Linehan at Valley Ranch; Close to 'Done Deal'

[Idgit]

I think if they dedicate the draft to DL and depth you can take care of the immediate need. Ware, Selvie, can start. I have to believe if Ware dedicates to health this offseason and concentrates on getting his strength back he will bounce back. No doubt in my mind. Selvie is good enough to start and play on 1st and 2nd down. You add a Dee Ford who can keep both of these guys Fresh or just start Dee Ford and rotate Ware and Selvie you can create alot of passrush. Move Ware and Dee around ou create mismatches. Draft BPA for DE,DT early in the draft will go a long way to getting back on track. Marinelli doesnt need great talent to have his DL be effective. He does need guys who arent affraid to work hard and play within the system. Play smart and do your job. Be able to get off the snap and shoot a gap. He did an admirable job with players off the street. Imagine what he could do with Young top draft prospects. I also think if Marinelli calls the plays on defense the philosophies will change some too. A more aggresive approach. Kiffin is set in his ways and isnt going to change much, but he could provide Marinelli more information from above on what offenses are doing, and Marinelli can adjust to players at field level. I think that was more of a problem for Dallas this yr. Having the DC on top while the assistants were relaying adjustments. You have a guy on top relaying info down to the DC, he can adjust and inform as a unit. Getting everybody on the same page, instead of having 3 seperate coaches telling 3 groups.

I'd ove to see it. It gets us back drafting for need, which I hate to see, but if we get lucky and the pieces fall right, you can bet I'll be thrilled.

 

[Beast_from_East]

The comedy is that the latest excuse for Garrett, that Jerry has hamstrung him, is blown out the door. This is another testament to Jerry's desire to make his hand-picked guru succeed.

Jerry has hamstrung the Cowboys with his ego, not Garrett. Garrett still being here is a result of Jerry's ego. Big joke.,.

Exactly............I love how the Garrett fanboys switch the narrative on a dime.

Revisionist history at its finest.

 

[LatinMind]

He is going to be elusive and evasive like a politician, it is not necessarily a bad thing. I just do not trust what he says, nor would I trust what many coaches would say when asked about the inner workings of a dysfunctional environment., especially when they have their own reputation to protect.

He didnt elude anything. He flat out said Callahan was calling the plays.

 

[LatinMind]

I'd ove to see it. It gets us back drafting for need, which I hate to see, but if we get lucky and the pieces fall right, you can bet I'll be thrilled.

They drafted for need the last 3 yrs. First they needed a t and they got Tyron. They needed a CB and they traded up for Mo. They needed somebody in the middle and they got Fredrick. So far its worked 2 out of 3 times to this point. But i think Mo will be fine this yr. This forum wanted Tyron gone after 2012 were calling him a bust.

 

[casmith07]

I'd ove to see it. It gets us back drafting for need, which I hate to see, but if we get lucky and the pieces fall right, you can bet I'll be thrilled.

All teams draft for need.

 

[Idgit]

They drafted for need the last 3 yrs. First they needed a t and they got Tyron. They needed a CB and they traded up for Mo. They needed somebody in the middle and they got Fredrick. So far its worked 2 out of 3 times to this point. But i think Mo will be fine this yr. This forum wanted Tyron gone after 2012 were calling him a bust.

Yeah, it's ok when you're able to move to get your pick to match your need and still get (or not give up too much) talent in process.

 

[pugilist]

 

[Redball Express]

You mean the last passing game coordinator that Linehan is actually replacing, John Garrett, the brother of Jason Garrett, was not part if Jason's hand-picked staff?

Man, the re-writing if history in this board is hilarious.

Sure it was.

But did you think it was his 1st choice?

I doubt it.

Like it or not..

Coaches and players are part of a huge Good Old Boy network..

People get hired and fired often not becuz they are the best at what they do..

..but becuz they are a fit with the scheme or the talent.

That's the way it goes.

Linehan I'm quite certain is being brought in becuz Tony Romo..

..behind closed doors..

has expressed some concern with what is happening offensively.

And don't think Romo hasn't got a tremendous impact in the offense here.

If Romo isn't on board..it doesn't go down.

So try screaming at Romo..huh?