Three ways Tom Landry would fix the Cowboys in 2016
With the Dallas Cowboys out of playoff contention in 2015, here are three ways legendary head coach Tom Landry might fix America’s Team in 2016.
Dec 19, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) and quarterback Matt Cassel (16) before the game against the New York Jets at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys legendary head coach Tom Landry wouldn’t let a 4-11 record alter his coaching.
The two-time Super Bowl winning coach would use it to his advantage and get right to work.
With 20 consecutive winning seasons, 250 regular season wins, 20 playoff wins and five NFC titles under his belt, Landry’s resume is beyond astonishing. (I believe there’s a blog dedicated to him too.)
So, how would coach Landry, who led America’s Team for 29 straight seasons, coach up the Boys after a disappointing, lost season?
Here are three things the coach would do immediately in 2016:
1. Tom Landry would find his Danny White
After joining the Cowboys in 1976, quarterback Danny White would eventually bridge the position with legend Roger Staubach.
In 1980, the coach handed White the keys to the kingdom.
Landry’s longevity was dependent on the right arm of the quarterback.
Recognizing White’s talents, the Cowboys didn’t miss a beat with White at the helm who had a front row seat on the sidelines for four seasons behind one of the best quarterbacks the game has ever produced.
As it stands today, Tony Romo has no bridge to the future.
Quarterback Kellen Moore is still in audition mode. Matt Cassel is presumably shopping around his resume, which probably doesn’t include his goofy interceptions.
Probably.
Ravens went for fake punt and failed. Danny White, former QB and punter for the Cowboys, converted 19 times during his career on fake punts.
— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) December 20, 2015
White would go on to pass for nearly 22,000 yards, with 155 touchdowns to 132 interceptions.
He finished his career with a 59.7 completion percentage and had a final career quarterback rating of 81.7.
The Cowboys could have used White’s winning record in 2015 with Romo on the sidelines.
The quarterback finished his career with a 62-30 regular season record.
He led the Cowboys to three straight NFC Championship games from 1980 to 1982.
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