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DALLAS COWBOYS 5 QUESTIONS McCarthy already at ‘100 miles an hour’ Jori Epstein Dallas hopes to find more 5. Will McCarthy instill his USA TODAY scheme flexibility under defen- culture? sive coordinator Mike Nolan Cowboys coach Mike Mc- and more positional flexibility Jones said he “heard the Carthy explained the adrena- from players, including rookies bells” when he hired McCarthy. line rush from the head of a din- Trevon Diggs and Reggie Rob- A Super Bowl-winning coach, ing room table at Harry & Izzy’s inson II. Each is listed as a cor- with 13 years’ head coaching steakhouse in Indianapolis. ner and created turnovers in experience and a 61.8% career “I missed the energy of get- college. Diggs, the brother of win percentage available to ting up in the morning,” McCar- Bills receiver Stefon Diggs, be- help the Cowboys “win now”? thy told a handful of Dallas re- lieves his own past at receiver Jones compared the fortuitous porters Feb. 26 during the NFL gives him a leg up in creating timing to catching lightning in a scouting combine. “Where you turnovers. bottle. wake up and your mind is flying “I feel like that’s one of my The kudos continued into 100 miles an hour. And you just strengths,” he said after the draft weekend, when the Jones want to get going on the next Cowboys selected him in the family lauded McCarthy’s wis- project. second round out of Alabama. dom and input throughout the “That’s what excites me ev- “I don’t want pass breakups. I evaluation and selection proc- ery day.” want interceptions.” ess. McCarthy’s first six months McCarthy believes Diggs But McCarthy must get the as Cowboys coach have already and Robinson will be assets on buy-in of the Cowboys locker thrown him curveballs — chief- defense and special teams. He room to truly instill a new cul- ly, a global pandemic — that also thinks the collection of ture after a decade of Jason nearly 13 years in Green Bay cornerback options, alongside Garrett weaving his principles didn’t. But he’s waded through returning starter Xavier Woods into the fabric of the organiza- free agency and a seemingly and veteran free-agent acquisi- tion. strong NFL draft to arrive at tion Ha Ha Clinton-Dix could He’ll need to communicate virtual offseason activities. The Cowboys’ Dak Prescott says he’s excited to work with improve the Cowboys at safety. new systems without on-field The Cowboys’ stockpile of “quarterback guru” Mike McCarthy. BILL STREICHER/USA TODAY SPORTS “I’m very comfortable with installation for the time being weapons, especially on of- the flexibility we have through- and to connect with players fense, only augment the sky- out our secondary players,” he’s never met in person, with- high expectations to which Mc- prepare players to maximize 3. Will Dak Prescott take McCarthy said. “We have great out his starting quarterback’s Carthy arrived. Dallas hasn’t their potential. the next step in 2020? competition and excellent flex- contract settled. made it to an NFC champion- ibility.” Dynamics are tricky. Jones ship game, much less a Super 2. What does CeeDee Lamb The Cowboys pinpoint Mc- A revamped defensive line, believes that’s where McCar- Bowl, in 24 years. Will that mean for the Cowboys’ run Carthy’s history with quarter- which adds defensive tackles thy’s experience — his success- change in the McCarthy era? game? back development, most re- Gerald McCoy and Dontari Poe es and his failures in the NFL — Here are five questions for cently with Aaron Rodgers in as well as reinstated defensive will come to help. the Cowboys to answer in his Three-time Pro Bowl run- Green Bay, as one of the top end Aldon Smith, also could “Mike has done an unbeliev- first season: ning back Ezekiel Elliott is un- reasons they gave him the job. help ramp up pressure and in- able job of leading the charge,” der contract through 2027 with “He’s a quarterback guru,” crease opportunities for takea- Jones said. “I’ve been very im- 1. Can Dallas step up in big an extension averaging $15 mil- Prescott said. “He’s an offen- ways. pressed.” games? lion a year. Even so, the Cow- sive guru.” boys added Lamb to a receiver Dallas hopes McCarthy will McCarthy didn’t waste time room that already featured a build upon what Prescott, who reminding Cowboys rookies pair of 1,000-yard pass-catch- will turn 27 in July, has already what they are playing for. ers in Amari Cooper and Mi- accomplished in four seasons. “Everything we do will be chael Gallup. McCarthy said his Contract negotiations for a tied into winning those key staff is thrilled at the surplus of long-term extension will con- games,” he told them during playmakers. tinue in the lead-up to the July NOTICES their virtual orientation. “We’ll “It’s really just which way 15 deadline, but the Cowboys prepare for a 20-game season.” you emphasize,” McCarthy say they aren’t worried about LEGAL NOTICE Winning key games is an said. “(Offensive coordinator) his availability either way. IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON area in which the Cowboys fell Kellen Moore has had a lot of “When we’re ready to play,” In re Fraser’s Boiler Service, Inc., Debtor. Case No. 18-41245-BDL short last year. The team fun … on a few new wrinkles Jones said, “he’ll be there.” NOTICE OF MOTION AND HEARING ON DEBTOR’S MOTION TO APPROVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND POLICY BUY-BACK WITH CERTAIN INSURERS flopped at New Orleans, New we’re looking to work.” Prescott hasn’t missed a PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time on June 19, 2020, the United States England and Philadelphia in The receiver boon may come start since Dallas drafted him Bankruptcy Court for theWestern District ofWashington will conduct a hearing in the above-captioned case on a motion by the debtor Fraser’s Boiler Service, Inc. (the “Motion,” Dkt. No. 756) for an order approving 2019, unable to score more than at the right time for the Cow- in the 2016, posting a 40-24 ca- (i) a Settlement Agreement 1 among Debtor, DJO Services, LLC (“DJO”), Resource Transition Consultants, Inc. as court-appointed Receiver of Fraser’s Boiler Service, Inc. (“RTC”), Allianz Underwriters Insurance Company 10 points despite averaging 27.1 boys offensive line, which has reer record so far. In 2019, Pres- and Chicago Insurance Company (collectively,“Allianz”), Century Indemnity Company and Pacific Employers through the season. Eight been Dallas’ strongest position cott delivered his best statisti- Insurance Company (collectively, “Century”), Lloyd’s Underwriters and London Market Companies as identified on Exhibit B to the Settlement Agreement (collectively, “LMI”), Hartford Accident and Indemnity times they trailed at halftime — group most of the last half-dec- cal season yet: 65.1% comple- Company (“Hartford”), National Union Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh, PA (“National Union”), The Travelers and all eight times they lost. ade. Its dominance was impor- tion rate, 4,902 passing yards, Indemnity Company (“Travelers”), and Zurich American Insurance Company as successor-in-interest to Maine Bonding and Casualty Company (“Zurich”) regarding certain liability insurance policies issued or subscribed “At critical times, critical tant, CBS color analyst and for- 30 touchdowns and 11 intercep- or allegedly issued or subscribed by Allianz, Century, LMI, Hartford, National Union, Travelers, and Zurich (collectively, the “Insurers”) (as more particularly defined in the Settlement Agreement, the “Policies”) and games we didn’t meet the mer Cowboys quarterback To- tions. The numbers reflect a (ii) an Amendment to a previous settlement agreement among Debtor, DJO, RTC, and ProvidenceWashington mark,” Cowboys owner Jerry ny Romo once said. “You need Cowboys offense favoring the Insurance Company (“PW”and collectively with the Insurers, the“Settling Insurers”). Under the Agreements, (i) the Settling Insurers will pay an aggregate amount of more than $20 million (subject to certain credits as Jones said. “Across the board, to figure out what your strength passing game more than it had set forth in the Settlement Agreement), (ii) the “Insurer Parties”and the “PW Releasees”(as defined in the we had top players that didn’t is, how you’re going to win foot- in Prescott’s first three years, in Settlement Agreement) will receive a release of all past, present, and future claims, known and unknown, with respect to, relating to, or in any way arising out of the Policies, and (iii) any and all rights and Interests in step up.” ball games and what’s the for- part because Dallas trailed of- the Policies will be deemed to have been sold to the respective Settling Insurers free and clear of any claims, liens, and interests to the extent of the Bankruptcy Court’s power to sell free and clear, thus permanently and It will be McCarthy’s job to mula,” Romo said. ten. Even so, the throws and irrevocably extinguishing all rights, duties, and coverage under the Policies. improve a team that’s made the With five-time Pro Bowl chemistry Prescott showcased Copies of the Motion and the Agreements can be obtained on the Bankruptcy Court’s website at www. wawb.uscourts.gov or by contacting counsel for Debtor at the address set forth below. playoffs every other season in center Travis Frederick’s retire- should give Moore and McCar- YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE MOTION, THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, THE AMENDMENT, recent years to one that can ment and seven-time Pro Bowl thy confidence to be creative in AND ANY ORDER ENTERED BY THE COURT APPROVING THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND THE AMENDMENT. Objections to the Motion must be filed and served no later than June 12, 2020. If you wish to file an objection contend perennially — and ad- left tackle Tyron Smith’s inju- the passing game. They should to the Motion, you must file your objection with the Bankruptcy Court at the United States Bankruptcy Court for theWestern District ofWashington, www.wawb.uscourts.gov, and serve your objection on the following: vance past the divisional ries piling up in recent years, also capitalize on the receiving (i) counsel for Debtors, Darren R. Krattli, Eisenhower Carlson PLLC, 1201 Pacific Avenue, Suite 1200, Tacoma, round. McCarthy already antic- the Cowboys line should still be threats to give Prescott better WA 98402, [email protected]; (ii) the Office of the United States Trustee, Union Station, 1717 Pacific Avenue,Tacoma,WA 98402 (Attn: Hilary Mohr), [email protected]; (iii) counsel for the Settling ipates shootouts will be neces- very good but perhaps not as latitude with the run-pass op- Insurers, JoshuaWeinberg, Shipman & Goodwin, LLP,1875 K Street, N.W., Suite 600,Washington, DC 20006, sary to achieve that goal, a real- elite as it has been. Dallas’ re- tion and quarterback keepers. jw [email protected]; Mark D. Plevin, Crowell & Moring LLP, Three Embarcadero Center, Suite 2600, San Francisco, CA 94111, [email protected]; Jacob C. Cohn, Gordon & Rees, 1717 Arch St., Suite 610, ity that further materialized ceivers, then, might be the Philadelphia, PA 19103, [email protected]; Steven Soha, Soha & Lang, PS, 1325 Fourth Avenue, Suite 2000, Seattle,Washington 98101-2570, [email protected]; RussellW. Roten, Duane Morris LLP,865 South when the Cowboys drafted team’s most imposing group. 4. Will this defense finally Figueroa Street, Suite 3100, Los Angeles, CA 90017-5450, [email protected]; David Schoeggl, Lane Oklahoma receiver CeeDee Cooper, Gallup and Lamb all create turnovers? Powell P.C., 1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4200, Seattle, Washington 98101-2375, [email protected]; Robert Hoegle, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP,101 Constitution Avenue, NW, 9th Floor,Washington, Lamb with the 17th overall se- have demonstrated the ability DC 20001, [email protected]; and Nancy A. Brownstein, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 920 Fifth lection rather than shoring up a to threaten as individuals. The Cowboys tied for the Avenue, Suite 3300, Seattle,Washington 98104-1610, [email protected]; and (iv) all other parties entitled to notice pursuant to the Fed. R. Bankr. P.2002 service list in Debtors’bankruptcy case. secondary with the playmaker Now, it will be time to scheme league low with seven inter- 1 The description of the terms of the settlements contained herein is subject to the provisions of the Settlement Agreement and the Amendment (collectively, the “Agreements”). To the extent there is any it’s long lacked. The talent is on that effectively together to play ceptions last season. Scheme inconsistency between the description of the terms of the settlement contained herein and the provisions of the roster. Now it’s time for Mc- off each other—while still mak- and talent will need to revamp the Agreements, the provisions of the Agreements shall control. Any capitalized terms not defined here have Carthy’s staff to scheme and ing use of Elliott. to find better results in 2020. the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreements.

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