Does it really matter if they fire Linehan?

[Zimmy Lives]

Garrett is a mixed bag... I agree with the OP: I think firing Linehan is a positive step IF they hire the right OC for Dak that can maximize his strengths as a QB

The Jones’ seem to believe they are closer to a championship than they are in reality— and that has resulted in a reluctance to make drastic changes when they are needed.

My hope is that their clear commitment to Dak will result in Jerry thinking like a business man and wanting to protect his ROI. That should result in an aggressive search for the best OC and QB coach for Dak. Get those done and we have a shot next year if the defense continues to trend upwards

Firing Linehan is a step but it would be sideways. As long as Garrett is allowed to implement his offense, it does not matter who calls the plays.

We know Redball's offense can be effective but there are too many variables necessary. I've heard not having Fredbeard had a negative impact on the offense. Last year it was not having Zeke for 6 games. Before that (prior to Zeke/Dak) it was Tony getting injured.

This season, it was said a #1 receiver was necessary to make this offense work. Jerry goes out and gets Cooper. Now I'll bet they are saying we need an elite TE.

There is always an excuse and Jerry keeps buying. Time to either hire an OC who can implement his own system, or get rid of Garrett.

 

[glimmerman]

I just cant see them keeping Linehan based on comments from former players about the play calling and opposing players commenting on how easy it is to predict what the Cowboys are going to do. There were several samples of this this year alone.

Now, is that on Linehan or is Linehan following Carrot's orders?

It’s on Linehan calling plays from JG 1990’s playbook. The book is the size of a index card. The players are having to change the routes at the line. The playbook has to be more modern. Nothing wrong with lining up and playing some smash mouth football but Offenses are scheming ways to get players open now. Natural picks and misdirection. Lots of moving parts. This change needs to happen soon.

 

[dfense]

Sure, he needs to go. Moore probably needs to go as well. They have faith in Dak that he's their next Romo, so it would be prudent to go out there and get him the best resources possible.

But comfort and familiarity seems to override logic when it comes to Jerry and Stephen. It's why Garrett survives year after year after year, even when Jerry publicly questions the coaching or decisions made in games.

The likely response here, as much as I want to disagree with Fish (and I think Mosher also hinted at), is that they will fire Linehan but will then turn to a familiar face in Nussmeier to be the new OC. Possibly, also keep Moore since Nussmeier and Moore are familiar with each other.

This franchise overvalues comfort and familiarity. At this point, Jerry should be shaking every tree possible to find a couple of innovative offensive coaches that have a solid track record of working with and developing QBs. But they won't. He'll find that guy that makes him feel warm and fuzzy, like a warm blanker. He doesn't want to be challenged. He wants coaches that bend to his way of thinking.

Firing Linehan only has value if they go out and try to find the best offensive coaches they can to work with their young QB. There's little real value in firing Linehan to just turn and hire your TE coach, who not surprisingly, is some sort of Linehan disciple.

Harvard Business School should do a case study on the underlying dysfunction of a billion dollar franchise known as the Dallas Cowboys.

First, let's get one thing straight right now. Dak will never be the next Romo. That's not really a dig either.

 

[Aven8]

If they keep the same offense and don't bring Pre-snap motion, misdirection, play action, more bootlegs to get Dak moving, and hurry up then I don't expect much.


Garrett's execution bottom of the barrel offense has got to go.

They identified it as a problem last year but did the minimal amount of change that they possibly could because they are stubborn.

This team is AWFUL at getting out in front of things and if something failed in the previous season then they must see it fail again for another season to finally think about some real change.

What’s funny is we heard Dak preach last off-season about K.C.’s offense and the movement and QB mobility etc and then we get to the regular season and Dak was more of a pocket passer than we’ve seen the prior two years! This team is dumb.

 

[Zimmy Lives]

What’s funny is we heard Dak preach last off-season about K.C.’s offense and the movement and QB mobility etc and then we get to the regular season and Dak was more of a pocket passer than we’ve seen the prior two years! This team is dumb.

They'll probably blame Moore and fire him.

 

[exciter]

Sure, he needs to go. Moore probably needs to go as well. They have faith in Dak that he's their next Romo, so it would be prudent to go out there and get him the best resources possible.

But comfort and familiarity seems to override logic when it comes to Jerry and Stephen. It's why Garrett survives year after year after year, even when Jerry publicly questions the coaching or decisions made in games.

The likely response here, as much as I want to disagree with Fish (and I think Mosher also hinted at), is that they will fire Linehan but will then turn to a familiar face in Nussmeier to be the new OC. Possibly, also keep Moore since Nussmeier and Moore are familiar with each other.

This franchise overvalues comfort and familiarity. At this point, Jerry should be shaking every tree possible to find a couple of innovative offensive coaches that have a solid track record of working with and developing QBs. But they won't. He'll find that guy that makes him feel warm and fuzzy, like a warm blanker. He doesn't want to be challenged. He wants coaches that bend to his way of thinking.

Firing Linehan only has value if they go out and try to find the best offensive coaches they can to work with their young QB. There's little real value in firing Linehan to just turn and hire your TE coach, who not surprisingly, is some sort of Linehan disciple.

Harvard Business School should do a case study on the underlying dysfunction of a billion dollar franchise known as the Dallas Cowboys.

Probably not, regardless of who they bring in they'll still be running Garrett's version of an antiquated offense from the 70's. As for Moore, considering the marked improvement Dak made in the 2nd half of this season vs the 1st half and 2nd half last year, I'm thinking they probably feel they were right about him! In the end the whole coaching staff probably needs to go, with Jerry's history...he's the guy that hired Dave Campo...I'm a bit terrified of what happens when Jerry finally comes to that conclusion!

 

[jazzcat22]

Sure, he needs to go. Moore probably needs to go as well. They have faith in Dak that he's their next Romo, so it would be prudent to go out there and get him the best resources possible.

But comfort and familiarity seems to override logic when it comes to Jerry and Stephen. It's why Garrett survives year after year after year, even when Jerry publicly questions the coaching or decisions made in games.

The likely response here, as much as I want to disagree with Fish (and I think Mosher also hinted at), is that they will fire Linehan but will then turn to a familiar face in Nussmeier to be the new OC. Possibly, also keep Moore since Nussmeier and Moore are familiar with each other.

This franchise overvalues comfort and familiarity. At this point, Jerry should be shaking every tree possible to find a couple of innovative offensive coaches that have a solid track record of working with and developing QBs. But they won't. He'll find that guy that makes him feel warm and fuzzy, like a warm blanker. He doesn't want to be challenged. He wants coaches that bend to his way of thinking.

Firing Linehan only has value if they go out and try to find the best offensive coaches they can to work with their young QB. There's little real value in firing Linehan to just turn and hire your TE coach, who not surprisingly, is some sort of Linehan disciple.

Harvard Business School should do a case study on the underlying dysfunction of a billion dollar franchise known as the Dallas Cowboys.

Or a Psychological study more like it.
And a good post.

Nussmeir was the QB coach under Linehan in 2006-2007 when he was HC for the Rams.