Former Cowboys Quarterback Getting Used To New Role

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Kellen Moore spent his career as a backup, but was always ready when called upon, even if things didn’t go his way. After five seasons in the league, Moore decided to retire and try his hand at coaching.

Due to his approach to the job as a player and his willingness to help other quarterbacks, the Cowboys decided to bring Moore back as their quarterbacks’ coach, which means he will be working with Dak Prescott, Cooper Rush and Mike White this season.

Even though it seems like a major change, Moore said the transition from player to coach has gone smoothly.

​​”It’s been a good transition and I couldn’t ask for it to go more smoothly,” Moore said. “I’m fortunate because of all the familiarity. Being here as a player, you understand the people you’re going to work with. You know the offense.

“Maybe even more importantly, from a personal standpoint, your family knows Dallas. For us, it’s been a smooth transition and we’ve enjoyed it. There is still plenty to learn on the coaching side, but it’s been good.”

According to Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones, the team talked to Moore about becoming a coach last season. After former quarterbacks coach Wade Wilson told the team he wouldn‘t be returning this season, Jones said he thought Moore would be an ideal replacement.

Even though Moore is just 28, Jones said his age wasn’t an issue when he decided to offer him the job.

“Look at all the young coaches that are head coaches, head coaches that are coaching in this league, you have college coaches who are 30 years old out there coaching,” Jones said. “Kellen comes from an amazing background, dad’s a coach, grew up around ball. He’s just a football guy.”