If Jerry was going to do it then it would've been done

conner01 · Dec 31, 2019

zrinkill said:
Jason knows to many of their dirty little secrets for the Joneses to risk pissing him off

He has pictures I hear

Tommy · Dec 31, 2019

birdwells1 said:
That's what happens when you get too close, your emotions cloud your decision making.

Kind of like you saying your done with this organization if he stays?

Sydla · Dec 31, 2019

Kaiser said:
If a fast food franchise had an employee making several million dollars a year with a 50 page employment contract, it would take more than two days.

It really wouldn't/shouldn't if the owner has a clue what he's doing. How come all these other owners can fire their guys who also have contracts and making millions quicker?

Did Jerry just write a really stupid contract for Garrett that other owners are smart enough to not do?

doomsday9084 · Dec 31, 2019

Kaiser said:
If a fast food franchise had an employee making several million dollars a year with a 50 page employment contract, it would take more than two days.

I don't get it. That contract concludes in, like two weeks. Dallas will just let it expire. They can name a new coach whenever they want without it impacting Garret's contract in any way. If there is some language in there about Garret being the coach and only coach of the Cowboys, they can just publicly say they intend to hire coach XX and have his contract take effect the day after Garret's contract ends.

birdwells1 · Dec 31, 2019

Kaiser said:
The most likely scenario is that its going to be several weeks until the new HC finishes the playoffs and "official" talks begin with them. There will be four billion threads like this until then.

The first meeting was the normal end of season meeting, the second was probably transition issues and details about coaches that are likely to stay. This isn't a fast food franchise guys.

Why are other franchises are moving quicker? They're not fast food restaurants either.

birdwells1 · Dec 31, 2019

Sydla said:
Yep.

If he's being made a front office executive, there is no reason to not announce it now. If he's being let go, there's no reason to not announce it now. There is no secrecy in the NFL. By keeping this thing close to his vest, Jerry isn't play coy or about to pull a fast one over on the league.

Usually the simplest answer is the right one with Dallas. Jerry can't quit Jason. Garrett was his handpicked wunderkid coach and they invested nearly a decade in him (Jerry's words) and they just can't admit/understand it just didn't work out. I suspect they are still figuring out a way that they can bring Jason back and sell it to the fanbase. There is really no logical reason to just keep playing this shell game at this point.

Yeah he wants JG to be around so he can say "see I told yall" if he's still on the payroll if he's not he can't. It's partly because he love JG like a son and partly because he's still trying to prove that he's a "football guy."

birdwells1 · Dec 31, 2019

Tommy said:
Kind of like you saying your done with this organization if he stays?

I am.

pitt33 · Dec 31, 2019

birdwells1 said:
That's what happens when you get too close, your emotions cloud your decision making.

Just like that on and off girlfriend

erod · Dec 31, 2019

Kaiser said:
The most likely scenario is that its going to be several weeks until the new HC finishes the playoffs and "official" talks begin with them. There will be four billion threads like this until then.

The first meeting was the normal end of season meeting, the second was probably transition issues and details about coaches that are likely to stay. This isn't a fast food franchise guys.

And the Cowboys lead every segment on every channel.

Jerry's bliss.

He has no interest in giving in to public scrutiny

MaineBoy · Dec 31, 2019

Poor Jerry has created a public and massive cluster F for himself. He’s been so exposed with the failure of his Carrot experiment that he has no choice but to make a significant change and hire a real coach. But he also wants to retain total control. So how does he do both ? He’s buying time and dancing with the Carrot situation while he tries to find some daylight for his real problem. Garrett is a prop and sideshow. A professional GM without 5 billion dollars and a drinking problem would do what the Skjns and. Giants did: Fire the bad coach and go get a better one.

AlienBoy · Dec 31, 2019

AmariChill said:
To those of you thinking of handing in your fan cards, what teams would you guys follow? Or would you guys just stop watching football completely? Or would you just watch football, but not have a favorite team in mind?

I could never follow another team...it's not about the sport. I don't really watch any other games other than the 'Boys unless there are implications that benefit the Cowboys. College, nope. Started following A&M this year because my son started attending there, but only watched a couple of games. That's about it. The only reason I watch the Cowboys, it's more of a family tradition. I grew up watching the games with dad and it continues to this day. Go over and watch the 'Boys with him on game day, sometimes pick him up and he comes over to my house. He's 86 years old and an avid fan. Once he's gone, don't know if I'll continue watching in his honor, or if I'll give it all up. In either case, if I give up on the Cowboys, then I'm probably done with football.

Kaiser · Dec 31, 2019

birdwells1 said:
Why are other franchises are moving quicker? They're not fast food restaurants either.

Could be a lot of reasons. The HCs like Kitchens had contracts in place that likely had termination clauses that outlined exactly what happens if the HC gets fired. With Garrett his contract runs out in two weeks so among other reasons, there is no reason to do anything but let the two weeks pass until he is no longer an employee.

birdwells1 · Dec 31, 2019

AlienBoy said:
I could never follow another team...it's not about the sport. I don't really watch any other games other than the 'Boys unless there are implications that benefit the Cowboys. College, nope. Started following A&M this year because my son started attending there, but only watched a couple of games. That's about it. The only reason I watch the Cowboys, it's more of a family tradition. I grew up watching the games with dad and it continues to this day. Go over and watch the 'Boys with him on game day, sometimes pick him up and he comes over to my house. He's 86 years old and an avid fan. Once he's gone, don't know if I'll continue watching in his honor, or if I'll give it all up. In either case, if I give up on the Cowboys, then I'm probably done with football.

I could never follow another team but I'd still watch football but wouldn't spend money or go out my way to sit in front of my tv to watch the Cowboys. My family goes to a Cowboys game yearly but I've already told my son that if JG is the coach then we won't be going next year.

erod · Dec 31, 2019

MaineBoy said:
Poor Jerry has created a public and massive cluster F for himself. He’s been so exposed with the failure of his Carrot experiment that he has no choice but to make a significant change and hire a real coach. But he also wants to retain total control. So how does he do both ? He’s buying time and dancing with the Carrot situation while he tries to find some daylight for his real problem. Garrett is a prop and sideshow. A professional GM without 5 billion dollars and a drinking problem would do what the Skjns and. Giants did: Fire the bad coach and go get a better one.

How do you know he doesn't already have a deal in place? He has no obligation to announce it to you.

That's Jerry. Wer should ne used to it by now.

birdwells1 · Dec 31, 2019

Kaiser said:
Could be a lot of reasons. The HCs like Kitchens had contracts in place that likely had termination clauses that outlined exactly what happens if the HC gets fired. With Garrett his contract runs out in two weeks so among other reasons, there is no reason to do anything but let the two weeks pass until he is no longer an employee.

That's not stopping the announcement that he won't be here next year. Players know before their contract expires, that after the contract runs out they won't be retained.

glimmerman · Dec 31, 2019

It’s all part of the process..

Kaiser · Dec 31, 2019

birdwells1 said:
That's not stopping the announcement that he won't be here next year.

There is a nonstop media blizzard of talk about it and its been a foregone conclusion since the Bears game. The team isn't putting out an announcement that Jerry will drink a bunch of scotch this week, but that is completely certain also.

Creeper · Dec 31, 2019

I remember a few years back going into the draft and the Cowboys were in desperate need of a WR. Jerry didn't even sniff at one in the draft because, as he put it, "there is no one there better than what we have now". Of course he was wrong. But I get the sense we are going to hear that again in a few days when Jerry announces that Garrett has been re-signed to a 3 year deal to be the Cowboys. Jerry will proclaim that there is no one available better than Garrett so he decided to keep him.

Ranched · Dec 31, 2019

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Chill35 · Dec 31, 2019

birdwells1 said:
What is the reason for 2 meetings? If you were going to fire him he would've already done it. I think that he's having these meetings to let the fans know before hand that there's a possibility he's just floating the concept that he"ll be coming back. Why even let him have exit meetings when he's not coming back next year? Why have a second meeting with no decision?

If JG comes back then I'm through with this organization (financially and following) until he's gone.

This would be the biggest middle finger to the fans period.

Yep me too. I am waivering on my support for this franchise after almost 50 years, and it depends on the coaching change. I really like the Chiefs, they are my AFC team, but I do not watch all their games and follow every move like the Cowboys. Maybe I should sign up for their forums.

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