Among the biggest questions as the Dallas Cowboys prepare for training camp in Oxnard, California is this one: Is offensive coordinator Scott Linehan the new Norv Turner for America’s Team?
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Let me explain the ironic relationship between these two assistants, one that could grow even more ironic as this coming season unfolds.
To start with, Linehan and Turner both made significant impacts to the Dallas offense in their respective inaugural seasons with the franchise in 1991 and 2014. While Linehan’s title might not have been altered cosmetically to reflect OC status until last January, he was obviously the de facto emperor of the offense last season, despite serving as passing game coordinator while “OC” Bill Callahan was still on the staff.