Archer: In Frank Pollack, message remains same for Cowboys line

[Cotton]

In Frank Pollack, message remains same for Cowboys line
January, 16, 2015

By Todd Archer | ESPNDallas.com

IRVING, Texas -- Jason Garrett liked the fact that the Dallas Cowboys will have continuity on their coaching staff in 2015, and that includes the loss of offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Bill Callahan to the Washington Redskins.

Confused?

The Cowboys replaced Callahan with Frank Pollack, who has been the assistant offensive line coach the last two seasons. In 2013 Pollack was deeply involved with the offensive line when Callahan was the playcaller. With Callahan in the coaches' booth during games, Pollack was in charge of the line on the field.

The voice might be different but the message will be the same. With the success the Cowboys had in 2014 running the ball, the Cowboys want to keep everything the same with a young but talented offensive line, led by Pro Bowlers Tyron Smith, Travis Frederick and Zack Martin.

From 2007-11, Pollack was an assistant offensive line coach with the Houston Texans. He was the Oakland Raiders line coach in 2012 before joining the Cowboys, working with Callahan, who coached Pollack at Northern Arizona.

“I think his relationship with Bill was really positive, positive for our football team but positive for each of those guys,” Garrett said. “They worked well together. I think Frank learned a lot from Bill about some different things. Not only did it help him, but it was a mutually beneficial relationship. All of that stuff -- his experience as a player, his experience as a coach, the expertise that he has. He’s a really good communicator. He’s got command of the room. He’s got command of the field. I think he has tremendous credibility with the players. They listen to him. They try what he’s asking them to do. I think he’s just been a really good coach for us.”

 

[Jiggyfly]

I think the loss of Callahan might hurt more than people think, he always seemed to dial up the correct run in the 2nd half to spring a guy for a big run.

And it would be something different than we had run all game, don't think it's a huge loss, but he was very valuable.

 

[BipolarFuk]

When did Callahan call any plays this year?

 

[Cotton]

When did Callahan call any plays this year?

He didn't. I'm not sure what Jiggy's talking about.

 

[Carp]

I think the loss of Callahan will hurt most on the defensive side of the ball because he knew what coverages to call and when to blitz.

 

[Jiggyfly]

He didn't. I'm not sure what Jiggy's talking about.

You don't think Callahan had any input into what running plays were called?

Linnehan had the last word but Callahan was in his ear as well, it was reported that both Callahan and Linnehan were the ones making adjustments at half time.

 

[Cotton]

You don't think Callahan had any input into what running plays were called?

Linnehan had the last word but Callahan was in his ear as well, it was reported that both Callahan and Linnehan were the ones making adjustments at half time.

Well, sure, he had input in the gameplan... well before the game actually started. But, no, he has no input in the play to play calls.

 

[Jiggyfly]

Well, sure, he had input in the gameplan... well before the game actually started. But, no, he has no input in the play to play calls.

And you know this how?

Of course he has input into play to play calls, why would he even be at the games, Pollack is on the sidelines Callahan is in the booth and he was the running game coordinatoor.

It's been reported by Sturm and others that he has input.

 

[Cotton]

And you know this how?

Of course he has input into play to play calls, why would he even be at the games, Pollack is on the sidelines Callahan is in the booth and he was the running game coordinatoor.

It's been reported by Sturm and others that he has input.

I said he had input, but there is no damn way that Linehan has time to consult the OL coach before making every playcall. That's one of the dumbest things you have ever suggested.