How Scott Linehan has created one of the NFL’s most lethal offenses in Dallas

[waving monkey]

And who's fault is that? Jimmy made those things happen, if Jimmy wanted a player he signed him or pursued him. Garrett couldn't even one of his boys signed, Murray.

And Jimmy was a winner, he won at every level, it wasn't a game of inches with Jimmy, his goal was to obliterate the oponent, every single time. His team knew Jimmy's expectations and they feared letting him down, Jimmy hated losing more than he loved losing. And he didn't make excuses or cheer lead when they lost.

Johnson's tenure in Miami did not live up to expectations. Johnson won fewer games in his first season than Shula had in his final season (8–8 vs. 9–7). Johnson's overall winning percentage at Miami was 55.3% vs. 65.8% for Shula.[7]

Johnson inherited one of the NFL's best offenses, led by Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino; the defense was considered mediocre, though it was ranked 10th in fewest points allowed in 1995. As a defensive specialist, Johnson expected to put together a championship defense. With complete control over personnel decisions, Johnson and his staff signed several excellent defensive players, drafting future Hall of Famer Jason Taylor and pro bowlers Zach Thomas, Sam Madison, and Patrick Surtain. But Johnson's brilliant draft record was blemished by several disappointments, including fifth-round pick running back Cecil Collins, and two first-round picks, running back John Avery and wide receiver Yatil Green. The Dolphins finished 8–8 in 1996 and then 9–7 in 1997, losing to the New England Patriots in the wildcard playoff round. In 1998, the Dolphins finished 10–6 with the league's best defense, defeated the Buffalo Bills in the wildcard playoffs, then were crushed 38–3 by the Denver Broncos in the divisional round.

 

[BHendri5]

Love What Scott Linehan is doing. But the post is funny, because every Cowboys fan should know by now that our offense is a combination of Scott Linehan and Jason Garrett's with a lot of similarities because both learned from some of the same guys. Scott likes to put the ball in the air more than Jason. It is a good mix those two have with their philosophies. So Scott did not create all of the offense

 

[bigbob]

The thing about the offense is it's so deep all the way around; control the LOS, run the ball at will, oh and you want to try to stop Zeke? There's Dez, who most teams CANNOT match up 1 on 1 with, Terance Williams can make some nice catches in the clutch and who can guard Beasley? Now we have two little jitterbugs when you add Switzer in the mix. Oh and the old reliable Witten.
We are freakin' loaded.

Yeah the offense is loaded.
They should score more than they do.

 

[jrumann59]

Don Shula
92 11-5
93 9-7
94 10-6
95 9-7

Jimmy
96 8-8
97 9-7
98 10-6
99 9-7

Sorry but that is the fact, Jimmy is a great HC but facts are Miami did not get better under him

And afterwards they did not get better, they were maybe a tick better but the difference between 11-5 and 9-7 is a thin line. So jimmy did not leave the dolphins in a better position when he left but also did not leave them worse off.

 

[Bullflop]

Here's hoping both Scott Linehan and Rod Marinelli see fit to remain with the Cowboys for some time to come. They have both made a dramatic transition possible on both sides of the ball for this team. I'd really hate to see either one or both of them depart. I do believe that Jerry should do whatever it takes to keep them both and not allow either of them to get away. They've definitely had a positive impact on this team.

 

[waving monkey]

Yeah the offense is loaded.
They should score more than they do.

jeez

 

[Proof]

I dont think we can really compare defenses talent wise. They have 3 main guys on that defense that would walk in and start on our defense immediately, actually, they would walk on anywhere in the league and start.

True but you have to remember other than Earl and Bobby, they built that D with guys in later rounds (or in Bennett case UDFA) who blossomed there. We’re hoping for some similar fortune. Down it happening in conjunction with our underpaid mid round franchise qbs ascent

 

[big dog cowboy]

Get unbiased refs that don't make up a NFL rule in the playoffs. And call holding penalties against the Dallas opponents.

 

[JBond]

Agree, except Jimmy was able to rebuild both offense and defense at the same time and in a much shorter period. Jimmy was so much more aggressive/proactive in finding and developing personnel, in every phase of the game.

He also had a gazillion draft picks.

 

[BAT]

He also had a gazillion draft picks.

Yes he did. But those draft picks weren't given to him, he went out and made those draft picks happen. Just like Bellichick does now. Guess who lil Bill considers his mentor and often seeks advice in offseason? The answer isn't Tuna, but the guy who catches tuna.

 

[BAT]

Johnson's tenure in Miami did not live up to expectations. Johnson won fewer games in his first season than Shula had in his final season (8–8 vs. 9–7). Johnson's overall winning percentage at Miami was 55.3% vs. 65.8% for Shula.[7]

Johnson inherited one of the NFL's best offenses, led by Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino; the defense was considered mediocre, though it was ranked 10th in fewest points allowed in 1995. As a defensive specialist, Johnson expected to put together a championship defense. With complete control over personnel decisions, Johnson and his staff signed several excellent defensive players, drafting future Hall of Famer Jason Taylor and pro bowlers Zach Thomas, Sam Madison, and Patrick Surtain. But Johnson's brilliant draft record was blemished by several disappointments, including fifth-round pick running back Cecil Collins, and two first-round picks, running back John Avery and wide receiver Yatil Green. The Dolphins finished 8–8 in 1996 and then 9–7 in 1997, losing to the New England Patriots in the wildcard playoff round. In 1998, the Dolphins finished 10–6 with the league's best defense, defeated the Buffalo Bills in the wildcard playoffs, then were crushed 38–3 by the Denver Broncos in the divisional round.

Sometimes I wonder how many actually lived during this period because these stats may be accurate but lacks so much context.

Your stats compare the Shula team to Jimmy's team like apples to apples. The facts could not be further from the truth. Shula absolutely destroyed Miami's cap by signing every big name FA it could. Jimmy could not re-sign many of those pro bowl vets EVEN IF had wanted to. The rosters were almost night and day different from 1995 (Shula's final season) to 1996, Jimmy's first season. Jimmy inherited a gutted team (quite unlike what Garrett inherited from Wade) and you are disparaging him for winning ONE less game than Shula?

And how do you lambaste Jimmy's effort in Miami on one hand and then an awkward pat on the back with the other for quickly amassing defensive talent that would become future HOFers and pro bowlers in the same thought? That these young players were able to play so quickly and successfully is further proof of the utter lack of talent on that Dolphins defense.

 

[CCBoy]

Bottom line of all reporters and team officials, is that NO ONE is taking the Dallas Cowboys offense for granted now!

 

[CWR]

Step 1: get a boatload of awesome players.
Step 2: keep them from being suspended.

 

[CCBoy]

Yes he did. But those draft picks weren't given to him, he went out and made those draft picks happen. Just like Bellichick does now. Guess who lil Bill considers his mentor and often seeks advice in offseason? The answer isn't Tuna, but the guy who catches tuna.

I'd have to say that they lived in a different age...as a cap restraint wasn't in effect then as well.

 

[BAT]

I'd have to say that they lived in a different age...as a cap restraint wasn't in effect then as well.

Love you CC, but Belichick was coaching Cleveland when Jimmy was coaching Cowboys, they lived in same age or era. Belichick just continued to coach, under Jimmy's tutelage, in NFL long after Jimmy decided to hang it up.

 

[CCBoy]

Love you CC, but Belichick was coaching Cleveland when Jimmy was coaching Cowboys, they lived in same age or era. Belichick just continued to coach, under Jimmy's tutelage, in NFL long after Jimmy decided to hang it up.

If that was all that there was to that world then...even what later is a great coach, still has to be given the real talent to succeed, or simply, it doesn't happen. The dynamics of player acquisition during the start of Jerry Jones' ownership, was a different animal. A wise and rich man then, could buy a team, once free agency became the norm. When the cap arrived, the dynamics of free agency and drafting were put in a different correlation.

Today, if you don't draft top notched, then your veterans get injured and simply drain cap space...

A name, whether Jimmy Johnson or Vince Lombardi would have to pay Peter to pay Paul...today, as well.

A community that depends upon agriculture is affected differently than when it becomes an industrial and oil production center...no matter the CEO.

 

[waving monkey]

Sometimes I wonder how many actually lived during this period because these stats may be accurate but lacks so much context.

Your stats compare the Shula team to Jimmy's team like apples to apples. The facts could not be further from the truth. Shula absolutely destroyed Miami's cap by signing every big name FA it could. Jimmy could not re-sign many of those pro bowl vets EVEN IF had wanted to. The rosters were almost night and day different from 1995 (Shula's final season) to 1996, Jimmy's first season. Jimmy inherited a gutted team (quite unlike what Garrett inherited from Wade) and you are disparaging him for winning ONE less game than Shula?

And how do you lambaste Jimmy's effort in Miami on one hand and then an awkward pat on the back with the other for quickly amassing defensive talent that would become future HOFers and pro bowlers in the same thought? That these young players were able to play so quickly and successfully is further proof of the utter lack of talent on that Dolphins defense.

And Jimmy was a winner, he won at every level, it wasn't a game of inches with Jimmy, his goal was to obliterate the oponent, every single time. His team knew Jimmy's expectations and they feared letting him down, Jimmy hated losing more than he loved losing. And he didn't make excuses or cheer lead when they lost.

Jimmy Johnson didn't win in the NFL without JJones
Jimmy Johnson didn't win where ever he went but he did dominate with superior talent
which is normal

 

[waving monkey]

Sometimes I wonder how many actually lived during this period because these stats may be accurate but lacks so much context.

Your stats compare the Shula team to Jimmy's team like apples to apples. The facts could not be further from the truth. Shula absolutely destroyed Miami's cap by signing every big name FA it could. Jimmy could not re-sign many of those pro bowl vets EVEN IF had wanted to. The rosters were almost night and day different from 1995 (Shula's final season) to 1996, Jimmy's first season. Jimmy inherited a gutted team (quite unlike what Garrett inherited from Wade) and you are disparaging him for winning ONE less game than Shula?

And how do you lambaste Jimmy's effort in Miami on one hand and then an awkward pat on the back with the other for quickly amassing defensive talent that would become future HOFers and pro bowlers in the same thought? That these young players were able to play so quickly and successfully is further proof of the utter lack of talent on that Dolphins defense.

you said Jimmy won ever where he went he din't do so great in Miami and the record shows it
JG is rebuilding also and we've drafted some HOF'ers ourselves [ not lambasting just looking at the records]
like all the haters do when lambasting JG.

 

[BAT]

And Jimmy was a winner, he won at every level, it wasn't a game of inches with Jimmy, his goal was to obliterate the oponent, every single time. His team knew Jimmy's expectations and they feared letting him down, Jimmy hated losing more than he loved losing. And he didn't make excuses or cheer lead when they lost.

Jimmy Johnson didn't win in the NFL without JJones
Jimmy Johnson didn't win where ever he went but he did dominate with superior talent
which is normal

He won a national championship as a college player. He won a national championship as a college coach. He won several championships as an NFL coach.

That constitutes winning at every level. My point stands.

 

[BAT]

you said Jimmy won ever where he went he din't do so great in Miami and the record shows it
JG is rebuilding also and we've drafted some HOF'ers ourselves [ not lambasting just looking at the records]
like all the haters do when lambasting JG.

Think you're mistaking every level with every job. He also didn't win a national title at Oklahoma State but that is beside the point I was making.

Is Belichick any less a HOF coach because he failed to a much greater extent as HC of Browns than Jimmy did with Phins? Of course not, to assert so is height of absurdity.