NFL World Reacts To Monday’s Cowboys Coaching News
The Dallas Cowboys could reportedly be on the verge of losing a key assistant coach to the college football level.
Dallas has had some key assistant coaches linked to college football head coaching jobs in recent seasons. Most notably, offensive coordinator Kellen Moore was strongly pursued for the Boise State head coaching job. He’s also been mentioned for some big-time openings in 2021. Ultimately, though, Moore has opted to remain with the Cowboys.
On Monday, NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero reported that another Cowboys assistant coach is being targeted for a head coaching job.
Dallas Cowboys senior defensive assistant George Edwards has reportedly emerged as a candidate at Duke.
“Cowboys senior defensive assistant George Edwards has emerged as a candidate for the head coaching job at his alma mater Duke University, sources say. Edwards was a four-year letterman for the Blue Devils, who parted ways with David Cutcliffe last month,” the NFL Network insider reports.
#Cowboys senior defensive assistant George Edwards has emerged as a candidate for the head coaching job at his alma mater Duke University, sources say. Edwards was a four-year letterman for the Blue Devils, who parted ways with David Cutcliffe last month.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 6, 2021
While Edwards would be a tough loss, most are happy to see him getting mentioned for a head coaching job, especially one at his alma mater.
Mike Zimmer’s former DC and #Vikings defense has tanked without him. Maybe a bigger deal in game planning than most understood https://t.co/EQpsXhw7Hi
— John McMullen (@JFMcMullen) December 6, 2021
Was a frontrunner for #Cowboys DC before the pivot to Dan Quinn — ultimately being given a bigger role in Quinn's staff.
A worthy coaching talent, to say the least.
It'll be interesting to see if Dallas antes up to keep another assistant from leaving to coach their alma mater. https://t.co/OEx1NTGcWw
— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) December 6, 2021
Edwards is a former Dolphins assistant. Had two stints with the Dolphins. Very good coach, happy for him https://t.co/X6ePwAYKNo
— DolphinsTalk.com (@DolphinsTalk) December 6, 2021
Hey good for him! https://t.co/JyHoocQ7oV
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) December 6, 2021
Good for him. He deserves. https://t.co/HdUAhAzIJE
— JC (@jmcrenny) December 6, 2021
The Cowboys could attempt to pony up to keep Edwards, but the allure of a head coaching job might be too much.
Dallas is set to face Washington on Sunday.
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