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ProfessorGAC

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12. Got Ya!

Reply to AZProgressive (Reply #10)

Tue Jan 14, 2025, 03:15 PM

Jan 14

I'm not convinced he would be a good pro coach either.
He can't motivate players to do what he did because only so many people will ever have his speed & instincts. No amount of motivation makes a 4.4 cornerback run 4.25!
Since I loathe the Cowboys, I don't really care what happens here, but it's interesting as a topic.

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