Colombo to interview Wednesday for OL coach

That Jordan read BBI before sending out that tweet.

Not to be negative here, and just talk8mg our loud, but....

I would have preferred....

Gruden + Callahan

Over

Garrett + DD

It seems clear to me Callahan probably didn’t come here because of Garrett.

In comment 14787659 MookGiants said:

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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.

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In comment 14787659 MookGiants said: Quote: 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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In comment 14787568 Anakim said: Quote: 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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DeGuglielmo’s rep doesn’t necessarily scare me off.

rep kind of reminds me of Gregg Williams. Someone who is a good coach but people not affiliated with the organization don't really care for.

I think it says something that DeGugliemo keeps getting hired he hasn't been on the scrap heap like Hal Hunter.

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I agree, this approach (His words on this video) should put a big smile on JJs face.

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I agree, this approach (His words on this video) should put a big smile on JJs face.

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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.

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.

In comment 14787744 Big Blue Blogger said:

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Anakim said: Quote: 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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In comment 14787964 Pheonix Orion said:

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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.

This ^

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.

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In comment 14787655 jcn56 said: Quote: 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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In comment 14787573 Eric from BBI said: Quote: In comment 14787568 Anakim said: Quote: 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'?

In comment 14788045 Victor in CT said:

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In comment 14787594 Anakim said: Quote: In comment 14787573 Eric from BBI said: Quote: In comment 14787568 Anakim said: Quote: 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'?

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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.

In comment 14788045 Victor in CT said:

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In comment 14787594 Anakim said: Quote: In comment 14787573 Eric from BBI said: Quote: In comment 14787568 Anakim said: Quote: 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.

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

In comment 14788418 5BowlsSoon said:

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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.

In comment 14788443 Anakim said:

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In comment 14788418 5BowlsSoon said: Quote: 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.

In comment 14787605 Eric from BBI said:

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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.