Frank Pollack Out as Cowboys O-line Coach

[Sydla]

I’m really hoping we bring in Mike Tice, he has ties to Linehan from his Minnesota days & is a fantastic Oline coach, additionally Todd Downing was Scotts QB coach in Detroit & is also available as both Tice & Downing were part of Del Rio’s staff in Oakland.

Downing would be a nice hire as QB coach.

 

[John813]

The 2016 line clicked after Leary went in for Collins, coincidence or not.
Only "weak" link was Free, but that wasn't due to coaching but a decline in play probably due to age having issues with speed rushers.
Pollack had to deal with moving Collins to Right Tackle, Cooper at LG and Smith dealing with injuries that actually had to make him sit last year.
While I don't care that he's out, I'm not sure he was the reason why the line had setbacks. Some were out of his control(GM moves) and injuries.

 

[calico]

Troy Hambrick RB Coach!!!

What do mandatory mean?

 

[Plankton]

This is somewhat reminding me of Notre Dame this past year, where there was a huge purge of the coaching staff and keeping Brian Kelly in place. Only difference is that ND got three new coordinators (Chip Long - OC, Mike Elko - DC, Brian Polian - ST), in addition to new WR, TE and LB coaches. Keep an eye on this - wholesale coaching changes like this doesn't always result in positive changes immediately. ND went 10-3, and it wasn't expected.

 

[TheDuke]

I hate to say it but I don't like the odds of Garrett, Marinelli, and Linehan putting together a staff that will make a difference. The coaching staff to take us to the next level should already be here. The rebuilding should be over by now. I get there will always be some turnover on a staff and I've defended this staff for awhile but I have zero faith in their ability.

 

[Cattle_Rancher]

You can kill all the fire ants you want but if you don’t kill the queen it’s a waste of time. We had a good O-Line guy but they ran him off forcing JGs garbage playbook on him when he was the OC then bring in a worthless hack like Scott to be the passing game coordinator.

 

[Plankton]

I'd give a look at either Harry Hiestand from ND or Joe Rudolph from Wisconsin as potential replacements.

 

[RS12]

Miles Austin new WR coach

I thought he was gonna be the trainer?

 

[Zordon]

Let the scapegoating commence. I'm sure quality assistants everywhere will be lining up to be apart of this!

 

[Lane21Train]

I thought he was gonna be the trainer?

Hamstring specialist

 

[Sydla]

This is somewhat reminding me of Notre Dame this past year, where there was a huge purge of the coaching staff and keeping Brian Kelly in place. Only difference is that ND got three new coordinators (Chip Long - OC, Mike Elko - DC, Brian Polian - ST), in addition to new WR, TE and LB coaches. Keep an eye on this - wholesale coaching changes like this doesn't always result in positive changes immediately. ND went 10-3, and it wasn't expected.

But not much changed in reality. ND still spit the bit in most of their big games and limped down the stretch with a playoff spot on the line.

If the head coach is flawed, in the end shuffling assistants rarely works out.

 

[Idgit]

I’m really hoping we bring in Mike Tice, he has ties to Linehan from his Minnesota days & is a fantastic Oline coach, additionally Todd Downing was Scotts QB coach in Detroit & is also available as both Tice & Downing were part of Del Rio’s staff in Oakland.

Tice was the first name I thought of. What’s Downing’s reputation? Sounds like it’s pretty good.

 

[Typhus]

Always thought Stepnoski would have made a great OL coach, considering how he over performed his entire career at only 260lbs.
That was light even back in his day.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

I’m really hoping we bring in Mike Tice, he has ties to Linehan from his Minnesota days & is a fantastic Oline coach, additionally Todd Downing was Scotts QB coach in Detroit & is also available as both Tice & Downing were part of Del Rio’s staff in Oakland.

Don't believe Tice was a good OL coach? Google it...

 

[Plankton]

Tice was the first name I thought of. What’s Downing’s reputation? Sounds like it’s pretty good.

Tice has a rep of being a bit of a backstabber. I'd stay away from him.

 

[Idgit]

This is somewhat reminding me of Notre Dame this past year, where there was a huge purge of the coaching staff and keeping Brian Kelly in place. Only difference is that ND got three new coordinators (Chip Long - OC, Mike Elko - DC, Brian Polian - ST), in addition to new WR, TE and LB coaches. Keep an eye on this - wholesale coaching changes like this doesn't always result in positive changes immediately. ND went 10-3, and it wasn't expected.

I’d be with you if the coordinators were flipping over, too. But our staff has been in the league forever, and our offensive position coaching positions are desireable jobs, since we have both talent and a national spotlight. We’ll attract some good coaches.

The question will be how the whole staff fits together with this many moving parts.

 

[Idgit]

Tice has a rep of being a bit of a backstabber. I'd stay away from him.

Does he? I’d never heard that. He’s a good OL coach though.

 

[cowboy_ron]

I can't say that I'm sorry to see him go.....the OL was pretty mediocre to have 3 pro bowlers on it.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Another thing I like about bring Tice in is his experience as head coach and offensive coor also. Remember how all been saying we need fresh plays and ideas.......well here's your man

 

[Plankton]

I’d be with you if the coordinators were flipping over, too. But our staff has been in the league forever, and our offensive position coaching positions are desireable jobs, since we have both talent and a national spotlight. We’ll attract some good coaches.

The question will be how the whole staff fits together with this many moving parts.

I think it's too much change to get people on the same page philosophically when the team thinks that they are close to being a real threat for a SB berth. If you're changing that many coaches, you may as well sweep them all out and start anew.