Dallas Cowboys Add Former All-Big 12 Quarterback To Coaching Staff

Will Grier’s playing career may be over, but his time with the Dallas Cowboys certainly isn’t. After announcing his retirement earlier this month, the former NFL quarterback is returning to Dallas as an offensive assistant under head coach Brian Schottenheimer. It’s a natural transition for someone who already knows the organization well and has spent multiple stints wearing the Cowboys star.

Will Grier Already Knows The Dallas Cowboys

One of the biggest advantages Grier brings to the coaching staff is familiarity. The 31-year-old spent parts of four seasons with the Cowboys as a backup quarterback, giving him firsthand knowledge of the organization’s culture and offensive philosophy. Rather than learning a new system from scratch, Grier can immediately step into a role where he already has established relationships throughout the building.

That should make for a smooth transition from player to coach.

A New Chapter Begins

Although Grier’s NFL playing career never unfolded as many expected after he was selected in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft, he remained respected around the league for his football IQ and professionalism.

Those qualities often translate well to coaching.

After spending time with the Panthers, Cowboys, Bengals, Patriots, Chargers and Eagles organizations, Grier has experienced a variety of offensive systems that he can now use to help Dallas’ quarterbacks and offensive players continue to develop.

Dallas Adds Another Offensive Mind

The Cowboys are coming off one of the NFL’s best offensive seasons, finishing second in total offense a year ago.

Now, Schottenheimer is adding another voice to the coaching room as Dallas prepares for training camp. Grier will work alongside the offensive staff beginning July 29 in Oxnard, California, helping prepare Dak Prescott and the rest of the offense for another playoff push.

It’s a behind-the-scenes move that won’t generate the same headlines as a player acquisition, but it could prove valuable over the course of a long season.

The Transition Makes Plenty Of Sense

Former quarterbacks have become increasingly valuable members of NFL coaching staffs because they understand the demands of the position from firsthand experience.

For Grier, this opportunity also comes with the benefit of returning to an organization where he’s already comfortable.

Instead of beginning a coaching career somewhere unfamiliar, he’ll be helping develop an offense he already knows, making Dallas an ideal place to start what could become a long career on the sidelines.