Dallas Cowboys Search For Coaching Assistants Gaining Momentum
by One.Cool.Customer on Jan 11, 2011 2:22 AM CST
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PrintThe Cowboys are bringing in a couple of candidates for interviews for some of the assistant coaching positions.
On Monday, the Cowboys interviewed Stanford defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. ESPNDallas.com has some background on Fangio here. If Fangio emerges as the lead candidate for the position in Dallas, this could create an interesting tug-of-war with Jim Harbaugh of the 49ers, who has indicated he'd like to have Fangio in San Francisco after working with him for a year at Stanford.
David Moore from the DMN writes that "Fangio is a highly respected Capers disciple. He was a defensive coordinator under Capers in Carolina and Houston and also served in that capacity for Indianapolis". Since it's looking less and less likely that the Packers will let Capers go, the next best thing may be to look for candidates along the Capers coaching tree. Winston Moss, inside linebackers coach for the Packers, could be another candidate if Garrett decides to pursue the Capers tree strategy.
Jim Trotter from SI.com tweeted last night that Greg Manusky, 49ers defensive coordinator, is interviewing with the Cowboys, Cardinals and Chargers for the DC position. Manusky may have fallen out of favor with the new regime in San Francisco after the hiring of Jim Harbaugh from Stanford. Manusky will be interviewed in Dallas on Wednesday.
In a separate tweet, Jim Trotter also reported that the Dolphins requested and were granted permission to interview Cowboys TE coach John Garrett for their OC position. John Garrett could also be an option to replace Ray Sherman as the Cowboys’ wide receivers coach.
Gerry Fraley from the DMN offers two candidates to replace Ray Sherman as WR coach: Charlie Baggett is currently the assistant head coach and WR coach of the Tennessee Volunteers. Baggett was the assistant head coach, OC and WR coach in Miami while Garrett was the QB coach there. Paul Chryst also remains in the mix for an offensive position.
Paul Pasqualoni, despite a group of Connecticut high school coaches petitioning UConn to sign him as the UConn head coach, also remains in the mix for DC next season - for now.
Hat tip to BTB members KJDH2154 and jack dein for the fanshots.
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If Paul Pasqualoni
is our OC, we got problems!
by RisingSunCowboy on Jan 11, 2011 2:57 AM CST reply actions
Also
What happened to the talk of Bowles and Nolan for DC?
by RisingSunCowboy on Jan 11, 2011 3:00 AM CST up reply actions
Nothing has changed regarding Nolan
He’s reportedly still Garrett’s No.1 choice, but the chances of getting him are slim at best, especially now that Sparano has been re-signed in Miami.
by One.Cool.Customer on Jan 11, 2011 3:42 AM CST up reply actions
No. Mike Nolan. As reported earlier, Mike Lombardi has him down as the No. 1 candidate on Garrett’s wish list
by One.Cool.Customer on Jan 11, 2011 6:01 AM CST up reply actions
Paul Pasqualoni, despite a group of Connecticut high school coaches petitioning UConn to sign him as the UConn head coach, also remains in the mix for OC next season – for now.
I believe that’s what he’s referring to [ ;
You’re still the best though OCC!
Aw, man. 13 hours later the penny finally drops!
I had a typo in the last sentence, putting PP in the mix for OC, and not DC. And all this time I was wondering what you guys were going on about …
by One.Cool.Customer on Jan 11, 2011 5:17 PM CST up reply actions
"O" no
O – O, OCC goofed. Error, error…
Forget everything I said. We’re doomed. Utterly and completely screwed. The Oracle’s slipped a bit (more than one binary-wise).
D: 01110100
O: 01111111
But if we account for PP having been on O “AND” D sides of the ball at “one” (ie. 1) time or another, we’re ok, doom averted (we end up with 01110100 = D). Whew! Close one. Saves that awful own a$$-taste on kissing lips from having to be.
Pride, Avarice, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth.
5 outta 7 ain't bad. Working on the other 2.
by tanstaafl on Jan 11, 2011 6:05 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
We have no point
We often have no point. We just are.
If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.
There are comments below
that started me thinking I was wrong.
by RisingSunCowboy on Jan 12, 2011 12:34 AM CST up reply actions
Well, despite...
his being most recently D-oriented, there is his past Offensive experience positionally, his upper-level coaching experience college and pro plus the consideration that Co-ordinator level positions demand a more strategic perspective than positional coaching. Couple that with Garrett’s curt “yes” response regarding remaining OC during announcment press conference, PP’s taking over DC duties when Garrett became interim HC and what might be indicated therein, it might not be the “doom” some are concerned about.
Pride, Avarice, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth.
5 outta 7 ain't bad. Working on the other 2.
We did leak badly on the DLine and ILB w/o Lee
But he managed to get our DB’s to start making turnovers. If he & JG collaborate on the front 7 needs, he might be able to get a good pass rush and run stopping crew assembled. Who knows?
But he was and would be an upgrade over Wade, which isn’t much this last season, but as you said, it’s not “doom.”
When in doubt, empty your magazine
Look at what he did positionally...
TE’s and LB’s, Witten, Ware, plus what his college experience was. So it could be a sort of OC in the assistant-sense to Garrett. Might not be a mistake in the wording. Then again…
Pride, Avarice, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth.
5 outta 7 ain't bad. Working on the other 2.
That makes a lot of sense, especially since Garrett himself said he was still the OC
But he needs someone to organize the O, hold the meetings, and follow the company line, i.e. The Cowboy Way. I don’t think any of us know how well they interact and whether PP “understands” who is really the boss. I would think with his resume, he knows, understands, and may even be in complete agreement.
And your mention of his varied experience and success at each position is a definite positive. Besides, he may not want to take on the reins of sorting out 100’s of HS players and then training them from being superstars at 17 into coordinated college players at 18-22. I know I would shy from that task, because I actually considered teaching college level after I retire, and decided against it because of all the entitled feeling teenagers I’d have to deal with. Ugh!
When in doubt, empty your magazine
You get my point then...
and only Garrett can confirm whether PP’s ascension to DC when the mid-season change took place was his call or not. Potential indicator and one that could be further confirmed depending on the upcoming future.
Pride, Avarice, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth.
5 outta 7 ain't bad. Working on the other 2.
I remember a report stating that JG
had help with OC duties from QB coach Wade Wilson, not Paul Pasq, sooooo. Yeah, I’d say the offensive side of the game was due to Wade Wilson and Garrett. Not PP.
Yeah, not saying it wasn't...
just that PP had some O responsibilities in his past and coupled with his being the D guy when JG took the reins, there might be some indication the “also remains in the mix for OC next season – for now” in the article might not be a typo.
Pride, Avarice, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth.
5 outta 7 ain't bad. Working on the other 2.
I'll admit my first thought was "mistake" and funnily "we're doomed".
Pride, Avarice, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth.
5 outta 7 ain't bad. Working on the other 2.
I think most of us, and certainly the talking heads, first consider the "names"
But big names may not be the best choice. Eager, young, overachievers might very well be JG’s preference, along with some older, more experienced voices for balance.
I guess we’ll see as he makes choices and we can then speculate why and whether it’ll be a successful mix.
When in doubt, empty your magazine
Yep, we're but speculative observers.
Pride, Avarice, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth.
5 outta 7 ain't bad. Working on the other 2.
And our allegiance is to the improvement of the Dallas Cowboys
Not to stirring a story line with a “name.” Just thinking back to all the talk of Cowher and Gruden – I wouldn’t/didn’t want either one of them.
So I take the same position with all the assistants, including the OC & DC. Regardless of whoever is tapped, they need to be team oriented, not career oriented only. Sort of like players who want to pad their stats instead of making the effort to improve the team’s chances of winning. If the team wins, they win and they’ll improve their own personal resumes through the team’s success.
Even though I’m an old fart, I always seek the advice and opinions of young blood. They aren’t wedded to their great ideas that worked 15-20 years ago. They think outside the box. As long as they’re loyal to the Cowboys and JG I’ll be happy (I think).
When in doubt, empty your magazine
You're mentioning that past-glory BS artist...
to raise my ire, make me thankful the decision’s passed and/or just to mess with me. I’d wager all 3.
Pretty sure my take on loyalty, career/team focus, work-ethic and the rest is evident.
Pride, Avarice, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth.
5 outta 7 ain't bad. Working on the other 2.
I'm wondering how they narrow down the list of assistans they will look at, then who they will interview, then who they will hire. I hope the first variable isn't that you have to have had a personal knowledge of them, as that could be pretty limiting.
I’m glad they are not limiting themselves to the NFL ranks. It’s also interesting to see that we may have a nearly completely new structure on coaching offense and defense, and not just defense.
What I like most is that we are looking in multiple arenas for promising candidates, or at least it seems that way.
Darren Perry
is the guy I wish they would look at once Green Bay is done. He has been in the Capers system for 2 years but has spent the most of his career in the Dick Lebeau system.
I really wish the could pry Capers away from Green Bay!
Any DC has to be better than Pasq.... right?
Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.
Manny Diaz is a man, but isn't 40.
1. John Garrett for DC
2. Paul Pasqualoni for OC
3. ???
4. Profit!
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
Tackling Dummy
Pride, Avarice, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth.
5 outta 7 ain't bad. Working on the other 2.
Fangio's an interesting development...
Decent bloodline, so to speak. Edge: Harbaugh
Moss, like the potential there.
If looking at non-DC or non-NFL-DC: Butler/Moss/Fangio.
NFL-DC or college HC: Capers/Ryan/Grantham.
Critical thing is Garrett making the call, no matter how it’s presented to the public. Though best if it’s made obvious that the authority change evidenced in HC announcement is more than a sales-job.
Pride, Avarice, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth.
5 outta 7 ain't bad. Working on the other 2.
If they hire Manusky............
then we are head to the super bowl next year right!?!?!?!?! I mean, so many people seem to think we just need someone who will get in peoples faces and look mean on the side line. Then he would be the perfect fit. Nobody looks meaner.
On a serious note, he seems to have done a good job in san fran so i could handle that. Also like the idea of Derren Perry. I heard his name mentioned on the radio as one of the young guys that you will be hearing a lot about in a year or so.
We're here to win football games. The way to do that is to tell him and to get on him at the right times. I do that when you guys (media) don't see and watch.''
What else makes a strong leader?
"You win,'' Romo said. "You're a very good leader once you win.
"That's' what we're going to do.''
I like Manusky from that group of potential DC's
…but at some point, Pittsburgh’s season will end and Keith Butler will need to get a look…
Couldn’t Chryst take the OC job (even if it is mostly in name only) and help keep JG focused on bigger things than which protection to call in training camp, etc. etc.?
"You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you."
- John Wooden (God rest his soul)
Sure, and there's a name that fell off my radar, to boot
Definitely throw him back into the mix.
Pride, Avarice, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth.
5 outta 7 ain't bad. Working on the other 2.
I like what I read about him
but didn’t he take the college job at UT? And even if he did, can he bust out and come on over to Dallas? I don’t know squat about college coaching contracts, but I seem to recall several dumping and going elsewhere.
When in doubt, empty your magazine
Chryst didn't take the UT job.......
Applewhite and the young OC from Boise State are the new-co-coordinators.
Well, good news! Does anyone know if he's still on JG's radar?
LOL, as if JG would tolerate ‘leaks’ or ‘unnamed sources.’
So was Chryst really on JG’s list or just another talking head stirring the pot?
When in doubt, empty your magazine
Cr!pes, this list's growing again and I thought I'd had it reduced some.
Good thing I’m not JG’s advisor.
Pride, Avarice, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth.
5 outta 7 ain't bad. Working on the other 2.
Here's a link on Fangio...
"You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you."
- John Wooden (God rest his soul)
Does Manusky not remind you of Rex Ryan?
"You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you."
- John Wooden (God rest his soul)
Similar personality type in many respects, yeah
Pride, Avarice, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth.
5 outta 7 ain't bad. Working on the other 2.
pass...Rex Ryan is an ass
hopefully the Pats run roughshod over the Jets again to shut that idiot up.
In Romo we Trust
that we can agree on (about Rex Ryan being an ass)......
I actually thought that Manusky was funny though in the video. He wasn’t brash like Ryan. Who would have thought that I would actually be rooting for the Pats? I never thought that day would happen, but I hope they shove the ball down Rex’s @.
Me, I like some brash on my team...
Irvin. Johnson. Seems one passed not long back. Brash? I’ll take some, please and thank you.
Pride, Avarice, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth.
5 outta 7 ain't bad. Working on the other 2.
I'm with you
"You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you."
- John Wooden (God rest his soul)
Oh man, you are on this "being wr-wro-wrong" thing, aren't ya.
;)
Welcome aboard.
Pride, Avarice, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth.
5 outta 7 ain't bad. Working on the other 2.
Actually, on second thought...
Believe it’s I’m with you. We’ll let the age and number of years thing liking “brash” slide.
Pride, Avarice, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth.
5 outta 7 ain't bad. Working on the other 2.
What the F does that have to do with evaluating the D talents of a potential DC?
Let go of personal feelings when reasoning.
Pride, Avarice, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth.
5 outta 7 ain't bad. Working on the other 2.
I'll never fault a person...
for admitting their own foibles. ;)
Pride, Avarice, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth.
5 outta 7 ain't bad. Working on the other 2.
Rob more. Or'd you mean Rob to begin with, Blings?
Pride, Avarice, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth.
5 outta 7 ain't bad. Working on the other 2.
No, Rex.
Rob is less outspoken, but that may be because he’s a coordinator.
I like that the Ryans have found creative ways to neutralize QB’s like Peyton, Brady and others without having great personnel. Honestly, I like the Jets defense, but on paper, we’re more talented. The other thing I enjoy about the Ryans is that they preach a very physically dominating style. THAT is exciting to me.
I’d love to see what Rex could do with the horses in in Dallas and I think he could find ways to protect our less than stellar secondary.
"You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you."
- John Wooden (God rest his soul)
Whoa, whoa, whoa...
We been talking 2 different Ryans. Watching that Manusky video reminded me way more of Rob, than Rex. Way more. Lower keyed, more humorous, less intense, still serious about his coaching but a laid-back easy-going manner. Way mellower than Rex’s in-your-face style. More a mellow confidence that can get fired up in the heat of the game, pasion of it, if you take my meaning. Manusky’s far more Rob, than Rex.
Pride, Avarice, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth.
5 outta 7 ain't bad. Working on the other 2.
Look at this, few years back, but quickest find...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OuOKSJUU4A
Pride, Avarice, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth.
5 outta 7 ain't bad. Working on the other 2.
I would be all for Rob Ryan man, I don’t think Jason Garrett would go for it though.
He’s like a way cooler Wade Phillips.
Way, way cooler.
Agreed on him maybe not being a Garrett-type of guy
Then again, a little balance in the expression of brashness from cooler at the top to more so in subordinate coaching might not be a bad thing. Just a consideration. Oh yoo-hoo, JG, are you here? ;)
Pride, Avarice, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth.
5 outta 7 ain't bad. Working on the other 2.
Sort of...
having a CB that totally and completely shuts down one WR makes your job as a defensive coordinator easier.
AFB Condensed- New name, same flavor.
Sort of... one less thing to worry about come game-time. ;
Pride, Avarice, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth.
5 outta 7 ain't bad. Working on the other 2.
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