Cowboys special teams

fivetwos

Well-Known Member
Messages
19,061
Reaction score
25,888
Garrett's entire philosophy was predicated on having the talent of the 92-95 teams.

They kept it simple and said heres what's coming, try and beat it.

When it didnt work it was....we have to execute better.

Perfect excuse.

Jason Garrett isnt smart as far as modern football goes, he was smart enough to convince a guy like Jerry that he could win and let him trample all over him and his staff at the same time.

Gee....wonder why we could only get has beens on the staff?

It's all fairly clear now, but at least I'm not bitter.
 

Risen Star

Likes Collector
Messages
86,667
Reaction score
203,425
CowboysZone ULTIMATE Fan
Probably our biggest upgrade of the offseason. Fat Mike's in his honeymoon period and everybody loves him but we don't really know how much better he is than Garrett. He didn't have to deal with any of the issues in Green Bay that he will here. Is Nolan any better than Marinelli? I'm all for getting Marinelli's voice out of the war room but Nolan certainly hasn't had more success running a defense.

But what can't be questioned is that Fassel is a better coach than what we've had coaching our STs in recent years. By a lot, actually.

This is the one area where the Cowboys should absolutely be better this year.
 

fivetwos

Well-Known Member
Messages
19,061
Reaction score
25,888
I forgot which coach but I think I remember one saying that Special teams will win you two games each season.

I know ours lost a few with our kicker and poor field position.
Is there ANY kind of reasonable reason WHY you would send your awful kicker out there to attempt a 60 yarder on the first series of a big game??
 

fivetwos

Well-Known Member
Messages
19,061
Reaction score
25,888
Probably our biggest upgrade of the offseason. Fat Mike's in his honeymoon period and everybody loves him but we don't really know how much better he is than Garrett. He didn't have to deal with any of the issues in Green Bay that he will here. Is Nolan any better than Marinelli? I'm all for getting Marinelli's voice out of the war room but Nolan certainly hasn't had more success running a defense.

But what can't be questioned is that Fassel is a better coach than what we've had coaching our STs in recent years. By a lot, actually.

This is the one area where the Cowboys should absolutely be better this year.
Agreed.

The minute Jerry tells him he has to address the team first for the cameras, its basically over.

I realize the guy wants to win, but he isnt stepping aside or backing down from the aura of being the man in charge, thereby undermining the HC.
 

Irvin88_4life

Well-Known Member
Messages
22,440
Reaction score
26,292
Probably our biggest upgrade of the offseason. Fat Mike's in his honeymoon period and everybody loves him but we don't really know how much better he is than Garrett. He didn't have to deal with any of the issues in Green Bay that he will here. Is Nolan any better than Marinelli? I'm all for getting Marinelli's voice out of the war room but Nolan certainly hasn't had more success running a defense.

But what can't be questioned is that Fassel is a better coach than what we've had coaching our STs in recent years. By a lot, actually.

This is the one area where the Cowboys should absolutely be better this year.
We know Mike is better than Garrett. Hell you are most likely better than Garrett. I'm talking as HC not as OC. I think Garrett is like Wade in that they are better coordinators than HCs. Rod fits in that category as well.
 

fivetwos

Well-Known Member
Messages
19,061
Reaction score
25,888
Up and coming coaches knew what the culture was like in Dallas.

You don't hear any of it publicly because Jerry is a huge influence within the league and you cant bad mouth him.

MM wasnt desperate for a job, but he really wanted one before he became forgotten about, and rarely do you see a coaching vacancy with a roster that close to being ready to win.
 

Rockport

AmberBeer
Messages
41,077
Reaction score
41,060
I think we only started one drive last season , On the opponent side of the field . I think if we fix special teams alone. We could have three more wins next season . And that’s enough to make it to the playoffs
Right on. We were and have been horrible on special teams the last few years. Dak really sucked on special teams.
 

Rockport

AmberBeer
Messages
41,077
Reaction score
41,060
Probably our biggest upgrade of the offseason. Fat Mike's in his honeymoon period and everybody loves him but we don't really know how much better he is than Garrett. He didn't have to deal with any of the issues in Green Bay that he will here. Is Nolan any better than Marinelli? I'm all for getting Marinelli's voice out of the war room but Nolan certainly hasn't had more success running a defense.

But what can't be questioned is that Fassel is a better coach than what we've had coaching our STs in recent years. By a lot, actually.

This is the one area where the Cowboys should absolutely be better this year.
I fail to see the sarcasm.
 

Whyjerry

Well-Known Member
Messages
15,949
Reaction score
24,814
I think we only started one drive last season , On the opponent side of the field . I think if we fix special teams alone. We could have three more wins next season . And that’s enough to make it to the playoffs

It was a bad, bad unit. Dallas has been terrible at ST for years.
 

big dog cowboy

THE BIG DOG
Staff member
Messages
96,954
Reaction score
99,063
CowboysZone ULTIMATE Fan
I think we only started one drive last season , On the opponent side of the field . I think if we fix special teams alone. We could have three more wins next season . And that’s enough to make it to the playoffs
Add in some defensive turnovers, a new kicker, a better HC/coaching staff and the Cowboys can make plans to play well into January.
 

Established1971

fiveandcounting
Messages
5,505
Reaction score
4,107
I think we only started one drive last season , On the opponent side of the field . I think if we fix special teams alone. We could have three more wins next season . And that’s enough to make it to the playoffs
1 more win would have put us in the playoffs
 
Top