Lions have Dan Campbell. We have Jason Witten for HC

[charron]

Yes, because of the players they had they still had one of the better offenses, but what history tells us is that there are three ways to win Super Bowls: Have an elite offense, have an elite defense or have a balanced team (both in the upper half/top 10). I believe we had a few years where we had the components for an elite offense and Garrett's philosophy held us back. It was still good enough to make us a playoff team, but then we couldn't contend because we weren't innovative against the better defenses while their offenses beat up on our defenses.

If Garrett/the Cowboys had focused resources on the defense, we wouldn't have had that offense. And then when the Joneses forsook free agency, there was no way we were going to have both at the same time. I also think some of the DCs may have looked better here if they'd had better players to work with. I mean, most fans wanted Quinn ran out of town after last year's playoff performance, but there's only so much you can do when you are dealt a bad hand.

They couldn't contend cause those defenses were bad. Top 10 offense with Romo was really good but he wasn't the best QB in the league. They needed a defense that could stop the other team sometimes. Garrett didn't pick Kiffin, that was Jerry. Garrett couldn't even pick Kiffin's replacement. They always put resources on defense, just not the right ones. The guys Marinelli liked were terrible, they needed a better DC. I think the Mazi pick did Quin in here. Assuming he is the one who signed off on him and he's such a disappointment.

 

[Ozone22]

Yeah.....or Nay? Comments? I can see this being the next great Jerry move.....

I believe Jerry would choose Kellen Moore over Jason Witten.

 

[gimmesix]

They couldn't contend cause those defenses were bad. Top 10 offense with Romo was really good but he wasn't the best QB in the league. They needed a defense that could stop the other team sometimes. Garrett didn't pick Kiffin, that was Jerry. Garrett couldn't even pick Kiffin's replacement. They always put resources on defense, just not the right ones. The guys Marinelli liked were terrible, they needed a better DC. I think the Mazi pick did Quin in here. Assuming he is the one who signed off on him and he's such a disappointment.

We had a Hall of Fame tight end, three future Hall of Fame linemen, top-notch RBs (Murray and Elliott), at least one first-rounder at receiver for both Romo and Prescott. We had to components to be elite, but Garrett's mano-y-mano system added nothing to those components. The Joneses poured most of their resources into the offense but Garrett didn't make the best use of those resources. Frankly, I think a coaching staff like the Patriots had would have used rub routes to supplement the talent. Other coaches would have used more motion, which we really only started using when Moore became OC, or other nuances to not make it where our guy has got to beat your guy.

Not excusing the defense, but we didn't spend near as much in resources on that side of the ball under Garrett, so we needed the offense to carry the load. Maybe you blame the QB; I blame the coach.

Overall, though, the blame goes back to the Joneses. They are the ones who didn't supplement those teams with defensive players who could do enough to propel a top 10 offense on in the playoffs. They've always left us a few needs short since Jimmy left because of their ineptness.

 

[conner01]

Yeah.....or Nay? Comments? I can see this being the next great Jerry move.....

He couldn’t be worse. A good staff and it could be better. I could see Jerry making a move like that. I’d sign johnson and let him build his own staff, be involved in the overall roster. Any scheme needs players that match that scheme so the HC should be involved in all decisions

 

[conner01]

I believe Jerry would choose Kellen Moore over Jason Witten.

Neither would shock me. Neither could be worse than now. Neither would be on any other teams short list so it’s probably happening

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

What do you mean

Against my better judgement....I scoured the thread from a reply, and found none.

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

Against my better judgement....I scoured the thread from a reply, and found none.

Yea does anyone know what that guy was talking about

 

[shabazz]

Dan Campbell before his HC gig:

• Miami Dolphins (2010)
  Coaching intern
• Miami Dolphins (2011–2015)
  Tight ends coach
• Miami Dolphins (2015)
  Interim head coach
• New Orleans Saints (2016–2020)
  Assistant head coach & tight ends coach

Jason Witten before the Cowboys anoint him HC

• Coaching a private school in Texas high school division II

Looks the same to me.

It's exactly the kind of resume that Jerry would like.

Another potential puppet

 

[shabazz]

Yea does anyone know what that guy was talking about

The only thing that comes to mind was that photo of Garrett and Witten riding a bicycle built for 2 through downtown Chapel Hill

Other than that, I'm drawing a blank

 

[XXLMike]

Jason Witten was a rat and a compiler good riddance no thanks one of the most overrated players in NFL history.
Never cared for him.

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

The only thing that comes to mind was that photo of Garrett and Witten riding a bicycle built for 2 through downtown Chapel Hill

Other than that, I'm drawing a blank

Lol

 

[Swagger]

To compound matters Moore is doing very nicely in Philly whilst Dan Quinn has had a sensational impact in Washington. Jerry could have had Quinn as HC and Moore as OC. Oh well...

 

[diamonddelts]

Yeah.....or Nay? Comments? I can see this being the next great Jerry move.....

Another day. Another horrible thread.

 

[LysleE]

He’s highly aggressive yes. But he also might win his team playoff games with these decisions.

It goes both ways….

I agree that he is aggressive, but I think it also speaks to the faith and trust he has in his players and that resonates within the team. And as a player you have to appreciate that…

 

[FVSTONE]

Yeah.....or Nay? Comments? I can see this being the next great Jerry move.....

Personally, I say go for it!!!!!!!!!!!! This could be just what the doctor ordered to get this organization headed in the right direction. Whit would bring in a fighting attitude that is desperately needed. If the offense or defense each had 11 players on each side of the ball with his attitude and grit then maybe the Cowboys could get back to the days when the Cowboys were the real America's team.