Could Matt Eberflus be the ideal hire the team needs?

Cowboyny · Nov 27, 2019

Eberflus was brought in by Rob Ryan after he was hired as the team's new DC for the Cowboys several years ago. He served as the team's linebacker coach. Ryan's defensive scheme was more of a hybrid, two gap, 3-4 system. After Ryan was replaced by Monte Kiffin, Eberflus was retained on the defensive staff. Working under Kiffin/Marinelli, he was exposed to playing their 4-3 alignment. Eberflus rose up the ranks within the Cowboy Organization, eventually becoming the passing coordinator for the defense before he became the Colts new DC last year. With great success in turning around Indy's Defense, Eberflus is a hot Head Coaching Candidate. You would think he is a person of interest within the Cowboy Organization if they decided to not retain Jason Garrett.

KingintheNorth · Nov 27, 2019

No thanks.

Not what we need to right the ship.

TheCoolFan · Nov 27, 2019

Gotta bring in an offensive guy...that's the direction the league is moving in.

nightrain · Nov 27, 2019

Cowboyny said:
Eberflus was brought in by Rob Ryan after he was hired as the team's new DC for the Cowboys several years ago. He served as the team's linebacker coach. Ryan's defensive scheme was more of a hybrid, two gap, 3-4 system. After Ryan was replaced by Monte Kiffin, Eberflus was retained on the defensive staff. Working under Kiffin/Marinelli, he was exposed to playing their 4-3 alignment. Eberflus rose up the ranks within the Cowboy Organization, eventually becoming the passing coordinator for the defense before he became the Colts new DC last year. With great success in turning around Indy's Defense, Eberflus is a hot Head Coaching Candidate. You would think he is a person of interest within the Cowboy Organization if they decided to not retain Jason Garrett.

I think he is a really good coach and should not have been let move on. He should be the Cowboys DC. Not sure about him as a HC just yet.

Hawkeye0202 · Nov 27, 2019

I can certainly see why he would be in the conversation but just not feeling him. If they go with a defensive guy, keep an eye also on Jack Del Rio or John Fox. Wouldn't be my choices but both are good friends with Jerry and Stephen.

dallas72 · Nov 27, 2019

Vegas Odds
Urban Meyer +300
Josh McDaniels +400
Lincoln Riley +500
Robert Saleh +500
Sean Payton +600
Jim Harbaugh +1200
Ken Norton Jr +1600
Kris Richard +1600

DC4L_0420 · Nov 27, 2019

I wouldn't mind a Defensive minded HC. There's only one Bellichick but to use him as an example in this pass happy offensive type of league he held the Rams (ranked #2 in total offense) to 3 points in the SB...Mike Zimmer another Defensive Minded coach had his team in the NFC Championship game 2 or 3 seasons ago. But whoever the next HC is, Offensive or Defensive background I just want to win. Win convincingly, and Win Often. Deep Runs in the Playoffs, and become a real contender from the Coaching to Players stand point.

Common Sense · Nov 27, 2019

I like him as a HC prospect. Some won't want to hear this, but he's a far better defensive coach than Richard.

quickccc · Nov 27, 2019

Tell me what the big deciding difference between Kris Richard vs Matt Eberflus

“ Eberflus exposed to their 4-3 alignment “ ? Didn’t Eberflus take the 4-3 scheme to the Colts ?

baltcowboy · Nov 27, 2019

He would be intriguing to interview. We could probably keep our offensive staff.

TheMarathonContinues · Nov 27, 2019

dallas72 said:
Vegas Odds
Urban Meyer +300
Josh McDaniels +400
Lincoln Riley +500
Robert Saleh +500
Sean Payton +600
Jim Harbaugh +1200
Ken Norton Jr +1600
Kris Richard +1600

Hmmmmm....interesting they have Richard at those odds and Payton that high.

TheMarathonContinues · Nov 27, 2019

quickccc said:
Tell me what the big deciding difference between Kris Richard vs Matt Eberflus

“ Eberflus exposed to their 4-3 alignment “ ? Didn’t Eberflus take the 4-3 scheme to the Colts ?

Yeah I’d rather have Richard.

pugilist · Nov 27, 2019

Matt Rhule

jazzcat22 · Nov 27, 2019

I never was impressed with Eberflus. When many wanted him promoted too DC, I was not on board.
Why? Because he never developed any LB's to be better. We were actually pretty bad at LB other that an oft injured Lee. McClain had his good games when he wasn't on the purple drank, but those players are good without being coached up.

He would not be a good fit, though he is doing well in Indy, but I see him being another Campo or Wanstadt type coach, good or DC, but not a HC.
And I do not put him in the same category as a DC as I do with Campo or Wanstadt.

quickccc · Nov 27, 2019

rocyaice said:
Hmmmmm....interesting they have Richard at those odds and Payton that high.

and Payton just re-signed with a new lucrative long term deal with the Saints, so why he is still on the betting odds listing?

Tabascocat · Nov 27, 2019

I want a defensive HC and let Moore run the offense if the new head coach desires. Defense still wins championships :thumbup:

jazzcat22 · Nov 27, 2019

baltcowboy said:
He would be intriguing to interview. We could probably keep our offensive staff.

No, the offensive staff needs to go for the most part.

Keep Kitna, and maybe Moore, though I am not sold on him yet. Depends if he is really handcuffed or not in play calling or game planning.
Nussmeir, not sure about, the TE's don't seem to be developing, though Jarwin looks very good, but I keep reading about his lack of blocking.

Ray Brown as RB's coach must go, I been saying that for years.

Colombo, OL, I would be ok with keeping also.
Lal with he WR's, maybe, but has he really helped, as the players have talent, none developed.

So maybe keep them, that would be ok I guess, except dump Brown.

Cowboyny · Nov 27, 2019

Hawkeye0202 said:
I can certainly see why he would be in the conversation but just not feeling him. If they go with a defensive guy, keep an eye also on Jack Del Rio or John Fox. Wouldn't be my choices but both are good friends with Jerry and Stephen.

Not a fan of either. We need a young, innovative Defensive Coach. No matter if he's the new Head Coach of DC. We said the same thing about the offense last year and now they are among one of the best units. Tell you the truth, I would be fine with Richard if he brought in Quinn as his DC and let Marinelli go.

jazzcat22 · Nov 27, 2019

Cowboyny said:
Not a fan of either. We need a young, innovative Defensive Coach. No matter if he's the new Head Coach of DC. We said the same thing about the offense last year and now they are among one of the best units. Tell you the truth, I would be fine with Richard if he brought in Quinn as his DC and let Marinelli go.

Marinelli is in the last year of his contract. Pretty sure he won't be extended.
I think he retires.

Cowboyny · Nov 27, 2019

jazzcat22 said:
No, the offensive staff needs to go for the most part.

Keep Kitna, and maybe Moore, though I am not sold on him yet. Depends if he is really handcuffed or not in play calling or game planning.
Nussmeir, not sure about, the TE's don't seem to be developing, though Jarwin looks very good, but I keep reading about his lack of blocking.

Ray Brown as RB's coach must go, I been saying that for years.

Colombo, OL, I would be ok with keeping also.
Lal with he WR's, maybe, but has he really helped, as the players have talent, none developed.

So maybe keep them, that would be ok I guess, except dump Brown.

Callahan was a great OL Coach, but I'm not sure if he burned all his bridges with the organization. Would be a great coach to fix our running game.

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