FWST: Jason Garrett speaks his mind

[WoodysGirl]

By Carlos Mendez

cmendez@star-telegram.com

Keith Brooking has heard plenty of coaches talk. It's part of the life of a football player, gathering around the coach on the field or paying attention in the meeting room.

But something about Jason Garrett grabbed him.

No notes.

"He sits up in front of our team, and he'll give a 15-, 20-minute speech, one of the better speeches I've ever heard in my life, with no notes," the veteran Dallas Cowboys linebacker said. "He doesn't skip a beat. Never a stutter. Never a hesitation. He's just very articulate.



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[1fisher]

Thanks for posting, WG. That is a great article.

[MichaelWinicki]

Top notch article.

One of the best I've read.

[trueblue1687]

"Very articulate"??? WTH is that supposed to mean?!?!?!

[adbutcher]

Red is freaking Awesome! Dub, thanks for the post.

[kTXe]

I firmly believe that, when all is said and done, Garret will go down as the second best HC in Cowboys' history. I could easily see him spending 15+ years here and bringing us a couple more titles. He has the presence and intelligence to get the absolute best out of each and every one of his players.

[dmq]

I feel like I can sleep well at night knowing Garrett is our coach. I never felt that way under Wade.

[Idgit]

Yep. Great read. And not just because it's puff. The details and the quotes from the players are great.

In the meeting rooms in training camp, Garrett talked to the players about what to expect off the field. He relayed the locations and hours of restaurants in San Antonio. Nearby malls. Where to get this or that. Where to park.
"He'll spend 20 minutes going over the dang logistics of where you eat and where your hotel room is just because he doesn't want an 'I-didn't-know,'" tight end Jason Witten said. "He's making decisions for this team to put us in the best chance to be successful. That's what I love about it. There's not all those other things you have to worry about. It's -- bam! -- you can be the best tight end you can be. You can be the best linebacker you can be."


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[zrinkill]

Jason Garrett 2036 NFL Commissioner.

After 25 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, and 5 Super Bowl wins, Jason Garrett has been chosen to be the new NFL commissioner.

[adbutcher]

Originally Posted by MichaelWinicki

Top notch article.

One of the best I've read.

Indeed. We might not win more games but we will be better prepared and disciplined. This usually translates into wins except in the NFL, it really is any given Sunday.

[casmith07]

What a great article.

[Everlastingxxx]

That was pretty good. I bet Jason Garrett is that guy with every sock lined up perfectly in his drawer. The ability to organized is so important to having success in this world.

[CoCo]

But if the Cowboys lose to the Jets on Sunday, all bets are off.

[adbutcher]

Originally Posted by Everlastingxxx

That was pretty good. I bet Jason Garrett is that guy with every sock lined up perfectly in his drawer. The ability to organized is so important to having success in this world.

So true and organization does not guarantee success but it is pretty difficult to find success without it.

Originally Posted by CoCo

But if the Cowboys lose to the Jets on Sunday, all bets are off.

For some but one game a season doesn't make. I am really hoping for a win but I wouldn't be surprised if we lose. Playing in NY, Sunday Night, on 9-11 anniversary will be tough.

[LeonDixson]

Originally Posted by trueblue1687

"Very articulate"??? WTH is that supposed to mean?!?!?!

For one thing, it means you don't hear "uh" after every third word. For another, his grammar is very good.