| Jerry Gambles Again in Big D |
|
|
|
The latest gamble by “wildcatter” Jerry Jones might be quite a doozy. While I don’t agree with the hiring of Wade Phillips as the Cowboys’ head coach, one can make a solid case about his qualifications to lead America’s team. What really puzzles me is the hiring of Jason Garrett who is not to be confused with Mrs. Garrett from TV’s ‘the Facts of Life.’ MISTER Garrett was hired as offensive coordinator and he has been a coach for exactly two years, serving as the quarterbacks coach for the Miami Dolphins. Did anyone see anything out of the QB position in Miami that made you go “Ooh, who’s the coach of that guy?” To make matters worse, Garrett was hired by Jones BEFORE Jerry even interviewed Wade Phillips. No matter what was said, it is clear that Garrett is Jones’ guy and not Wade Phillips’ guy but if the Cowboys falter, you can be sure Phillips will swing for it. I hope Wade pulls it off because in the post-Jimmy Johnson era, not one ex-Cowboy head coach has gone on to anything. Chan Gailey is the head coach at a mediocre Georgia Tech program, Dave Campo is the secondary coach at Jacksonville and Barry Switzer is probably selling used cars in Norman, Oklahoma. Well, if he’s not, he should be. He has that “Have I got a deal for you” sort of a look, doesn’t he? Point is, there is a ton of pressure on Phillips beyond the insane amount of media attention garnered by the Cowboys, maybe rivaled only by the Yankees in baseball. Wade inherits a pretty talented squad that is capable of making a Super Bowl run in a weak NFC and anything short of that in the next year or two would be a failure. Having one of if not the most key coaching position not be your own choice and that guy having almost zero coaching experience…welcome to Irving, Texas Wade. You better bring us a ring. As a new head coach, you’d almost prefer to inherit a crappy team because at least expectations are low and there is no way but up. And apparently Jason Garrett is “really smart” as we’ve been told over and over again in the media. I’ve never met the guy nor has he appeared on Celebrity Jeopardy so I can’t gauge his intellect or his keen knowledge of Potent Potables but going to Princeton does not a genius make. Remember Brooke Shields went to Princeton too, majoring in French Literature. Garrett’s degree was in History. Neither course load compares to say that of an Atomic Physicist. But maybe this will work. First, let’s assume Garrett is the Mensa candidate he’s portrayed to be. He has certainly been around the NFL block and seen a lot of different offensive schemes. Then you bring in Wade Wilson who also took a turn in Big D and for the past few years has been the quarterback coach in Chicago. The Cowboys media guide states: “In 2006, Wilson's guidance helped steer fourth year quarterback Rex Grossman in leading the Bears to an NFC title and a berth in the Super Bowl.” That statement has more spin on it than an Agassi backhand. Did anyone see Grossman’s quarterback skills last year? If I was Wade Wilson, I’m not sure if I’d even list that on my resume. But wait, maybe there is hope after all. The things that may prove the most hopeful is an upgrade at the offensive line with the acquisition of Leonard Davis and the signing of Brad Johnson who has traditionally been a slow and steady, low risk sort of a quarterback. Brad may prove to be the perfect mentor for Tony Romo. An improved offensive line, a great tight end in Jason Whitten, two all star receivers in Glenn and Owens, a decent running game and three ex-quarterbacks hanging around to mentor. One thing is for sure, if the offense sputters this year, Jones will be vilified, saying the hiring of Jason Garrett is yet another stupid egotistical move like the handling of NFL legend Tom Landry or the hiring of Barry Switzer to replace Jimmy Johnson. If this team succeeds, maybe Jerry Jones will look like a true genius. If you close your eyes, you can almost hear Jerry say: “I’ll take Potent Potables for 600 Alex…” Trackback(0)
Comments (5)
gibby
said:
|
|||||||||||
by Gibby McCaleb - AccuScore Analyst
TrackBack URI for this entry
Subscribe to this comment's feed |
I was dead wrong on that one and I'm happy to admit it. Not only was Garret a great hire but good god, I LOVE his play calling. 4th and 2 against Miami WITHIN Field goal range? 31 other teams run that between the tackles and bring on the kicker. Garrett throws down the left side for a touchdown. He's agressive and it is THE reason the Cowboys are a top the NFC. Jason Garrett = Da Man. |
JD Johns
said:
 |
Hey Dude, How 'bout "super smart" MISTER Garrett? |
DivaMum
said:
|
The heck with reality. I'm still hopeful that Terrell Owens and Tony Romo will help bring the trophy back to Dallas. Great article that is both scarey and hopeful. Where's my rabbit's foot? Gotta agree with DS that you look like someone who buys used cars from guys like Switzer. With a sold-out season, JJ is not hurting for fan support. Have you noticed all the camera time this schmoozer gets? I'd like to know why his botoxed face is on camera more than Anna Nicole and Princess Di. Other than that, I agree with everything you said. Are you from Texas? You know lots of insider info or have a great research team to remember that the biggest rivalry, no the most humongous rivalry exists every October when U of O dares to cross the Red River to play UT at the State Fair. Days of drunken pre-game brawls are nearly gone, but not the eye-popping vehemence. |
gibby
said:
|
To quote the movie 'Stripes,' lighten up Francis. 1) It was widely known that Jimmy Johnson hated Barry Switzer from back in his days at Oklahoma State. My comment that Jones' hiring of Switzer was an egotistaic move stands true and says nothing about Switzer being a bad coach. It is only pointing out that Jerry hired Barry to annoy Jimmy. This is common knowledge. 2) Switzer was a wishbone coach and had been out of coaching for years. Not the ideal candidate at the time. 3) Apparently you have never even had a layover in DFW airport or you would know that you don't hire the coach of OU to run a Pop Warner program in Texas much less the pride of the state, the Dallas Cowboys. 4) Switzer does look like a used car saleman. Sorry, not much you can say there. |
DON STATHAM
said:
|
MAY YOU HAVE HALF THE SUCCESS IN YOUR CHOSEN FIELD AS BARRY SWITZER DID THEN YOU CAN CRITIZE A REAL GENIUS/ FROM YOU PICTURE ABOVE YOU LOOK LIKE THE KIND OF A CUSTOMER WHO WOULD GO TO A USED CAR DEALER TO GET WHEELS. NO OKLAHOMA SOONER CONNECTION BUT AN AVID SPORT FAN YOU APPRECIATES GOOD PLAYER AND COACHES/ GOOD LUCK IN CATCHING UP TO BARRY ----I UNDERSTAND HE IS GOING TO BE A COMMENTATOR ON TV AND I AM SURE HE WILL BE SUCCESS AT THAT ALL SO. |
| < Prev | Next > |
|---|