Why I think Linehan will bounce back (Romo's impact)

[Hawkeye0202]

I know this may seem a bit odd but I honestly think the coaches miss Romo last season to no end. For the last 7-8 years, this had been Romo's offense. Not just by Romo-friendly but coz of his years with the team. It was his offense from A-Z and being Garrett first and only QB, he knew every play, every play design, how each player fits into every play and more importantly how to adjust when a player and/or play goes wrong ON THE FIELD. Hell, remember Brice Butler interview where he said it was Romo, not Linehan that ran their offensive meeting ( say he'd never seen that before ). He was player, coach and offensive coordinator per se.

Other words, Romo ran the offense and coaches did very little. He was the Novr Tuner or Bill Belichick (ms) on the field. Yes, he was like having a top coordinator on the field running plays. Not sure? Listen to his game analyst, the details, and knowledge you hear and remember all that was on the field with the ability to make immediate adjustments and/or improvise on any given play. 2016 he didn't play but his presence still very much a part of the team. Not so 2017 and boy did they miss him. What we didn't realize was how his absence was impacting the coaching staff. Bottom line, Romo not being part of this team last year was like the Pats losing Belichick IMO. We still tried to run His offense and when thing went bad, his impact was obvious coz whereas he could hide or manipulate a lot of flaws on the field, our coaches didn't have clue. They weren't ready or prepared coz it was Romo the ran it all and knew how, when, where or what to adjust on any given play by any player. His impact on the 2017 coaches staff was similar to Lee missing time on the D.

This is why I say our coaches w/o question will be better with an entire offseason .........make adjustments.

 

[jrumann59]

maybe or he will be exposed as a fraud, because he can't game plan when he has a young QB, or his game plan is paint by numbers...

 

[CATCH17]

They had an entire offseason already going into 2017 to adjust and teams in this league can literally go from being awful to a playoff contender overnight.

These coaches are just not that good. They rely on their roster talent and nothing else.

 

[JackOfNoTrades]

I agree 100% with your thoughts on Romo's impact but not getting why in particular you expect Linehan and our coaches will bounce back, they did have an entire offseason last year so not making the connection.

 

[SoupcanSam]

Linehan is a stiff. He isn't modern is any way shape or form.

No reason to believe he or any of the other holdovers on the coaching staff will become these playcalling and design connoisseurs!

 

[sbark]

They were naive thinking the teams in the league wouldnt study Dak tendencies, his strength's & weakness's and find ways to force him into uncomfortable throws (ie take away Beasley 1st)......

They needed to prep and get Dak working on his weakness's as soon as we lost to G.Bay in the playoffs..............

 

[jwooten15]

I wish I had your sense of optimism.

Linehan had the entire 2017 off season to prepare for a Romo-less offense, and we all see what happened there.

Is he going to have an epiphany this off season and learn to construct a more efficient offense? Seriously doubt it

 

[CATCH17]

Linehan is a stiff. He isn't modern is any way shape or form.

No reason to believe he or any of the other holdovers on the coaching staff will become these playcalling and design connoisseurs!

Also, our coaches are reactionary. They are never out in front of things. It takes them a week to adjust to anything.

If they are criticized for not running the ball that's all they will do the next game is run the ball.

 

[Mr_437]

Yea excellent piece on Romo. No excuses, no slack for these coaches tho. Can you teach an old coaching staff new tricks?

 

[jrumann59]

I wish I had your sense of optimism.

Linehan had the entire 2017 off season to prepare for a Romo-less offense, and we all see what happened there.

Is he going to have an epiphany this off season and learn to construct a more efficient offense? Seriously doubt it

He will have Kellen Moore as his QB coach, so at least he has that going for him???

 

[jazzcat22]

Romo was not calling plays in 2016, he was not there in 2017.

Yes Romo on the field was different impact, but when was the last time we went deep in the playoffs with Romo. 2014 was the most success Romo had as to that.

It just comes down to coaching, and it starts with Garrett. Had nothing to do with missing Romo.

 

[jrumann59]

Yea excellent piece on Romo. No excuses, no slack for these coaches tho. Can you teach an old coaching staff new tricks?

Depends is that coaching staff headed up by Andy Reid, then yes.

 

[jazzcat22]

He will have Kellen Moore as his QB coach, so at least he has that going for him???

Can't be any worse than Wade Wilson.

 

[jrumann59]

Romo was not calling plays in 2016, he was not there in 2017.

Yes Romo on the field was different impact, but when was the last time we went deep in the playoffs with Romo. 2014 was the most success Romo had as to that.

It just comes down to coaching, and it starts with Garrett. Had nothing to do with missing Romo.

He may not call plays but I am sure he telling Dak what to look for on that particular play.

 

[Irvin88_4life]

I know this may seem a bit odd but I honestly think the coaches miss Romo last season to no end. For the last 7-8 years, this had been Romo's offense. Not just by Romo-friendly but coz of his years with the team. It was his offense from A-Z and being Garrett first and only QB, he knew every play, every play design, how each player fits into every play and more importantly how to adjust when a player and/or play goes wrong ON THE FIELD. Hell, remember Brice Butler interview where he said it was Romo, not Linehan that ran their offensive meeting ( say he'd never seen that before ). He was player, coach and offensive coordinator per se.

Other words, Romo ran the offense and coaches did very little. He was the Novr Tuner or Bill Belichick (ms) on the field. Yes, he was like having a top coordinator on the field running plays. Not sure? Listen to his game analyst, the details, and knowledge you hear and remember all that was on the field with the ability to make immediate adjustments and/or improvise on any given play. 2016 he didn't play but his presence still very much a part of the team. Not so 2017 and boy did they miss him. What we didn't realize was how his absence was impacting the coaching staff. Bottom line, Romo not being part of this team last year was like the Pats losing Belichick IMO. We still tried to run His offense and when thing went bad, his impact was obvious coz whereas he could hide or manipulate a lot of flaws on the field, our coaches didn't have clue. They weren't ready or prepared coz it was Romo the ran it all and knew how, when, where or what to adjust on any given play by any player. His impact on the 2017 coaches staff was similar to Lee missing time on the D.

This is why I say our coaches w/o question will be better with an entire offseason .........make adjustments.

I agree with what your saying but if Belichek left the Patriots no way they go 9-7.

 

[Bullflop]

I think at least a part of Linehan's struggles last year were due to the OL's problems with the OL's less than impressive 2017 season. That should be addressed and rectified sufficiently enough to allow a greater extent of offensive success this year. Less predictability should help as well, as long as concentrated efforts are made to correct that shortcoming.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

I agree 100% with your thoughts on Romo's impact but not getting why in particular you expect Linehan and our coaches will bounce back, they did have an entire offseason last year so not making the connection.

Remember going into 2017 we were coming off a damn good 2016 season, where Romo's presence was still there. Pretty obvious Linehan did little or nothing to the offense to fit Dak's strength. Explains why we are hearing the Dak-friendly song this offseason. As stated Romo was player, OC, and coach on the field with the ability to manipulate or adjust coaches and/or players mistakes.

 

[jrumann59]

Can't be any worse than Wade Wilson.

Maybe who knows really. I mean to tell you the truth Ihave no idea what a QB coach does on the Dallas Cowboys, especially when Romo was there and was the entrenched starter.

 

[JackOfNoTrades]

Remember going into 2017 we were coming off a damn good 2016 season, where Romo's presence was still there. Pretty obvious Linehan did little or nothing to the offense to fit Dak's strength. Explains why we are hearing the Dak-friendly song this offseason. As stated Romo was player, OC, and coach on the field with the ability to manipulate or adjust coaches and/or players mistakes.

yes, agreed but it's still the little detail of why you think Linehan will or is capable of stepping up now, w/o Romo, that I'm not seeing any reason to expect.

Edit: also do not believe Romo had any impact last offseason, he was way gone after our season ended

 

[jazzcat22]

He may not call plays but I am sure he telling Dak what to look for on that particular play.

I am not so sure that was the entire case. Sure he was there to help, but he was not in his ear after or before every play.
Only Linehan can communicate with the QB through the headset, it surely was. not Romo.

No doubt he told him what to look for, but as I said, not even play.

Many fans on Romo's arse for years, and now many of those same fans act as if he was Roger Staubach. And I liked Tony, not putting him down by any means.