Garrett as a lameduck

[CyberB0b]

I think most of us can agree that his biggest strength is being a motivator. He seems to be a leader of men. He seems to have intangibles that haven't translated to success on the field. Now, going in to the season, he is a lame duck. He's on his final year of his deal.

How will this affect his status in the locker room? We he command as much respect when the players know he might not be back next season? Let's say the team is halfway through the season at 4-4. Will he still be able to motivate them?

What success will he need to get an extension? If they start off hot, going 4-0, will Jerry reup him right away? If the team manages to win a playoff game, will Garrett stay?

 

[jwitten82]

Motivator??? I havent seen that.

 

[Direwolf63]

I think most of us can agree that his biggest strength is being a motivator. He seems to be a leader of men. He seems to have intangibles that haven't translated to success on the field. Now, going in to the season, he is a lame duck. He's on his final year of his deal.

How will this affect his status in the locker room? We he command as much respect when the players know he might not be back next season? Let's say the team is halfway through the season at 4-4. Will he still be able to motivate them?

What success will he need to get an extension? If they start off hot, going 4-0, will Jerry reup him right away? If the team manages to win a playoff game, will Garrett stay?

I don't see why he will be a lame duck. If the players really like like they say they do, they should work extra hard for him to make sure he succeeds gets gets his extension. Being the last year of Garretts deal should be extra motivation for the players. In theory anyway.

Garrett needs to win playoff games to get his extension. Getting in and losing isn't good enough to me.

 

[jterrell]

He isn't any more lamesduck than any other Coach.
This is a year to year league.

 

[Direwolf63]

Motivator??? I havent seen that.

What you haven't seen are the tangible results. Most of the players wil ltell you he's a pretty good motivator. The problem is that it hasn't translated to wins. And his motivational success is destroyed by his on the sidelines decisions that have lost the tem games. But that's what happens when you are in training.

 

[casmith07]

Jerry Jones doesn't typically extend coaches in the middle of a season. If he doesn't get an extension this off-season, he'll either get one at the end of next season or will be allowed to walk with his contract expiring.

Me personally, I think he'll get an extension that runs at least through Romo's career. After that, it'll be total blow-up mode if things still aren't close.

 

[Doomsday101]

I think most of us can agree that his biggest strength is being a motivator. He seems to be a leader of men. He seems to have intangibles that haven't translated to success on the field. Now, going in to the season, he is a lame duck. He's on his final year of his deal.

How will this affect his status in the locker room? We he command as much respect when the players know he might not be back next season? Let's say the team is halfway through the season at 4-4. Will he still be able to motivate them?

What success will he need to get an extension? If they start off hot, going 4-0, will Jerry reup him right away? If the team manages to win a playoff game, will Garrett stay?

I think unless the team collapes that he will make it though the season as for any new contract I think it will come with post season success or end should they fail to reach post season.

 

[birdwells1]

He isn't any more lamesduck than any other Coach.
This is a year to year league.

While I understand what you're saying, there's a difference between being in you last year of a contract or having 3 years left on a deal. At least the coach with 3 years left has some leverage (team not wanting to eat the remaining years) when management is making their decision, but when you're in JG's situation owed money doesn't even play a part in it, it's a clean break.

 

[burmafrd]

unless there are more wins it does not matter. If the boys are not in the playoffs this coming year he is gone.

 

[birdwells1]

Jerry Jones doesn't typically extend coaches in the middle of a season. If he doesn't get an extension this off-season, he'll either get one at the end of next season or will be allowed to walk with his contract expiring.

Me personally, I think he'll get an extension that runs at least through Romo's career. After that, it'll be total blow-up mode if things still aren't close.

No, this is a do or die year for him, if he doesn't have success (JJs definition) his contract won't be renewed nor should it be. He's would have had 4.5 years to prove himself and that's longer than most coaches get these days.

 

[casmith07]

No, this is a do or die year for him, if he doesn't have success (JJs definition) his contract won't be renewed nor should it be. He's would have had 4.5 years to prove himself and that's longer than most coaches get these days.

I wouldn't be so sure. Just because the changes haven't translated into more wins doesn't mean that they might not see the long-term picture.

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

I wouldn't be so sure. Just because the changes haven't translated into more wins doesn't mean that they might not see the long-term picture.

That picture is getting wider and wider.

 

[NJ22]

Motivator??? I havent seen that.

Agreed. It is amazing what you can believe you are seeing when you really want to see it.

 

[BigStar]

I thought motivators made teams play above/maximize their level of talent? What players fit that mold on this team? Harris...Selvie?

 

[Nightman]

Lame-duck implies that he is definitely gone after this season. He is just in the last year of his contract. He could very well be back.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

He's been lame for three years... What's one more.

Seriously, I doubt this matters. Now if we start 1-3, 1-4? Maybe.

 

[skinsscalper]

He isn't any more lamesduck than any other Coach.
This is a year to year league.

Yep. Chudzinski, anyone?

 

[TwoDeep3]

I would like for someone to spell out what characteristics Garrett shows as a motivator. Empirical evidence that this guy can make players reach their apex and play together as a team.

One would suspect if there was a motivator in the group, Kiffin and Marinelli would both fit that bill. Their defense played above its talent level all year, and as things got worse, they gave more effort. Fact is, since the days of the dual head coach with Wade, I haven't seen much from Garrett as far as defense goes. That stands to reason since I am not privy to the inner workings. But I do not recall Garrett moving around the sidelines galvanizing his troops on defense, or the coaches.

As far as the offense goes, I would suggest Romo is closer to the motivator rather than the stoic Garrett. At least I see him talking with the team, chewing butt, congratulating, moving the pieces around.

So if someone would be so kind, can you please illustrate what it is that causes one to think Garrett is a motivator?

 

[Bullflop]

I think the majority of the players are behind him. At least, the team leaders have stated as much. This year, if he continues to struggle in terms of win-loss results, what the players think won't save him. He'll probably be shown the door by a very disappointed owner.

If the players respect JG as much as they profess to, his "lame duck" status shouldn't matter. In fact they may fight even harder to see to it that he's retained. Being pros might ideally be enough to motivate them but being human, anyone could get discouraged if improvement isn't in forthcoming. Wins are crucial at come point and that point is more than likely in the here and now.

If JG is destined to earn a healthy extension from Jerry, he might want to ensure that at least a 10-6 win-loss record materializes, otherwise there'll be plenty of room for doubt as to whether or not he's worth it. In the event a playoff win enters the picture, Jerry wouldn't hesitate to reward Garrett handsomely and very likely, to excess.

 

[rags747]

I like Garrett and I like the fact that he is homegrown as well. I think Garrett will be fine if we can get the least bit of help from the defensive side of the ball. If we could just get a defense that could get some stops at some key moments of games it could really make a hell of a lot of difference for this team. Just hoping that we can come away from this draft with at least 2 DL starters/rotation guys if not 3.