RuntheDamnBall Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Pasquarelli's column says Cottrell might land in Big D or SD as a D-coordinator: • Cottrell ready to return to the sideline: The hiring of Phillips in Dallas could, directly or circuitously, mean the return of longtime defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell to the league in 2007. Inexplicably out of the coaching ranks in 2006, after he was part of the purge of the Mike Tice staff in Minnesota following the 2005 campaign, Cottrell worked in the league office last season. While hearing appeals and doling out fines and suspensions was interesting, coaching is in Cottrell's blood and it's what he would prefer to do in 2007. Cottrell and Phillips have a longtime friendship. And Cottrell is expert in the 3-4 scheme that Phillips will retain with the Cowboys. He could be a wonderful mentor to current Dallas secondary coach Todd Bowles, who many feel is being groomed to be the coordinator, this year or very soon. And Phillips and Cottrell recently spoke about the possibility of working together again. But here's another possible twist: Cottrell, 59, and a 23-year NFL veteran, could actually succeed Phillips as the San Diego defensive coordinator, rather than join him on the Dallas staff. The departure of Manusky to San Francisco means that Schottenheimer has no heir apparent to Phillips. And few guys currently available possess the degree of expertise that Cottrell has with the 3-4 front, which the Chargers aren't about to abandon. So one way or another, the move of Phillips could pave the way for Cottrell, one of the NFL's really good guys over the past two decades, to get back into coaching in 2007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In space no one can hear Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Pasquarelli's column says Cottrell might land in Big D or SD as a D-coordinator: That's good news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 That's good news! Good guy. Hope he is back where he rightfully belongs.... There is a big youth movement in the coaching ranks in the last year or two...However, that should not be at the cost of some of the best coordinators like Cottrell. Ted might not have been good HC material, but was an excellent coordinator. I was surprised that a team like Cleveland did not get him as a position coach last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 tough spot if you're Teddy--do you go to Dallas or San Diego? Neither really produces much job security, as both head coaches could be lame ducks. I would go to Dallas probably, only because Wade is a loyal boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 tough spot if you're Teddy--do you go to Dallas or San Diego? Neither really produces much job security, as both head coaches could be lame ducks. I would go to Dallas probably, only because Wade is a loyal boss. I would think San Diego, but it is a tough call. Work in dallas and people assume that Wade is running the defense, go to SD and people assume you are just carrying on Wade's schemes. SD weather beats the hell out of Dallas, so SD is the choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obie_wan Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Good guy. Hope he is back where he rightfully belongs.... There is a big youth movement in the coaching ranks in the last year or two...However, that should not be at the cost of some of the best coordinators like Cottrell. Ted might not have been good HC material, but was an excellent coordinator. I was surprised that a team like Cleveland did not get him as a position coach last year. good LB coach - not so much a great coordinator since he's an ex-bills coach he gets way overhyped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven in MD Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Given the recent news....he will be in Dallas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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