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Jim Jeffcoat Answers Your Questions
Honestly....he answered like a busy guy that just got asked a ton of questions...but he took the time....he came through, and it's always a treat....thanks to everyone who participated. There were a few he didn't want to answer....about the HOF...and I believe two others.
What was it like going somewhere else to play after being on 1 team for
12
years. What were some of the good and bad things? (mullified)
It was refreshing to see a different way getting thing done I had an
opportunity to play for a excellent Coach in Marv Levy and Excellent
players such as Bruce Smith Ted Washington Jim Kelly Andre Reed Kent
Hull To me it really didn't matter where I was playing as long as had
the opportunity to contribute.
I'd like to get your thoughts on the different coaches you played or
worked
for. Recognizing you probably need to be diplomatic in your answers, but
may
of us never REALLY get to know how players view coaches. (OCF)
Tom Landry was the smartest Coach or person I've ever been around
Jimmy Johnson was the best motivator and let all of us in on his vision
of what we could become. Barry Switzer was the most caring and that
might have been his problem some assume that his kindness was a
weakness. Marv Levy was alot like Landry very intelligent and a very
good motivator Thought Chan Gailey Got a raw deal he had some
outstanding qualities The same goes for Campo if given more power think
he would had been an outstanding head coach
The other day I was browsing some Dallas Cowboy youtube videos, one of
the
videos I noticed was the Dallas Cowboy's 1986 Christmas special. I
really
couldn't believe my eyes, you and the rest of the Cowboy squad were
singing
in succession like it was a musical! Could you shed some light on the
filming for that special? Was it forced upon you guys or did you glady
accept the roles? (tunatexasstyle)
I thought they burned that tape? that was forced upon us........
that's my story and I'm sticking to it!!!!!!!!
How do you compare today's defensive lineman with those of year's past
in
the sense of workout ethic, physical build, and how one approaches the
game?
(Silverstar)
To be successful at anything you have to put the time and effort in.
regardless if 40 years ago or today the same thing applies there is no
easy away around it.
Which team in your Cowboy career had the toughest offense that made you
excel to your full potential and any regrets on goals that you may not
have
achieved. As Historian of this board I want to thank you from the bottom
of
my heart for so many hard fought seasons that lighten up all of my
fellow
friends hearts. You are a true hero and leader this team could have ever
had. (drover)
The 49er's and the Rams were probably the toughest offenses that I faced
the only thing regret is not having the opportunity to play in a Pro
Bowl because even with over a 100 sacks in my career I will never be
consider for the HOF
Besides the likes of Erik Williams , who you had to go up against in
practice a lot , who would you consider the toughest offensive tackle
you
played against ? (Doc)
Mike Kenn from Atlanta he was an excellent
technician
Who was the dirtiest player you faced as a Cowboy, and what was the
maddest
you ever got on the field? (SouthernStar)
This Guy name Matt Darwin who clip me and fracture my ankle. The maddest
I got was when in a game with the NY Jets they kept trying to chop Block
me Chase the head coach in to the Tunnel
Mr Jeffcoat...You've spent some time as an NFL position coach. Is
coaching
something that you have further aspirations for...perhaps as a Head
Coach, in
either college or the NFL? (Azriel)
I would love to have the opportunity to Coach again but the opportunity
hasn't present yet it really doesn't matter if is College or
Professional just as long it with a coach I can respect and trust
Jim. Why did you choose to play for Arizona State? I have two sons that
play
football in New Jersey. I would like to keep them close by. Any advice
for
them?
note* Jim is from New Jersey (sjcowboy)
It was snowing in N.J. when I left for my recruiting trip and it was 80
degrees in Tempe and I felt it was going to be a good place for me
academically and athletically
What is the best advice could you give to aspiring atheletes of all
ages?
(Cowboysloyal)
Make sure you are doing the proper things in everyday
life not just when you are playing
What are your thoughts on the current 3-4 defense being played by the
Cowboys? (Skerr)
The Head Coach wanted that Defense all a long so they
are playing the Defense that he wants
Which do you prefer, defensive linemen playing every down or
specialists?
I like Players who play every down but if you have a
player who has a special talent then you must utilize it
My question is: Do you think, the Defense should use Roy Williams closer
to
The Line, and should that use Ware like a Lawrence Taylor (Mrfreedomx)
I
agree on both points Roy is very effective when close to the LOS and
Ware could be utilize even more
Hey Jim,
What college do you hope your son attends later down the road? Who is
recruiting him the hardest? Thanks (crazycowboy)
I really don't have a
preference my main concern is that he is getting a quality education and
he is surrounded by good people My son is only a freshman not that
concern with recruiting right now
I have a 2-part question. First, what are your thoughts about the 4-3
versus
the 3-4 defense? In your professional opinion, is one better than the
other
or does it come down to having talented enough defenders to run either
one
successfully? Secondly, what are your thoughts about the Cowboys'
current
crop of defensive linemen and defensive ends (Canty, Spears, Ware,
etc.). In
your professional opinion, are they going ot live up to the hype as they
mature, or do you think they're not going to meet these high
expectations?
Thnaks for your answers and all the fond memories. You are forever in
our
hearts!*!*!*!*!*!
AMERICAS_FAN My thoughts is to play successful defense you have to have
the right personnel to be effective that may include drafting trades or
free agency the Cowboys over the years have had alot of success with the
4-3 but if you get he coach who does not believe in the 4-3 then it will
not be as effective. Those Players are still very young give them some
time to mature I think they will be good players
Jim, I'll never forget the game in 1985 when you put Theisman on his
butt 5
times. You shoulda made the Pro Bowl ahead of Leonard Marshall in '86.
My
question has to do with head coaches. You've worked up close with 3
legends:
Landry, Johnson, and Parcells. What is the one outstanding quality that
made
each one successful? ( percyhoward)
Landry and Johnson are outstanding
Coaches both were great Motivators and let players see there vision of
the direction they were heading I also thought Marv Levy,Barry Switzer,
Chan Gailey and Dave Campo were outstanding coaches and teachers
First, thanks for all the energy and intensity you always brought into
the
game. Who was the best offensive lineman you played with on the Cowboys
and
played against (opposing team) and why? (ratpower)
Mike Kenn Atlanta
Falcons thought he was a great technician
I want to thank you for all the special memories you brought myself and
millions of other Dallas Cowboy fans. You were truly one of the best
Cowboys
to ever wear blue and silver.
My favorite memory of you is in 1985 against the Giants when Too Tall
deflected the pass and you caught it and took it to the house to win the
division. You and Ed were two great bookends.
I guess I really don't have a question, I just want to thank you for
being
such a great Cowboy, on and off the field. One more thing I want to add
is
that you always made the sack in crunch time. I wish you nothing but the
best in life, Mr. Jeffcoat. (Sincerely, Lane)
Thank you
What do you think of Tony Romo? (air0208)
Tony is doing a great job for
the Cowboys
who was the one QB that you wanted to sack,but never did? (djdoug)
None
that I can think of
Hey Jim, I will always remember how you played the game.
You were there thru the good and bad times but you played the game the
right
way and were always hustling no matter what the score was.
I can remember a game against Minnesota in which we were getting blown
out
and I think Wade Wilson was the qb at the time and they were throwing
bombs
at the end of the game and piling on us. You lost your cool for one of
the
few times I can remember but I really respected you for calling out what
was
going on in that game.
My question is how satisfying was it to get those rings after going thru
the
tough times? (J-Dog)
It was very rewarding when you had been in the
league for a certain period of time you start to wonder if you'll ever
get that opportunity.
How well do you think Landry's flex defense system would work in today's
NFL? Do you think that the constant Free Agent shift would make it too
vulnerable? (Hostile)
yes I do and because of the size of the O-line it
would be difficult to some of of the things that would be necessary to
make it effective.
If you were playing today for Dallas would you still be a DE or a middle
linebacker?
I think I would still would be a DE
Thank you for helping Dallas to all those Superbowls and for beating the
Skinz just because. (Joe a Cowboys fan)
Thank you
Jim, You have coached them, what is the problem with the current
defense's
inconsistent pass rush? (speedkilz88)
The D coordinator doesn't put them
in situation that heplps them win
Who was the toughest running back to tackle you ever faced?
And thanks for the memories! (dwmyers)
Walter Payton
Hey Jim,
Just wanted to say thanks for all the years, You are well appreciated by
this longtime Cowboy fan
Corey (ilovejerry)
I love Jerry too He is the best owner in pro sports
