Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has repeatedly backed Jason Garrett amidst rumblings about the head coach’s job security, but no one seems to believe him. This week, Jones discussed Garrett – and Urban Meyer‘s recent comments – in interviews with Clarence E. Hill of the Star-Telegram and 105.3 The Fan. Here’s a look at the highlights:
On Garrett’s future with the team:
“I am looking for reasons. I’m looking for reasons to keep him. It’s merited here. It’s hard to get an effective coach and get it locked in with all you have to retool and redo. I’m comfortable. We have established some security apart from the won-loss. He represents the organization well on and off the field. You don’t have to wake up in the morning reading about it.”
On Garrett’s relationship with players:
“[The] head coach, right there beside him the offensive coordinator.. they’re going to get a lot of shots from time to time because we all know it doesn’t go right at all [all the time], so get ready. But ,I’ve seen him, and I’ve seen him handle it. I’ve not seen a concern, and I’ve experienced it to where key players have an issue with the coach. I haven’t seen that with Garrett.”
On Meyer saying that he would “absolutely” accept the Cowboys job, if offered:
“For Urban Meyer to say that is a compliment,” (Twitter link via Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News). “Period. I really know that. The job is a great job. Now, that’s not implying that I made it that way or I don’t make it that way. It’s just the place to be.”
Garrett will keep the job, or lose the job, based on this season. Right or wrong, it comes down to that. Of course, going back to last season, the Cowboys have not shown they can stop the run. Till they figure out a way to overcome that big deficiency, their ceiling is limited.
We do this almost every year w this guy
Thanks for the weekly Jerrah-JG nothing story. Jerrah can back Garrett all he wants publicly, but the fact remains this guy isn’t under contract for next season, and there’s been no stories of extension talks. Kinda says a lot without saying anything.
Jason G- you may want to contact Joe Maddon in Chicago….. I mean California , and ask him what happens when you are a lame duck coach and don’t meet playoff aspirations.
I’ll go along with the Ghost on this. Jerry is in the process of yielding ownership control and sailing off into the sunset himself…so his endorsement doesn’t carry the weight it once would have.
Great picture
I was just happy Ole Jerra wasn’t picking his nose in that one.
Read more of Ole Jerra in police blotter than his coaches
What are you talking about Jerrah gets up in the morning and turns to the police blotter to see who might be available to help his team. DUI case he will be available soon. Domestic violence yep an easy pick up.
Nice try. When was the last controversial FA pickup?
I can tell you after speaking with many fellow cowboys fans if Jerry keeps Garrett and they do not at least get to the NFC title game and he get a new contract it will be all out mutiny amongst Cowboys nation.
It doesn’t matter to Jones! He’s all about the Money. $$