Let's stop worrying so much about Garrett

[whcarm]

I like Garrett. I'm glad he is in Dallas. If this was a perfect world then in about 2-4 years he would be the next head coach of the Cowboys.

But, let's stop acting like he is that important or that if he moves on that it will be such a huge ordeal.

Let's look at some facts...

1) Last year we averaged more points than all but 3 other teams in the NFL. Last year we averaged more yards per game than all but 4 teams in the NFL.

2) Last year we were coached by a VERY conservative coach who had his hand in every aspect of the game. He did not let Sparano ever play the type of offensive game we are playing this year. Last year it was play to keep the game close and then pull it out at the end.

3) Last year Romo had never started a game. This year he has a lot more experience and an offseason as the starte under his belt.

4) Last year T.O. was a distraction and a mess, mostly thanks to our head coach treating him like crap. This year, he is the ideal teammate and a huge playmaker.

5) Last year our offensive line was average at best. Our LG was new to the team, our RG changed throughout the season and was not good. Our RT was starting for the first time and years and was still getting his strength back. This year, our LT and LG and our C are all familiar with each other. Our RG is a huge new addition to the team and is back to playing his natural position and our RT has a year of starting under his belt and is much more confident.

6) This year we have yet to play any team with a defensive ranking above 15.

So, again, I like Garrett and I hope he stays around. But, I don't think he is the saviour of this franchise and I don't think we would be lost without him.

Parcells left and we became more aggressive. Romo got a year of experience under his belt. We got a better offensive line. T.O. is happy and playing great. Witten has gotten more involved. Lots of things have gone right this year so far. Not all of it is because of Garrett.

Plus, I really hate to see everyone ignore the impact of Sparano. He led the offense last year and it was pretty darn good, even with Parcells making sure it was conservative as heck.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

It's amazing that Jerry Jones was criticized for hiring Garrett before he found his new head coach, but now everyone wants Garrett because he's so great. Before Jones hired him, folks weren't even talking about Garrett. People are so fickle.

 

[CowboyWay]

Good post whcarm.

I've been saying the same thing. I coudln't agree more with you.

 

[cowboys19]

It's amazing that Jerry Jones was criticized for hiring Garrett before he found his new head coach, but now everyone wants Garrett because he's so great. Before Jones hired him, folks weren't even talking about Garrett. People are so fickle.

:laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2:

that Romo takedown is hilarious.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

OMG WE MIGHT LOSE GARRETT I DONT KNOW WHTAT WE COULD POSSIBLE DO WITHOUT HIM WE ARE NOTHING WITHOUT GARRETT AND I JUST KNOW THAT HE IS GOING TO GO TO PHILLY OR NY OR BOTH AT THE SAME TIME AND THEN HES GOING TO BEAT US $ TIMES A YEAR AND WE ARENT GOING TO BE ABLE TO SCORE POINTS BECASUE WE NEED GARRETT WHAT WE GOING TO DO??

OOHHHHH!!!!

OHHHHH!!!!!OOOOHHHHH!!!!!!!

 

[TheCount]

Well I had STOPPED worrying about him, now you got me all nervous again. Maybe I should go stand guard outside his house, I don't want some team to come and scoop him away in the dead of night.

 

[sago1]

Was thinking the same thing about Sparano. If Garrett does chose to leave, I would think Sparano would get serious consideration for the job. However, I wouldn't be surprised that before Jerry makes another OC hire, he'll get input from Romo then. For the record, Aikman as a rookie had no input on who his OC would be in 89. However, when Shula was fired in 90, Jimmy had several coaches he wanted to hire for OC job but Jerry left final decision up to Aikman who went with Norv Turner.

 

[dallasfan]

I'm believe that Garrett will wait for the HC position here to open up. Why, it's an ideal situation, it's almost garunteed in time, and Jerry isn't cheap. If he takes a job with another team, he'll probably feel pressure to turn it around quick, where if he waits here all he has to do is maintain.

 

[ROMOSAPIEN9]

Romo, not Garrett, is the reason for the Cowboys success on offense.

I.E. Norv Turner -Troy Aikman.

It's the talent on the field fellas.

 

[TheCount]

Romo, not Garrett, is the reason for the Cowboys success on offense.

I.E. Norv Turner -Troy Aikman.

It's the talent on the field fellas.

I hope you're kidding... but from your signature, I can tell you're probably dead serious.

 

[austintodallas]

Sparano will be OC next year and we will be fine.

 

[dallasfan]

Sparano will be OC next year and we will be fine.

I really don't think Garrett will be a HC next year, he's only been coaching for what 3 years? He's not ready to run a team, especially if it's a complete rebuilding job.

 

[ROMOSAPIEN9]

I hope you're kidding... but from your signature, I can tell you're probably dead serious.

Judging from your avatar, you don't know how to work the internet.

P.S. I've had signatures turned off for a couple years now. Last I knew, mine was Cowboys SB-MVPS...how's it lookin these days?

 

[TheCount]

Judging from your avatar, you don't know how to work the internet.

P.S. I've had signatures turned off for a couple years now. Last I knew, mine was Cowboys SB-MVPS...how's it lookin these days?

I don't know how to work the internet? You work a car, you work a toaster, you don't "work the internet".

The fact that you think coaching has nothing to do with winning is laughable. We had most of the same guys last year, and it was a roller coaster.

 

[cowboyed]

Hello whcarm, how is the lawyering going? Who's to say he won't stick around anyway. Jones elevated Garrett to OC. He has an outstanding player group to scheme with. More than likely he could be the Cowboys head coach long term in just a couple of years and start when the brand new only one of its kind billion dollar stadium opens up!

Jones could really give Garrett a significant pay raise in the interim. If he still leaves and say goes to the Giants it would be because of his roots. However, I believe he will stay with the most storied franchise in modern football.

 

[starfrombirth]

I have to believe Jason had / has confidence in what he can get accomplished and he knew that when he came here. Since he is a very intelligent person, you have to believe he knew the offers that would be available to him at the end of the year and Jerry would know this as well. You think two of the smartest minds in football might have talked about this? Hmmm??? I think Jason is going nowhere. He expects the kind of success he is having and Jerry and he both knew the repercussions and they are already prepared. Have no fear zoners. The sky is not falling. :starspin

 

[dooomsday]

Look no further than SD to see how talent without coaching/schemes can look awful.

JG is doing a fantastic job with the same talent as last year. There is nothing similar about our success on O. The play calling has been superb. Allowing players to play to their strengths has made a huge difference. And his schemes have a lot to do with receivers getting open and Romo succeeding.

I prefer we not find out what life is like without him in the near future.