Cowboys Nation has been in a somber mood most of the last week, licking the wounds from another disappointing divisional round defeat. But there was much rejoicing by many fans today when word came out that much-maligned offensive coordinator Scott Linehan would not return to conduct the team’s offense in 2019.
Not to celebrate one man’s termination, but the overwhelming consensus of fans, media members and hardcore film analysts was the Cowboys’ offensive scheme was:
- Simple
- Predictable
- Easy to defend
- Rigid (unable to adapt)
Now, fans and writers calling for a change when a team comes up short of the goal is an ever-present reality in professional sports.