Schotty's challenges

[Blast From The Past]

Why would he not want to hear what the game plan is. He is still not telling them what to do with it.
It is just a fan myth to bag on him.
I see nothing wrong with him attending meetings.

Do you really in your heart of hearts Jazz not believe that in those weekly meetings to go over the game plan that Jerry doesn't have any input in it?

 

[jazzcat22]

Do you really in your heart of hearts Jazz not believe that in those weekly meetings to go over the game plan that Jerry doesn't have any input in it?

No I don’t. He wants to listen on, to know what is going on.
He is NOT telling them what to do.
And it is absurd to think so.

As I said, another fan myth to hate on.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Brian Schottenheimer is understandably excited about being an NFL head coach, especially of such a storied franchise. And he should be. He’s the 10th man to ever have the privilege to be head coach in Big D.

But being a rookie HC in the NFL has major challenges, which I posted on earlier this spring. NFL rookie HCs from 2008-21 in their 1st year have had a combined winning percentage of .447, or average winning about 7 games. Doesn’t mean that will happen this year in Dallas, just pointing out the NFL averages.

From 2021-2024, there have been 17 rookie head coaches in this league and only 4 of them led their teams to the playoffs in year one as a rookie NFL HC. Unless you inherit a great roster, it’s hard.

Here are the biggest challenges I think Schotty faces as a rookie HC:

• The learning curve of managing the game. Clock management, timeouts, when to go for it on 4th down and managing game situations. It isn’t easy. To his credit, he has assigned a coach on the sideline to help him on that.
• Being a playcaller and HC. Exactly half the league - 16 teams - have their HC calling plays. It’s hard to call plays and be an effective HC.
• Having a meddlesome owner. Don’t need to re-litigate all this. Schotty will need lots of support to be successful in year one with minimal distractions. We aren’t exactly off to a great start on that front, lol.
• Managing an all new coaching staff. New OC, new DC, and we have our 4th DC in 6 years; 3rd in 3 years. A lot of new to manage.

None of this ensures failure or success. Ultimately, Brian Schottenheimer will determine his own fate. I’m hoping he has enough support from those around him. Schotty is a good communicator which I think will help. In that sense, he’s off to a good start. But man he has a lot to learn!

Being a rookie head coach in the NFL is hard. Here’s hoping Schotty learns quickly.

As always, A well-written and executed post.
I also am impressed you know to spell it ensures and not insures.
You must had been a professional writer at one point.

 

[dupree89]

As always, A well-written and executed post.
I also am impressed you know to spell it ensures and not insures.
You must had been a professional writer at one point.

Bob is a real wordsmith

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Bob is a real wordsmith

And probably a whirling dervish on the dance floor.

 

[charron]

I don't think a 1st time head coach should call plays, especially one that wasn't calling plays here last year. Maybe he can do it but I like the hc to focus on the team as a whole whole someone else is buried in the play sheet.

Biggest issue with the Jones is convincing them of what position groups are important enough to spend premium resources. Forget the sexy, they need to re evaluate what a DT job should be on average.

 

[Bobhaze]

And probably a whirling dervish on the dance floor.

Nope. My wife would set that straight, lol.

 

[Bobhaze]

Meanwhile, back to the OP topic, “Schotty’s challenges”….

 

[rags747]

You can say what you will but doesn’t mean it’s true. Even if you believe it.

Same, believe what you have been fed, I’m fine with that. The Kiss you choose to not address?!

 

[Hadenough]

Brian Schottenheimer is understandably excited about being an NFL head coach, especially of such a storied franchise. And he should be. He’s the 10th man to ever have the privilege to be head coach in Big D.

But being a rookie HC in the NFL has major challenges, which I posted on earlier this spring. NFL rookie HCs from 2008-21 in their 1st year have had a combined winning percentage of .447, or average winning about 7 games. Doesn’t mean that will happen this year in Dallas, just pointing out the NFL averages.

From 2021-2024, there have been 17 rookie head coaches in this league and only 4 of them led their teams to the playoffs in year one as a rookie NFL HC. Unless you inherit a great roster, it’s hard.

Here are the biggest challenges I think Schotty faces as a rookie HC:

• The learning curve of managing the game. Clock management, timeouts, when to go for it on 4th down and managing game situations. It isn’t easy. To his credit, he has assigned a coach on the sideline to help him on that.
• Being a playcaller and HC. Exactly half the league - 16 teams - have their HC calling plays. It’s hard to call plays and be an effective HC.
• Having a meddlesome owner. Don’t need to re-litigate all this. Schotty will need lots of support to be successful in year one with minimal distractions. We aren’t exactly off to a great start on that front, lol.
• Managing an all new coaching staff. New OC, new DC, and we have our 4th DC in 6 years; 3rd in 3 years. A lot of new to manage.

None of this ensures failure or success. Ultimately, Brian Schottenheimer will determine his own fate. I’m hoping he has enough support from those around him. Schotty is a good communicator which I think will help. In that sense, he’s off to a good start. But man he has a lot to learn!

Being a rookie head coach in the NFL is hard. Here’s hoping Schotty learns quickly.

This schedule is going to determined his fate. Tough schedule, every game will be hard.

 

[EPL0c0]

As will Jerry.

#1 on the list of challenges a Cowboys HC will have to face.

 

[Diehardblues]

Same, believe what you have been fed, I’m fine with that. The Kiss you choose to not address?!

I’ll go with the general consensus. We saw it unfold . And drew our own conclusions in real time .

 

[fivetwos]

No I don’t. He wants to listen on, to know what is going on.
He is NOT telling them what to do.
And it is absurd to think so.

As I said, another fan myth to hate on.

Yeah, agreed. He doesn’t make the game plan. But he said himself that he offers what he “would like to see more of” during those meetings. It’s not a myth. He said it.

Back to the original point….meddling.

His fingerprints are all over all of the failure.

 

[ArtClink]

Brian Schottenheimer is understandably excited about being an NFL head coach, especially of such a storied franchise. And he should be. He’s the 10th man to ever have the privilege to be head coach in Big D.

But being a rookie HC in the NFL has major challenges, which I posted on earlier this spring. NFL rookie HCs from 2008-21 in their 1st year have had a combined winning percentage of .447, or average winning about 7 games. Doesn’t mean that will happen this year in Dallas, just pointing out the NFL averages.

From 2021-2024, there have been 17 rookie head coaches in this league and only 4 of them led their teams to the playoffs in year one as a rookie NFL HC. Unless you inherit a great roster, it’s hard.

Here are the biggest challenges I think Schotty faces as a rookie HC:

• The learning curve of managing the game. Clock management, timeouts, when to go for it on 4th down and managing game situations. It isn’t easy. To his credit, he has assigned a coach on the sideline to help him on that.
• Being a playcaller and HC. Exactly half the league - 16 teams - have their HC calling plays. It’s hard to call plays and be an effective HC.
• Having a meddlesome owner. Don’t need to re-litigate all this. Schotty will need lots of support to be successful in year one with minimal distractions. We aren’t exactly off to a great start on that front, lol.
• Managing an all new coaching staff. New OC, new DC, and we have our 4th DC in 6 years; 3rd in 3 years. A lot of new to manage.

None of this ensures failure or success. Ultimately, Brian Schottenheimer will determine his own fate. I’m hoping he has enough support from those around him. Schotty is a good communicator which I think will help. In that sense, he’s off to a good start. But man he has a lot to learn!

Being a rookie head coach in the NFL is hard. Here’s hoping Schotty learns quickly.

IMO, game time clock management is one of the few things the Dallas hc has authority over. Garrett was terrible at it, so hopefully Ol’ Schotty will excel at it. God knows we need every advantage.

 

[jazzcat22]

Yeah, agreed. He doesn’t make the game plan. But he said himself that he offers what he “would like to see more of” during those meetings. It’s not a myth. He said it.

Back to the original point….meddling.

His fingerprints are all over all of the failure.

He says a lot of things. Many come to find out are enhanced for his own self being.

 

[jazzcat22]

IMO, game time clock management is one of the few things the Dallas hc has authority over. Garrett was terrible at it, so hopefully Ol’ Schotty will excel at it. God knows we need every advantage.

Also game time and clock management are in the thoughts of fans.
What they would do, the fans, may not necessarily be correct.
Though they think it is.
Because it is hind sight. Criticize after the fact of an outcome they don’t like. Because they have time to react to it after the results.

What would they do in the heat of the situation.
Yes, at times fans will say, call a time out put, but they don’t. But they don’t like it because they do not do what they wanted them to do.

Or they ask, why call a time put there for. But they do not know what is happening real time on the field. As the coaches see something the cameras do not show.

 

[Bobhaze]

IMO, game time clock management is one of the few things the Dallas hc has authority over. Garrett was terrible at it, so hopefully Ol’ Schotty will excel at it. God knows we need every advantage.

One of the challenges of game management for any rookie HC at any level is “understanding the moment” in a game.

What I mean by that is in many NFL games there are key moments where a HC must know whether a challenge flag is warranted, whether attempting a FG instead of going for it inside the 5 yard line, or whether a punt is best to pin the opponent deep and try and “flip the field”.

Jimmy Johnson was a master of in-game management and strategy. He once called for an onsides kick against Washington early in the game in ‘90 or ‘91 (I think) when Wash was a better team at the time. He knew getting an extra possession would give his team a better chance and a mental edge.

The strategic management of an NFL game is one major thing that separates the average NFL HC from the greats.

Starting Sept 4th we will see what Schotty does with game management,
.

 

[ShortRound]

It’s really sad we actually have fans who don’t see the meddling he does. It’s not even worth responding.

It’s like societal discussions. Simply can’t reach some people. Facts or evidence most see doesn’t impact their thinking process. Like a cult .

And they’ll keep defending this mess slurping it up thinking they are greater fans.

Keanu Reeves said it best; I myself try not to waste my time. Its not worth the effort.

I'm at the stage in life where I stay out of arguments. Even if you say 1+1=5, you're right. Have fun.

 

[jazzcat22]

One of the challenges of game management for any rookie HC at any level is “understanding the moment” in a game.

What I mean by that is in many NFL games there are key moments where a HC must know whether a challenge flag is warranted, whether attempting a FG instead of going for it inside the 5 yard line, or whether a punt is best to pin the opponent deep and try and “flip the field”.

Jimmy Johnson was a master of in-game management and strategy. He once called for an onsides kick against Washington early in the game in ‘90 or ‘91 (I think) when Wash was a better team at the time. He knew getting an extra possession would give his team a better chance and a mental edge.

The strategic management of an NFL game is one major thing that separates the average NFL HC from the greats.

Starting Sept 4th we will see what Schotty does with game management,
.

What will be fun, will be how many fans will be over critical of every decision, every play call.

 

[Bobhaze]

What will be fun, will be how many fans will be over critical of every decision, every play call.

That’s what fans do. “Fanatics”. Who cares? Been that way as long as sports have been around.