Available Assistant Coaches

[TDHND]

Apparently are only interviewing guys for positions they’ve never had. Never been an OC? Come to Dallas! Never been an OL coach? Come to Dallas!

 

[_sturt_]

If Schottenheimer is going to call plays, it seems likely that's going to eliminate some if not most if not all experienced guys from being interested in the OC job.

 

[NDGAEDE]

If Schottenheimer is going to call plays, it seems likely that's going to eliminate some if not most if not all experienced guys from being interested in the OC job.

This also fits into the Jones strategy of an inexpensive coaching staff.

 

[_sturt_]

This also fits into the Jones strategy of an inexpensive coaching staff.

Not confident that that accusation actually has much substance. That one doesn't choose to pay the head coach much more, if any, than the league average is, in reality, only evidence that he pays... average. And as I reviewed recently all of these staffs that both Schottenheimer and Eberflus have been a part of, some of these teams have notably fewer coaches overall on staff. Dallas is more mainstream than they are an outlier as far as I can tell.

Are the Joneses cheap? I really honestly don't see that. I see what one often finds among wealthy people outside of sports... they question nickel and dime decisions, and don't automatically say yes. That's more about being thoughtful and frugal than it is appropriately labeled as cheap.

 

[NDGAEDE]

Not confident that that accusation actually has much substance. That one doesn't choose to pay the head coach much more, if any, than the league average is, in reality, only evidence that he pays... average. And as I reviewed recently all of these staffs that both Schottenheimer and Eberflus have been a part of, some of these teams have notably fewer coaches overall on staff. Dallas is more mainstream than they are an outlier as far as I can tell.

Are the Joneses cheap? I really honestly don't see that. I see what one often finds among wealthy people outside of sports... they question nickel and dime decisions, and don't automatically say yes. That's more about being thoughtful and frugal than it is appropriately labeled as cheap.

Admittedly, I'm reading into their lack of action in free agency and unwillingness to fire coaches as cheap. We will see how it shakes out with this staff, as to how 'cheap' they are or aren't being. I would wager we end up with one of the lowest paid coaching staffs.

But speaking as a fan, I don't give a crap about how frugal and thoughtful the Joneses are, or how conservative other front offices are. They intentionally do not invest in improving the team, and whether that's average around the league or not, I want my team to throw resources at turning around a franchise mired in 30 years of mediocrity.

 

[_sturt_]

I would wager we end up with one of the lowest paid coaching staffs.

On this much... for 2025... I'm going to agree with that prediction. But/and I think they've been targeting 2025 as their Season of Famine for a long time, considering it the year that they bleach their spreadsheet of most dead money, and their payroll is going to reflect that across the board.

And... sorta related, not completely... until we learn otherwise, I'm persuaded that McCarthy had an insider understanding of that, and was not going to accept such a short term contract that he'd not have much chance to rebound on the other side of 2025.

 

[NDGAEDE]

On this much... for 2025... I'm going to agree with that prediction. But/and I think they've been targeting 2025 as their Season of Famine for a long time, considering it the year that they bleach their spreadsheet of most dead money, and their payroll is going to reflect that across the board.

And... sorta related, not completely... until we learn otherwise, I'm persuaded that McCarthy had an insider understanding of that, and was not going to accept such a short term contract that he'd not have much chance to rebound on the other side of 2025.

That all sounds likely, I agree.

 

[_sturt_]

Intrigued that we're hearing today about movement on 2 or 3 fronts (STC hire, QBC interview, another DC interview)... but... none of them OC. That strikes me as odd.

 

[NDGAEDE]

Intrigued that we're hearing today about movement on 2 or 3 fronts (STC hire, QBC interview, another DC interview)... but... none of them OC. That strikes me as odd.

It is odd. We heard about Klayton Adams, but nothing confirmed there. And the Koger guy from ATL. But I wouldnt say there is a clear cut favorite, and obviously, that's the next most important position to fill.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

This also fits into the Jones strategy of an inexpensive coaching staff.

Bingo!!!!!! One less coach to pay

 

[_sturt_]

Klayton Adams... And the Koger guy

One reads between the lines that Adams is someone Eberflus has recommended from his IND days, and who plausibly would be thought to take a Bill Callahan-like hybrid OC/O-line coach role.

But they need another minority candidate to interview regardless, and I can't help but think that guy will check off all those boxes... (1) some previous connection to either the HC or the DC... but more likely the HC... (2) considered capable to take on a hybrid role, either as OC/O-line or OC/RB or OC/WR... and (3) sufficient melanin.

So far, the previous connection thing appears to be holding true for the most part. Me, fwiw, I remain bullish on Anthony Lynn and Sanjay Lal.

 

[_sturt_]

Bingo!!!!!! One less coach to pay

To be fair, the Cowboys actually have typically employed a slightly larger staff of assistants than most other teams. Indeed, as we all know, Schotty came to the team in a role that was considered unique for any team to employ... I've sometimes wondered if that was a McCarthy brainstorm (seems most likely), or if not, who pushed that into reality.

 

[ATXSRT]

No love from me, when it comes to quitting. Too many already quit on the next few years....I don't get why they put themselves through hanging around, if it just pisses them off. Sports should be fun, at least I think they should.....but, if this attitude is the way they enjoy it, I guess I just need to back off. I'll try to do better, moving forward.....no promises, but I'll try. But, I will respond if called out.

I haven't quit as a fan, im just real and choose not to be delusional. This team is the same team wearing a different mask ever since we won our last superbowl. Hype every year, prey on trash teams, stat pad, and no playoff success. Same broken record.

 

[Ranching]

I haven't quit as a fan, im just real and choose not to be delusional. This team is the same team wearing a different mask ever since we won our last superbowl. Hype every year, prey on trash teams, stat pad, and no playoff success. Same broken record.

You're right, but that's half the fun. The excitement of the possibilities and the hope of something different....we were winning 12 games just a couple of years ago....I don't blame fans for being pissed, but complaining about things you can't change is a weakness...at least, that's what Google told me.

 

[75boyz]

I still believe whoever the oline coach is for this team is as important or more so than the coordinators.

Needs to absolutely be a home run hire.
Can the Cowboys not steal a young assistant oline guy working with the Ravens, 49ers or Eagles?
Those 3 squads always seem to run the ball well.
More Dinosaur Solari just spells disaster.