The Cowboys might remorse the departure of former offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, who already has landed in a greater state of affairs with the Chargers.
In response to NFL Community’s Ian Rapoport, the Chargers will rent Moore as their new OC. Moore and the Cowboys mutually parted methods Sunday.
The state of affairs is great for Moore as a result of Los Angeles already has a franchise QB, 24-year-old Justin Herbert. Herbert and Professional Corridor of Famer Dan Marino are the solely QBs to throw 90 or extra touchdowns of their first three seasons.
A staff rapidly hiring Moore exhibits he is effectively regarded in league circles.
Did Dallas make a rash choice, particularly amid an offensive reboot?
Dallas might lose key ability gamers corresponding to Professional Bowl RB Tony Pollard and former Professional Bowl TE Dalton Schultz in free company.
Longtime offensive stars Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott regressed this season. Elliott had a profession low in yards per carry (3.8), and Prescott threw a career-high 15 interceptions in 12 regular-season video games.
The questions surrounding the offense might result in a turbulent transition interval, one wherein a pointy, artistic OC is required.
“The power to generate factors and yards within the common season underneath Moore has been phenomenal,” wrote Jon Machota of The Athletic.”Solely the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs generated extra, they usually have the perfect QB (Patrick Mahomes) within the enterprise by a very good margin.”
In response to ESPN’s Todd Archer, Dallas HC Mike McCarthy might take over play calling, however that is not official.
Juggling play calling and HC tasks might tax McCarthy, who will probably be on a sizzling seat if the Cowboys fail to finish their 27-year championship drought.
