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In 1996, I wrote a published article about missing destiny...about the Cowboys.
It just might be time to dust off the concept, and do some introspection and sound reasoning concerning the up coming season. This again, could well be another opportunity to meet destiny, and not miss opportunity as in 1996.
Fans on site, please don't use the excuse that this is composed by myself, and start up the usual trolling and out of place monotones as it all is just a crap ball of wax...la, la, la...Jerry, coaches, and QB. That is the set targets for all Monday morning quarterbacks.
Hey, this is really a unique season for all fans of the Dallas Cowboys. Just keep all the 'I'm dissapointed' posts to another thread.
Want to post a negative...well post, but don't use the usual jargon of just another stereotype. Let's have some real fun with this.
Having said that, let's go...
First, I'll attempt to touch upon Executives and Coaches:
The current most dominant and face of the organization is Stephen Jones.
Stephen Jones
Chief Operating Officer / Executive Vice President / Director of Player Personnel
With 28 years of NFL experience, Stephen Jones has established himself as one of the brightest and most versatile executives in professional sports. Recognized as Owner Jerry Jones’ right-hand man, Stephen is the Cowboys Chief Operating Officer/Executive Vice President, as well as Player Personnel Director and President of AT&T Stadium.
http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/coaches
Jerry Jones
Owner / President / General Manager
In one of the most dramatic eras of ownership in professional sports, Jerry Jones’ stewardship of the Dallas Cowboys has brought unprecedented results and success to one of the world’s most popular sports entities. His nearly three-decade long journey reached a rare pinnacle with his selection for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the 2017 class of enshrinees. Jones becomes the 15th owner in history to earn a bust in Canton.
http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/coaches
Hey, the man deserves some old fashioned respect.
Jason Garrett
Head Coach
Jason Garrett was named the eighth head coach in Dallas Cowboys history on January 5, 2011. Garrett, who played for or worked alongside five of his predecessors, became the first former Dallas Cowboys player to become the team’s head coach. In six and a half years as head coach, Garrett owns a 59-48 overall record, including playoffs.
http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/coaches
He does work well within the organization. Under his watch, a strong offense has been re-established with drafted talent. He does have two playoff games under his belt...and only lost them both combined, by less than a touchdown. Sometimes a team has to re-establish playoff experience, to grow that final yard.
Scott Linehan
http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/coaches/roster/scott-linehan
Scott Linehan is in his 29th season as a football coach, 16th season in the NFL and fourth with the Dallas Cowboys after arriving in 2014 as the club’s passing game coordinator. Following a successful first season calling offensive plays, Linehan was promoted to offensive coordinator and rewarded with a three-year extension. Of his 28 years of coaching football, terms as an offensive coordinator or head coach make up 22 years on Linehan’s resume.
The prospects for the 2016 season were question- able on opening day as both the club’s starter, Tony Romo (back), and backup quarterback, Kellen Moore (ankle), were unavailable due to injury. Linehan opened the season with a rookie quarterback in Dak Prescott, who became the fourth rookie quarterback to start a season opener in team history. Under Linehan, rookies Elliott and Prescott went on to have the best rookie seasons at their respective positions in team history, while also ranking on the league’s all-time charts for rookies. Prescott helped the team to a club-record 11- game win streak, finishing with a club-record tying 13-3 record and the number one seed in the NFC. He tied the most wins by a rookie quarterback in league history, setting club rookie records for yards (3,667), touch- downs (23), attempts (459), completions (311), completion percentage (67.8) and passer rating (104.9 - an NFL record). On the ground, Elliott became only the fifth NFL rookie since the merger to lead the league in rushing (1,631 - third by an NFL rookie all-time), with a club rookie record seven 100-yard rushing games. Both earned a trip to the Pro Bowl to mark the first time in team history a rookie quarterback and rookie running back both made the all-star game. Prescott was named AP Offensive Rookie of the Year and Elliott was a first-team AP All-Pro and the FedEx Ground Player of the Year. In front of the two rookies was an offensive line that led the way for the league’s second ranked rushing attack (149.8 yards-per-game) as three of its charges earned Pro Bowl nods - Tyron Smith (fourth), Travis Frederick and Zack Martin (three each). The line also earned the Built Ford Tough Offensive Line of the Year award. The club’s two-year rushing yards totals from 2015-2016 (4,286) are the highest since 1980- 81 (5,089) and the three-year totals (6,640) are the most since 1979-81 (7,464).
In 2015 Linehan oversaw an offense that needed to utilize a more creative approach in the wake of injuries to two key players, quarterback Romo and wide receiver Dez Bryant. Dallas employed four quarterbacks over the course of 16 games, with Brandon Weeden (three starts), Matt Cassel (seven) and Moore (two) trying to lead an offense sans Romo and Bryant for the majority of the season. Three Cowboys on offense made the Pro Bowl, all along the offensive line - T. Smith, Frederick and Martin - as the group continued to be a dominant force for the team. The Cowboys rushing attack was a bright spot for the unit, as the team racked up 1,890 yards (ninth). Darren McFadden led all Cowboys running backs with 1,089 yards and a 4.6 average. Jason Witten led the team for the eighth time in his career with 77 catches. Terrance Williams had a team-high 840 receiving yards and topped 16 yards-per-catch for the third-consecutive season to start his career, a feat only Mike Wallace and Kenny Britt have accomplished this century.
Linehan called an offense that helped the 2014 Cowboys to an NFL-best tying 12-4 record, the club’s 22nd Division title - 18th NFC East title - 31st post- season appearance and 34th playoff win. Along the way, the team had three players lead the league and establish single-season club records as DeMarco Mur- ray rushed for 1,845 yards and earned 2014 Offensive Player of the year honors, Bryant caught a league-best 16 touchdown passes and Romo completed 69.9% of his passes and had a 113.2 quarterback rating. The Dallas offense as a whole was second in the league in rushing yards (2,354); its highest finish since placing second in 2008. For the season, the Dallas offense totaled 6,138 yards - second in franchise history. Dallas also generated 467 points, also second in a season in franchise history. The club had seven offensive play- ers selected to the Pro Bowl, including two first-timers (Frederick and rookie Martin). Perennial Pro Bowler Witten earned his 10th trip, Romo made his fourth and Bryant, Murray and T. Smith each made their second. Martin, the club’s first round pick in 2014, became the rst rookie in club history to start every game at right guard, the fourth offensive line rookie and 14th overall rookie to notch starts in every game of his first sea- son. He was also the only offensive rookie in the NFL in 2014 to make the Pro Bowl, the first rookie offensive lineman in team history to make the game and was named to the AP All-Pro team - the only rookie in the NFL in 2014 and the third rookie in club history to receive the honor.
Rod Marinelli
http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/coaches/roster/rod-marinelli
Rod Marinelli joined the Dallas Cowboys on January 18, 2013 as the club’s defensive line coach, and on January 28, 2014, he was promoted to defensive coordinator. Marinelli has 41 years of coaching experience, including 21 in the NFL.
The 2016 season saw improvements across the defensive side of the ball, as Dallas led the league in rushing yards allowed (83.5 per-game), finished sixth in plays of 20-plus yards allowed (51), and forced nine more takeaways than in 2015 (20). Sean Lee again was the physical and emotional leader of the defensive unit, as the captain topped out the defense with 174 tackles and 12 tackles for loss - both career-highs - en route to an All-Pro honor and his second consecutive Pro Bowl nod as an injury replacement for Luke Kuechly. Free agent signee Benson Mayowa led the group with 6.0 - of the 36.0 - sacks. The line received a boost from rookie Maliek Collins, who finished second on the team with 5.0 sacks - seventh among all rookie defenders. Barry Church led the secondary, finishing with 109 tackles - his fourth consecutive season of 100-plus tackles - and spearheaded the defense with two picks.
In his second season as the club’s defensive coordinator (2015), Marinelli guided a defense that finished 17th in overall defense (from 19th in 2014) and a pass defense that improved from 26th (2014) to fifth in 2015. Lee returned from a torn ACL suffered in 2014 to lead the defense with a then career-best 156 tack- les and his first career Pro Bowl selection, replacing an injured Justin Houston. Second-year pro DeMarcus Lawrence led the team with a career-best 8.0 sacks and was second with 31 pressures. Church notched his third consecutive 100-tackle season, finishing with 136 and rookie Byron Jones led the defense with 12 breakups.
In Marinelli’s second season with Dallas, first as the team’s defensive coordinator, the defense made vast improvements in 2014. As a whole, the unit improved from 32nd in 2013 to 19th, while finishing second in the league with 31 takeaways - the most by a Cowboys defense since 31 in 2006. The defense boasted three players who finished over the century mark in tackles with Church (110), Rolando McClain (108) and rookie
Church topped the defense for the second straight year, the first time a defender has led the team in tackles in back-to-back years since Bradie James did it six straight times (2005-10). Hitchens finished third with 100 tackles - the first rookie defender to record 100 tackles in a season since Roy Williams (127 - 2002) - and it was the fifth-best performance on the all-time tackles list by a Cowboys rookie, according to team statistics. Jeremy Mincey led the squad with six sacks and 39 pressures, while fellow 2014 addition R. McClain posted a team-high nine tackles for loss while finishing second in tackles. Bruce Carter led the team with five interceptions to tie for fourth among linebackers in a season in team history.
Marinelli’s first season in Dallas started rough as two- of-the four projected defensive line starters for the 2013 season were limited to one-or-fewer games played for the year, as Anthony Spencer (one game) due to a lingering knee injury suffered in training camp and Jay Ratliff never played a game for the Cowboys following a training camp injury. Marinelli made the most of his “rush men” with seven-time Pro Bowler DeMarcus Ware, who played end for the first time in his pro career and had six sacks in 13 games while fighting nagging injuries. Defensive tackle Jason Hatcher led the team and all NFL interior linemen with a career-high 11.0 sacks en route to his first career Pro Bowl. Marinelli’s legendary coaching talent of getting the best out of his players could almost immediately be seen as 18 different players checked in on the defensive line in 2013. The opportunities created due to injury or release helped the Cowboys find free agent gems such as George Selvie - who finished second on the team with a career-best seven sacks - and Nick Hayden, who logged 51 tackles.
Some prominent and newly added coaches:
Sanjay Lal
Wide Receivers
College:
Washington
Hometown:
London, England
Experience:
12
Bio Summary
Lal coached wide receivers in Indianapolis in 2017 and worked with the receivers for the Oakland Raid- ers (2007-11), N.Y. Jets (2012-14) and Buffalo Bills (2015-16).
http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/coaches/roster/sanjay-lal
Kris Richard
Passing Game Coordinator / Defensive Backs
College:
USC
Hometown:
Carson, California
Experience:
9
Bio Summary
Richard was the Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator for the previous three seasons after spending five seasons coaching defensive backs.
http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/coaches/roster/kris-richard
Paul Alexander
Offensive Line
College:
SUNY Cortland
Hometown:
Rochester, NY
Experience:
25
Bio Summary
Alexander spent the previous 23 seasons as the Cincinnati Bengals offensive line, and in 2003, he add- ed assistant head coach responsibilities.
http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/coaches/roster/paul-alexander
Leon Lett
Defensive Tackles
College:
Emporia State
Hometown:
Mobile, AL
Experience:
8
Bio Summary
Lett’s work with the pass rushers, namely the defensive tackles, shined through as one of the bright spots in 2016, as Dallas was first in the NFL, allowing 83.5 rushing yards-per-game.
http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/coaches/roster/leon-lett
Marc Colombo
Offensive Assistant
College:
Boston College
Hometown:
Bridgewater, MA
Experience:
4
Bio Summary
Marc Colombo, a former Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman who started 72 of the 76 games he played during his six-year run with the club, settled into the next phase of his NFL career as an assistant coach with the Cowboys in 2015. He was named the club’s assistant offensive line coach in 2016.
Marc Colombo, a former Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman who started 72 of the 76 games he played during his six-year run with the club, settled into the next phase of his NFL career as an assistant coach with the Cowboys in 2015. He was named the club’s assistant offensive line coach in 2016.
In his first season as the assistant offensive line coach, Colombo worked with a unit that forged a path for the offense to finish with the second-ranked rushing attack at 149.8 yards-per-game and the league’s rushing leader (Ezekiel Elliott, 1,631 yards). The line saw three players start all 16 games (Travis Frederick, Zack Martin and Doug Free), with Tyron Smith, Frederick and Martin all finishing the season as first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl selections. Dallas’ offense finished second in time of possession (31:41), first in five-minute drives (35), second in big-play runs (72) and third in scoring efficiency, putting points on the board on 43.9% of possessions. Rookie Dak Prescott had ample time in the pocket to complete 67.8% of his passes (fourth) and throw 23 touchdowns versus four interceptions - the only rookie quarterback in NFL history with an interception percentage (0.9%) of less than one.
As an assistant working mainly with the offensive line in 2015, three linemen earned Pro Bowl nods, with T. Smith (third), Frederick (second) and Martin (second) each earning the honor. The line helped Darren Mc- Fadden rush for his second career 1,000-yard season (1,089) on a career-high 239 carries.
http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/coaches/roster/marc-colombo
It just might be time to dust off the concept, and do some introspection and sound reasoning concerning the up coming season. This again, could well be another opportunity to meet destiny, and not miss opportunity as in 1996.
Fans on site, please don't use the excuse that this is composed by myself, and start up the usual trolling and out of place monotones as it all is just a crap ball of wax...la, la, la...Jerry, coaches, and QB. That is the set targets for all Monday morning quarterbacks.
Hey, this is really a unique season for all fans of the Dallas Cowboys. Just keep all the 'I'm dissapointed' posts to another thread.
Want to post a negative...well post, but don't use the usual jargon of just another stereotype. Let's have some real fun with this.
Having said that, let's go...
First, I'll attempt to touch upon Executives and Coaches:
The current most dominant and face of the organization is Stephen Jones.
Stephen Jones
Chief Operating Officer / Executive Vice President / Director of Player Personnel
With 28 years of NFL experience, Stephen Jones has established himself as one of the brightest and most versatile executives in professional sports. Recognized as Owner Jerry Jones’ right-hand man, Stephen is the Cowboys Chief Operating Officer/Executive Vice President, as well as Player Personnel Director and President of AT&T Stadium.
http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/coaches
Jerry Jones
Owner / President / General Manager
In one of the most dramatic eras of ownership in professional sports, Jerry Jones’ stewardship of the Dallas Cowboys has brought unprecedented results and success to one of the world’s most popular sports entities. His nearly three-decade long journey reached a rare pinnacle with his selection for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the 2017 class of enshrinees. Jones becomes the 15th owner in history to earn a bust in Canton.
http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/coaches
Hey, the man deserves some old fashioned respect.
Jason Garrett
Head Coach
Jason Garrett was named the eighth head coach in Dallas Cowboys history on January 5, 2011. Garrett, who played for or worked alongside five of his predecessors, became the first former Dallas Cowboys player to become the team’s head coach. In six and a half years as head coach, Garrett owns a 59-48 overall record, including playoffs.
http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/coaches
He does work well within the organization. Under his watch, a strong offense has been re-established with drafted talent. He does have two playoff games under his belt...and only lost them both combined, by less than a touchdown. Sometimes a team has to re-establish playoff experience, to grow that final yard.
Scott Linehan
http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/coaches/roster/scott-linehan
Scott Linehan is in his 29th season as a football coach, 16th season in the NFL and fourth with the Dallas Cowboys after arriving in 2014 as the club’s passing game coordinator. Following a successful first season calling offensive plays, Linehan was promoted to offensive coordinator and rewarded with a three-year extension. Of his 28 years of coaching football, terms as an offensive coordinator or head coach make up 22 years on Linehan’s resume.
The prospects for the 2016 season were question- able on opening day as both the club’s starter, Tony Romo (back), and backup quarterback, Kellen Moore (ankle), were unavailable due to injury. Linehan opened the season with a rookie quarterback in Dak Prescott, who became the fourth rookie quarterback to start a season opener in team history. Under Linehan, rookies Elliott and Prescott went on to have the best rookie seasons at their respective positions in team history, while also ranking on the league’s all-time charts for rookies. Prescott helped the team to a club-record 11- game win streak, finishing with a club-record tying 13-3 record and the number one seed in the NFC. He tied the most wins by a rookie quarterback in league history, setting club rookie records for yards (3,667), touch- downs (23), attempts (459), completions (311), completion percentage (67.8) and passer rating (104.9 - an NFL record). On the ground, Elliott became only the fifth NFL rookie since the merger to lead the league in rushing (1,631 - third by an NFL rookie all-time), with a club rookie record seven 100-yard rushing games. Both earned a trip to the Pro Bowl to mark the first time in team history a rookie quarterback and rookie running back both made the all-star game. Prescott was named AP Offensive Rookie of the Year and Elliott was a first-team AP All-Pro and the FedEx Ground Player of the Year. In front of the two rookies was an offensive line that led the way for the league’s second ranked rushing attack (149.8 yards-per-game) as three of its charges earned Pro Bowl nods - Tyron Smith (fourth), Travis Frederick and Zack Martin (three each). The line also earned the Built Ford Tough Offensive Line of the Year award. The club’s two-year rushing yards totals from 2015-2016 (4,286) are the highest since 1980- 81 (5,089) and the three-year totals (6,640) are the most since 1979-81 (7,464).
In 2015 Linehan oversaw an offense that needed to utilize a more creative approach in the wake of injuries to two key players, quarterback Romo and wide receiver Dez Bryant. Dallas employed four quarterbacks over the course of 16 games, with Brandon Weeden (three starts), Matt Cassel (seven) and Moore (two) trying to lead an offense sans Romo and Bryant for the majority of the season. Three Cowboys on offense made the Pro Bowl, all along the offensive line - T. Smith, Frederick and Martin - as the group continued to be a dominant force for the team. The Cowboys rushing attack was a bright spot for the unit, as the team racked up 1,890 yards (ninth). Darren McFadden led all Cowboys running backs with 1,089 yards and a 4.6 average. Jason Witten led the team for the eighth time in his career with 77 catches. Terrance Williams had a team-high 840 receiving yards and topped 16 yards-per-catch for the third-consecutive season to start his career, a feat only Mike Wallace and Kenny Britt have accomplished this century.
Linehan called an offense that helped the 2014 Cowboys to an NFL-best tying 12-4 record, the club’s 22nd Division title - 18th NFC East title - 31st post- season appearance and 34th playoff win. Along the way, the team had three players lead the league and establish single-season club records as DeMarco Mur- ray rushed for 1,845 yards and earned 2014 Offensive Player of the year honors, Bryant caught a league-best 16 touchdown passes and Romo completed 69.9% of his passes and had a 113.2 quarterback rating. The Dallas offense as a whole was second in the league in rushing yards (2,354); its highest finish since placing second in 2008. For the season, the Dallas offense totaled 6,138 yards - second in franchise history. Dallas also generated 467 points, also second in a season in franchise history. The club had seven offensive play- ers selected to the Pro Bowl, including two first-timers (Frederick and rookie Martin). Perennial Pro Bowler Witten earned his 10th trip, Romo made his fourth and Bryant, Murray and T. Smith each made their second. Martin, the club’s first round pick in 2014, became the rst rookie in club history to start every game at right guard, the fourth offensive line rookie and 14th overall rookie to notch starts in every game of his first sea- son. He was also the only offensive rookie in the NFL in 2014 to make the Pro Bowl, the first rookie offensive lineman in team history to make the game and was named to the AP All-Pro team - the only rookie in the NFL in 2014 and the third rookie in club history to receive the honor.
Rod Marinelli
http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/coaches/roster/rod-marinelli
Rod Marinelli joined the Dallas Cowboys on January 18, 2013 as the club’s defensive line coach, and on January 28, 2014, he was promoted to defensive coordinator. Marinelli has 41 years of coaching experience, including 21 in the NFL.
The 2016 season saw improvements across the defensive side of the ball, as Dallas led the league in rushing yards allowed (83.5 per-game), finished sixth in plays of 20-plus yards allowed (51), and forced nine more takeaways than in 2015 (20). Sean Lee again was the physical and emotional leader of the defensive unit, as the captain topped out the defense with 174 tackles and 12 tackles for loss - both career-highs - en route to an All-Pro honor and his second consecutive Pro Bowl nod as an injury replacement for Luke Kuechly. Free agent signee Benson Mayowa led the group with 6.0 - of the 36.0 - sacks. The line received a boost from rookie Maliek Collins, who finished second on the team with 5.0 sacks - seventh among all rookie defenders. Barry Church led the secondary, finishing with 109 tackles - his fourth consecutive season of 100-plus tackles - and spearheaded the defense with two picks.
In his second season as the club’s defensive coordinator (2015), Marinelli guided a defense that finished 17th in overall defense (from 19th in 2014) and a pass defense that improved from 26th (2014) to fifth in 2015. Lee returned from a torn ACL suffered in 2014 to lead the defense with a then career-best 156 tack- les and his first career Pro Bowl selection, replacing an injured Justin Houston. Second-year pro DeMarcus Lawrence led the team with a career-best 8.0 sacks and was second with 31 pressures. Church notched his third consecutive 100-tackle season, finishing with 136 and rookie Byron Jones led the defense with 12 breakups.
In Marinelli’s second season with Dallas, first as the team’s defensive coordinator, the defense made vast improvements in 2014. As a whole, the unit improved from 32nd in 2013 to 19th, while finishing second in the league with 31 takeaways - the most by a Cowboys defense since 31 in 2006. The defense boasted three players who finished over the century mark in tackles with Church (110), Rolando McClain (108) and rookie
Church topped the defense for the second straight year, the first time a defender has led the team in tackles in back-to-back years since Bradie James did it six straight times (2005-10). Hitchens finished third with 100 tackles - the first rookie defender to record 100 tackles in a season since Roy Williams (127 - 2002) - and it was the fifth-best performance on the all-time tackles list by a Cowboys rookie, according to team statistics. Jeremy Mincey led the squad with six sacks and 39 pressures, while fellow 2014 addition R. McClain posted a team-high nine tackles for loss while finishing second in tackles. Bruce Carter led the team with five interceptions to tie for fourth among linebackers in a season in team history.
Marinelli’s first season in Dallas started rough as two- of-the four projected defensive line starters for the 2013 season were limited to one-or-fewer games played for the year, as Anthony Spencer (one game) due to a lingering knee injury suffered in training camp and Jay Ratliff never played a game for the Cowboys following a training camp injury. Marinelli made the most of his “rush men” with seven-time Pro Bowler DeMarcus Ware, who played end for the first time in his pro career and had six sacks in 13 games while fighting nagging injuries. Defensive tackle Jason Hatcher led the team and all NFL interior linemen with a career-high 11.0 sacks en route to his first career Pro Bowl. Marinelli’s legendary coaching talent of getting the best out of his players could almost immediately be seen as 18 different players checked in on the defensive line in 2013. The opportunities created due to injury or release helped the Cowboys find free agent gems such as George Selvie - who finished second on the team with a career-best seven sacks - and Nick Hayden, who logged 51 tackles.
Some prominent and newly added coaches:
Sanjay Lal
Wide Receivers
College:
Washington
Hometown:
London, England
Experience:
12
Bio Summary
Lal coached wide receivers in Indianapolis in 2017 and worked with the receivers for the Oakland Raid- ers (2007-11), N.Y. Jets (2012-14) and Buffalo Bills (2015-16).
http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/coaches/roster/sanjay-lal
Kris Richard
Passing Game Coordinator / Defensive Backs
College:
USC
Hometown:
Carson, California
Experience:
9
Bio Summary
Richard was the Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator for the previous three seasons after spending five seasons coaching defensive backs.
http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/coaches/roster/kris-richard
Paul Alexander
Offensive Line
College:
SUNY Cortland
Hometown:
Rochester, NY
Experience:
25
Bio Summary
Alexander spent the previous 23 seasons as the Cincinnati Bengals offensive line, and in 2003, he add- ed assistant head coach responsibilities.
http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/coaches/roster/paul-alexander
Leon Lett
Defensive Tackles
College:
Emporia State
Hometown:
Mobile, AL
Experience:
8
Bio Summary
Lett’s work with the pass rushers, namely the defensive tackles, shined through as one of the bright spots in 2016, as Dallas was first in the NFL, allowing 83.5 rushing yards-per-game.
http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/coaches/roster/leon-lett
Marc Colombo
Offensive Assistant
College:
Boston College
Hometown:
Bridgewater, MA
Experience:
4
Bio Summary
Marc Colombo, a former Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman who started 72 of the 76 games he played during his six-year run with the club, settled into the next phase of his NFL career as an assistant coach with the Cowboys in 2015. He was named the club’s assistant offensive line coach in 2016.
Marc Colombo, a former Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman who started 72 of the 76 games he played during his six-year run with the club, settled into the next phase of his NFL career as an assistant coach with the Cowboys in 2015. He was named the club’s assistant offensive line coach in 2016.
In his first season as the assistant offensive line coach, Colombo worked with a unit that forged a path for the offense to finish with the second-ranked rushing attack at 149.8 yards-per-game and the league’s rushing leader (Ezekiel Elliott, 1,631 yards). The line saw three players start all 16 games (Travis Frederick, Zack Martin and Doug Free), with Tyron Smith, Frederick and Martin all finishing the season as first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl selections. Dallas’ offense finished second in time of possession (31:41), first in five-minute drives (35), second in big-play runs (72) and third in scoring efficiency, putting points on the board on 43.9% of possessions. Rookie Dak Prescott had ample time in the pocket to complete 67.8% of his passes (fourth) and throw 23 touchdowns versus four interceptions - the only rookie quarterback in NFL history with an interception percentage (0.9%) of less than one.
As an assistant working mainly with the offensive line in 2015, three linemen earned Pro Bowl nods, with T. Smith (third), Frederick (second) and Martin (second) each earning the honor. The line helped Darren Mc- Fadden rush for his second career 1,000-yard season (1,089) on a career-high 239 carries.
http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/coaches/roster/marc-colombo
