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Dallas Cowboys: Who should be the next head coach of America’s Team?

By Daniel Ruppert

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 08: The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform as the Cowboys take on the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 08: The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform as the Cowboys take on the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 31: Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh of the San Francisco 49ers watches from the sidelines during the first half of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 31, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The 49ers defeated the Cardinals 28-25. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

The Hot/Tested Coordinator

These tend to be the most hired type of coach in the NFL. Names we will hear will be Greg Roman, Eric Bieniemy, Josh McDaniels, Dan Campbell, Robert Saleh, Matt Eberfus, among others. These are coaches, usually from winning teams, that have shown something either on the offensive or defensive side of the ball that is strong or dominating. Some have been a head coach once, and is looking for another shot.

The upside to these coaches is they have usually been on winning or successful staffs. They have seen what it takes to put a competitive team on the field and adjust for the NFL. Usually they have newer ideas, but also can get “old school” if they have to. They have a lot to prove and want the chance to lead their own team and get their own spotlight. Some have coached their own teams and all should be able to build a pro-level staff fairly quickly.

The downside is the question of is it the coordinator or the head coach they are working for. Bill Belichick’s coordinators have traditionally not done very well, so many feel that they aren’t as good as one would initially think. They can also be set in doing things a specific way and may clash with the personality of the owner or GM.

Many teams go this route, they tend to have names NFL fans have heard of and may not always be the flashiest of names, but tend to be safer in many ways than a college coach. Owners and GMs tend to know them from being in the league and know what to expect.

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