Sean Lee vs DC Mike Nolan

[quickccc]

Michael Gehlken
@GehlkenNFL

Cowboys LB Sean Lee played four snaps last Sunday vs. Eagles in season debut. That was less work than coaches planned. DC Mike Nolan: "I think that was an error on our part." This week vs. Steelers will be different. "We'll try to get him more snaps than that

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Per 105.3 the Fan Radio - Brian Broaddus twice commented that he supposedly heard that Sean Lee and DC Mike Nolan may have had a brief disagreement on the sidelines.

Broaddus also commented that he thought he saw Lee slightly limping off after just 4 plays.
He doesn't know if the brief coach/player discussion was maybe over limited playing time
or question over the defense.

Stay tuned to watch what transpires with Lee and the coaches on the sidelines ..and Lee on the playing field.

 

[Jake]

Not sure it really matters at this point with this team. Just another example of the dysfunction of the Dallas Cowboys. I've grown accustomed to it.

 

[Runwildboys]

Fire Nolan, hire Lee as DC.

 

[RonnieT24]

I don't know that this is a big deal. Emotions run hot on NFL sidelines.. Even hotter when you're losing. It's to be expected really. I'd be more concerned if there WEREN'T any blowups.

 

[AbeBeta]

Good lord. Like Lee will ever accept not being on the field. this is nothing.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Fire Nolan, hire Lee as DC.

 

[Runwildboys]

I don't know that this is a big deal. Emotions run hot on NFL sidelines.. Even hotter when you're losing. It's to be expected really. I'd be more concerned if there WEREN'T any blowups.

If that blow up caused Nolan to keep Lee on the sidelines, yeah that's a pretty big deal.

 

[quickccc]

Fire Nolan, hire Lee as DC.

maybe ... in due time, once Lee finally decides to retire as a player and after he seizes and sells as a position coach first.
is there a notable NFL player of and name that immediately became a DC after retiring as a player ?

i mean don't the more notable ex-players eventually turn DCs' start out as excellent positions coaches first ?
Ala Jack Del Rio,
Dennis Thurman,
Jerry Gray,
Jim haslett,
Leslie Frazier
Mike Vrabel,
Mike Zimmer
Tony Dungy
Herm Edwards
Ron Rivera
Ron Marinell
George Edwards
Kris Richard

Don't these guys usually start out as a position coach first...before eventually move into a DC role ?

 

[RonnieT24]

maybe ... in due time, once Lee finally decides to retire as a player and after he seizes and sells as a position coach first.
is there a notable NFL player of and name that immediately became a DC after retiring as a player ?

i mean don't the more notable ex-players eventually turn DCs' start out as excellent positions coaches first ?
Ala Jack Del Rio,
Dennis Thurman,
Jerry Gray,
Jim haslett,
Leslie Frazier
Mike Vrabel,
Mike Zimmer
Tony Dungy
Herm Edwards
Ron Rivera
Ron Marinell
George Edwards
Kris Richard

Don't these guys usually start out as a position coach first...before eventually move into a DC role ?

I could be wrong but I think Tom Landry actually went right from player to DC.. In fact I seem to recall stories that he was actually the DC while still playing.. but I'd have to look it up.

 

[Runwildboys]

maybe ... in due time, once Lee finally decides to retire as a player and after he seizes and sells as a position coach first.
is there a notable NFL player of and name that immediately became a DC after retiring as a player ?

i mean don't the more notable ex-players eventually turn DCs' start out as excellent positions coaches first ?
Ala Jack Del Rio,
Dennis Thurman,
Jerry Gray,
Jim haslett,
Leslie Frazier
Mike Vrabel,
Mike Zimmer
Tony Dungy
Herm Edwards
Ron Rivera
Ron Marinell
George Edwards
Kris Richard

Don't these guys usually start out as a position coach first...before eventually move into a DC role ?

I was joking. I'm not even sure Like would ever be a good coach. He does much of what he does on instinct, which obviously can't be taught. Maybe he could teach technique and maybe he'd develop a good scheme, but we have no reason to think he'd be good at any of that.

 

[quickccc]

I could be wrong but I think Tom Landry actually went right from player to DC.. In fact I seem to recall stories that he was actually the DC while still playing.. but I'd have to look it up.

yeah you're right .. i believe Landry did as DC of the NY Giants, i was hoping not to go that far way back in the 50's ..

 

[RonnieT24]

I could be wrong but I think Tom Landry actually went right from player to DC.. In fact I seem to recall stories that he was actually the DC while still playing.. but I'd have to look it up.

Yep.. I can confirm that Landry was indeed the DC of the Gmen his last two years as a player in '54 and '55. Get this.. he was all-pro in '54. WHILE coordinating his own defense that only gave up 15 points a game. .. Coach Landry was such a baller. And the OC on those teams was Vince Lombardi? Are you kidding me!?!

 

[gimmesix]

Fire Nolan, hire Lee as DC.

Why? Unless he learned what a good defense looks like somewhere else, he hasn't exactly learned from the best.

 

[sacase]

I actually thought he looked like he got hurt on his first tackle.

 

[black label]

Glass line baks good job

 

[DogFace]

Yes. He was clearly limping after one play.

Hard to believe. I know

 

[JBond]

maybe ... in due time, once Lee finally decides to retire as a player and after he seizes and sells as a position coach first.
is there a notable NFL player of and name that immediately became a DC after retiring as a player ?

i mean don't the more notable ex-players eventually turn DCs' start out as excellent positions coaches first ?
Ala Jack Del Rio,
Dennis Thurman,
Jerry Gray,
Jim haslett,
Leslie Frazier
Mike Vrabel,
Mike Zimmer
Tony Dungy
Herm Edwards
Ron Rivera
Ron Marinell
George Edwards
Kris Richard

Don't these guys usually start out as a position coach first...before eventually move into a DC role ?

His ability to read the offense, fully understand what is about to happen, if he can translate that as a coach, he will be very good. Requires smart players and tons of film work. Not sure many of the players currently on the roster have that work ethic.

 

[Bullflop]

I hereby propose for the FO to fire Mike Nolan & hire Sean Lee in his place.
Wondering if Jerry and Stephen might just smell the coffee and consider it?!

 

[Cmac]

Does this make SLee a cancer now? Probably not, more praise for leadership coming instead. But had that been Dez or T.O......we know the verdict.

 

[Mr Cowboy]

Unless Lee replaces Jaylon, what’s the point of playing him? He played in place of LVE this last game.