Cowboys Need Irvin

The Dallas Cowboys have made several moves this offseason to improve team chemistry. The only coaching change was to finally fire Brian Stewart as Defensive Coordinator and announce that Wade Phillips would take over the job. That was not exactly a blockbuster since Phillips took over the defensive signal calling midway through last season. The Cowboys need leadership and direction on the offensive side of the ball. They got rid of T.O., which needed to be done, and now they have Roy Williams and a handful of young, fairly talented receivers on the roster. What they need now is someone to light a fire under there asses and show them how to be real NFL wide receivers. I can think of no finer person to do that than Hall of Famer and former Cowboy receiver Michael Irvin. I do not know if Mr. Irvin has any desire to coach, I know he is currently on the local ESPN radio affiliate and is doing the reality show thing with former Cowboy Bill Bates and former special teams coach Joe Avezzano. Michael Irvins leadership at practice and during games is legendary. I have watched him during several training camps in the early nineties and every game he played for the Cowboys. Now I know Irvin’s off field exploits are legendary as well, but his reputation as a leader and motivator are just what this team needs. Roy Williams is a natural talent; he showed this at the University of Texas and to a lesser degree in Detroit. Watching Williams with the Cowboys this season, it is obvious he needs some help. Michael Irvin was known as one of the great route runners in the game, Williams is known as one of the worst. Talent alone does not get you by in the NFL. Irvin could teach Williams and the other receivers how to practice, something Jason Garrett and Wade Phillips have yet to do. Irvin might even be able to ratchet up the intensity level of the whole team during training camp and during the season. He has the ability to connect and motivate people the way few people can. I do not think “camp cupcake” would apply if Michael were involved, at least not to the receivers and defensive backs. This team has no identity, no sense of urgency at all. Having a person like Mike in the locker room and on the sidelines on Sunday’s would change at least some of that, of course he cannot do it alone. Wade Phillips is not going to change his demeanor, and Jason Garrett is not going to change into a great motivator overnight. The players have to take on most of the challenge. Of course there is a chance that the changes that need to be made can be made without Irvin; I just like the chances a lot more with him than without him. Come on Mike, make the call. The fans and the Cowboys need the Playmaker to make a comeback.

(studyofsports.com)