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The Tennessee Titans will retain John Fassel as their special teams coach, a continuation of his 2025 arrival after coaching stints with Dallas, Baltimore, Raiders, and the Rams; Fassel is the son of former Giants coach Jim Fassel and has voiced ambitions to become a head coach.
Cowboys special teams coach John Fassel defended cornerback Amani Oruwariye after a special teams miscue during a game against the Bengals, emphasizing that the play happened quickly and Oruwariye should not blame himself. Oruwariye touched a blocked punt, leading to a Bengals recovery and a subsequent game-winning touchdown. Fassel communicated with Oruwariye to reassure him that he did not let the team down, highlighting the fast-paced nature of the play and Oruwariye's hard work to return from injury.
Despite the Dallas Cowboys' victory over the Washington Commanders, there are calls for Jerry Jones to fire special teams coach John "Bones" Fassel due to repeated mistakes and poor performance from his unit. While head coach Mike McCarthy's job seems secure for now, Fassel's special teams have been plagued by penalties and failed plays, undermining the team's efforts. The article argues that Fassel's errors, including a blocked field goal and a punt, are too significant to overlook, even in a win.
The Dallas Cowboys are considering all options for their kicker search, including veterans like Mason Crosby, Robbie Gould, and Ryan Succop, as well as younger players and those from the XFL and USFL. The team currently has only one kicker on the roster, Tristan Vizcaino, who has limited experience. Former Cowboys kicker Brett Maher is also available but has not been re-signed. Special teams coach John Fassel prefers a veteran option for the open competition.