Cowboys' latest decision signals a significant change in philosophy ahead of NFL Scouting Combine
When NFL teams bring in new coaches, there can be a change in philosophy. Mainly this is in the scheme the team chooses to deploy. We saw this when the Dallas Cowboys hired Dan Quinn. Quinn was a big proponent of arm length in his corners, and he favored athletes at linebackers and would overlook […]
When NFL teams bring in new coaches, there can be a change in philosophy.
Mainly this is in the scheme the team chooses to deploy.
We saw this when the Dallas Cowboys hired Dan Quinn. Quinn was a big proponent of arm length in his corners, and he favored athletes at linebackers and would overlook size threshold.
This brought about its own problems, which would ultimately lead to his dismissal. Now the Cowboys have Mike Zimmer as defensive coordinator.
Mike McCarthy and Zimmer have some decisions to make this offseason. One of them being if they will still look for the same types of players the Cowboys looked for under Quinn.
One place they can do this is the NFL Combine. However, some interesting news came out on Frida: McCarthy and Zimmer aren't expected to attend the NFL Scouting Combine, per ESPN's Todd Archer as they focus on tweaks to the staff and to the scheme.
This should come as good news for Cowboys' fans for a primary reason: They're letting Will McClay and his staff do what they do best.
Evaluate talent and fill the draft board.
With the coaches focusing on personnel and scheme, they will have given the scouts instruction on the players they are looking for. Then it is up to the scouting staff to find players who fit that mold.
Coaches not being as involved means they will rely on what McClay and staff have to say about the player and make decisions from there.
McClay is one of the most revered personnel people in the league which has led to multiple compensation raises to have him stick around in Dallas. Being allowed to do what he does best with minimal influence from coaches should be viewed as a positive.
Cowboys hiring Mike Zimmer as defensive coordinator brings up personnel questions
Defense could be way different.
