Scott Linehan is out. Though the Cowboys made a historic turnaround from 3-5 to finish 10-6, and won their division and a playoff game, the tribe has spoken.
Is it fair to attach all the blame for their struggles to one man when others have a hand in it too? Probably not, but it’s a fitting dismissal in this case after all the significant changes that were largely implemented by Linehan. After a disappointing end to last season, Linehan begged for the biggest stick in the offensive decision making and it was given to him. He turned over all but one of his position coaches, was influential in the release of Dez Bryant, and was a huge seller of the receiver-by-committee approach.
Stats show offense surviving in dysfunction, Cowboys had no choice but to show Scott Linehan the door
