Let's think about this before we go firing Garrett

[northerncowboynation]

.... we go firing JG. A new broom does not necessarily sweep clean. Still a new broom is a new broom

The NFL is a cruel business that can stomp out a blooming bud before it has a chance to flower.

The cold fact was no more evident than in Week 1, as each team aiming for a fresh start with a new coaching staff stumbled.

Teams with new head coaches went 0-7 in Week 1, the worst recorded by a group of new head coaches in NFL history, per NFL Research. The previous worst was on 0-6 Week 1 in 2001.

Of the seven, four of those losses were by 10-plus points, including both Monday night tilts.

Let's run down the sadness:

Steve Wilks, Arizona Cardinals, 24-6 loss to Washington: The Cardinalsgot run over by Adrian Peterson, and Sam Bradford looked terrible.

Matt Nagy, Chicago Bears, 24-23 loss to Green Bay: Nagy's offense dried up in the second half, and Aaron Rodgers returned from injury to do Aaron Rodgers things.

Matt Patricia, Detroit Lions, 48-17 loss to New York Jets: The Lions failed in all three phases, couldn't slow a rookie quarterback and watched its $100 million signal-caller throw picks like there was a 2-for-1 sale going.

Frank Reich, Indianapolis Colts, 34-23 loss to Cincinnati: Andrew Luck looked good. The QB didn't get enough help though, and a Jack Doyle fumble-touchdown destroyed a comeback attempt.

Pat Shurmur, New York Giants, 20-15 loss to Jacksonville: Eli Manning threw a pick-six that ended up the difference.

Jon Gruden, Oakland Raiders, 33-13 loss to Los Angeles Rams: The Raiders took a 13-10 halftime lead on a smart offensive game plan. Then they did nothing in the second half.

Mike Vrabel, Tennessee Titans, 27-20 loss to Miami: In a game remembered most notably for its series of delays, the Titans not only lost Vrabel's first game, but it also saw Delanie Walker, Taylor Lewan and Marcus Mariota get injured. Woof.

 

[superonyx]

Well since its usually bad teams that get new coaches it not that shocking that these coaches lost their first game.

I'll take my chances.


Also these teams were beaten by good team. Do you think JG will be able to beat the Rams, Packers, Jacksonville

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

And I bet the majority of those coaches will rebuild their team faster than Garrett or they'll be gone. 9 years and counting here.

 

[LittleD]

We should make the move to fire Garrett and Linehan this week and elevate Richards to be HC. Let him identify and hire
a new offensive staff. Yes, it will take some weeks to build a new offensive scheme that might look similar to Seattle's
a couple of years ago. It's too bad that the Dallas FO is frozen in place and can't see beyond their noses. After the loss this Sunday, it will be time to think about tanking the season to ensure the top pick in the draft next year. There we might find our next Aikman if we are lucky.

 

[DogFace]

At some point enough is enough.

What does Garrett do well?

Many, including me, have argued that he steered us through a rebuild without sucking.

Maybe that was Tony that steered us through that?

All I know is we have two playoff victories. 8 years is a long time.

 

[Aviano90]

At the very least, I'll have hope.

 

[JustChip]

And 5 of those were home games!

I know you are only addressing new coaches, but I'm going to bring up the CZ's favorite son - Sean Peyton. They laid a total egg at home against a 5-11 TB team and made a journeyman QB look like Tom Brady.

Here's the bottom line - the Cowboys were pitiful. But they lost on the road against a top 10, maybe top 5, defense in the opening game. Let's see how the next few games go before burning the Star to the ground.

 

[Ranching]

We should make the move to fire Garrett and Linehan this week and elevate Richards to be HC. Let him identify and hire
a new offensive staff. Yes, it will take some weeks to build a new offensive scheme that might look similar to Seattle's
a couple of years ago. It's too bad that the Dallas FO is frozen in place and can't see beyond their noses. After the loss this Sunday, it will be time to think about tanking the season to ensure the top pick in the draft next year. There we might find our next Aikman if we are lucky.

Brings up an interesting question, is there anyone on the staff that can step into the OC role?

 

[CPanther95]

So you're saying if they had fired Garrett, there's a good chance they might have lost their first game?

Better give him another extension pronto.

 

[superonyx]

And 5 of those were home games!

I know you are only addressing new coaches, but I'm going to bring up the CZ's favorite son - Sean Peyton. They laid a total egg at home against a 5-11 TB team and made a journeyman QB look like Tom Brady.

Here's the bottom line - the Cowboys were pitiful. But they lost on the road against a top 10, maybe top 5, defense in the opening game. Let's see how the next few games go before burning the Star to the ground.

Sean Peytons superbowl ring gives him the benefit of the doubt.
JG and Company wasted the careers of Tony Romo, Jason Witten, Dez Bryant, Demarcus Ware had to leave to win anything.

Do you like our chances to beat the Rams?
Even if we beat the Giants (which i dont believe we will) we are still a bottom half of the league team.

 

[Ranching]

If anyone goes it'll be Linehan . Garrett and Jerry will scapegoat him to save Garrett's job. If there is no improvement after that, then Garrett will go after the season. However, if we score over 10 points this week, we're stuck with them!

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

If anyone goes it'll be Linehan . Garrett and Jerry will scapegoat him to save Garrett's job. If there is no improvement after that, then Garrett will go after the season. However, if we score over 10 points this week, we're stuck with them!

Part of the process.

 

[DeaconMoss]

Buy a new broom now and lets get a top 3 pick this draft

 

[Stash]

.... we go firing JG. A new broom does not necessarily sweep clean. Still a new broom is a new broom

The NFL is a cruel business that can stomp out a blooming bud before it has a chance to flower.

The cold fact was no more evident than in Week 1, as each team aiming for a fresh start with a new coaching staff stumbled.

Teams with new head coaches went 0-7 in Week 1, the worst recorded by a group of new head coaches in NFL history, per NFL Research. The previous worst was on 0-6 Week 1 in 2001.

Of the seven, four of those losses were by 10-plus points, including both Monday night tilts.

Let's run down the sadness:

Steve Wilks, Arizona Cardinals, 24-6 loss to Washington: The Cardinalsgot run over by Adrian Peterson, and Sam Bradford looked terrible.

Matt Nagy, Chicago Bears, 24-23 loss to Green Bay: Nagy's offense dried up in the second half, and Aaron Rodgers returned from injury to do Aaron Rodgers things.

Matt Patricia, Detroit Lions, 48-17 loss to New York Jets: The Lions failed in all three phases, couldn't slow a rookie quarterback and watched its $100 million signal-caller throw picks like there was a 2-for-1 sale going.

Frank Reich, Indianapolis Colts, 34-23 loss to Cincinnati: Andrew Luck looked good. The QB didn't get enough help though, and a Jack Doyle fumble-touchdown destroyed a comeback attempt.

Pat Shurmur, New York Giants, 20-15 loss to Jacksonville: Eli Manning threw a pick-six that ended up the difference.

Jon Gruden, Oakland Raiders, 33-13 loss to Los Angeles Rams: The Raiders took a 13-10 halftime lead on a smart offensive game plan. Then they did nothing in the second half.

Mike Vrabel, Tennessee Titans, 27-20 loss to Miami: In a game remembered most notably for its series of delays, the Titans not only lost Vrabel's first game, but it also saw Delanie Walker, Taylor Lewan and Marcus Mariota get injured. Woof.

Yeah, and an 8-year coach also managed another loss in week one. At least the new coaches had the excuse of being new.

Ours doesn't.

 

[JustChip]

Sean Peytons superbowl ring gives him the benefit of the doubt.

That was 9 years ago. He had 3 losing seasons in a row before last year. And that is with an unquestioned HoF QB. I guess Brian Billick deserves the benefit of the doubt since he won a Super Bowl.

I'm not making a case of support for Garrett. I'm simply pointing out the ridiculous over-reaction that occurs based on one game, the first game of the year at that.

 

[LittleD]

Brings up an interesting question, is there anyone on the staff that can step into the OC role?

My guess is that Richards knows of some good position coaches on the offense that could be hired and elevated to OC during the season. I don't think there are any good finds on the current Cowboy staff. Richards will really need to obtain an QB coach guru to help with a QB transition away from Dak at the end of this year.

 

[Stash]

Brings up an interesting question, is there anyone on the staff that can step into the OC role?

No.

 

[phildadon86]

We should make the move to fire Garrett and Linehan this week and elevate Richards to be HC. Let him identify and hire
a new offensive staff. Yes, it will take some weeks to build a new offensive scheme that might look similar to Seattle's
a couple of years ago. It's too bad that the Dallas FO is frozen in place and can't see beyond their noses. After the loss this Sunday, it will be time to think about tanking the season to ensure the top pick in the draft next year. There we might find our next Aikman if we are lucky.

Garrett and Linehan should have been left in Carolina to be quite honest.

 

[Stash]

That was 9 years ago. He had 3 losing seasons in a row before last year. And that is with an unquestioned HoF QB. I guess Brian Billick deserves the benefit of the doubt since he won a Super Bowl.

I'm not making a case of support for Garrett. I'm simply pointing out the ridiculous over-reaction that occurs based on one game, the first game of the year at that.

This isn't "one game", this is eight years.

 

[LittleD]

Garrett and Linehan should have been left in Carolina to be quite honest.

Touche'! It's too late for that but, not to late for a perp walk from the Star.