It didn’t take long for running backs coach Skip Peete to be scooped up after the Rams parted ways with him this offseason. And he’s heading back to a team he’s familiar with.
According to ESPN, the Cowboys are hiring Peete to be their running backs coach. Peete was with Dallas from 2007-2012 before joining the Bears in 2013 and the Rams in 2016.
The Dallas Cowboys will hire Skip Peete as running backs coach, per source.
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) January 15, 2020
During his time with the Cowboys, Peete coached Marion Barber in his Pro Bowl season in 2007, and was the running backs coach when DeMarco Murray averaged 5.5 yards per carry as a rookie in 2011.
The Rams have yet to replace Peete on their staff and were reportedly eyeing Stan Drayton from Texas. He’s on his way back to the Longhorns, though, which leaves the Rams to look elsewhere for Peete’s replacement.
The #Cowboys and new coach Mike McCarthy recently interviewed RB coach Skip Peete for their vacant RB coach job, source said. He held that position in Dallas from 2007-12 and they’ve discussed a return. Stan Drayton from #Texas is believed to be returning to UT.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 15, 2020
In Peete’s tenure with the Rams from 2016-2019, Todd Gurley was a two-time All-Pro at running back and the 2017 Offensive Player of the Year. The Rams ranked in the top 10 in rushing in 2017 and 2018.