Mike Tomlin's Interpretation of Players-only Meetings: "I Think You're Dead"
DeMarvion Overshown said the defense met to set standards and fix communication as Dallas allows 395.4 yards per game, second-most in the NFL.
- Following a 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Thursday, the Dallas Cowboys defense held a players-only meeting to address their disappointing 2-3 start to the season.
- Dallas enters Week 6 with the 31st-ranked defense, allowing 395.4 yards per game after attempting to overhaul the unit with multiple high-profile additions over the past 14 months.
- Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown described the session as a 'heart to heart,' where players reviewed standards 'bullet point by bullet point' to improve accountability. Pass rusher Rashan Gary emphasized creating 'right habits.'
- Coach Brian Schottenheimer praised the meeting Wednesday, calling it 'productive' and stating it means everyone is 'rowing in the same direction.' He announced Christian Parker will move to the booth for Sunday's game.
- NBC analyst Mike Tomlin criticized public acknowledgment of such meetings on the New Heights Podcast, calling it 'BS.' While the Houston Texans improved following a 2024 meeting, history shows mixed results for teams attempting similar turnarounds.
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"What a mess": Skip Bayless takes shot at Brian Schottenheimer's comment as Mike Tomlin calls out Cowboys' "players-only meeting"
Brian Schottenheimer isn't bothered about the Dallas Cowboys' defense's players-only meeting. According to ESPN, Schottenheimer believes that it "means everyone's rowing in the same direction.
Mike Tomlin Drops Brutally Honest Quote on Cowboys Defense Holding Players-Only Meeting in Video
Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin doesn't take it as an encouraging sign that the Dallas Cowboys defense staged a players-only meeting.
Mike Tomlin sees a bad omen for Dallas Cowboys
After a disappointing 2-3 start to the season, the Dallas Cowboys defense held a players-only meeting as they try to turn things around. But according to one Super Bowl-winning head coach, that might not be a great sign. Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has been in his fair share of NFL locker rooms over the…
Mike Tomlin offers blunt take on NFL players-only meetings: ‘I think you’re dead’ – Democratic Accent
The Dallas Cowboys’ uneven start continued in Week 5, when they fell to the Tampa... The post Mike Tomlin offers blunt take on NFL players-only meetings: ‘I think you’re dead’ appeared first on Democratic Accent .
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