ESPN: Are coaching changes needed?

[jobberone]

Are coaching changes needed?
January, 12, 2014

By Calvin Watkins | ESPNDallas.com

The Cowboys enter the offseason with potential changes to the roster and the coaching staff.

We've examined whether or not the Cowboys need personnel changes, today we take a look at key members of the coaching staff.

Jason Garrett. The head coach is coming back for the final year of his contract. You can be disappointed in this because Garrett hasn't pushed the Cowboys into the postseason in three seasons as the full-time coach. Then again, the Cowboys have failed to reach the postseason with a loss in the regular-season finale against a divisional opponent. Jerry Jones said Garrett's arrow is pointing up. Is it?

Bill Callahan. In his first season as playcaller, Callahan led a offense that finished 16th overall, 14th as a passing offense and 24th in rushing. It was a difficult move for Callahan who is used to working with West Coast offenses and he made an adjustment to a timing-based offense. Garrett moved quarterbacks coach Wade Wilson from the sideline to the press box to help Callahan with reading defenses. Callahan might get another season as the offensive coordinator/playcaller just to keep continuity with the offense.

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4723135/are-coaching-changes-needed

 

[TTexasTT]

Here is the best part

Monte Kiffin. The defensive coordinator struggled badly in 2013. His defense finished last overall, 27th against the run and 30th against the pass. Kiffin dealt with injuries to numerous players and down seasons from DeMarcus Ware and Bruce Carter. It seemed Kiffin's defense doesn't fit the personnel; he's a zone guy, with man corners. But Kiffin made the adjustment in allowing the corners to play more man. It just seemed he was overmatched most games.

 

[Corso]

No choice but to be the Watchers of Events.

I've said my peace, placed my questions.
Now- More of the same for the next several months.

Can't wait...

 

[tantrix1969]

The best part was in the comments
"Nothing new here, and Watkins doesn't even have the guts to take a stand. It's a no brainer that all the coaches need to take a walk, and the only reason they haven't is because Jerry hates to admit an error. Cut the crap, Watkins. No one was rooting for you in that Ratliff altercation."

 

[diehard2294]

Status quo..no one wants constant change but when the current situation isn't working out you need to move on. Things will stay the same this off season to many peoples dismay including myself.

Garrett will sink or swim in his contract year as Americas Team HC

 

[jobberone]

Popcorn at the ready.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

Hopefully the next process will be all these coaches moving on after next season.

 

[gmoney112]

I'd prefer a more experienced/innovative OC.

Defense can stay the same. Get the guys some talent to work with, you can't win a horse race on a donkey.

Also, if you're keeping the coaching staff in place it reduces the excuses and scapegoats that could be attributed to the failure. Garrett will bear responsibility in his contract year and we can actually make a sound judgment call about his future in the organization.

 

[Tabascocat]

Popcorn at the ready.

I pulled up a chair..................

 

[coult44]

No choice but to be the Watchers of Events.

I've said my peace, placed my questions.
Now- More of the same for the next several months.

Can't wait...

And from what we can tell so far, there will be no coaching changes this season. It adds to the entertainment value going into next year!!

 

[ShiningStar]

Why would u make changes...mediocrity has been achieved at high levels......

Fans defend ay 10:00.......mickey spins at 10:10

 

[Risen Star]

I don't know about you, but I say we try the same exact thing again next year.

 

[jobberone]

I don't know about you, but I say we try the same exact thing again next year.

You're wearing down. I know it's sarcasm but under the surface is unbridled optimism.

 

[Risen Star]

You're wearing down. I know it's sarcasm but under the surface is unbridled optimism.

You see right through me.

 

[Aven8]

One more year. One more year. One more year. One more year. One more year. One more year..................................................keep saying it.

 

[jobberone]

You see right through me.

LOL. Well your humor index is up I see.

 

[jobberone]

One more year. One more year. One more year. One more year. One more year. One more year..................................................keep saying it.

 

[Corso]

You see right through me.

You, Jobberone and me (in the middle...)

You're on the right, watching Jerry make another pick in the draft...

 

[visionary]

CONTINUITY.....i vote for continuity





oh wait
that also means another 8-8 season

 

[TheCount]

Here is the best part

The overmatched thing is complete BS. There are teams with far less talent than we have that don't have guys running all over the field wide open.