At least the Cowboys now have a former HC now with Pettine

[Brax]

Which we may need if this season collapses.

Most of us were concerned Jethro could wait until season was over if this season totally collapses with no one on staff who’d ever had any NFL HC experience .

Now we have that. It isn’t much but at least he was HC of the Browns a couple seasons. And being a veteran DC we could fire Parker as well.

I can’t recall Cowboys ever bringing on a new coach during season before. This must be very telling how much confidence they’ve lost in Parker only 5 games in as defense has gotten worse.

At least they must know these next couple games are very critical and falling to 2-5 on the road in these next two Prime Time games on Sunday and Monday night could propel Cowboys into a Free-Fall in 2026.

10-22 record, perfect Jerry hire. How hard do you try to come up with this stuff.

 

[Bullflop]

It really seems as though someone with prior experience like Pettine could help this organization get something going right. Anytime a good man is added to the current staff, good things are possible. There's not much to lose at this juncture. Maybe it's the break that's needed. Be glad, not sad.

 

[Blackrain]

Was Pettine born by the river? In a little tent?

Not sure but shoddy and Parker could be headed for a boat ride down the river

 

[Coogiguy03]

Could be.

MP better than Shotty.

Likely after the season.

Is he really better or is anything better than what we currently have

 

[DuncanIso]

Is he really better or is anything better than what we currently have

Coaches who served under Pettine and became a head coach

• Kyle Shanahan (San Francisco 49ers, 2017-present)
• Kevin O'Connell (Minnesota Vikings, 2022-present)
• Mike McDaniel (Miami Dolphins, 2022-2025)
• Jeff Hafley (Miami Dolphins, 2026-present)
• Aaron Glenn (New York Jets, 2025-present)

One of Pettine's players became an NCAA head coach

• Brian Hartline (USF, 2026-present)

 

[CT Dal Fan]

It's my understanding the Cowboys wanted to bring Pettine in along with Parker from the very start, and Pettine declined. Something changed his mind. Could it be an under the table promise from Jerry that it's Pettine's show if Schotty gets axed?

And yes, this is 100 percent pure speculation.

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

Was Pettine born by the river? In a little tent?

LOL, as Denzel would say “MY MAN”.

 

[DuncanIso]

It's my understanding the Cowboys wanted to bring Pettine in along with Parker from the very start, and Pettine declined. Something changed his mind. Could it be an under the table promise from Jerry that it's Pettine's show if Schotty gets axed?

And yes, this is 100 percent pure speculation.

It’s a tough situation to walk into for MP.

None of the D coaches are gonna like it.

Their jobs are on the line.

CP will be butt hurt bravo.

Shotty knows MP could take his job too.

 

[StarW]

Which we may need if this season collapses.

Most of us were concerned Jethro could wait until season was over if this season totally collapses with no one on staff who’d ever had any NFL HC experience .

Now we have that. It isn’t much but at least he was HC of the Browns a couple seasons. And being a veteran DC we could fire Parker as well.

I can’t recall Cowboys ever bringing on a new coach during season before. This must be very telling how much confidence they’ve lost in Parker only 5 games in as defense has gotten worse.

At least they must know these next couple games are very critical and falling to 2-5 on the road in these next two Prime Time games on Sunday and Monday night could propel Cowboys into a Free-Fall in 2026.

I hope that Pettine is coming in to advise on how to shore up the scheme. Parker hopefully goes back to what he's good at, which ironically is passing game coordinating, right?

 

[Redsfan_83]

Not likely. He’s probably just here for advice in schemes , etc.

Not according to Fish, lol

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Werder said on the Ticket this morning that a coach or someone in the league who worked extensively with Pettine as a HC told him that we finally hired a real coach and that Dallas would now walk away with the division.

Ed said the general feeling was, more influence Pettine has, the better.

I doubt he makes *that* much difference, but that's what Ed said.

 

[DuncanIso]

I hope that Pettine is coming in to advise on how to shore up the scheme. Parker hopefully goes back to what he's good at, which ironically is passing game coordinating, right?

This is how we ended up with Shotty.

“Special advisor.”

 

[DuncanIso]

Werder said on the Ticket this morning that a coach or someone in the league who worked extensively with Pettine as a HC told him that we finally hired a real coach and that Dallas would now walk away with the division.

Ed said the general feeling was, more influence Pettine has, the better.

I doubt he makes *that* much difference, but that's what Ed said.

Only works if MP has authority.

Otherwise, the coaches with ostracize him.

If they don’t have to listen to/respect him, they won’t.

 

[phildadon86]

Glad you said season instead of games because this team has needed CPR for the Giants, Ravens, and Buccaneers. And the defibrillator was on standby in Houston.

This team is a Jayden Daniels injury and a HOU coaching staff away from being 0-5.

I really dont think people are realizing that

 

[Coogiguy03]

It’s a tough situation to walk into for MP.

None of the D coaches are gonna like it.

Their jobs are on the line.

CP will be butt hurt bravo.

Shotty knows MP could take his job too.

Sad truth!!! I agree with all of this

 

[CWR]

Not according to Fish, lol

Unless "coaching the coach" is in fact modifying the scheme.

 

[StarW]

This is how we ended up with Shotty.

“Special advisor.”

It's a slippery slope

 

[DuncanIso]

Unless "coaching the coach" is in fact modifying the scheme.

Yup.

That Cover Read is jacked up.

Texans DC called it the entire 2nd half vs us.

Cost him his play calling duties.

 

[Cmac]

Why was he available?

 

[calicowboy54]

It's possible, but more likely he's just here to help the defense. Jerry isn't thinking that far ahead.

Nope he's thinking about the bus party later on tonight.