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Frederick, Martin Compliment Dallas O-Line Coaches
Posted Oct 3, 2014
Rowan Kavner
DallasCowboys.com Staff Writer
IRVING, Texas – The Cowboys’ offensive linemen can see the difference Bill Callahan’s making with additional time to teach the group.
Center Travis Frederick doesn’t believe the run game has changed dramatically in what it’s trying to accomplish, but he believes the biggest different to the running game is the amount of time Callahan can spend with the offensive line this year.
Callahan no longer has to call the plays, allowing him more time to do what he was originally brought in to do.
“He’s been an integral part in the success of the running game,” Frederick said. “It’s been over the course, from what I can tell, over the last two years, he and coach (Frank) Pollack both. I definitely want to throw Coach Pollack in there, because they work together to set up a lot of the run game and work with us as an offensive line very equally.”
Frederick said Callahan and Pollack are both “really good technicians” who hold the offensive line to as high a standard as possible.
That high standard is also expected from play-caller Scott Linehan, who knows he’s got a young offensive line but doesn’t treat the group that way.
“I enjoy them as people, No. 1,” Linehan said. “Just seeing how hard they work and how they go about their business, they are a young group, but they act very much like veterans. There’s enough veteran to them that you don’t feel like you’re playing with a young offensive line. Obviously, they’re very talented and have been playing exceptionally well. But they’re just great kids, great people.”
The offensive line of guard Ronald Leary, tackle Doug Free and three 23-year-old first-round picks has the Cowboys atop the league in rushing and Tony Romo comfortable.
Guard Zack Martin said Callahan’s attention to detail has helped that happen. From footwork to hand placement to quickness, Callahan goes over everything meticulously.
“He’s very specific,” Martin said. “What I love about what he does is we film everything. We film every little drill, everything during practice is filmed. We get to look at everything. It’s great because you’re getting evaluated and you can see what you’re doing every rep. You’re going full go every rep. Being that specific has paid off.”
That was similar to what he did in college. Martin said it was great to transition into the NFL with a coach in Callahan who takes a lot of pride in technique.
“He’s obviously a very smart coach and comes up with the different formations and little things,” Martin said. “We’re running the same plays, but maybe something’s a little different.”
Posted Oct 3, 2014
Rowan Kavner
DallasCowboys.com Staff Writer
IRVING, Texas – The Cowboys’ offensive linemen can see the difference Bill Callahan’s making with additional time to teach the group.
Center Travis Frederick doesn’t believe the run game has changed dramatically in what it’s trying to accomplish, but he believes the biggest different to the running game is the amount of time Callahan can spend with the offensive line this year.
Callahan no longer has to call the plays, allowing him more time to do what he was originally brought in to do.
“He’s been an integral part in the success of the running game,” Frederick said. “It’s been over the course, from what I can tell, over the last two years, he and coach (Frank) Pollack both. I definitely want to throw Coach Pollack in there, because they work together to set up a lot of the run game and work with us as an offensive line very equally.”
Frederick said Callahan and Pollack are both “really good technicians” who hold the offensive line to as high a standard as possible.
That high standard is also expected from play-caller Scott Linehan, who knows he’s got a young offensive line but doesn’t treat the group that way.
“I enjoy them as people, No. 1,” Linehan said. “Just seeing how hard they work and how they go about their business, they are a young group, but they act very much like veterans. There’s enough veteran to them that you don’t feel like you’re playing with a young offensive line. Obviously, they’re very talented and have been playing exceptionally well. But they’re just great kids, great people.”
The offensive line of guard Ronald Leary, tackle Doug Free and three 23-year-old first-round picks has the Cowboys atop the league in rushing and Tony Romo comfortable.
Guard Zack Martin said Callahan’s attention to detail has helped that happen. From footwork to hand placement to quickness, Callahan goes over everything meticulously.
“He’s very specific,” Martin said. “What I love about what he does is we film everything. We film every little drill, everything during practice is filmed. We get to look at everything. It’s great because you’re getting evaluated and you can see what you’re doing every rep. You’re going full go every rep. Being that specific has paid off.”
That was similar to what he did in college. Martin said it was great to transition into the NFL with a coach in Callahan who takes a lot of pride in technique.
“He’s obviously a very smart coach and comes up with the different formations and little things,” Martin said. “We’re running the same plays, but maybe something’s a little different.”
