Garrett PC confirms Cassel and Collins to start - 10/14/15

[WoodysGirl]

Mark Lane ‏@therealmarklane 4m4 minutes ago
Jason Garrett presser: we spoke with both Weeden and Cassel. There are lots of different reasons you make a decision like this.
we felt like going forward we wanted to give Matt Cassel an opportunity to get this offense going and team going going forward.
We need to do something positive for our football team, and this is one of the areas we think we can improve.
Weeden should be proud of the work he did for this team.
According to #Cowboys HC Jason Garrett, Matt Cassel will be the starting QB and La'el Collins the starting LG against the #Giants.
Garrett PC: the worse thing you can do on a football team is make it about the quarterback position. It's everybody involved, even coaches.
everybody has to win and do their job. No compensating for someone else because they're not doing their job.
Randy Gregory has done a good job staying engaged while rehabbing. He's a smart guy.
we don't anticipate James Hanna doing anything today. He's still rehabbing.
12-personnel has been good to us in the run and pass game, and James Hanna has been a big part of that.
we like LaMike & Isaiah Pead's versatility.
Joe Randle is still the starting running back, but we'll continue to play other running backs.


Charean Williams ‏@NFLCharean 4m4 minutes ago
Jason Garrett says decision to change QBs was made yesterday.
Jason Garrett says it came down to trying to get the offense going a little more. They are averaging 18 pts and 315 yards last 3 games.
La'el Collins will start at LG, Garrett says. He told Ron Leary yesterday.
Randy Gregory expected on the practice field today, Garrett says. He has been out since Week 1 high ankle sprain.

Drew Davison ‏@drewdavison 3m3 minutes ago
Jason Garrett said the tape is reason La'el Collins promoted to starting spot over Ronald Leary.

Jon Machota ‏@jonmachota 4m4 minutes ago
Jason Garrett: Competition will continue at RB. No significant changes. Christine Michael will continue to get more opportunities

David Helman ‏@HelmanDC 4m4 minutes ago Irving, TX
Garrett: We wanted to give Matt an opportunity to be in this role and see if we can get our offense going, get our team going.
Cassel has started games in this league, has won games in this league ... We wanted to give him this opportunity.
Weeden took the news like a pro. He's a competitor, wants to play. But understands the situation, understands the reasoning.
Doesn't sound like there'll be any other significant changes. JG said the coaches want to improve C. Michael's role, but nothing drastic.
Garrett says he anticipates Randy Gregory will be at practice today. Not sure about the workload, but hopeful he can have a good practice.

Rob Phillips ‏@robphillips3 3m3 minutes ago
Garrett reiterated that the QB change to Cassel isn't solely about Weeden's performance. "It's a collaborative effort."

Chase Williams ‏@chasepwilliams 4m4 minutes ago
Garrett on QB change: "There are a lot of different reasons why you do something like this...Has impact on how team is performing" #Cowboys
Garrett on Weeden reaction: "He's a competitor. He wants to play...he took it like a pro" #Cowboys
Garrett on Cassel vs Weeden: "He's a more experienced player. hes done a good job(in career) Think everybody will benefit from it" #Cowboys

 

[65fastback2plus2]

"Weeden should be proud of the work he did for this team."


did he bust up laughing as he said this?

 

[popp1234]

I guess no one asked about Dez Bryant's progress/status/possibility of playing in Giants game?

 

[Mookie]

Well good. Leary's play had been really inconsistent.

 

[alicetooljam]

He didnt even hint that Michael could be starting, his words were like, Joseph has been the starter, we use all of our running backs and will continue to...

 

[CATCH17]

"Weeden should be proud of the work he did for this team."


did he bust up laughing as he said this?

Garrett probably thinking that he sucks so bad as a coach that Weeden should be proud that we ever stood a chance in a couple of those games.

 

[CCBoy]

Gregory, Cassell, Collins, R McClain, Hardy,...Dez?

Now that's change.

 

[texbumthelife]

Actually Garrett, your team has been awful when running and passing in the 12 personnel.

I think we will find out about Dez after the bye week. I don't expect Garrett to say much until then.

With Leary and Weeden demoted, I'm shocked they're not at least hinting at giving McFadden's carries to Michael. Why does McFadden get a pass while they don't? He's been equally ineffective.

 

[Tabascocat]

"Jason Garrett: Competition will continue at RB. No significant changes. Christine Michael will continue to get more opportunities"

Pure gold right there...........is he going to reach the two carry plateau mark?

 

[Doc50]

Not sure whether Joseph or Christine has the highest knucklehead quotient; I think the staff is also reserving judgement on that.

Regardless, Leary may be somewhat limited for the rest of the season with the groin strain, and it's time for Collins to step up.

I'm glad it's official -- Wee-done; movin on from that.

 

[remdak]

"Jason Garrett: Competition will continue at RB. No significant changes. Christine Michael will continue to get more opportunities"

Pure gold right there...........is he going to reach the two carry plateau mark?

Well, that would double the amount of carries that he's had in any game so far.

 

[Iago33]

"Jason Garrett: Competition will continue at RB. No significant changes. Christine Michael will continue to get more opportunities"

Pure gold right there...........is he going to reach the two carry plateau mark?

Yeah. "continue to get more carries..." It's intentional nonsense.

 

[romothesavior]

These are all good personnel changes, but there also need to be significant offensive gameplanning adjustments going forward.

 

[NeonNinja]

Awesome, C-Mike gets two carries. Double that workload. The other moves are much needed and quite obvious, IMO.

 

[WoodysGirl]

I guess no one asked about Dez Bryant's progress/status/possibility of playing in Giants game?

The presser was still ongoing when I posted this.

Jon Machota ‏@jonmachota 40s40 seconds ago
Jason Garrett: We don't anticipate Dez Bryant practicing today. "He's made a lot of progress. He's moving around. I think he feels good."

Drew Davison ‏@drewdavison 11m11 minutes ago
Dez Bryant won't practice today, and is day-to-day, Jason Garrett says. #Cowboys

Desmond Purnell ‏@DesmondPurnell 12m12 minutes ago
Jason Garrett said @DezBryant will not practice today but has showed improvement. #DayToDay

Clarence Hill ‏@clarencehilljr 19m19 minutes ago
Garrett said Dez Bryant has made a lot of progress but won't practice "today"

Chase Williams ‏@chasepwilliams 12m12 minutes ago
Why the QB change according to Garrett: "He did a good job but we just feel this is the best move for our team moving forward" #Cowboys
Garrett on team moral since announcing QB change: "I think everybody is excited." #Cowboys
To clarify, Garrett says Dez is improving, is getting better but won't practice "today" Sounds positive for 88 to return soon #Cowboys
After listening to JG I think it's clear the move HAD to be made for the locker room. Wouldn't expect "different" offense w/ Cassel.

 

[Daillest88]

I do like there making changes. Bet the team is very happy with the weeden decision

 

[JoeKing]

Leary and Weeden out, Collins and Cassell in... two great moves that will save the season. This will buy us just enough time to get Romo back.

 

[DFWJC]

This is the biggest game since Romo went down.
Pull it out somehow guys.

 

[starfrombirth]

Well good. Leary's play had been really inconsistent.

Not really. I thought he was pretty consistent ... consistently bad. OMG. If he wasn't holding he was wiffing. So much for him playing with strength.

 

[xwalker]

Mark Lane ‏@therealmarklane 4m4 minutes ago
Jason Garrett presser: we spoke with both Weeden and Cassel. There are lots of different reasons you make a decision like this.
we felt like going forward we wanted to give Matt Cassel an opportunity to get this offense going and team going going forward.
We need to do something positive for our football team, and this is one of the areas we think we can improve.
Weeden should be proud of the work he did for this team.
According to #Cowboys HC Jason Garrett, Matt Cassel will be the starting QB and La'el Collins the starting LG against the #Giants.
Garrett PC: the worse thing you can do on a football team is make it about the quarterback position. It's everybody involved, even coaches.
everybody has to win and do their job. No compensating for someone else because they're not doing their job.
Randy Gregory has done a good job staying engaged while rehabbing. He's a smart guy.
we don't anticipate James Hanna doing anything today. He's still rehabbing.
12-personnel has been good to us in the run and pass game, and James Hanna has been a big part of that.
we like LaMike & Isaiah Pead's versatility.
Joe Randle is still the starting running back, but we'll continue to play other running backs.


Charean Williams ‏@NFLCharean 4m4 minutes ago
Jason Garrett says decision to change QBs was made yesterday.
Jason Garrett says it came down to trying to get the offense going a little more. They are averaging 18 pts and 315 yards last 3 games.
La'el Collins will start at LG, Garrett says. He told Ron Leary yesterday.
Randy Gregory expected on the practice field today, Garrett says. He has been out since Week 1 high ankle sprain.

Drew Davison ‏@drewdavison 3m3 minutes ago
Jason Garrett said the tape is reason La'el Collins promoted to starting spot over Ronald Leary.

Jon Machota ‏@jonmachota 4m4 minutes ago
Jason Garrett: Competition will continue at RB. No significant changes. Christine Michael will continue to get more opportunities

David Helman ‏@HelmanDC 4m4 minutes ago Irving, TX
Garrett: We wanted to give Matt an opportunity to be in this role and see if we can get our offense going, get our team going.
Cassel has started games in this league, has won games in this league ... We wanted to give him this opportunity.
Weeden took the news like a pro. He's a competitor, wants to play. But understands the situation, understands the reasoning.
Doesn't sound like there'll be any other significant changes. JG said the coaches want to improve C. Michael's role, but nothing drastic.
Garrett says he anticipates Randy Gregory will be at practice today. Not sure about the workload, but hopeful he can have a good practice.

Rob Phillips ‏@robphillips3 3m3 minutes ago
Garrett reiterated that the QB change to Cassel isn't solely about Weeden's performance. "It's a collaborative effort."

Chase Williams ‏@chasepwilliams 4m4 minutes ago
Garrett on QB change: "There are a lot of different reasons why you do something like this...Has impact on how team is performing" #Cowboys
Garrett on Weeden reaction: "He's a competitor. He wants to play...he took it like a pro" #Cowboys
Garrett on Cassel vs Weeden: "He's a more experienced player. hes done a good job(in career) Think everybody will benefit from it" #Cowboys

It seems out of character for Garrett to make a definitive announcement about Collins starting over Leary at this point.

He almost has to make the QB announcement but he's normally non-committal on moves like the starting LG.

I suspect Jerry and the front office were involved in these decisions and Garrett didn't want Jerry telling the media that Collins was starting before Garret had said it.