A midseason release of a position coach normally won’t move the needle in the excitement department. However, the Dallas Cowboys terminating new offensive line coach Paul Alexander this week was a significant correction.
After 24 years coaching NFL veteran linemen, Alexander foolishly felt the need to alter the techniques of some of the most accomplished blockers in football. The last few weeks commentators on the Cowboys main site eluded to veteran linemen expressing strong displeasure with his alterations and lax mentality.
Blame falling on coaching regression makes complete sense. Solid pass protectors like Tyron Smith and La’el Collins have shockingly looked like turnstiles this year.