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Cowboys Special Teams Are Looking Elite

Cowboys Special Teams Are Looking Elite

While much praise is being given to the Dallas Cowboys defense and Quarterback Cooper Rush, one area that never gets much attention is special teams. The Cowboys defense does deserve the amount of approval they have been getting, and so does Rush, but the special teams have been so well-coached this season. Special Teams Coach John Fassel has been doing a swell job at his position. John has had a…

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Can John Fassel Turn Around The Cowboys Special Teams Units?

Can John Fassel Turn Around The Cowboys Special Teams Units?

If you’re a Dallas Cowboys fan, then you likely have a visceral reaction when reading the words “special teams.”

In 2019 Dallas’ special teams units were some of the worst in the entire league. They faced a plethora of problems, ranging from never finding a reliable kicker, failing to create big plays on returns, seeing a drop in Chris Jones’ punting, and allowing a blocked punt to New England…

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Dallas Cowboys Weekly Recap: 2020 Coaching Staff Nearly Complete

Dallas Cowboys Weekly Recap: 2020 Coaching Staff Nearly Complete

We all knew change was coming for the Dallas Cowboys, but I don’t know if any of us expected it to happen so quickly. It seems as if it’s been one breaking news story after another this week and honestly it’s been a little bit difficult keep up with it all. Well Cowboys Nation, I’m here to bring you up to date.

The ball got started rolling on January 5 when Jerry Jones finally issued a formal…

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Mike McCarthy Already Assembling an Excellent Coaching Staff, Still a few More Decisions to be Made

Mike McCarthy Already Assembling an Excellent Coaching Staff, Still a few More Decisions to be Made

It seems like every few minutes there’s a new report about the Dallas Cowboys and their coaching staff. You can’t even tell that the NFL playoffs are underway with all the hoopla surrounding America’s Team.

This first domino to fall came Monday morning when the Cowboys named former Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy the organization’s ninth head coach. McCarthy enjoyed plenty of success during…

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Report: John Fassel to be Named Dallas Cowboys Special Teams Coordinator

Report: John Fassel to be Named Dallas Cowboys Special Teams Coordinator

The Dallas Cowboys continue to round out their coaching staff in the wake of the Mike McCarthy hire Monday morning. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network is reporting that the Cowboys have settled on a new Special Teams Coordinator as the second hire to McCarthy’s staff; John Fassel, son of former New York Giants Head Coach Jim Fassel.

https://twitter.com/tompelissero/status/1214714357206147073?s=21

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Jeff Fisher FIRED as Head Coach of the Los Angeles Rams

Jeff Fisher FIRED as Head Coach of the Los Angeles Rams

The unemployment line.

That’s where Jeff Fisher found himself Monday after the Los Angeles Rams showed the 58-year-old the door. Taking over in 2012, Fisher posted an overall record of 31-45 with the team, but Sunday’s 42-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons was the straw the broke the camel’s back:

Full statement from Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke regarding the Rams relieving Jeff Fisher of…

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