Five Ideas for Cowboys Success in Dallas, Texas

1. Phillips Must Go.

Wade Phillips is not the answer to the Cowboys' head coaching job...now, or in the future.  He is an able defensive coordinator, especially when working in a staff where he submits defensive schemes to a head coach.

His motivational skills have created a team full of "servant mummies."  The lack of intensity that the players possess reflects directly upon the head coach's ability to instill that intensity in them.  Wade Phillips cannot do this.  I don't see this ability improving any time soon.

2. Jerry Jones Should Own...Period.

As much as Wade Phillips is not the answer to the Cowboys' head coach, neither is Jerry Jones.  JJ is one of the shrewdest businessmen in the NFL, to be sure.  But his "wannabe" obsession with a hands-on approach to running the team has been a stumbling block to every head coach hired under Jones' ownership.

If JJ isn't willing to let his staff make the coaching decisions, without interference, then what does this say about his hiring decisions?

3. Take the Heat Off of Jason Garrett.

Jason Garrett has been a member of this organization for a long time, during hardships and triumphs.  He possesses the skills to energize his offensive schemes.  He can and will add to the Cowboys' offensive arsenal.

He needs to work with a head coach that can light some fire into players' less than motivated efforts.  Hello Bill Cowher?  Even though Cowher has stated he will not coach next season, Jerry Jones should make him an offer he cannot refuse.

4. Tebow Would Be Great...But Get Real!

Tebow will be the cream of the crop in next year's draft.  Everyone knows that.  Bringing him to Dallas, though, would mean losing every skill position player that Dallas currently has, not to mention several draft picks that JJ hasn't already squandered on the likes of Roy Williams, "Pac-Man" Jones, etc.

Be realistic...Tebow will not be available at the price Dallas would have to pay.  It would be like completely starting over, which is not necessary if...

5. Romo Will Grow.

Tony Romo has all the necessary skills to be a quality quarterback in this league.  He is not a 10-year veteran quite yet.  He works well with Jason Garrett, but he—and all the other Cowboy players—need a head coach that will kick some butts; hard-nosed guidance that will make the Cowboys care more about playing good than looking good.  With the possible exception of Jason Witten, there is a complete lack of intensity in the team's execution.

The core of this team is in good shape.  Now let's get a head coach that will mold this team into the shape it needs—someone who will bring a heartbeat back to Dallas!

This isn't intended to suggest there are only five areas of concern for the Cowboys to improve upon.  In this writer's opinion, though, these are some great places to start!