News: Cowboys - Dan Quinn agree in principle on DC deal

aikemirv · Jan 11, 2021

I have learned to temper my expectations. McCarthy is a bum so I don't expect much.

McCarthy is a product of Aaron Rodgers skill.

texbumthelife · Jan 11, 2021

FuzzyLumpkins said:
This puts that Michigan defensive end in the mix at 10 if he's there. He would be ideal for what Quinn asks his weak side defensive end do.

It's also going to be interesting to see what he does with the sam linebacker. I could see Gregory or Smith there.

Big questions are weak side defensive end, nose tackle, back linebacker, free safety, and nickel corner.

We flat out don't have people for that weak side defensive end nose tackle and free safety right now.

You don't think Gregory fits his weak side end? If not, if he likes bigger guys like you suggested, would Aldon Smith? Or maybe Hill slides outside?

I don't like Kwity Paye and I absolutely DO NOT trust letting Quinn pick his players.

cern · Jan 11, 2021

I knew this would happen saturday afternoon. Great hire imo.

Bullflop · Jan 11, 2021

The defense under Quinn should be a base 4-3 scheme and one that should be more simple and player-friendly than the one with Nolan. I'm relieved that we got Quinn before Philly had a chance to do so to replace Schwartz. If that came about, those finding fault with what happened with our agreeing in principle with Quinn would really have something to complain about if we got eliminated from signing him by Philly doing so first.

ultron · Jan 11, 2021

ClappingCarrot said:
Great, now go get a Bobby Wagner and Earl Thomas clone.

Or just sign Earl Thomas - that’s an instant upgrade over everything we have in the secondary

ultron · Jan 11, 2021

Turn Jaylon Smith into Bobby Wagner.

Bigdog · Jan 11, 2021

A buddy of mine said to me that maybe Jerry wants to see what a SB championship ring looks like in this century as to why he is hiring MM and Quinn.

texbumthelife · Jan 11, 2021

TequilaCowboy said:
Then who did you have in mind that is "fresh, aggressive mind on defense to inspire these guys" . DQ was not my first choice, but he has been successful as strictly DC before so we will see. Those kind of minds are usually employed.

He was successful with Carrol's players and scheme, just like Richards and Gus Bradley. They've all been flops elsewhere and all have had middling defenses at best. That is Carrol's defense. The legion of boom was because of Carrol. He is one of the most gifted secondary coaches ever. Until one of these guys leaves and has success elsewhere, I won't give them credit while working under him.

I thought Edwards would be the natural choice, but I also don't get paid to do this so it's not my responsibility to scout coaches. I also really like the DC for thr Bearcats, but he's probably too green. If you want to pay me what an NFL GM makes I'm sure I could produce an extensive list of coaches I would have preferred.

texbumthelife · Jan 11, 2021

ultron said:
Turn Jaylon Smith into Bobby Wagner.

He's gob a need a full lower body, upper body, and brain transplant.

stilltheguru · Jan 11, 2021

People keep bringing up Wade. Our d was good in 2007 and 2009 when we actually had a qb. 2008 romo got hurt and 2010 he got hurt is when the defense looked bad. Why was atlantas defense bad? :huh:

Denim Chicken · Jan 11, 2021

FuzzyLumpkins said:
This puts that Michigan defensive end in the mix at 10 if he's there. He would be ideal for what Quinn asks his weak side defensive end do.

It's also going to be interesting to see what he does with the sam linebacker. I could see Gregory or Smith there.

Big questions are weak side defensive end, nose tackle, back linebacker, free safety, and nickel corner.

We flat out don't have people for that weak side defensive end nose tackle and free safety right now.

Isn't the weak side DE the 3T this scheme? Would that make the SAM the LEO?

Whyjerry · Jan 11, 2021

It is a big upgrade. I blame Atlanta sucking more on poor drafts and horrendous Matt Ryan interceptions.

Verdict · Jan 11, 2021

Loso86 said:
They interviewed 4 or 5 guys.cant waist time or they will be gone

Or waste it either!

HungryLion · Jan 11, 2021

I am kind of surprised so many people are down on this hire.

There aren’t many available DC’s that are more qualified than Quinn.

anyone else you hire is going to have just as many questions marks.

RustyBourneHorse · Jan 11, 2021

Risen Star said:

Good! Now fix the defence!

Rogerthat12 · Jan 11, 2021

Risen Star said:
Probably turned down the Eagles head coaching job for this.

Wentz will be acquired to QB the defense.

gimmesix · Jan 11, 2021

texbumthelife said:
He was successful with Carrol's players and scheme, just like Richards and Gus Bradley. They've all been flops elsewhere and all have had middling defenses at best. That is Carrol's defense. The legion of boom was because of Carrol. He is one of the most gifted secondary coaches ever. Until one of these guys leaves and has success elsewhere, I won't give them credit while working under him.

I thought Edwards would be the natural choice, but I also don't get paid to do this so it's not my responsibility to scout coaches. I also really like the DC for thr Bearcats, but he's probably too green. If you want to pay me what an NFL GM makes I'm sure I could produce an extensive list of coaches I would have preferred.

Quinn did have some success elsewhere. His Atlanta team was 11-5 and went to the Super Bowl his second season. It was 10-6 the next year, when the defense was eighth in points allowed, holding five opponents to fewer than 20 points during the regular season and both of its opponents in the playoffs to 15 or fewer (26-13 over the Rams and 15-10 loss to the Eagles).

Imagine if we had a defense that held any opponent to even 17 points or fewer in the playoffs during some of the years when our offense was actually good. Even in the 2016 playoffs, when his defense wasn't as good and gave up the big Super Bowl comeback to New England, it held its two NFC playoff opponents to 20 and 21.

Now, the last three years haven't been good defensively, so there is some concern there.

PAPPYDOG · Jan 11, 2021

GM Jerry trying his best to imitate Al Davis without success all these years.
Hey, Jerry keeps hiring these cheerleader coaches while we have become the Detriot Lions......
Year 27 of hunger coming up.....

baltcowboy · Jan 11, 2021

Cowboys fans on the Zone act like we hired Rich Kotite as defensive coordinator. Quinn has a history of leading good defenses the last time he was a coordinator and as a head coach we would have been dancing in the street if Garrett had the success Quinn had as a head coach in 5 seasons. Garrett got 10 years.

I personally wanted baby Belichick but he was not available. :facepalm:

Melonfeud · Jan 11, 2021

Runwildboys said:
When Quinn the Eskimo gets here, everybody's gonna jump for joy.

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