The Cowboys may regret Kellen Moore‘s departure because he possibly landed in a better situation with the Chargers.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Chargers will hire Moore as their new OC after he and the Cowboys mutually parted ways on Sunday.
The situation is excellent for Moore because Los Angeles already has a franchise QB, 24-year-old Justin Herbert. Herbert and Pro Hall of Famer Dan Marino are the only QBS to throw 90 or more touchdowns in their first three seasons.
A team quickly hiring Moore shows he’s well-regarded around league circles, and Dallas possibly made a rash decision, especially amid an offensive reboot.
Dallas may lose key skill players such as Pro Bowl RB Tony Pollard and former Pro Bowl TE Dalton Schultz in free agency.
Longtime offensive superstars, Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott, regressed this season. Elliott had a career-low in yards-per-carry (3.8), and Prescott threw a career-high 15 interceptions in 12 regular-season games.
The questions surrounding the offense may lead to a turbulent transition period, where a sharp, creative OC is needed.
“The ability to generate points and yards in the regular season under Moore has been phenomenal,” wrote Jon Machota of The Athletic.”Only the Kansas City Chiefs generated more, and they have the best QB (Patrick Mahomes) in the business by a good margin.”
According to ESPN’s Todd Archer, Dallas HC Mike McCarthy may take over playcalling duties, but that’s not official.
Jumbling playcalling duties and HC responsibilities could be hard on McCarthy, who’s possibly on the hot seat if the Cowboys fail to end their 27-year championship drought.
