News: ST: Cowboys coach Jason Garrett explains clock management decisions at end of Commanders game

[Wayne02]

Only if they get one first down. If they don't get a first down the Commanders get the ball back with 25 or 30 seconds to go.

After Jackson's fumble, Dallas started their possession with 1:26 remaining. Two plays, followed by Washington final two timeouts would run 6 to 10 seconds off the clock. So I assume they snap the ball on third down at 1:16. Run 40 seconds off the clock after that and it leaves the Cowboys kicking a field goal with 36 seconds to go. Did they kick off to Washington with about 33 seconds to go. Keep in mind the number of long returns Dallas has given up this year, and also that the Commanders are merely a field goal down. They likely would need one or two completions to set themselves up for a possible game-tying field-goal.

Dallas could've ran McFadden between the tackles, ensuring he would stay in bounds. It would also most likely ensure that he didn't gain 9 yards as he did Bob dancing outside. Converting that first down was a necessity, and and likely doesn't happen if they run inside.

No, when McFadden got the TD it was exactly 1:13 left on the clock so I don't know where you're getting your time from. If they had taken a knee 3 straight times after McFadden got that 1st down, Washington would have no more than 15 seconds left with no TO's. They would have no time to complete 1 pass without running out of time.

 

[CowboyRoy]

I'm just shaking my head that this guy gave us what probably amounted to a 15 minute lecture in absolutely hot air.

Just admit you made a mistake, but it worked out and move on...

That is the problem, he doesnt know he made a mistake. You, me, and millions of other fans including the announcers and commentators knew that it was a no brainer to kneel on the ball and run out the clock. Im sure even all the Deadskins fans were saying it was over. Then they saw Dallas completely screw it up. And at least we know 100% now that it was Garrett that did NOTHING as a coach to stop his team screwing it up. First thing any good coach would have done was demand they kneel on the ball. Is that no longer in Clappy the Clowns playbook?

 

[Blake]

That is the problem, he doesnt know he made a mistake. You, me, and millions of other fans including the announcers and commentators knew that it was a no brainer to kneel on the ball and run out the clock. Im sure even all the Deadskins fans were saying it was over. Then they saw Dallas completely screw it up. And at least we know 100% now that it was Garrett that did NOTHING as a coach to stop his team screwing it up. First thing any good coach would have done was demand they kneel on the ball. Is that no longer in Clappy the Clowns playbook?

Everyone except the Garret apologists that is.

 

[Sportsbabe]

How does that throw things off the kilter? This guy is such a politician.

So he blames McFadden the drive prior and then gives a convoluted explanation about how he didn't tell McFadden to fall down. But he did say they practice the play to make it look like he knew what he was doing I guess, even though they didn't do it..

Does this guy ever say "I made a mistake."

He didn't make a mistake...McFadden did in that situation.

You guys should listen to Nate Newton on Talkin Cowboys speak on the subject. I'm sure you won't accept the position because of your disdain for Garrett....but players and coaches have different perspectives than fans.

 

[Sportsbabe]

Everyone except the Garret apologists that is.

 

[Doomsay]

no. is this football thing new to you? you see that red hankie in his back pocket? you aware of a thing called half time?

Apparently it's all new to you - the guys upstairs usually make the call on challenges and Garrett doesn't make halftime adjustments. You need to watch with greater scrutiny.

 

[Blake]

Explain

 

[StarWiz2]

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Darren McFadden's thought process before running the ball out of bounds? Or, JG's thought process before explanation of time management problem. You decide!

 

[InDakWeTrust]

Agreed. And, even if you don't target Dez again, at least run out of a 3 WR set. Give the defense something to think about other than "I got this". Those runs were so predictable that my 7 year old nephew knew they were coming. That's my problem with Garrett. He relies too much on his players to over power rather than forcing the defense to make a decision. The game is about creating mismatches. All too often Garrett gives the defense the advantage by taking the guess work out of the equation.

This, every time is see a 12 formation with the WR in motion stopping next to strong side TE, I know it's either a zone right or dive left..last year I remember play action being called and large plays down the seam to 82 or Dez open on a crossing route last year.

 

[Aven8]

I saw the presser on the news last night and he threw McFadden under the bus.

I don't understand it. Just say that's on me, even if you know it's not! There's always a scapegoat.

 

[Eric_Boyer]

Apparently it's all new to you - the guys upstairs usually make the call on challenges and Garrett doesn't make halftime adjustments. You need to watch with greater scrutiny.

You should learn the rules. Only the head coach can challenge

 

[tecolote]

Like the Saints did against us this year.....oh yeah they missed it

you take the 9 yards on first down and the TD on second down every time

you can't be too scared to take a 7 point lead with 1 minute left

thats not smart its cowardice, not a good trait for a football team

Here's the thing, we actualy did what you said we should do and it did not work! We scored the TD and Washington came right back and scored one of their own. Dallas took just 12 seconds off the clock before scoring and Washington did not have to use a timeout, that is not smart football, it's borderline idiotic.

 

[Doomsay]

You should learn the rules. Only the head coach can challenge

What you meant to say was: only the head coach can actually throw the flag thingie. Challenges are actually the only time they turn Garrett's headset on so that he can receive the "throw, no throw" instructions from the booth. They practice it in training camp.

 

[Coy]

Like the Saints did against us this year.....oh yeah they missed it

you take the 9 yards on first down and the TD on second down every time

you can't be too scared to take a 7 point lead with 1 minute left

thats not smart its cowardice, not a good trait for a football team

That's smart football, that's why the defense rather let you score than milk out the clock, so they can get another chance.
If you miss a 20 yard fg (99% probability) to win the game then you have other sorts of problems.

 

[Eric_Boyer]

What you meant to say was: only the head coach can actually throw the flag thingie. Challenges are actually the only time they turn Garrett's headset on so that he can receive the "throw, no throw" instructions from the booth. They practice it in training camp.

my exact words were "you see that red hankie in his back pocket"

apparently that was too complex for you, throwing the hankie is what initiates a challenge, only he can do it.

Only the head coach can challenge <--fact

 

[Dave_in-NC]

You should learn the rules. Only the head coach can challenge

Did you forget how mad JG was on Thanksgiving after he threw the challenge flag then saw the challenged play for himself afterwards?
The coaches upstairs tell him what to challenge.

 

[Doomsay]

my exact words were "you see that red hankie in his back pocket"

apparently that was too complex for you.

You still haven't told me what value he adds on the sidelines other than his clock management.

 

[Eric_Boyer]

Did you forget how mad JG was on Thanksgiving after he threw the challenge flag then saw the challenged play for himself afterwards?
The coaches upstairs tell him what to challenge.

it is his and only his decision.

 

[Eric_Boyer]

You still haven't told me what value he adds on the sidelines other than his clock management.

this isn't the rant zone. your ****** bag questions don't belong in this zone

 

[Doomsay]

Did you forget how mad JG was on Thanksgiving after he threw the challenge flag then saw the challenged play for himself afterwards?
The coaches upstairs tell him what to challenge.

To be fair, the guys in the booth have better views of some calls & most coaches confer with them. It just seems like a more unilateral process with Jason.