Nine pages in and, unsurprising, some thread readers seem to have a need for a Jerry Jones translator. Luckily, I specialize in Jerry speak.
The job does not pay <expletive> well though.
“I am looking for reasons. I’m looking for reasons to keep him. It’s merited here."
Jones translation: Jason's contract is up, so I must think whether to re-sign him or commit to another head coaching search after nine years.
"It’s hard to get an effective coach and get it locked in with all you have to retool and redo. I’m comfortable."
Jones translation: I have experienced past transitions involving new coaches and accommodating them with personnel and coaching staff. I am comfortable with the setup we have for Jason.
We have established some security apart from the won-loss. He represents the organization well on and off the field. You don’t have to wake up in the morning reading about it.”
Jones translation: My confidence in Jason goes beyond wins and losses. I consider Jason a model coach for the Dallas Cowboys. Jason does not say or do anything negative in respect to my franchise.
“No. No. No. I’m not pushing back. No one, including me.”
Jones translation: Neither I nor anyone else here are actively thinking of replacing Jason.
“Head coach, right there beside him the offensive coordinator, the play caller, they’re going to get a lot of shots from time to time because we all know it doesn’t go right at all [all the time] so get ready. But I’ve seen him, and I’ve seen him handle it, but I’ve not seen a concern, and I’ve experienced it to where players, key players, have an issue with the coach. I haven’t seen that with Garrett.”
Jones translation: Jointly, Jason and Kellen will try a number of different gameplans that will not go as planned, so be prepared to see them not succeed at times. I have seen Jason cope, rebound from bad games, and have success afterwards. I have also seen players, along with playmakers, not react well with coaches experiencing bad games but I have not witnessed players reacting that way with Jason.
“Do you need my health examination as well? Or my health record? I’m not going to talk about that, and you know I’m not. Really, I’m not.”
Jones translation: Am I certain? Do you want me to see a shrink? Do you want to review my medical record for signs of mental deficiency? I am not crazy. I know what I am talking about and you know I am not going to say something different. End of discussion.
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