Sorry but neither of those responses matter. The post I quoted said simply this:
Bill Parcells was a legit head coach.
Bill was a legit HC. That is a factual statement. But the reasons that led to a legit hiring are pertinent to the discussion.
We could also argue Gailey and Wade were legit hirings. Both solid coordinators appeared ready. What transpired after they were hired is also applicable.
While naming Garrett as “ the future of the Dallas Cowboys” before naming Wade HC was undoubtedly unprecedented and dysfunctional in its basis bringing in a highly touted QB coach to be OC wasn’t as far fetched. Only in how we brought him on. And since we had named him the future seemed only natural to name him intern HC after Wades firing .Then most would argue he earned a shot.
This notion Garrett is now not a legit HC despite not having experience has become laughable especially after earning COY honors which they don’t usually just throw around as most or all of the others who have won this award are legit HC’s.
I’d argue that all of these other noted legit HC haven’t had any more success than Garrett who some are trying to define as not legit. The same OC that Atlanta and Baltimore pursued for their HC. No, this has simply become a battle cry or spin for those who are frustrated with the results.
The reality is no one really expects anyone to have much success in the dysfunctional situation we have with Jerry. And whythese more proven and experienced coaches wouldn’t be interested in coming here nor would Jerry be intetested in pursuing them.
The fact Jerry hired Bill doesn’t necessarily mean he’d hire another HC of his stature without the circumstances Jerry was facing at that time. And why it would probably take the Cowboys hitting rock bottom again with something similar to 3 straight 5-11 seasons and the financial future uncertain for Jerry to give it up like he did with Bill.
I understand the frustration with Garrett. There is just criticism but the solutions aren’t as clear.