The Solution: Make Jason Garrett the GM

[WPBCowboysFan]

The clapping would sure look good from the press box with Payton down on the field..

I dont think it will ever look good, but it sure would be more tolerable in that scenario, Acceptable, all things considered.

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

At least he has some previous NFL experience, a huge upgrade over the previous GM.

In reality, nothing would change, except Jerry would be getting a lot of people off his butt, he could get Jason to do some of the more tedious operational stuff.

Most importantly, the position of Head Coach would open up. Jason Garrett has worked with lot of coaches, there would probably be no conflict between the two. . . . .

Let's not forget, Jason did take over a 1-7 team and went 5-3 despite Romo being out.
He did instill a culture of competition, you can't blame him for this debacle, I'm pretty sure he didn't write up a play that calls for Tony Romo to break his clavicle.....and call it two times in a season.

But he did write up the stale unimaginative offensive system that couldnt buy even ONE win against some pretty bad teams

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

No worries we fix them...for free!

Big Dog, I knew you were good for something other than praising the Ginger Clapper

 

[dallasdave]

Big Dog, I knew you were good for something other than praising the Ginger Clapper

 

[big dog cowboy]

Big Dog, I knew you were good for something other than praising the Ginger Clapper

Someone has to........hey wait a minute!

 

[Blast From The Past]

It would solve the criticism of Jerry making himself the GM.

It would solve the salary issues of Garrett's contract.

Garrett's input into personnel and his philosophy of the type of player needed is right on. His real issue has been game management and strategy. The Cowboys would be utilizing his strongest asserts while eliminating his negatives.

Garrett is familiar with a lot of good coaches around the league and in college. They would be willing to work with him.

Garrett has the family background and support for the job. His brother was the Cowboys Director of Pro Personnel and his dad was a 30 year scout in the league.

Stephen Jones would have a GM close to his age and who he is extremely familiar and comfortable with when the time comes.

Jerry could still have the ability to influence football decisions without it appearing so and without most of the media criticism.

Strange idea, I admit. However, in reality not much would change except the oppdortunity to get a really good coach willing to come to the Dallas Cowboys. The greatest impediment in the past has been the current GM.

Seriously a thoughtful thread. Who knew? Not gonna happen but I will give you props for a thought provoking read.

 

[daveferr33]

Garrett's skill set screams GM. Great with operational stuff, great at instilling a team culture, great at talent acquisition. The guy just has an old offensive philosophy that just doesn't work in today's NFL.

Wow. With all the "Greatness" Garrett brings to the table, its hard to believe this team is sitting at 4-10. If he were truly "great" in these areas, then we'd be in competition for the East.

The operational stuff? His teams often look unprepared to me and it appears he has a hard time getting them ready to play on short weeks.

Talent acquisition? Nobody knows what his contributions have been in this area. We do know he can't evaluate the back up qb position. That is a demonstrated fact at this point.

 

[TwoDeep3]

I love spiked egg nog also.

Best reply this year!

 

[sureletsrace]

Wow. With all the "Greatness" Garrett brings to the table, its hard to believe this team is sitting at 4-10. If he were truly "great" in these areas, then we'd be in competition for the East.

The operational stuff? His teams often look unprepared to me and it appears he has a hard time getting them ready to play on short weeks.

Talent acquisition? Nobody knows what his contributions have been in this area. We do know he can't evaluate the back up qb position. That is a demonstrated fact at this point.

His strengths are absolutely demolished by his weaknesses. For all the things that he does well, it cannot overcome a bad scheme and inability or refusal to adjust the game plan on the fly.

I'm not saying the guy is the greatest coach to have ever lived. I'm saying that since he has become the HC, the roster has gotten better. And younger. I also happen to like the blue collar, hard working culture that he has instilled in the team.

Operational stuff does not equal game preparation. By that, I meant bringing a culture. Getting the right kind of guys on the team. The players all respect him according to everything you or I know. Head Coaches around the league respect him. Balancing the roster. Basic functions for the successful operation of a football team.

That being said, the guy has not shown any ability whatsoever as far as offensive philosophy, adjustments, or clock management. Which is why I think he'd excel in a GM role.

 

[nalam]

Failed as QB coach, solution: let's make him OC

failed as OC, solution: let's make him HC

Failed as HC, solution: let's make him GM

I think the only solution is to make Garrett the team mascot and be done with it

He can definitely be better than Rowdy ! Red the clapper !

 

[plasticman]

Because all this talent shouldve been able to win more than 1 game without Romo

...and Murray and Dez at full strength and Scandrick and Hardy for 4 games and McClain for 4 games...he lost his All Pro RB and his best CBn the off season, his Pro Bowl receiver in game #1, his All-Pro QB in game #2.

You can't make thoa hita and not expect the talent, cohesion and team confidence to be seriously diminished.

They replaced Murray with essentially nothing early in the season when they realized Randle had a shelf life of one quarter. By the time they understand that McFadden is at least capable they start a QB that is colorblind when it comes to his receiver's jersey.

Jason would have kept Murray, he was the type of player he referred to as the right kind of player.

He would have played hard ball with Dez's contract realizing that he requires incentive to play at a maximum level on every down and make good decisions regarding his demeanor. He would have forced Dez to hold out and Dez wouldn't last more than a few games without going insane.

Jason Garrett would not have signed Hardy or, at least tolerated his behavior without suspending him.

I don't believe it was Jason Garrett's decision to sign Cassel. I think he would have stuck with Weeden or gone immediately to his young guy, Garrett hates trading his future picks which he regards as sacrificing the future for the present.

Jason Garrett told us what he believes in before the start of 2011 and his actions regarding the players have mirrored his philosophy of competition and opportunity.

Jason Garrett is a good coach but he has his flaws, he doesn't have the game experience of head Coaches. This is his first job as a Head Coach on any level. The best ones usually had prior experience either in NFL or college.

Anyway, this is an excersize in intelligent debate. It won't happen. However, anyone with an open mind should be intruiged with any option that replaces Jerry as a GM and brings more savy to game time coaching.

 

[jwitten82]

...and Murray and Dez at full strength and Scandrick and Hardy for 4 games and McClain for 4 games...he lost his All Pro RB and his best CBn the off season, his Pro Bowl receiver in game #1, his All-Pro QB in game #2.

You can't make thoa hita and not expect the talent, cohesion and team confidence to be seriously diminished.

They replaced Murray with essentially nothing early in the season when they realized Randle had a shelf life of one quarter. By the time they understand that McFadden is at least capable they start a QB that is colorblind when it comes to his receiver's jersey.

Jason would have kept Murray, he was the type of player he referred to as the right kind of player.

He would have played hard ball with Dez's contract realizing that he requires incentive to play at a maximum level on every down and make good decisions regarding his demeanor. He would have forced Dez to hold out and Dez wouldn't last more than a few games without going insane.

Jason Garrett would not have signed Hardy or, at least tolerated his behavior without suspending him.

I don't believe it was Jason Garrett's decision to sign Cassel. I think he would have stuck with Weeden or gone immediately to his young guy, Garrett hates trading his future picks which he regards as sacrificing the future for the present.

Jason Garrett told us what he believes in before the start of 2011 and his actions regarding the players have mirrored his philosophy of competition and opportunity.

Jason Garrett is a good coach but he has his flaws, he doesn't have the game experience of head Coaches. This is his first job as a Head Coach on any level. The best ones usually had prior experience either in NFL or college.

Anyway, this is an excersize in intelligent debate. It won't happen. However, anyone with an open mind should be intruiged with any option that replaces Jerry as a GM and brings more savy to game time coaching.

Garrett isnt a good HC, he is very avg

 

[RS12]

The Solution: Make Jason Garrett the GM

That wouldnt be my solution.

 

[plasticman]

Tough crowd.....

Anyway, Merry Christmas.

After the holidays, the debate resumes. How do they get our beloved team back to the top?

We need a "football mesiah".

 

[Hoofbite]

Not even sure Garrett's personnel decisions have been great, provided they are even his decisions in the first place.

 

[NEODOG]

Yes they are. Basically the same guys went 12-4 last year. We lost Romo and Dez and suddenly everyone seems to think we over rate our talent. I truly don't get it even though I read that multiple times every day.

The same reasoning could be applied to consecutive 8-8 yrs as well. Either those & this year are a bigger sample size or is the 12-4 the real indicator?

 

[khiladi]

What has Garrett contributed?

Callahan built this line, while Garrett original brought in Houck, was running power-blocking schemes and bringing in big, hefty guys..

Garrett contributed guys like Felix Jones, Roy Williams, Brad Johnson, Jon Kitna, Weeden, Cassell and so on and his specialty was supposedly QB coaching..

 

[JW82]

It would solve the criticism of Jerry making himself the GM.

It would solve the salary issues of Garrett's contract.

Garrett's input into personnel and his philosophy of the type of player needed is right on. His real issue has been game management and strategy. The Cowboys would be utilizing his strongest asserts while eliminating his negatives.

Garrett is familiar with a lot of good coaches around the league and in college. They would be willing to work with him.

Garrett has the family background and support for the job. His brother was the Cowboys Director of Pro Personnel and his dad was a 30 year scout in the league.

Stephen Jones would have a GM close to his age and who he is extremely familiar and comfortable with when the time comes.

Jerry could still have the ability to influence football decisions without it appearing so and without most of the media criticism.

Strange idea, I admit. However, in reality not much would change except the oppdortunity to get a really good coach willing to come to the Dallas Cowboys. The greatest impediment in the past has been the current GM.

Sounds obsurd but I am open to anything that takes the GMing away from Jerry and the the head coaching away from Garrett!

 

[HappyOnions]

Yes they are. Basically the same guys went 12-4 last year. We lost Romo and Dez and suddenly everyone seems to think we over rate our talent. I truly don't get it even though I read that multiple times every day.

We also lost the NFL offensive player of the year and all time single season Cowboys rusher as well...

But people here like to forget all about that...

 

[SDCowboy]

I think I would be OK with Garrett as GM, actually.