Scott Linehan - wikipedia Scott Linehan Scott Linehan Linehan with the Detroit Lions in 2012 Dallas Cowboys Position : Offensive coordinator Born : ( 1963 - 09 - 17 ) September 17, 1963 ( age 54 ) Sunnyside, Washington Career information High school : Sunnyside ( WA ) College : Idaho Career history As coach : Beaverton ( OR ) Sunset HS ( 1987 -- 1988 ) Offensive coordinator Idaho ( 1989 -- 1990 ) Wide receivers coach Nevada -- Las Vegas ( 1991 ) Quarterbacks coach Idaho ( 1992 -- 1993 ) Offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach Washington ( 1994 -- 1995 ) Wide receivers coach Washington ( 1996 -- 1997 ) Offensive coordinator & wide receivers coach Washington ( 1998 ) Offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach Louisville ( 1999 -- 2001 ) Offensive coordinator & wide receivers coach Minnesota Vikings ( 2002 -- 2004 ) Offensive coordinator & wide receivers coach Miami Dolphins ( 2005 ) Offensive coordinator St. Louis Rams ( 2006 -- 2008 ) Head coach Detroit Lions ( 2009 -- 2013 ) Offensive coordinator Dallas Cowboys ( 2014 ) Passing game coordinator Dallas Cowboys ( 2015 -- present ) Offensive coordinator Head coaching record Regular season : 11 -- 25 (. 306 ) Coaching stats at PFR Scott Thomas Linehan ( born September 17, 1963 ) is an American football coach who is the play caller and offensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League ( NFL ). He was previously the head coach of the St. Louis Rams and the offensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, and Detroit Lions. Prior to becoming an NFL coach in 2002, Linehan was a college assistant coach for 13 seasons. Contents 1 Early years 2 Playing career 3 Early coaching career 4 NFL coaching career 4.1 Head coaching record 5 Personal life 6 Coaching tree 7 Trivia 8 References 9 External links Early years Linehan was born and raised in Sunnyside, Washington, about three hours southeast of Seattle, in the lower Yakima Valley of eastern Washington. He was a three - year starter at quarterback at Sunnyside High School, where his father was principal. Linehan graduated from high school in 1982 and accepted a scholarship to play college football at the University of Idaho in Moscow, about two hundred miles ( 320 km ) to the east. He was a member of Dennis Erickson 's first recruiting class as a collegiate head coach. Linehan 's brothers, Ron and Rick, had played at Idaho in the 1970s, and were team leaders on defense. Playing career Linehan was a quarterback for the Vandals under head coaches Erickson ( 1982 -- 85 ) and Keith Gilbertson. He redshirted in 1982 and was the back - up to senior All - American Ken Hobart in 1983. Linehan became the starter in 1984 as a redshirt sophomore, but broke his clavicle early in the second game and missed most of that game and two additional starts. The Vandals struggled to a 2 -- 5 record, then won four straight to finish 6 -- 5 and third in the Big Sky. The season concluded with a 37 -- 0 victory in the rivalry game with Boise State in Bronco Stadium. Linehan led the Vandals to a 5 -- 1 record as a starter in 1985, then a stress fracture in his right foot required surgery and sidelined him for the season. Idaho won the Big Sky title and had consecutive Division I - AA playoff appearances in 1985 and 1986. Finally healthy for a full season as a fifth - year senior in 1986, Idaho went 8 -- 3 in the regular season and he threw for 2,954 yards, ending his college career with over 7,000 yards. Not selected in the 1987 NFL Draft, Linehan signed a rookie free agent contract with the Dallas Cowboys in 1987, but a shoulder injury quickly ended his playing career when he was cut at the start of his rookie training camp. Early coaching career Linehan began his coaching career as a volunteer coach at Sunset High School in Portland in 1987. At this time, he also was helping a friend with his business, selling class rings for Jostens. Linehan 's college coaching career began in 1989 as the wide receivers coach at his alma mater under first - year head coach John L. Smith. After two seasons in Moscow, Linehan coached a year at UNLV, two at Idaho again as coordinator, five at Washington in Seattle under Jim Lambright, and three at Louisville under Smith. NFL coaching career Linehan took his first NFL job as the offensive coordinator / wide receivers coach with the Minnesota Vikings in 2002. After three seasons in Minneapolis, Linehan served in a similar capacity with the Miami Dolphins in 2005 under Nick Saban, then was hired as head coach by the St. Louis Rams on January 19, 2006. Linehan inherited a team in transition. Most of the Rams ' stars from earlier in the decade had gone elsewhere, and those who were still there had noticeably lost a step. Nonetheless, Linehan 's tenure started out on a promising note, as the Rams went 4 -- 2 in their first six games. However, a four - game losing streak in October and November effectively ended any chance of making the playoffs. Despite this slump, the NFC West was so weak that year that while they finished 8 -- 8, missing the division title by a single game. However, the Rams regressed to 3 -- 13 in his second season. Years of questionable draft and free - agent acquisitions caught up with the team, and the season degenerated into a fiasco due to a rash of injuries to the offensive line. The season was also marked by disputes with star players such as Steven Jackson, Torry Holt, and, most notoriously, quarterback Marc Bulger. Holt and Jackson openly feuded with Linehan on the sidelines during games. The easygoing Linehan did n't discipline them, leading to criticism that he was n't willing to assert his authority. The bottom fell out in 2008. After an 0 -- 3 start in which the Rams were outscored 116 -- 29, a significant departure from the days of `` The Greatest Show on Turf '', Linehan benched Bulger in favor of Trent Green for their game against the Buffalo Bills. The move did not work ; the Rams lost 35 -- 14 after allowing 25 unanswered points in the second half. Linehan was fired hours later, tallying an 11 -- 25 record in his 36 games as head coach. On January 9, 2009, Linehan interviewed with the San Francisco 49ers as a candidate for the open offensive coordinator position. Linehan was announced as the offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions on January 23, 2009, by new head coach Jim Schwartz. On December 30, 2013, Linehan was relieved of his duties as the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator following the firing of Lions head coach Jim Schwartz. On January 27, 2014, the Dallas Cowboys hired Linehan to call plays for the offense, and was later given the title of passing game coordinator. Incumbent offensive coordinator and play caller Bill Callahan remained on staff, but relinquinshed play calling duties and was given the new title of running game coordinator. Linehan serves as the de facto offensive coordinator by leading offensive meetings and calling plays during games. He was formally promoted to offensive coordinator upon Callahan 's departure at the end of the season. Linehan had previously worked with Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett when they served as assistants on the staff of Nick Saban 's Miami Dolphins in 2005. Head coaching record Team Year Regular season Postseason Won Lost Ties Win % Finish Won Lost Win % Result STL 2006 8 8 0. 500 2nd in NFC West - - - - STL 2007 13 0. 188 4th in NFC West - - - - STL 2008 0 0. 000 ( Fired ) - - - - Total 11 25 0. 306 - - - - - Personal life Linehan is the youngest of seven children of William and Margaret Linehan ; he has three brothers and three sisters. His father, Bill ( 1921 -- 98 ), was born in Plummer, Idaho, and was the high school principal in Sunnyside, after serving in World War II with the U.S. Army in the Pacific. Both parents and a sister attended the University of Idaho, as did brothers, Ron and Rick, who also played football at Idaho. Ron ( 1950 -- 2005 ) was a three - time All - Big Sky linebacker ( 1969 -- 71 ) and was selected in the 1972 NFL Draft ; he was a high school coach in the Portland area until his death at age 55. Rick had ten career interceptions as a Vandal defensive back ( 1976 -- 78 ). Linehan and his wife of over 20 years, Kristen, have two sons : Matthew, and Michael. He is of Irish descent and is a devout Catholic. Matthew and Michael both currently play college football at the University of Idaho, as their father and uncles did. Matthew is a quarterback and Michael is a linebacker. These are his only children. Linehan 's wife, Kristen, is the sister - in - law of actor Jim Caviezel ; she and Caviezel 's wife, Kerri, are sisters. Coaching tree NFL head coaches under whom Linehan has served : Jason Garrett, Dallas Cowboys ( 2014 -- present ) Jim Schwartz, Detroit Lions ( 2009 -- 2013 ) Nick Saban, Miami Dolphins ( 2005 ) Mike Tice, Minnesota Vikings ( 2002 -- 2004 ) College head coaches under whom Linehan served : John L. Smith, Louisville ( 1999 -- 2001 ) Jim Lambright, Washington ( 1994 -- 1998 ) John L Smith, Idaho ( 1992 -- 1993 ) Jim Strong, UNLV ( 1991 ) John L Smith, Idaho ( 1989 -- 1990 ) College head coaches under whom Linehan played : Keith Gilbertson, Idaho ( 1986 ) Dennis Erickson, Idaho ( 1982 -- 1985 ) Trivia Linehan credits Dennis Erickson, his head coach at Idaho ( 1982 -- 85 ), as the `` biggest influence '' on his attack - style offensive philosophies. Fellow NFL head coach Tom Cable and ESPN analyst ( and former NFL player ) Mark Schlereth both blocked for Linehan during his college career at Idaho. References Jump up ^ http://maps.yahoo.com/dd_result.php?q1=Sunnyside%2C+WA&q2=Moscow%2C+ID&q3= &q4 = &q5 = ^ Jump up to : `` Idaho signs quarterback, linemen ''. Lewiston Morning Tribune. Idaho. February 11, 1982. p. 1B. ^ Jump up to : `` Former Idaho linebacker Linehan dies at 55 ''. Spokesman - Review. September 28, 2005. ^ Jump up to : Lions Name Scott Linehan as Offensive Coordinator, Detroit Lions press release, January 23, 2009 ( retrieved January 23, 2009 ) Jump up ^ `` Linehan sidelined ''. Spokesman - Review. Spokane, Washington. September 17, 1984. p. 16. Jump up ^ Barrows, Bob ( October 7, 1984 ). `` Time runs out on Idaho comeback as Reno hangs on, 23 - 17 ''. Lewiston Morning Tribune. Idaho. p. 1C. ^ Jump up to : Boling, Dave ( September 19, 1985 ). `` Want trouble ? Linehan will pass ''. Spokesman - Review. p. C1. Jump up ^ Barrows, Bob ( November 18, 1984 ). `` Everything goes Idaho 's way, including Gem trophy ''. Lewiston Morning Tribune. Idaho. p. 1C. Jump up ^ `` Football ( fall 1984 ) ''. Gem of the Mountains, University of Idaho yearbook. 1985. p. 56. Jump up ^ `` Broken bone in right foot may sideline Linehan for Saturday 's game with UM ''. Spokesman - Review. Spokane, Washington. October 18, 1985. p. 28. Jump up ^ `` Vandal Linehan has surgery ''. Spokane Chronicle. Washington. October 22, 1985. p. B4. Jump up ^ `` Football ( fall 1985 ) ''. Gem of the Mountains, University of Idaho yearbook. 1986. p. 130. Jump up ^ `` Football ( fall 1986 ) ''. Gem of the Mountains, University of Idaho yearbook. 1987. p. 186. ^ Jump up to : O'Neil, Danny ( October 11, 2006 ). `` Linehan continues legacy in St. Louis ''. The Seattle Times. Retrieved April 29, 2012. ^ Jump up to : Jacobson, Bryan ( August 22, 1992 ). `` Back in the fold ''. Moscow - Pullman Daily News. Idaho - Washington. p. 1D. Jump up ^ `` UI loses football coach ''. Lewiston Morning Tribune. Idaho. Associated Press. March 2, 1994. p. 2D. Jump up ^ Scott Linehan bio Archived 2006 - 01 - 22 at the Wayback Machine., St. Louis Rams, ( accessed online 2009 - 01 - 26 ) Jump up ^ http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000318629/article/dallas-cowboys-hire-scott-linehan-as-playcaller Jump up ^ http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/06/21/scott-linehan-takes-firm-control-of-the-cowboys-offense/ Jump up ^ http://blog.mysanantonio.com/nfl/2014/01/garrett-linehan-kindred-offensive-spirits/ Jump up ^ Scott Linehan Record, Statistics, and Category Ranks - Pro-Football-Reference.com Jump up ^ `` William Robert Linehan ''. findagrave.com. Retrieved April 29, 2012. Jump up ^ `` Ron Linehan ''. findagrave.com. Retrieved April 29, 2012. Jump up ^ `` A rough night for the Linehans ''. OregonLive.com. September 25, 2006. Retrieved April 29, 2012. Jump up ^ `` About Scott Linehan ''. Retrieved October 21, 2012. Jump up ^ Transcript of introductory press conference as Ram 's head coach Archived 2007 - 09 - 29 at the Wayback Machine., St. Louis Rams, January 19, 2006 ( accessed online 2008 - 01 - 26 ) External links Biography portal Dallas Cowboys profile Detroit Lions profile Idaho Vandals starting quarterbacks Edwards ( 1893 ) G.P. 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Current offensive coordinators of the National Football League American Football Conference AFC East AFC North AFC South AFC West Brian Daboll ( Buffalo Bills ) Dowell Loggains ( Miami Dolphins ) Josh McDaniels ( New England Patriots ) Jeremy Bates ( New York Jets ) Marty Mornhinweg ( Baltimore Ravens ) Bill Lazor ( Cincinnati Bengals ) Todd Haley ( Cleveland Browns ) Randy Fichtner ( Pittsburgh Steelers ) Bill O'Brien * ( Houston Texans ) Nick Sirianni ( Indianapolis Colts ) Nathaniel Hackett ( Jacksonville Jaguars ) Matt LaFleur ( Tennessee Titans ) Bill Musgrave ( Denver Broncos ) Eric Bieniemy ( Kansas City Chiefs ) Ken Whisenhunt ( Los Angeles Chargers ) Greg Olson ( Oakland Raiders ) National Football Conference NFC East NFC North NFC South NFC West Scott Linehan ( Dallas Cowboys ) Mike Shula ( New York Giants ) Mike Groh ( Philadelphia Eagles ) Matt Cavanaugh ( Washington Redskins ) Mark Helfrich ( Chicago Bears ) Jim Bob Cooter ( Detroit Lions ) Joe Philbin ( Green Bay Packers ) John DeFilippo ( Minnesota Vikings ) Steve Sarkisian ( Atlanta Falcons ) Norv Turner ( Carolina Panthers ) Pete Carmichael Jr. ( New Orleans Saints ) Todd Monken ( Tampa Bay Buccaneers ) Mike McCoy ( Arizona Cardinals ) Aaron Kromer * / Shane Waldron * ( Los Angeles Rams ) Kyle Shanahan * ( San Francisco 49ers ) Brian Schottenheimer ( Seattle Seahawks ) * Serves as offensive coordinator under different title Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Scott_Linehan&oldid=832832665 '' Categories : 1963 births Living people American football quarterbacks Detroit Lions coaches Idaho Vandals football coaches Idaho Vandals football players Louisville Cardinals football coaches Miami Dolphins coaches Minnesota Vikings coaches St. Louis Rams head coaches Washington Huskies football coaches UNLV Rebels football coaches National Football League offensive coordinators University of Idaho alumni People from Sunnyside, Washington American Roman Catholics American people of Irish descent Hidden categories : Webarchive template wayback links Dallas Cowboys currentteam parameter articles NFL player with coaching information Talk Contents About Wikipedia Add links This page was last edited on 28 March 2018, at 07 : 15. 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Question: who calls the plays for the dallas cowboys
Answer: Scott Thomas Linehan