According to Football Outsiders, the Cowboys offensive line was near the top in nearly all their offensive line metrics:
Second in adjusted line yards
Sixth in running back yards
Second in power rank
First in stuffed rank
First in second level rank
Second in pass protection
Second in sacks allowed
Second in adjusted sack rate
Second overall
Even for you PFF guys, Pro Football Focus graded the Cowboys offensive line fourth overall. The unit received the third best run blocking grade and the fifth best pass blocking grade.
You also have to factor in the players he was coaching. He had an all-star line. Everyone knows that.
the "red flag" with Colombo is his "limited" experience as a coach plus the Cowboys willing to part ways with him.
I have no idea who is better. I wanted Callahan but that was mainly based on name recognition and his resume.
Sure, but you can also look at it this way: McCarthy wanted his own guy in Joe Philbin (as has been reported all year) and the only guy it looks like he retained was Kellen Moore, who is a rising, young star in the coaching ranks.
According to Football Outsiders, the Cowboys offensive line was near the top in nearly all their offensive line metrics:
Second in adjusted line yards
Sixth in running back yards
Second in power rank
First in stuffed rank
First in second level rank
Second in pass protection
Second in sacks allowed
Second in adjusted sack rate
Second overall
Even for you PFF guys, Pro Football Focus graded the Cowboys offensive line fourth overall. The unit received the third best run blocking grade and the fifth best pass blocking grade.
You also have to factor in the players he was coaching. He had an all-star line. Everyone knows that.
Fair point. But in 2018 the Cowboys were 31st in fewest sacks allowed. Houston was the only team that allowed more. In 2019, they were 2nd in fewest with the Rams only allowing fewer. That's 33 fewer sacks in 2019 than 2018!!
that story regarding Guge is not a great look if it’s all true. That being said, it shouldn’t necessarily be a reason not to hire the guy. Plenty of stuff about coaches comes out throughout their career regarding players. This one is obviously not great, but I wouldn’t call it a deal breaker.
that story regarding Guge is not a great look if it’s all true. That being said, it shouldn’t necessarily be a reason not to hire the guy. Plenty of stuff about coaches comes out throughout their career regarding players. This one is obviously not great, but I wouldn’t call it a deal breaker.
I agree it's not a deal breaker, but there is a pattern between that story and smaller ones like him spitting his dipspit at reporters with the Jets that the guy is a jackass. If he can toughen up our offensive line like he did in Indy and Judge can work with him, so be it. But I think there's a reason he keeps changing jobs and that's because people can't stand him. I'd much rather have Colombo.
it's also true that he helped the FO pick that talent - and maybe it's possible the Giants need someone who knows what a competent offensive lineman looks like.
but no one that is going to make shit shine. Talent needs a massive upgrade. Zeitler is the most overrated player I've maybe ever seen by this board. Hernandez is the one guy I think will make a big jump with a better o-line coach, the rest of the line I would be looking to upgrade as soon as possible
it's also true that he helped the FO pick that talent
Wait, where do you get this from?
I can't find the article I wanted, which also referenced his connection to Parcells, but here's another. He came up as a scouting intern before he coached:
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In 2014, Colombo joined the Cowboys' scouting staff as an intern. He worked with personnel chief Will McClay, putting together reports on players. McClay wanted Colombo to experience what the behind-the-scenes-life as a scout was like, and he also wanted his scouts to see what a player sees in breaking down film.
But in 2018 the Cowboys were 31st in fewest sacks allowed. Houston was the only team that allowed more. In 2019, they were 2nd in fewest with the Rams only allowing fewer. That's 33 fewer sacks in 2019 than 2018!!
Travis Frederick missed the entire 2018 season. Connor Williams was a rookie; he was so bad he got benched halfway through the season. They had to use him later when Zack Martin got hurt. Martin has missed just two games in his career - both in 2018.
Tyron Smith was also banged up that year; but at this point that doesn't really distinguish 2018 from most other seasons.
One guy whose performance improved dramatically: La'el Collins. Â
Collins went from goat to star this year. Hard to know how much that has to do with Colombo, or whether it's a coincidence that Collins plays Colombo's old position. Colombo was probably working closely with Collins from 2016 on; so if he deserves credit for LC shining in 2019, he has to bear some blame for LC's struggles the previous year.
Most likely, Collins is just a whole lot better when he has Frederick and a healthy Martin to his left, and a wily veteran TE (welcome back, Jason Witten) protecting his flank.
but no one that is going to make shit shine. Talent needs a massive upgrade. Zeitler is the most overrated player I've maybe ever seen by this board. Hernandez is the one guy I think will make a big jump with a better o-line coach, the rest of the line I would be looking to upgrade as soon as possible
but no one that is going to make shit shine. Talent needs a massive upgrade. Zeitler is the most overrated player I've maybe ever seen by this board. Hernandez is the one guy I think will make a big jump with a better o-line coach, the rest of the line I would be looking to upgrade as soon as possible
Bingo. I hope Joe Judge feels the same way.
I think he does. He didn't really go out of his way to compliment any individual player or unit. Yes, he said we have talent in the locker room. But he didn't really go out of his way to compliment anyone, really.
This definitely seems like someone Judge would love. The O-Line needs more talent for sure, but if they can get a coach to come in and clean up the groups technique and help design blocking schemes that play to the players strengths I think we could see a jump from the group thats still on the roster in 2020.
I think both will be a clear upgrade to Hunter. The better of the two? Well DD had 2 top OLs under him in Indy and the Jets arguably with lesser talent than Columbo has had with Boys.
RE: Anikim: I think there are simpler explanations for the reduced sacks. Â
But in 2018 the Cowboys were 31st in fewest sacks allowed. Houston was the only team that allowed more. In 2019, they were 2nd in fewest with the Rams only allowing fewer. That's 33 fewer sacks in 2019 than 2018!!
Travis Frederick missed the entire 2018 season. Connor Williams was a rookie; he was so bad he got benched halfway through the season. They had to use him later when Zack Martin got hurt. Martin has missed just two games in his career - both in 2018.
Tyron Smith was also banged up that year; but at this point that doesn't really distinguish 2018 from most other seasons.
Colombo took over after 7 games in 2018. He inherited Frederick missing the season and Williams' rookie growing pains. More notably, he had to work around Smith and Martin getting banged up in the second of that season.
I think both will be a clear upgrade to Hunter. The better of the two? Well DD had 2 top OLs under him in Indy and the Jets arguably with lesser talent than Columbo has had with Boys.
2018 was an aberration for the Dallas line and would have been a mess (at least in terms of pass-blocking) no matter who was coaching them. They reverted to their norm in 2019, and may even have improved a bit on their 2015-2017 level. I can see giving Colombo some credit for that, but the comparison between 2018 and any other year is somewhat apples-and-oranges because of Frederick's total absence and some other anomalies. It seems logical that pass protection was the place where they would miss their All-Pro center the most.
it's also true that he helped the FO pick that talent
Wait, where do you get this from?
Colombo joined the Dallas staff as assistant OL coach in 2016. How did he help acquire Smith (2011), Frederick (2013) and Martin (2014)? Even La'el Collins preceded him.
The only reason we we're as good as we were in 2018 is because halfway through the season our old offensive line coach was canned and Colombo took over. We were immediately better once he took over. He is good, I wish we had not lost him.
So, Columbo took over half way through....so their bad stats was not on him.
I WANT THIS GUY BADLY NOW.....PLEASE JJ FORGET YOUR FRIEND DD and pick the best one.
I watched both his interview and DD’s interview on YouTube and Columbo came across much smarter and better focused on what needs to be done. Plus, he commands respect when you look at him...very sharp, well spoken young man, about 40 years old.
PLEASE PLEASE PICK HIM, PLEASE
RE: My die hard Cowboy fan friend just text me this about COLUMBO Â
The only reason we we're as good as we were in 2018 is because halfway through the season our old offensive line coach was canned and Colombo took over. We were immediately better once he took over. He is good, I wish we had not lost him.
So, Columbo took over half way through....so their bad stats was not on him.
I WANT THIS GUY BADLY NOW.....PLEASE JJ FORGET YOUR FRIEND DD and pick the best one.
Partially right. Alexander coached 6 games in 2018 and the Cowboys game up with 23 sacks during that time (which is all they gave up in 2019, mind you). Colombo coached the remaining 10 games and the Cowboys gave up 33 sacks during that time.
RE: RE: My die hard Cowboy fan friend just text me this about COLUMBO Â
The only reason we we're as good as we were in 2018 is because halfway through the season our old offensive line coach was canned and Colombo took over. We were immediately better once he took over. He is good, I wish we had not lost him.
So, Columbo took over half way through....so their bad stats was not on him.
I WANT THIS GUY BADLY NOW.....PLEASE JJ FORGET YOUR FRIEND DD and pick the best one.
Partially right. Alexander coached 6 games in 2018 and the Cowboys game up with 23 sacks during that time (which is all they gave up in 2019, mind you). Colombo coached the remaining 10 games and the Cowboys gave up 33 sacks during that time.
Well, coming in during the season doesn’t mean they immediately start to implement his plan and ideas from the get go. I’m sure it takes a while before you make that complete transition in the way you are doing things. He obviously didn’t have a preseason to work on this and instill it to his players, so it was a live on the job transition that had to be done.
I think you would agree that this transition would take up to 4 weeks to move out the old and bring in the new. It isn’t something done overnight. So weeks 7-10 were weeks the players were both getting, implementing, and feeling better about the new ways from the new sheriff in town. I’m just guessing these weeks, but I bet weeks 12-16 were much better than weeks 7-11.
Dallas reduced their sacks per game from 3.86 to 3.33 when Colombo took over in 2018? Maybe he had an impact, or maybe Looney just got settled in a bit and the line calls improved. Maybe they just faced the fact, after nine more sacks in losses to Washington and Tennessee, that Connor Williams needed some time on the bench.
the "red flag" with Colombo is his "limited" experience as a coach plus the Cowboys willing to part ways with him.
I have no idea who is better. I wanted Callahan but that was mainly based on name recognition and his resume.
If nothing else, coming from Dallas and their all pro OL, Colombo will be able to give an objective assessment of how good (or bad) our current personnel are, and what needs to be done to be dominant.
Second in adjusted line yards
Sixth in running back yards
Second in power rank
First in stuffed rank
First in second level rank
Second in pass protection
Second in sacks allowed
Second in adjusted sack rate
Second overall
Even for you PFF guys, Pro Football Focus graded the Cowboys offensive line fourth overall. The unit received the third best run blocking grade and the fifth best pass blocking grade.
You also have to factor in the players he was coaching. He had an all-star line. Everyone knows that.
I don't see "plenty".
The one you raise is important, but he appears to have gotten results where he went.
This REALLY bothers me when it comes to DD.
https://coltswire.usatoday.com/2018/12/28/indianapolis-colts-denzelle-good-oakland-raiders-dave-deguglielmo-release/
I have no idea who is better. I wanted Callahan but that was mainly based on name recognition and his resume.
Sure, but you can also look at it this way: McCarthy wanted his own guy in Joe Philbin (as has been reported all year) and the only guy it looks like he retained was Kellen Moore, who is a rising, young star in the coaching ranks.
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"plenty of red flags"?
I don't see "plenty".
The one you raise is important, but he appears to have gotten results where he went.
This REALLY bothers me when it comes to DD.
https://coltswire.usatoday.com/2018/12/28/indianapolis-colts-denzelle-good-oakland-raiders-dave-deguglielmo-release/
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According to Football Outsiders, the Cowboys offensive line was near the top in nearly all their offensive line metrics:
Second in adjusted line yards
Sixth in running back yards
Second in power rank
First in stuffed rank
First in second level rank
Second in pass protection
Second in sacks allowed
Second in adjusted sack rate
Second overall
Even for you PFF guys, Pro Football Focus graded the Cowboys offensive line fourth overall. The unit received the third best run blocking grade and the fifth best pass blocking grade.
You also have to factor in the players he was coaching. He had an all-star line. Everyone knows that.
Fair point. But in 2018 the Cowboys were 31st in fewest sacks allowed. Houston was the only team that allowed more. In 2019, they were 2nd in fewest with the Rams only allowing fewer. That's 33 fewer sacks in 2019 than 2018!!
Certainly seemed that way
But I would not count out DeGuglielmo. Judge doesn't seem to be concerned about him.
But I would not count out DeGuglielmo. Judge doesn't seem to be concerned about him.
One would think the Garrett connection would win out in his new role as OC having to work closely with the offensive coaches.
I agree it's not a deal breaker, but there is a pattern between that story and smaller ones like him spitting his dipspit at reporters with the Jets that the guy is a jackass. If he can toughen up our offensive line like he did in Indy and Judge can work with him, so be it. But I think there's a reason he keeps changing jobs and that's because people can't stand him. I'd much rather have Colombo.
Wait, where do you get this from?
A source for that would be nice to read.
I am looking for the interview but you can probably find a copy on the net
He sounds like the prototype of what Judge wants in a coach
No nonsense, intense, fixated on technique, a teacher, and wants tough players
He had a great line but he challenged them to play better and had no problem calling them out
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it's also true that he helped the FO pick that talent
Wait, where do you get this from?
I can't find the article I wanted, which also referenced his connection to Parcells, but here's another. He came up as a scouting intern before he coached:
Now, bear in mind I said he helped - he wasn't the puppetmaster or architect of the current Dallas OL.
https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4768293/marc-colombo-brings-the-energy-back-to-cowboys-offensive-line - ( New Window )
long time lurker... Seldom poster... Get all my NYG info from BBI... Have enjoyed it since "ye olde days" w/ Pete's Corner.
Marcs dad knows how big a Giants fan I am... He should send me an update after the interview on Wednesday... If he does I will share it.
Don't know how it will all end up.... Cant help but being optimistic with the regime change.
long time lurker... Seldom poster... Get all my NYG info from BBI... Have enjoyed it since "ye olde days" w/ Pete's Corner.
Marcs dad knows how big a Giants fan I am... He should send me an update after the interview on Wednesday... If he does I will share it.
Don't know how it will all end up.... Cant help but being optimistic with the regime change.
Hope Marc gets hired so we could have potentially more inside Asshat info form you.
Tyron Smith was also banged up that year; but at this point that doesn't really distinguish 2018 from most other seasons.
Most likely, Collins is just a whole lot better when he has Frederick and a healthy Martin to his left, and a wily veteran TE (welcome back, Jason Witten) protecting his flank.
I would have preferred....
Gruden + Callahan
Over
Garrett + DD
It seems clear to me Callahan probably didn’t come here because of Garrett.
Bingo. I hope Joe Judge feels the same way.
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but no one that is going to make shit shine. Talent needs a massive upgrade. Zeitler is the most overrated player I've maybe ever seen by this board. Hernandez is the one guy I think will make a big jump with a better o-line coach, the rest of the line I would be looking to upgrade as soon as possible
Bingo. I hope Joe Judge feels the same way.
I think he does. He didn't really go out of his way to compliment any individual player or unit. Yes, he said we have talent in the locker room. But he didn't really go out of his way to compliment anyone, really.
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With cameos by Derek Hagan and Kevin Gilbride
Would be a much more inspiring option than DeGugliemo Link - ( New Window ) AGreed.
I think DeGugliemo is getting a bit of a bad rap around here.
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I agree, this approach (His words on this video) should put a big smile on JJs face.
I agree, this approach (His words on this video) should put a big smile on JJs face.
It’s hard to listen to that interview and not hear a guy who sounds a lot like Judge. Seems to be a good fit, at least from an outsider’s perspective.
And a big thank you to Gill! Excellent asshat info last night.
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But in 2018 the Cowboys were 31st in fewest sacks allowed. Houston was the only team that allowed more. In 2019, they were 2nd in fewest with the Rams only allowing fewer. That's 33 fewer sacks in 2019 than 2018!!
Travis Frederick missed the entire 2018 season. Connor Williams was a rookie; he was so bad he got benched halfway through the season. They had to use him later when Zack Martin got hurt. Martin has missed just two games in his career - both in 2018.
Tyron Smith was also banged up that year; but at this point that doesn't really distinguish 2018 from most other seasons.
Colombo took over after 7 games in 2018. He inherited Frederick missing the season and Williams' rookie growing pains. More notably, he had to work around Smith and Martin getting banged up in the second of that season.
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it's also true that he helped the FO pick that talent
Wait, where do you get this from?
Colombo joined the Dallas staff as assistant OL coach in 2016. How did he help acquire Smith (2011), Frederick (2013) and Martin (2014)? Even La'el Collins preceded him.
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With cameos by Derek Hagan and Kevin Gilbride
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I think DeGugliemo is getting a bit of a bad rap around here.
That may be, but he comes with plenty of red flags, most notably his inability to stay in one place for long.
Jets for one year
New England for two years
San Diego for one year
Miami for one year
Indianapolis for one year
Back to Miami for one year
Ever read Bill Parcells' resume'?
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With cameos by Derek Hagan and Kevin Gilbride
Would be a much more inspiring option than DeGugliemo Link - ( New Window )
I think DeGugliemo is getting a bit of a bad rap around here.
That may be, but he comes with plenty of red flags, most notably his inability to stay in one place for long.
Jets for one year
New England for two years
San Diego for one year
Miami for one year
Indianapolis for one year
Back to Miami for one year
Ever read Bill Parcells' resume'?
😂
So, Columbo took over half way through....so their bad stats was not on him.
I WANT THIS GUY BADLY NOW.....PLEASE JJ FORGET YOUR FRIEND DD and pick the best one.
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In comment 14787568 Anakim said:
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With cameos by Derek Hagan and Kevin Gilbride
Would be a much more inspiring option than DeGugliemo Link - ( New Window )
I think DeGugliemo is getting a bit of a bad rap around here.
That may be, but he comes with plenty of red flags, most notably his inability to stay in one place for long.
Jets for one year
New England for two years
San Diego for one year
Miami for one year
Indianapolis for one year
Back to Miami for one year
Ever read Bill Parcells' resume'?
That's Bill Parcells, though. Not some random OL coach.
PLEASE PLEASE PICK HIM, PLEASE
So, Columbo took over half way through....so their bad stats was not on him.
I WANT THIS GUY BADLY NOW.....PLEASE JJ FORGET YOUR FRIEND DD and pick the best one.
Partially right. Alexander coached 6 games in 2018 and the Cowboys game up with 23 sacks during that time (which is all they gave up in 2019, mind you). Colombo coached the remaining 10 games and the Cowboys gave up 33 sacks during that time.
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The only reason we we're as good as we were in 2018 is because halfway through the season our old offensive line coach was canned and Colombo took over. We were immediately better once he took over. He is good, I wish we had not lost him.
So, Columbo took over half way through....so their bad stats was not on him.
I WANT THIS GUY BADLY NOW.....PLEASE JJ FORGET YOUR FRIEND DD and pick the best one.
Partially right. Alexander coached 6 games in 2018 and the Cowboys game up with 23 sacks during that time (which is all they gave up in 2019, mind you). Colombo coached the remaining 10 games and the Cowboys gave up 33 sacks during that time.
Well, coming in during the season doesn’t mean they immediately start to implement his plan and ideas from the get go. I’m sure it takes a while before you make that complete transition in the way you are doing things. He obviously didn’t have a preseason to work on this and instill it to his players, so it was a live on the job transition that had to be done.
I think you would agree that this transition would take up to 4 weeks to move out the old and bring in the new. It isn’t something done overnight. So weeks 7-10 were weeks the players were both getting, implementing, and feeling better about the new ways from the new sheriff in town. I’m just guessing these weeks, but I bet weeks 12-16 were much better than weeks 7-11.
I have no idea who is better. I wanted Callahan but that was mainly based on name recognition and his resume.
If nothing else, coming from Dallas and their all pro OL, Colombo will be able to give an objective assessment of how good (or bad) our current personnel are, and what needs to be done to be dominant.