Cowboys sure look like they are laying groundwork for Gruden hire

[Clove]

If Jones wants JG gone, he just simply fires him. No need to run around trying to force people out, you just kick them out. Thus, I don't buy in to this story.

[Boys122]

Yeah, if anything it's not gonna happen this year. Now, next year? Yeah, I can see it happening and it probably will.

Why? Connect the dots. It's that simple. Anything short of a deep playoff run, Garrett's gone. If it wasn't the case we wouldn 't have seen these many changes that have connection to Gruden in the coaching staff.

Why hasn't Jerry fired Jason and hired Jon? Jon has another year left in the booth and Jason is owed a lot of money. I think no matter what the situation is unless we win the Super Bowl, Jason's gone. That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it.

[17yearsandcounting]

Originally Posted by Vanilla2

Why are people so sure gruden would wanna work with his old coaching staff.

Who's to say Garrett would rather his defense be a 4-3?

Wow, it only took Mr. Ivy League History degree 2.5 years to put on the big boy pants and figure out what defense he prefers. After an offseason we sunk a ton of money into corners to play Ryans system. Just genius.

[ABQCOWBOY]

Originally Posted by Clove

If Jones wants JG gone, he just simply fires him. No need to run around trying to force people out, you just kick them out. Thus, I don't buy in to this story.

Forcing people to want to quit is something that has been done in sports for years. You have contracts involved so sometimes it makes sense to ownership to try and get somebody to quit rather then fire them and owe them substantial money against a contract. With players, you really can't do that much because players will go to the Union but with Coaches, you can.

[1fisher]

Originally Posted by Clove

If Jones wants JG gone, he just simply fires him. No need to run around trying to force people out, you just kick them out. Thus, I don't buy in to this story.

Finally, a voice of reason!

[noshame]

Maybe Gruden can't make a move until the football season is completely over.....

[jterrell]

Originally Posted by Vanilla2

Why are people so sure gruden would wanna work with his old coaching staff.

Who's to say Garrett would rather his defense be a 4-3?

Gruden gushes over Callahan. They are best friends. Go see his comments about when he hired him.

“Great coach, master of offensive line fundamentals, insane work ethic,” Gruden said, also calling Callahan “Creative - he can teach and scheme with the best of them.”

Also this nugget form Kiffin himself on Jon Gruden ---
He was always that way, great with the team. He loves talking ball. He’s loves talking ball, talking quarterbacks and all those things, analyzing the draft.”

“All of those owners are watching real close. And he’s probably going to get some offers in another year or so. And I think he has a son that’s a junior and maybe he wants to see him finish high school, but I think he’ll be back in it before too long.”

Kiffin also praised Tyron Smith, who was the highest drafted offensive lineman from USC since Tony Boselli.

“When he went to the combine, he knocked their socks off. Just when he went through the tests and stuff. Here’s the thing, he loves football. He doesn’t like it, he loves it. You gotta love it. He loves it and that’s what Lane told everybody.”

[jterrell]

Originally Posted by Clove

If Jones wants JG gone, he just simply fires him. No need to run around trying to force people out, you just kick them out. Thus, I don't buy in to this story.

5 million reasons to keep JG this year or until he quits.

[AbeBeta]

a career .540 record

But hey, he screams and yells. That's important, right?

[Boys122]

Originally Posted by AbeBeta

a career .540 record

But hey, he screams and yells. That's important, right?

Well, Jason has a career record of .525 and he coddles the players so what's your point? And not to mention no playoff experience.

[theogt]

Originally Posted by AbeBeta

a career .540 record

But hey, he screams and yells. That's important, right?

His resume is infinitely better than Jason Garrett's, so I don't think you want to go barking up that tree.

[RW Hitman]

Originally Posted by DBOY3141

Too bad Gruden and Kiffin don't get along anymore. More shallow reporting by our beloved media.

really?? you think Gruden is not mentally fit enough to work with someone he personally does not care for, if that is even true?

that is weak

[1fisher]

Originally Posted by AbeBeta

a career .540 record

But hey, he screams and yells. That's important, right?

and spits when he talks.... don't forget that important little fact!

[AbeBeta]

Originally Posted by Boys122

Well, Jason has a career record of .525 and he coddles the players so what's your point? And not to mention no playoff experience.

I don't think there is any real evidence that he coddles people. In fact, since he got here, we have a great deal more consistent effort and a good bit of housecleaning

[AbeBeta]

Originally Posted by theogt

His resume is infinitely better than Jason Garrett's, so I don't think you want to go barking up that tree.

He certainly does have a better resume. Of course, he has had longer to build it.

BTW -- Gruden's first two seasons as a HC. 8-8, 8-8. Of course, he had guys like Wade Wilson starting for him. Oh snap!!! Another sign!