For the scheme that Dallas plays, Tyrann Mathieu is not a fit. With some coordinators, they take the talent they have and mold it to them. Others have a scheme they believe in and want players designed for that scheme. Both work, but you have to understand which type you have.

As much as I love Marinelli, he's a scheme first guy. He wants players that are designed for his scheme. If you get someone that doesn't fit, he will fail miserably. I think even players understand that and I don't think Tyrann even gave Dallas a thought as to signing here. He knew he wasn't a fit and knew that he couldn't showcase his skills here and get a multi-year deal next year if he signed in Dallas.

So this might be a case of where Dallas didn't want Tyrann and Tyrann didn't want to come to Dallas.