Why Garrett should leave

[fortdick]

I know hardly anyone here wants to lose Jason Garrett, but thinking about it, either he or Wade has to go. Since Jerry has said Wade is staying, that leaves Garrett. And I blame Troy Aikman, the press, and even us fans for making it so.

If Garrett gets a whole bunch of money from Jerry and decides to wait until Wade retires to take over as the head coach for the Cowboy, imagine how the relationship between he and Wade will be strained. It has to already be strained because of all the talk about firing Wade and hiring Carrett if we lost to the Giants. That probably affected his preparation for the game thinking his job was on the line. Heck, even Garrett may have had the thought in the back of his mind that if the Boys lost to the Giants, he could be the next head coach.

Even though both are professionals, there could be a lot of doubts between them next year. Imagine sitting at the table prepping for a game, knowing that your job is on the line next season and your replacement has been preordained, and that your replacment is planning your offensive strategy. Everytime there is an offensive let down, you would wonder if it was intentional to get you fired. Not that this would ever be the case, but the thought would still surface. It's human nature.

The team does not need a situation where there are questions between the coaches. Troy has marketed Garrett everytime he has done a Cowboy game. The press has created a situation where Jerry has to choose, and we Cowboy fans have wondered aloud if we might not be better off with Garrett running the show.

Thinking it all over, I believe we might be better off if Garrett left.

 

[zekecee]

I disagree. I think that if Garrett decides to stay, it will be because he realizes that he still is not quite ready to be a HC. Plus I see it as a teacher/ apprentice relationship.

I see no problem here, if he stays.

 

[WV Cowboy]

No offense, but I can't find much to hang a hat on in your post.

Just a lot of panic speculation because you think WP is as insecure as you would be in that situation.

If they are professionals, they will work it out and work together.

 

[AmishCowboy]

He's not going to find Romo, T.O., Witten, Barber and the O line at any of those other spots.

 

[justbob]

I think Wade knew going in that Jason could be the next in line.Plus most coaches have to know that there is a chance that their assistants will move up if they leave...I don't think one has to leave -Just my opinion

 

[Doomsday101]

No offense, but I can't find much to hang a hat on in your post.

Just a lot of panic speculation because you think WP is as insecure as you would be in that situation.

If they are professionals, they will work it out and work together.

I agree. I don't think there was a strain this season between the 2 despite the fact that Jason was hired before Wade. If Jason does stay I would expect he will be named assistant HC

 

[sago1]

I agree that Garrett remaining wont be a problem for Phillips any more then it has already. Phillips isn't stupid and certainly knew Garrett had been considered for his job.

Finally I've already posted in separate article that I believe we stand a good chance to keep Garrett because I believe his not accepting Ravens offer and doubt he really interested in Atlanta job a good sign he realizes he's not ready. He's also probably think why in the world would he want either job when he's got Romo, TO and Witten waiting for him back in Dallas to help get them to the SB next year. He's got one of the most high profile jobs in the NFL already and their will always be head coaching jobs available for any successful Dallas Cowboy OC.

 

[fortdick]

No offense, but I can't find much to hang a hat on in your post.

Just a lot of panic speculation because you think WP is as insecure as you would be in that situation.

If they are professionals, they will work it out and work together.

Hope you are right. I am sure they are both professionals. I just think that there was a whole lot of drama created that didn;t need to be. It has to be in their minds somewhere that If Wade desn't succeed, meaning win it all, Garrett will take over.

 

[WV Cowboy]

If Jason does stay I would expect he will be named assistant HC

That would work.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

I think fortdick has a point. The Dallas (and national) media are already waiting with bated breath for this team to fail. Say we get off to a bad start next year -- the story of Jason taking over will only be more fuel to add to the fire.

Not to mention that RJ will need a pay boost to stay. That's more than awkward for him to be making more than the HC. And if Wade gets a raise to the same amount, you have people saying he shouldn't get paid more when the team lost in the first round.

It's a mess. I'm ready to clear out everyone who wants to leave, hire people of about equal ability, and let's go next year.

And next year, we need to start about 5-5 before going on a run so this doesn't happen again. Can we get Goodell to schedule all the crap teams at the end of the year instead of the beginning? That would stop about 70% of the tension on here.

 

[Big Dakota]

If Jason stays, it means he feels he's not ready and or he's willing to wait for this job to open up. Either way, i'm sure Wade can deal with the fact Jason may be next in line.

 

[WV Cowboy]

Hope you are right.

Who knows, we will only know for sure if JG does indeed come back.

 

[fortdick]

That would work.

It is becoming obvious that Garrett interviewing is just so that Jerry will know how much it will cost him to retain him. I for one woulds think that going to Atlanta to interview after being offerred the Ravens job is a waste of time. Baltimore is a much better team that Atlanta and the only reason to take the Falcons job would be the money.

Anyone know what Wade is making next year? I don't see him making less money than one of his assistants.

 

[fortdick]

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It's a mess. I'm ready to clear out everyone who wants to leave, hire people of about equal ability, and let's go next year.

Correct. Jones, Ellis, Garrett are the three that come to mind. Although I don't want to lose Garrett, I think it would be better in the long run if he left. And maybe take Roy with him!

 

[WV Cowboy]

I for one woulds think that going to Atlanta to interview after being offerred the Ravens job is a waste of time.

I think it is the courteous thing to do.

Especially this early in his coaching career. It lets other teams know that you will listen when they are looking for a coach in the future. If you continually say "thanks, but no thanks", teams will stop asking.

 

[Doomsday101]

I think it is the courteous thing to do.

Especially this early in his coaching career. It lets other teams know that you will listen when they are looking for a coach in the future. If you continually say "thanks, but no thanks", teams will stop asking.

Exactly. It is smart to listen to all offers he will never know that Blank is willing to do unless he goes in and hears what the offer is.

 

[Yakuza Rich]

If Garrett gets a raise all Jerry would have to do is give Wade a raise. So if Garrett gets a $1 million/year raise, then give Wade the same thing. It'd be hard for Wade to argue getting paid more and still be the HC.




YAKUZA

 

[fortdick]

Exactly. It is smart to listen to all offers he will never know that Blank is willing to do unless he goes in and hears what the offer is.

Well, eh would have to see what the offer is before he goes back to tell Jerry what it will cost for him to stay. That was my point. Had he taken the Ravens job before interviewing with the falcons, I don't think any feeling would have been hurt. Atlanta has to understand that they are just a tad above the Raiders in job desireability as far as head coaches go.

Did Sparano interview with Atlanta?

 

[fortdick]

If Garrett gets a raise all Jerry would have to do is give Wade a raise. So if Garrett gets a $1 million/year raise, then give Wade the same thing. It'd be hard for Wade to argue getting paid more and still be the HC.




YAKUZA

That would be the fix. It must be nice, though, to have enough money that you can give a coach an extra million dollars just so you don't hurt his feelings!

Hey, Jerry, you hurt my feelings. Give me a million so I will feel better.

 

[Doomsday101]

Well, eh would have to see what the offer is before he goes back to tell Jerry what it will cost for him to stay. That was my point. Had he taken the Ravens job before interviewing with the falcons, I don't think any feeling would have been hurt. Atlanta has to understand that they are just a tad above the Raiders in job desireability as far as head coaches go.

Did Sparano interview with Atlanta?

Yes Sparano did have an interview with Alt. As for Garrett I don't think he is doing this to see how much he can stick Jerry for. I think he is listening to offers as part of a professional courtesy and to see the type of control they would be willing to give him. I don't think this is purely money. If Jason does stay I really don't see a problem brewing with him and Phillips I think they will continue to work together as they did this past season.