Is Kiffin going to be here next year?

[Arkyvarminter]

I don't think he will be. I know that we switched schemes and all but the D has had a big hand in giving away games at the end. The only positive is takeaways and that hasn't proved to help all that much. I know this has been said a million times but I think our D is too talented to be the worst in the league. I still think Carr is a great corner and Mo can be. We have good LB's and decent DB's. We just need more pressure on the QB to allow our corners to shine. Maybe Kiffin gets another year but I think his D is dated and he's run out of ideas. Who would we replace him with? Could Marinelli do better? Think about what our record would be if we had a couple of studs to rush the QB and lineman who could actually push? We need Crawford back and a good draft. I guess I'm trying to find something to look forward to. lol

 

[17yearsandcounting]

Lovie Smith is the coach, Marinelli is the coordinator, Kiffin is institutionalized.

 

[pugilist]

good question. i think it all depends on the D's performance from here on out.. a few more Lions, Giants, and Broncos games and I highly doubt it

 

[TrailBlazer]

I don't think he will be. I know that we switched schemes and all but the D has had a big hand in giving away games at the end. The only positive is takeaways and that hasn't proved to help all that much. I know this has been said a million times but I think our D is too talented to be the worst in the league. I still think Carr is a great corner and Mo can be. We have good LB's and decent DB's. We just need more pressure on the QB to allow our corners to shine. Maybe Kiffin gets another year but I think his D is dated and he's run out of ideas. Who would we replace him with? Could Marinelli do better? Think about what our record would be if we had a couple of studs to rush the QB and lineman who could actually push? We need Crawford back and a good draft. I guess I'm trying to find something to look forward to. lol

If JG is still here, so is kiffen. If we hire a new HC not named lovie or gruden he will be gone. He will want to hire his own staff.

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

Red will be here next year. If Kiffin is still breathing, he will also.

 

[SilverStarCowboy]

If not, hopefully Marinelli is, he brings some knowledge that this team hasn't had since Parcells.Love Kiffen too, the job they've done with the lack of talent Dallas has is admirable to say the least. The ones who can't see that is a compliment to the Staff, outside Lee and Ware this D is almost totally VOID of real NFL up to speed players.

 

[Tabascocat]

Does it really matter? We need an infusion of talent or at least lesser injuries.

 

[Arkyvarminter]

I know there are stats to disprove it but I think Carr is a great corner. The opposing QB just has too much time to throw....

 

[Kristen82]

He'll be returned to the hospice where we found him in the first place.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Depends on if Zimmer wants him or not.

 

[waving monkey]

both Garrett and Kiffen will be here next year. One year isn't enough for any coach

 

[XDez88BeastX]

If you want Marinelli u have to have Kiffin too, that's how it works

 

[17yearsandcounting]

If you want Marinelli u have to have Kiffin too, that's how it works

Marinelli has loyalty to Lovie Smith too.

 

[visionary]

We are the epitome of nepotism so don't be surprised if BOTH kiffins are here next year

 

[Arkyvarminter]

What are Lovie's strong points in terms of coaching?

 

[mahoneybill]

Red will be here next year. If Kiffin is still breathing, he will also.

I think he will be here, but in a consultant role. Marinelli deservedly will be the new DC

 

[mahoneybill]

If not, hopefully Marinelli is, he brings some knowledge that this team hasn't had since Parcells.Love Kiffen too, the job they've done with the lack of talent Dallas has is admirable to say the least. The ones who can't see that is a compliment to the Staff, outside Lee and Ware this D is almost totally VOID of real NFL up to speed players.

I'd add Carr, and Hatcher into the mix.

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

What are Lovie's strong points in terms of coaching?

Jerry has said good things about him. Nothing else matters for the Cowboys job.

 

[Picksix]

I don't think he will be. I know that we switched schemes and all but the D has had a big hand in giving away games at the end. The only positive is takeaways and that hasn't proved to help all that much. I know this has been said a million times but I think our D is too talented to be the worst in the league. I still think Carr is a great corner and Mo can be. We have good LB's and decent DB's. We just need more pressure on the QB to allow our corners to shine. Maybe Kiffin gets another year but I think his D is dated and he's run out of ideas. Who would we replace him with? Could Marinelli do better? Think about what our record would be if we had a couple of studs to rush the QB and lineman who could actually push? We need Crawford back and a good draft. I guess I'm trying to find something to look forward to. lol

Well, you say that we have too much talent to be this bad, but then turn around say we need a couple of stud pass rushers. I think if you gave that to Kiffin, we'd be just fine. I mean, look at who we're running out there compared to who we thought we'd have. No Ware, no Spence, no Rat, no Crawford, no Bass, a bunch of rookie safeties (a couple rookie UDFA's), a banged up Claiborne. Sure, we still have great players like Lee and Carr, but it takes a lot more than that.

This defense is predicated on having a strong, consistent pass rush, and that's tough to get with a bunch of street FA's. Maybe Kiffin isn't right for the job, but honestly I don't know who could have a good/great defense with what we have past the top 3-4 guys.

 

[17yearsandcounting]

Jerry has said good things about him. Nothing else matters for the Cowboys job.

Took a Grossman team to the SB. Won a ton a games with half a team. He got fired at 9-7, lol.