Would you interview just two people for your job?

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The Cowboys embarrassed the franchise over the past week.

They needed a high profile coach brought in here for many different reason and instead the brought in a offensive coach who was fired because of how bad his offensive scheme were.

Just over the past week? More like they embarrassed the franchise over the past 25 years.
 

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It's also obvious that the Jones-led Cowboys don't make smart decisions when it comes to coaching. I've got 25 years of evidence for that in my back pocket. "Get over that."

I'm not the one upset over this you are so I guess you're the one that has to get over it.
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No hiring manager would keep their job if they ever hired the 2nd person they talked to. But again, this is the Joneses and the Cowboys...

The normal rules of business have never applied.

I hired my last opening after two people. He's an awesome hire and I would have had a hard time finding someone better.

I'll bet there are more people qualified to be an SCCM Administrator than NFL head coach. When you find the guy you want why keep going?
 

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So Giants were basically bluffing? They're probably going to get Rhule, Meyer, or someone we should've been looking for.

It was reported they "wanted" Garrett, too. They were probably trying to get Jerry to give him another prove-it deal.
 

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I thought about including this in one of the multiple threads on the new hire, but feel it would just get lost and ignored. But I'd like to present this question, if you were hiring for a job, any job, much less the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. Would you interview just two people and then call it a day?

Many times I've only needed to interview one to see that the person had the qualifications I was looking for and the right temperament.
 

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It was reported they "wanted" Garrett, too. They were probably trying to get Jerry to give him another prove-it deal.

Did you get that giants want Garrett from Werder who has said the Cowboys were going to hire Riley or is it just something you made up?
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In the past Jerry has remarked about his admiration of McCarthy. It was speculated by the press then that if Jason was ever fired McCarthy would be his guy.

Several things.

1. Can McCarthy take charge and have a certain amount of autonomy, or will his opinions carry more weight in the final decisions the team makes?

We all think we know this answer. But I do not believe Jerry's stranglehold on the team is as black and white as we all think. His statements that he has the final decision on everything is usually truncated and leaves out where he states he breaks stalemates when there are two minds about an action of player. I have seen the results and surely am a vocal leader here about Jerry's meddling. But I also see this hire as more like a Parcels type hire. An experienced head coach who has a team with a wealth of talent who succeeds from a coach that did not possess the skill set to take that talent to the next level.

Allow me to expound on this idea. Jerry hired Jason with no head coaching experience. He eventually took the play calling away from Jason. He stated he was training Jason. He suffered through three 8-8 seasons, finally getting Jason surrounding talent for Romo. But one could say not enough. Surely history points fingers at the defense. My belief is Jason did not have either the complete understanding of his coaching requirements, or was too much of a milque toast to stand up and tell Jerry we need to improve on defense, get me the tools I need. Or he was so offensive minded he felt he could win with a great offense. Which speaks to ego.

McCarthy has a Super Bowl trophy at GB. One might argue his talent level afforded him his success. But truthfully, how far away is this version of the Cowboys? And won't McCarthy carry a bit more rhythm in the talent acquisition department, and won't his wins - the final arbiter of all coaches - allow him to have a heavier hand in decisions to improve this talent?

2. Will McCarthy level up to new innovations on both sides of the ball from his final few years as the head coach of GB?

Even with Rodgers, the head coach has to put people in position to succeed. The argument flying right now is Rodgers bailed him out of his wrongheadedness and perhaps antiquated ideas of offense. It's still too early to tell. But surely a thinking man would reflect on the decisions made and the results achieved and cobble a more direct path to success if his last tenure ended in failure.

I don't believe he is a one trick pony. Out from under the pressures he has had time to think on what was and how he would do it differently.

Here at the Zone, I'm certain we have quite a few people who play golf. Don't you reflect on your last game and how you would play shots differently to achieve a better score?

Why should McCarthy be different?

3. McCarthy comes from the West Coast offense. How will Dak perform in this offensive scheme?

I discount the people on this board who rail on Dak. People want to put blame on someone for their disappointment. So that question is more nebulous since we truly have nothing to base an opinion on. But truly Dak will need to get more accurate of the West Coast five yard pass and 40 yard RAC is the staple. We'll also need to accept the passing game is the running game and both Zeke and Pollard will be catching lots of balls.

My opinion is if you can get either one of those guys in the open with the ball out on the edge, that has to be a good thing.

But, I do not think the West Coast offense demands a Rodgers type of QB to be successful.
 

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Admittedly not. But even then I could still the validity in criticizing such a small pool of candidates. It's irresponsible and lazy. But again when you own a business where you can't lose, even when you do, you do whatever you want, no matter whether it's sound or not.
What Jerry did was not out of the ordinary. How many coaches did Dallas interview before selecting Wade? How many before Garrett? How many coaches did the Commanders interview before selecting Rivera?

Looking at McVay, he interviewed early for the Rams, but they were stuck on the 30 year old being way "too young" to be a NFL HC. Yet after wasting time they came back to a guy who much of the front office already knew who they should have hired.

As a business owner or manager, if you know / feel like someone is the right person, you make the hire regardless if they are the 1st person or the 50th person interviewed. And if you interviewed 50 people and don't feel like any of them are a right fit, you don't just stop there and pick someone that is not qualified or a good fit.

Jerry and Stephen seems to have found their guy. Does it work out? Hell if I know. But I do know that moving on from Jason Garrett was the right call.

Simply put, you did not get the coach YOU wanted so Jerry is an incompetent idiot who should only do what YOU want at all times. Anything less is unacceptable to YOU.

Not that I would try to tell you what to do, but as childish as that sounds I would suggest growing up a little.

JMHO
 

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They only interviewed one guy. They had no choice but to interview Marvin Lewis to satisfy the rooney rule
 

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Last week: Ten page threads that Jerry is moving too slow

This week: Ten page threads that Jerry moved too quickly.

Other than it being about two completely different things?

Sure, spot on!
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Did you get that giants want Garrett from Werder who has said the Cowboys were going to hire Riley or is it just something you made up?
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I think it first came from Sports Media Group, but I can't swear to it, Charlie.
 

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What Jerry did was not out of the ordinary. How many coaches did Dallas interview before selecting Wade? How many before Garrett? How many coaches did the Commanders interview before selecting Rivera?

You cite these as if they're good examples of success.

Looking at McVay, he interviewed early for the Rams, but they were stuck on the 30 year old being way "too young" to be a NFL HC. Yet after wasting time they came back to a guy who much of the front office already knew who they should have hired.

As a business owner or manager, if you know / feel like someone is the right person, you make the hire regardless if they are the 1st person or the 50th person interviewed. And if you interviewed 50 people and don't feel like any of them are a right fit, you don't just stop there and pick someone that is not qualified or a good fit.

And you go through the process, the Cowboys went through the motions. And just two at that. And one simply to comply with the Rooney Rule.

Jerry and Stephen seems to have found their guy. Does it work out? Hell if I know. But I do know that moving on from Jason Garrett was the right call.

This isn't about Garrett. It's about rushing right into the next guy as if this were a game of musical chairs.

Simply put, you did not get the coach YOU wanted so Jerry is an incompetent idiot who should only do what YOU want at all times. Anything less is unacceptable to YOU.

Not that I would try to tell you what to do, but as childish as that sounds I would suggest growing up a little.

JMHO

No, that's dismissive and false. You know it and I know it. I already told you that I'm capable of taking emotion out of it and it's still bad decision making. But that blows your theory to **** so you ignore it.
 

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This Dallas Head Coach position is TOTALLY different than that Dallas Head Coach position!!! See!!!!!

According to you, hiring and firing are exact the same thing.

Durp.
 

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I hired my last opening after two people. He's an awesome hire and I would have had a hard time finding someone better.

I'll bet there are more people qualified to be an SCCM Administrator than NFL head coach. When you find the guy you want why keep going?

If you settle for the first guy you talk to, how can you even know if there's a better option?
 

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I thought about including this in one of the multiple threads on the new hire, but feel it would just get lost and ignored. But I'd like to present this question, if you were hiring for a job, any job, much less the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. Would you interview just two people and then call it a day?
Depends on what they were looking for and if the person I really wanted was unemployed. McCarthy falls into both categories. Obviously the sexier pick is Meyer but clearly once they decided , no college coaches. McCarthy is the most experienced and this team is ready.
 

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Many times I've only needed to interview one to see that the person had the qualifications I was looking for and the right temperament.

And the organization had no problem with you hiring that first interview and ending the process right there?
 

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Depends on what they were looking for and if the person I really wanted was unemployed. McCarthy falls into both categories. Obviously the sexier pick is Meyer but clearly once they decided , no college coaches. McCarthy is the most experienced and this team is ready.

That's certainly what they're thinking and hoping for. That much is clear.
 

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Stash JJ wants a coach with NFL experience and he must be a Yes man Mike fits the bill
 
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