CFZ OC Candidates: Thomas Brown vs Jeff Nixon

[Bobhaze]

The two apparent leading candidates to become the next OC for the Cowboys are the Rams TE coach Thomas Brown and Carolina’s former assistant Head Coach Jeff Nixon.

Here are some comparisons between the two:
THOMAS BROWN

• Age: 36
• Current position- TE Coach/Assistant Head Coach for the Rams.
• Former OC at Univ. Of Miami in Florida.
• Played college football at Univ of Georgia as a RB
• Played 3 years in the NFL for Atl and Cleveland 2008-10.

I like the fact that Brown is young and has been on Sean McVay’s staff and has studied that offense- one of the most modern and innovative offenses in the league. Their passing game is the kind of upgrade we need with our passing game and route trees.

JEFF NIXON

• Age: 48
• Most Recent Position: Assistant HC for Carolina 2020-22
• Has been a WR/RB coach for the eagles, a RB coach for the dolphins and a TE coach for the niners.
• Former Co-OC at Baylor under Matt Rhule
• Played college football at Penn State and West Virginia. Did not play in the NFL.

Nixon has had more experience as a coach. I’m not as familiar with the offensive philosophies he has been aligned with. He’s coached under NFL HCs Tony Sparano, Todd Bowles, Jim Harbaugh and Matt Rhule.

Both of these coaches have excellent backgrounds. It will be interesting to see if the Cowboys have anyone else on the radar.

 

[Cowboys93]

I look forward to anyone who can provide some outside perspective to the offense, especially to the running game

 

[Risen Star]

I look forward to anyone who can provide some outside perspective to the offense, especially to the running game

I agree. We will not tolerate the 2nd most productive offense in the league any longer.

Fresh ideas from a 36 year old TE coach might be the answer.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Maybe it's just me but I'm not feeling Nixon...at all (lol). Just not doing anything for me.......

 

[Gaede]

Interested in the Rams coach solely because his experience with McVay. Hard to get excited about a coach who came from the Panthers. In any case, I'm encouraged that we're looking outside the sphere for up and coming candidates.

 

[JBS]

To suggest that these two candidates are the leading candidates is a stretch. They’re two minority candidates that probably were interviewed to suffice the Rooney rule. Chances are some clown inside the building will get the job. IE Brian Schottenheimer or somebody else

 

[JBS]

Interested in the Rams coach solely because his experience with McVay. Hard to get excited about a coach who came from the Panthers. In any case, I'm encouraged that we're looking outside the sphere for up and coming candidates.

Don’t get fooled

 

[Aven8]

Seems like he needs an OC that helps teach what he likes and wants to do. Don’t know if any of his old disciples are left out there.

 

[Risen Star]

Maybe it's just me but I'm not feeling Nixon...at all (lol). Just not doing anything for me.......

You'd have to be a complete moron to want to replace Kellen Moore with either of these candidates.

But the Cowboys aren't looking for a real OC. Just someone to take orders from McCarthy in his offense.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

They’re two minority candidates that probably were interviewed to suffice the Rooney rule.

You don't know that.......hell, I'm sure he could have found an in-house coach if his only interest in minority candidates was to suffice the Rooney rule.

 

[TheCoolFan]

Interview for OC...settle for RB coach once the OC job goes to Schottenheimer or McAdoo

 

[Hawkeye0202]

But the Cowboys aren't looking for a real OC. Just someone to take orders from McCarthy in his offense.

May sound crazy but I actually agree with this.

 

[JBS]

You don't know that.......hell, I'm sure he could have found an in-house coach if his only interest in minority candidates was to suffice the Rooney rule.

Based on the history of how this franchise operates, I’m pretty confident in my take. This team doesn’t go out of its way to change. They’re pretty good at sticking w the status quo.

 

[JBS]

May sound crazy but I actually agree with this.

Well duh. The OC won’t be calling plays. That’s already confirmed.

 

[cowboyec]

cowboys oline coach mike solari coached under harbaugh with the 9ers.
panthers asst jeff nixon coached under harbaugh.
interesting.
to me any way.

 

[Gaede]

You don't know that.......hell, I'm sure he could have found an in-house coach if his only interest in minority candidates was to suffice the Rooney rule.

Exactly. Was Demeco Ryans a Rooney Rule candidate for DC when he had only been coaching for four years? The league talks and good prospects are known

 

[Risen Star]

May sound crazy but I actually agree with this.

I don't know what's crazy about it. The Owner is on record that the offense will be McCarthy's west coast scheme next year. His Green Bay offense and McCarthy will call the plays. So any OC hire will be in name only since they won't be able to run or call their own offense.

That and the Rooney Rule would explain these two candidates being so weak.

 

[Cowboyny]

cowboys oline coach mike solari coached under harbaugh with the 9ers.
panthers asst jeff nixon coached under harbaugh.
interesting.
to me any way.

Greg Roman was the oc with the 49ers at the same time. Want to fix the run game hire him!

 

[cowboyec]

Greg Roman was the oc with the 49ers at the same time. Want to fix the run game hire him!

haven't heard his name connected to us.
he's on my "wish-list".
i'm a fan of what roman did in baltimore.
wonder if he'll be a candidate.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

I don't know what's crazy about it. The Owner is on record that the offense will be McCarthy's west coast scheme next year. His Green Bay offense and McCarthy will call the plays. So any OC hire will be in name only since they won't be able to run or call their own offense.

That and the Rooney Rule would explain these two candidates being so weak.

I just don't think interviewing the two candidates has anything to do with the Rooney Rule. I do agree he's not looking for an experienced/season OC.