Chicago with a fair amount of success. He got what appeared to be a bit of a better role at Texas and likely could have a bigger role there next year. Why would he come back for another job as an RB coach? He's certainly got to be gunning for OC roles at the college level at this point.

 

[Risen Star]

The NFL has to intervene at some point if they care about competitive balance.

 

[MikeB80]

Odd that he'd be interested.

He was an RB coach in Chicago with a fair amount of success. He got what appeared to be a bit of a better role at Texas and likely could have a bigger role there next year. Why would he come back for another job as an RB coach? He's certainly got to be gunning for OC roles at the college level at this point.

probably because getting a guaranteed multi year deal in Dallas under a proven coach on what looks to be a good staff is much better than get scapegoated by the Texas head coach after they win 6 games or whatever next year and end up without a job.

 

[Risen Star]

When Zeke was drafted he wanted to be a Cowboy. His 2nd choice was the Bears because of Drayton.

 

[speedkilz88]

Odd that he'd be interested.

He was an RB coach in Chicago with a fair amount of success. He got what appeared to be a bit of a better role at Texas and likely could have a bigger role there next year. Why would he come back for another job as an RB coach? He's certainly got to be gunning for OC roles at the college level at this point.

He's basically just a rb coach for UT. His titles are assist HC, RB coach, & running game coordinator. He also has a history with the Packers as a quality control coach.

 

[AbeBeta]

probably because getting a guaranteed multi year deal in Dallas under a proven coach on what looks to be a good staff is much better than get scapegoated by the Texas head coach after they win 6 games or whatever next year and end up without a job.

Why wouldn't he have that sort of deal at Texas?

 

[MikeB80]

Why wouldn't he have that sort of deal at Texas?

Does he have a guaranteed contract with multiple years left on it? I don't know. Also Tom Herman is going to fire everyone before he is removed and that started this year so if you have a better job with a proven coach who you already know it would seem to make sense.

 

[Zordon]

Why wouldn't he have that sort of deal at Texas?

Herman could be fired after next season. This opportunity provides him more job security. Plus recruiting has become a pain in the neck these days with the early signing period.

 

[Hardline]

This is one hire I hope fails.
I'm love the Cowboys but I bleed burnt orange .

 

[Hawkeye0202]

So we can probably pencil this as a done deal?

 

[StevenOtero]

This is one hire I hope fails.
I'm love the Cowboys but I bleed burnt orange .

Lol.

 

[zekecowboy]

I've heard his name mentioned a few times already. I think if he's 'making a visit', he's a good bet to be named this team's next running backs coach.

And I'd also like him to have him have a voice in this team's running game as well. We have plenty of 'passing guys'.

Slater had a tweet earlier and mentioned Stan's name.