Why do you think no decision has been announced yet?

[CouchCoach]

What money? Two weeks worth of Garrett's salary? That's a ridiculous assumption.

We do not know the stipulations of the contract in case he is "fired". And Booger doesn't want that word associated with him. What is to be gained by firing him instead of waiting the 11 days for the contract to just expire?

 

[Stash]

No, YOU are an entity!!

Damn autocorrect!

 

[Sydla]

I've been clearly critical of the front office, for years. You're uninformed. And a lame attempt at taking a jab. And why do you think fans are whining about this? Because of the media frenzy about "anything Dallas." People put WAY too much into the mediots.

Well I am "whining" about it not because of the media but because the longer this goes on, I tend to believe that Jerry could (or is trying to) convince himself that Garrett might be worthy of coming back with a new staff, etc.

It has nothing to do with what the media does. Its about understanding Jerry is a loose cannon that can often do things that defy common sense and sound judgment. He's also shown to be loyal to a fault.

There is no reason to not announce by now the Cowboys will be in the market for a new coach. It won't derail any of their interviews or processes here. So the fact he hasn't has me wondering if Jerry is thinking about going all crazy Jerry again here.

 

[Sydla]

We do not know the stipulations of the contract in case he is "fired". And Booger doesn't want that word associated with him. What is to be gained by firing him instead of waiting the 11 days for the contract to just expire?

What's really lost? The money you would owe him anyway if you let him ride out his contract?

 

[Stash]

What are you trying to say? Lmao. Anyway, I find it more realistic to wait and see what unfolds before I declare my disapproval.

More aptly gladly accept anything and everything your favorite team gives you.

 

[Stash]

We do not know the stipulations of the contract in case he is "fired".

The remainder of any pay. 14 days worth. Pocket change. Nothing valid.

And Booger doesn't want that word associated with him. What is to be gained by firing him instead of waiting the 11 days for the contract to just expire?

Normalcy? Conducting business during the actual period? Shopping before the market closes?

 

[G2]

More aptly gladly accept anything and everything your favorite team gives you.

Good twist! You're doing terrific.

 

[Stash]

Good twist! You're doing terrific.

Better than you anyway. Not that it’s hard.

 

[Dalmations202]

Best guess is that Jerry really wants Belichick, Peyton, or Zimmer and they are all still playing, and he can't chance the tampering rules, etc. He wants a splash and he wants to stay in the spot light.

 

[CouchCoach]

The reason no announcement has been made is that there is no reason to announce anything. The Cowboys are getting the benefit of the coverage over doing nothing.

I do put some store in Werder's release because I believe he's the conduit from the team when they want something out there. And Garrett is not technically available to talk to other teams and vice versa until this contract expires. This release from Werder might be an directed message to any interested parties.

It is not coincidence that Werder had this first. It is part of his reward for past favors delivered.

 

[trickamsterdam]

This is just Jerry trying to remain relevant during Wild Card weekend.

It's working.

As relevant as a four year old who deliberately wets his pants while riding in the backseat of the car to make his parents pay attention. This is a clown show. It does no favors for either Garrett or the organization.

Also, you can interview coaches on bye weeks and rhule right now. They're either wasting time or aren't looking for a first tier candidate (imo).

 

[CouchCoach]

What's really lost? The money you would owe him anyway if you let him ride out his contract?

Garrett is in his second contract and there could be some penalties for early termination, we do not know what is in his contract.

But even if what you offer is fact, Booger does not want to fire Garrett. He does not want that word used to tarnish him. And there is 0 benefit to firing him now.

 

[Sydla]

Garrett is in his second contract and there could be some penalties for early termination, we do not know what is in his contract.

But even if what you offer is fact, Booger does not want to fire Garrett. He does not want that word used to tarnish him. And there is 0 benefit to firing him now.

If Jerry Jones crafted a contract that had an excessive penalty for terminating Garrett after his final season but with 10 days to go on the contract, then there is no hope for this franchise........... because Jerry would be downright idiotic if he agreed to that.

 

[CouchCoach]

As relevant as a four year old who deliberately wets his pants while riding in the backseat of the car to make his parents pay attention. This is a clown show. It does no favors for either Garrett or the organization.

Also, you can interview coaches on bye weeks and rhule right now. They're either wasting time or aren't looking for a first tier candidate (imo).

Or whatever is happening is not being shared outside the involved parties. According to Rivera, they'd been talking since 5 days after his firing.

We react too much to what we hear and see, or rather what they want us to hear and see, and don't spend enough time thinking about what's going on behind that curtain. That's where all the action is. Any candidate that they have interest in, knows it. The question is whether that is mutual.

 

[CouchCoach]

If Jerry Jones crafted a contract that had an excessive penalty for terminating Garrett after his final season but with 10 days to go on the contract, then there is no hope for this franchise........... because Jerry would be downright idiotic if he agreed to that.

Do you know the contracts that all of these HC's sign, specifically, the 2nd one? I don't know what is standard because that's an area that is not open to the public.

But, you are still missing the point. Booger has a personal relationship with this coach and does not want the f word associated with his name. Garrett has never been fired and Booger doesn't want to be the first.

 

[CouchCoach]

Damn autocorrect!

Autocorrect is an evil entity.

 

[MetalMike]

I thought it would be fun to let everyone guess at why they think no decision has been made yet.

My theory is that *IF* the Cowboys are indeed not re-signing Garrett, the guy they want is on the staff of a playoff team, likely a highly seeded team with a bye week, so they know they can let Garrett finish out his contract and avoid actually "firing" him while still going after the guy they want once that happens.

What is your guess?

I guess that depends on which playoffs you're talking about. Any professional coach knows all too well the situation in Dallas and what would be required to work for Jerry. On the other hand there are two college coaches that are experiencing a bye week that they may be considering. Ed Orgeron isn't going anywhere from his "dream job" at LSU. That leaves Dabo Swinney of Clemson. Could Jerry be looking at him? Strange days in Jerry World.

 

[Sydla]

Do you know the contracts that all of these HC's sign, specifically, the 2nd one? I don't know what is standard because that's an area that is not open to the public.

But, you are still missing the point. Booger has a personal relationship with this coach and does not want the f word associated with his name. Garrett has never been fired and Booger doesn't want to be the first.

I have an understanding of contract law. If an NFL coach had a clause in his contract that would result in the team having to pay a substantial sum if they fired him 10 days before his contract expired, then the owner and his attorneys are morons because that would be a poorly written contract.

And I get your point. I am saying that's an idiotic way to handle this. I actually agree that Jerry can't quit Garrett. But dragging this out because he doesn't want to fire him but just let his contract expire is moronic. Because anyone with a brain knows that if Garrett's contract isn't renewed, he was fired. Only Jerry Jones could try to rationalize that distinction, I guess.

 

[cowboy_ron]

This is only January 3rd Jerry has 11 more days to bask in the drama and attention he loves.

 

[CouchCoach]

Best guess is that Jerry really wants Belichick, Peyton, or Zimmer and they are all still playing, and he can't chance the tampering rules, etc. He wants a splash and he wants to stay in the spot light.

He may want them but giving up 2 1sts on a team needing those picks for a HC is dumb.

Don't know Belichick's situation contractually but Zimmer has 2020 left and Payton just signed a new fat deal. I could see Booger being more interested in Payton's asst HC, Dan Campbell or Zimmer's OC, Stefanski, or Belichick's OC than the HC's.