Report: Jason Garrett did interview with Detroit

[Mr Cowboy]

January 7, 2009

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It's been widely believed that Jason Garrett declined an interview invitation from the Lions, but the NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports that Garrett did meet Monday with the 0-16 team's brass.

 

[Rampage]

that little tecmo snake!

 

[Beast_from_East]

Tecmo didnt want anybody to know he was in Detroit, probably checked into the hotel under "Ron Mexico".

LOL!!!!!!!!!

 

[DCBoysfan]

Posted by Mike Florio on January 7, 2009, 7:18 a.m.
Per PFT:

After some confusion as to whether or not Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett would interview for the vacant head-coaching job in Detroit, we now have an answer.

He will.

Because he did.

Per Adam Schefter of NFLN, Garrett interviewed for the job on Monday.

As Schefter points out, the Lions concealed their plans as to Garrett, and actually ended up being the first team in the current cycle to interview the man who turned down the Ravens job and who pulled out of consideration for the Falcons job last year at this time.

Garrett also has interviewed with the Broncos, and possibly is a candidate for the Rams job.

Our full list of candidates for all head-coaching and G.M. jobs is right here.

 

[dmq]

Looking back now, I think Jason was crazy to not take either the Ravens job or the Atlanta job. It isn't like the owners didn't care about winning. I also think the Detroit gig isn't a bad one. Millen is gone and you can only go up from where they are now.

 

[Thick 'N Hearty]

Looking back now, I think Jason was crazy to not take either the Ravens job or the Atlanta job. It isn't like the owners didn't care about winning. I also think the Detroit gig isn't a bad one. Millen is gone and you can only go up from where they are now.

I was kinda thinking the same thing. They do need a lot of good draft picks and FA pick ups to get better.

IMO, they need a stud QB (perhaps Bradford or Stafford) in the draft. Let him learn for a year instead of throwing him into the fire. Ryan and Flacco are rarities. Stanton is serviceable and would've been a better QB than Orlansky if he hadn't gotten injured. They also have Culpepper on the squad.

They also need OL help, as well as DL and DB.

I don't see Detroit making the same turn around that Miami made this year, but I can see them being a 5-11, 6-10 team.

 

[Alexander]

Intriguing and yes, quite sneaky.

Perhaps he is more interested in getting out than originally believed. Again, if he goes you have got to hope this brings on the exodus of Wade Phillips. Because if not and we simply "stay the course" by promoting from within we may end up worse off.

 

[Alexander]

Looking back now, I think Jason was crazy to not take either the Ravens job or the Atlanta job. It isn't like the owners didn't care about winning. I also think the Detroit gig isn't a bad one. Millen is gone and you can only go up from where they are now.

I am not so sure about that. There have been some rather disturbing things said about the new team president and GM that indicate they might not be much better than Millen. But yes all he would have to do is win a handful of games and he would be a hero.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Did JG ever say he would not or did not interview with the Lions?

I have not heard one way or the other so I am asking.

However if he never said he would not or did not interview with the lions, I am not sure why it would be considered Sneaky on his part because of what the media did or did not report.

Personally I think he should interview for all the teams that request an interview with him even if he in no way would take the job. It builds up his interviewing skills and helps with that exp.

But again, I don't know if he has ever denied the Lions interview and if he has not it seems like some might be getting their feathers a little ruffled over something the media has or has not reported.

 

[Alexander]

Did JG ever say he would not or did not interview with the Lions?

I have not heard one way or the other so I am asking.

However if he never said he would not or did not interview with the lions, I am not sure why it would be considered Sneaky on his part because of what the media did or did not report.

Personally I think he should interview for all the teams that request an interview with him even if he in no way would take the job. It builds up his interviewing skills and helps with that exp.

But again, I don't know if he has ever denied the Lions interview and if he has not it seems like some might be getting their feathers a little ruffled over something the media has or has not reported.

It was reported that way but there never was a direct quote from him. At least that I read.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

It was reported that way but there never was a direct quote from him. At least that I read.

Ok, that was what I thought so we really don't know if it was just reported wrong or he said anything but to this point no quotes from him about it.

Just something to keep in mind I guess.

Oh and yeah...I am bored this morning.

 

[Apollo Creed]

Not saying they are gonna go 11-5 next year, but the Lions have some pieces in place. They are just a couple good drafts, and a franchise QB away from being a legit 5-11 team.

 

[wileedog]

Did JG ever say he would not or did not interview with the Lions?

I have not heard one way or the other so I am asking.

However if he never said he would not or did not interview with the lions, I am not sure why it would be considered Sneaky on his part because of what the media did or did not report.

Personally I think he should interview for all the teams that request an interview with him even if he in no way would take the job. It builds up his interviewing skills and helps with that exp.

But again, I don't know if he has ever denied the Lions interview and if he has not it seems like some might be getting their feathers a little ruffled over something the media has or has not reported.

The Dallas Media reported it, saying Garret had pulled out of the running for the Detroit job "after discussing it with "Cowboy officials" - which leads me to believe those "Cowboy officials" were the source for the media.

Which suggests Jason maybe told Dallas he wasn't going? Or that Jerry didn't want it public that Garret was looking, but then Denver came calling?

 

[CoCo]

Did JG ever say he would not or did not interview with the Lions?

I have not heard one way or the other so I am asking.

However if he never said he would not or did not interview with the lions, I am not sure why it would be considered Sneaky on his part because of what the media did or did not report.

Personally I think he should interview for all the teams that request an interview with him even if he in no way would take the job. It builds up his interviewing skills and helps with that exp.

But again, I don't know if he has ever denied the Lions interview and if he has not it seems like some might be getting their feathers a little ruffled over something the media has or has not reported.

BP,

If you'll simply put on these prescription anti-Garrett glasses the perspectives you're missing will become infinitely more clear.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

http://cbs11tv.com/cowboys/Dallas.Cowboys.garrett.2.901692.html

Cowboys' Garrett Interviews With Detroit, Denver
DALLAS (CBS 11 News) ―

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CBS 11 Sports has learned that Cowboys Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator Jason Garrett has had a busy 24 hours.

Garrett interviewed with the Detroit Lions on Monday night about their head coaching vacancy. It had been widely reported that Garrett had turned down an opportunity to interview with the Lions.

Less than a day later, Garrett was in Denver trying to convince the Broncos that he would be just the right man to replace Mike Shanahan.

After turning down both Baltimore and Atlanta last year for head coaching positions, conventional wisdom said that Garrett's stock had dropped this year. Conventional wisdom was wrong.

Garrett has been coaching for just 4 years in the NFL, the last two as the Cowboys Offensive Coordinator. Tuesday in Denver, Ggarrett said he is ready to lead an NFL team.

"I think any time you go through another season and you have the experience of being a coordinator one more time and the different opportunities you have to prepare you team and do the things you do during the course of a season, I think you become more ready as a result of that," Garrett said before interviewing with the Broncos Tuesday afternoon.

"I felt like I was ready to do it last year. I felt it was the best situation for me to stay in Dallas last year and again, I am excited to have the opportunity to speak with the Broncos."

(© MMIX, CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.)

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Looking back now, I think Jason was crazy to not take either the Ravens job or the Atlanta job. It isn't like the owners didn't care about winning. I also think the Detroit gig isn't a bad one. Millen is gone and you can only go up from where they are now.

I agree... well more on this year than last.


The Lions are perfect(hehe) for him.

He can only go up from 0-16.


Didnt Jimmy get a 3-13 team that went 1-15?... before their dynasty run.

 

[WG5516]

After he said that he wasn't. Thoughts?


Honestly I think this is a little weird, considering he basically disrespected the organization by not wanting to be interviewed and then turns around 2 days later and changes his mind. Adam Schefter just reported on the NFLN that he could be one of the leading candidates for that job.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

After he said that he wasn't. Thoughts?


Honestly I think this is a little weird, considering he basically disrespected the organization by not wanting to be interviewed and then turns around 2 days later and changes his mind. Adam Schefter just reported on the NFLN that he could be one of the leading candidates for that job.

Thread about this earlier today and as I asked in that one...I have not seen where JG ever said he did not interview with the lions or would not interview with the lions.

The media reported he did not but I have never seen anything anywhere that HE said he did not.

 

[WG5516]

Thread about this earlier today and as I asked in that one...I have not seen where JG ever said he did not interview with the lions or would not interview with the lions.

The media reported he did not but I have never seen anything anywhere that HE said he did not.

Gotcha... I'm listening to the Ranch Report and Mickey just stated the same thing.

 

[28 Joker]

That would be a good job for Jason Garrett. He wouldn't have all the expectations to dominate now. Dallas doesn't have the time for on the job training. They have a playoff roster sitting at home watching the playoffs.

Garrett could and should draft Mathew Stafford or Andre Smith.

Although, what is up with Andre Smith getting suspended for the Sugar Bowl.

Advantage:

Stafford

Plus, they have two first round picks.