FRISCO, Texas – Kellen Moore continues as the offensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys, agreeing to a multi-year deal Saturday night.
Dallas did not announce the length of the contract, but a source said it was a three-year deal.
In a statement issued by the Cowboys, Moore said he would no longer practice the job in Boise States. He was linked to the opening almost immediately after Bryan Harsin left for Auburn. Moore had a record career for the Broncos from 2008-11, winning 50 games in four seasons.
“I love Boise States. I will always strive for them, and I hope to be a part of the program again one day.” Moore said. “We’re building something special here in Dallas. I’m grateful for the Jones family and [head coach] Mike McCarthy for giving me the opportunity to coach these special players. I’m excited for us to put it all together and get the job done. ‘
Moore, whose contract would expire after the season, ends his second season as the Cowboys player. In 2019, the Cowboys had the best position in terms of yards per game (431.5) and finished second in passing (296.9) and fifth in rushing (134.6), as Dak Prescott set career highs in passing yards (4 902) and posted touchdowns. (30). The Cowboys broke the eighth best score (25.8).
This season was much more challenging, and the Cowboys started four different backs. Prescott was lost in the fifth game of the season with a compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle that required surgery. Andy Dalton started the next two games before suffering a concussion and missing a game on the reserve / COVID-19 list, which forced newcomers Ben DiNucci and Garrett Gilbert to start their first careers.
The Cowboys were also forced to repeat their attack several times with right-winger La’el Collins, who did not play in a game due to hip surgery, and left-back Tyron Smith, who only played two games before a underwent neck surgery. Referee Zack Martin will miss his fifth consecutive game due to a calf team and a sixth overall Sunday.
This season, the Cowboys have the offense in the 12th position as far as the meter is concerned, being seventh in passing and 17th in rushing. They are 16th in the standings, averaging 25.1 points per game.
In the last three games, the offense has had a rise, while Dalton and Moore have found a rhythm. The Cowboys ’offense contributed 94 of the 108 points Dallas scored in its three-game winning streak.
In last week’s win over the Philadelphia Eagles, the Cowboys were offended by 514 yards and darkened 500 yards for the fourth time this season, connecting most in team history with the 1978, 1966 and 2019 offenses. They also played three passing games of more than 50 yards, most by a team in a game this season.
When his name emerged as a candidate for the opening of Boise State, Cowboys’ players praised Moore, who is only 32 and in his third season as coach. He served as the coach of the Cowboys in 2018 before moving to the coordinator position. He was a rugby quarterback for the Cowboys for three seasons (2015-’17).
“I think Kellen can become a good head coach. I think he will be a hell of a head coach,” Ezekiel Elliott said two weeks ago. “I would say, one, just his football knowledge. He’s so smart. He was a smart football player and that was his greatest strength when he was a football player, here was how smart he was and his knowledge of the game. And then I’m probably just saying his ability to be personal, his ability to motivate, he says. He has a little different technique, but it’s still getting the job done, and you know I’m doing a great job as head coach. will do. ‘
One of McCarthy’s first tasks as head coach of the Cowboys last January was to keep Moore as coordinator and player. He praised him throughout the season.
“I can only tell you that we think the world belongs to Kellen. He has done an incredible job here,” McCarthy said after last week’s win over the Eagles.