Sullivan: Jones Should Give Garrett Contract Extension

[Mr Cowboy]

This has been an offseason filled with smart football decisions. Five years ago, chances are DeMarcus Ware and Jason Hatcher would have been signed to extensions, likely DeMarco Murray, too, and Johnny Manziel would currently be starring in the Oxnard Circus.

Instead, the Cowboys have continued their recent trend of becoming younger and quicker, much in the same mold of how Jimmy Johnson built his team a quarter century ago. Zack Martin is hitting everything within a 30-foot radius and looking old-school tough in the process. And 27-year-old Henry Melton is playing like a man possessed. Winning teams start and finish on the lines and the Cowboys have a dramatically improved defensive front and quite possibly the premier offensive line in the NFL.

This is very good news. Guarded optimism is more than appropriate for those hoping for success in 2014.

There’s just one problem. Actually, it’s a ginormous, humungous, really, really big problem. It’s not the elephant in the room. More like a herd of elephants in one of those plastic kiddie pools. Not going to end well.

Jerry Jones has to sign Jason Garrett to an extension. Before the season opener against San Francisco. Or sooner. Like today. Like right now. Like before this column is finished.

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/a...tension-/c91ddabd-8e24-4154-8792-f8cb75dbf871

 

[Moderately_Askew]

 

[Nightman]

When did it become impossible to coach on a one year deal? I think Garrett will be here for awhile, but there is no urgency in extending him until he proves he can get over the hump. He's been allowed to revamp the roster and has top asst coaches surrounding him, so now is the time to make the leap.

 

[noshame]

Come on Jeff, pass that thing around will ya?

 

[perrykemp]

Sorry - I am as hopeful as the next guy that JG becomes what many think he can become this year, however, extending a coach who has never had a full winning season isn't my idea of a sane decision.

 

[Denim Chicken]

20 + pages

 

[jazzcat22]

Wait until game 10 to 12, see where they stand at the time. If winning, like 4 games over .500, chances he gets extended then. If hanging around .500, then it will be after the season before JJ decides on JG's fate.

 

[tyke1doe]

For what????

 

[coogrfan]

. Jerry Jones has to sign Jason Garrett to an extension. Before the season opener against San Francisco. Or sooner. Like today. Like right now. Like before this column is finished.

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/a...tension-/c91ddabd-8e24-4154-8792-f8cb75dbf871

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[AsthmaField]

20 + pages

In the offseason, yes. During training camp... probably only 10 or so.

 

[DoctorChicken]

Let's wait and see if it has to come down to Week 17 again before we extend him, shall we?

 

[CCBoy]

 

[Doomsday101]

I hope Garrett can get it done but I would not extend his contract until or unless this team wins this season.

 

[CowboyGil]

I kind of like the idea of giving him just a one year deal for now, but of course the media would blow that up into all kind of fluff pieces about "Will he get an extension after this season?".

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Kill me now......

 

[Chocolate Lab]

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[NJ22]

Is Sullivan related to Jerry? It would explain his homerism and employment status never mind the fact that someone somewhere thinks it is a good idea to allow him to attempt to speak publicly on radio. He is beyond a moron.

 

[burmafrd]

Color me unimpressed with JG. And sullivan.

 

[CCBoy]

Color me unimpressed with JG. And sullivan.

 

[erod]

Yes and no.

I agree with the general sentiment of the writer; however, this is Dallas. Jerry is such an everyday figure, I don't think the players here are necessarily affected by a coach on a one-year deal.

Plus, the players know how tight Jerry and Garrett are. I think they fully expect him to stay, and since they've always played hard for Garrett, I don't think they want him gone. I think they'll be motivated to save his job.

And frankly, I don't think his job is in jeopardy unless this thing completely bottoms out.