Martellus Bennett is not ready for NFL...Period, Point Blank!!!

by DCFanatic on Aug 14, 2008 3:54 AM CDT Comment 59 comments

Wow. That's exactly what I uttered while watching Hard Knocks tonight.

That laugh was so bad.

All John Garrett is trying to do is coach up this guy so he can become a professional football player.

If the entire staff and owner and anyone else under the sun has to constantly give the kid good feedback when he does what he's supposed to do then this kid will never make it.

Magic Johnson was trying to talk to the kid, then Jerry was trying to talk to him and still he's looking past them at some BS going on across the field.

In the end the only person who is going to turn Martellus Bennett into an NFL player is Martellus Bennett. Right now for anyone to say they have seen anything that leads you to believe he has what it takes is just being a homer for the Dallas Cowboys.

Cut him? Of course not. Expect him to be a big part of what this team does in 2008? Heck no. He isn't interested in blocking right now.

When Shaun Phillips runs by him like he's standing still I was cringing. That's a guy you want on the field when Tony Romo is out there playing QB? No way in the world would I trust him in that spot. And it's not like he was giving a full effort and just got beat, he just stuck his arms out and then gave up. T me that's worse than the dropped pass because it could mean we lose our star QB to an injury.

What has to be done?

For starters I bring him into a room with the entire team and the coaching staff. I throw on that clip of him laughing at Coach Garrett and embarrass him. Let him own that moment in time where he thought it was funny to laugh at a grown man who is trying to help you become a professional football player.

Then Wade Phillips has to take over from there. He's the head coach so it's up to him to deal with this how he sees fit. If he wants to let some of the veterans get up and speak to the kid then so be it. If he wants to let his coaches, John Garrett in particular, let this kid have a piece of his mind then that's fine as well.

The point of doing this? Because the last thing you want to do here is sweep it under the rug as if it never happened or as if it's not a big deal. That will only lead to more problems down the road for Bennett and maybe for the other players who think similiar behavior is acceptable.

Blow this thing up now while it's only August. Get it over and done with and then move on and learn from it.

That's what I would do.

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I agree.

Also I forgot to rewind it but, was he also the one when in game preparation a coach came over to show him a playbook and he kept one of his ear buds in from his ipod. Then the coach almost had to pull it out for him?

by Ranger Capt on Aug 14, 2008 8:38 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes it was

Apparently listening to music is more important than listening to your position coach on your upcoming first preseason game.

by Deke on Aug 14, 2008 8:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't get it.

You would think he would be hungry, but everyone knows someone who is good at what they do, yet they lack drive.

He isn’t a bust yet, but he is not guy who is going contribute to the team early in his career.

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Aug 14, 2008 9:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The reason he will be the #3

TE on this team come opening day. I think the kid is a year away from being a factor on this team.

Look up... get up...Don't ever, ever give up!!

by Boyzfan94 on Aug 14, 2008 9:56 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I think the coaches would agree with that statement

And I agree that a 2nd rounder should be more ready to go. The guy is a project. Just keep in mind that you can instill a professional attitude in some people in time. Don’t give up on him yet.

But I agree, the guy seems too dumb/unfocused. He certainly has no god reason to be confident.

by grapejoos on Aug 14, 2008 11:58 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I also wonder if Red Ball had his brother in mind...

…during that clip in Hard Knocks ‘08, Episode 1when he told the team during a film session that the coaches who kept telling him how good he was didn’t help him. It was the ones who kept on him that made him a better player.

That’s exactly what John Garrett is trying do with Martellus Bennett.

I don’t like Bennett’s attitude either, but give it time.

"Jerry Jones offers more second chances than a tent revival." -- Kevin Sherrington, The Dallas Morning News

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by silverblue5 on Aug 14, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Man what the heck is wrong with this kid?

That was a pretty disgusting clip to watch. He has a longer way to go than I thought, I don’t see how he can be trusted at all if Romo is out there. If this is what Peter King saw during his visit to camp, I’d say he was generous in his assessment of Bennett.

T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003

by APerfectStar on Aug 14, 2008 5:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

call me crazy

call me crazy but garrett seems to be doing an AWFUL job getting through to this guy. just awful. i am not saying MB has a good attitude or that his behavior is acceptable, but this isnt high school football. its the nfl and a 2nd round draft pick is an important part of a teams future and a decent allocation of its salary cap. bennett’s attitude isnt acceptable, but hell one of those scenes you could see that he had walked on the field and was minding his own business tying his shoes and garrett is standing on top of him. imagine if you showed up to work and while you are turning your computer on the boss stands over you and says something like “lets try real hard today and not do anything careless” would that motivate you? ya bennet sucks, and yes garrett may be the best tight end coach in the entire garrett family, but at some point you need to change your approach to get the most out of your players. lets be honest, if instead of being redball’s brother (thus adored) this was parcells all over some rookie halt the board would be talking about parcells being a NJ Jerk.

i am not saying this is garretts fault, its not. its bennetts but john garrett certainly could be doing a better job.

by 325424 on Aug 14, 2008 5:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

NOT Garretts fault!!!

Sure sounds like you’re putting the blame on John Garrett. Garrett’s trying to motivate him, he’s not degrading him. Bennett is clueless, ha s a poor work ethic, poor attitude, poor attention to detail and has no drive. Why dont you tell us all how you would motivate Bennett. This isn’t high school, it’s professional football, time for the kid to grow up. What do you call it when bennett turns to the camera and laughs at the coach, who is there trying to help you!!! That’s called disrespect..

by Deke on Aug 14, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Aug 14, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

professional

it is the coach’s job to bring the best out of their players, and he’ll probably figure out how to help motivate Martellus as he works with him more…

BUT it is professional football. Martellus is being paid a lot of money to do a job. Part of his job is being coachable and having the proper attitude to come to work ready to learn and play.

I am not going overreact to a few clips serving a storyline on Hard Knocks, and I’ll give the guy time to mature and prove himself on the field, but ultimately it is his responsibility to show up and act like a professional.

And I’ll give Garrett more time to work with him and bring out the best in him, too.

by scottmaui on Aug 14, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

nope

deke,

you wrote: “Sure sounds like you’re putting the blame on John Garrett.”

did you read what i wrote? hint “i am not saying this is garretts fault”

i went on an on about how bad bennett’s attitude is and was pretty pointed in my criticism of him. my point is this:

- bennett’s attitude stinks
- the coach is not getting through to him
- bennett (bc his attitude stinks) is unlikely to change

thus the are three options:

1. cut the guy
2. keep doing the same thing that isnt working and see if the outcome changes (unlikely)
3. change the approach.

garrett is smarter than bennett and he is the one who should do something different. it’s not fair, it may not be right, but it’s life. garrett then is the one who should come up with something new

what would i do? who knows. that’s why i am not a coach. all i know is there are plenty of guys (TO for example) who didnt do a great job under a harsh coach and blossomed under a softer touch. I dont know the answer.

i do know that garrett is the bigger man and the smarter guy.
i also suspect if both were dumped on the street tomorrow bennett would have a job faster.
again, not fair, not right, just life.

what do you suggest as the answer??

by 325424 on Aug 14, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

I see what you're saying

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. But at the same time, you have to give the approach you are taking some time to work before you change it. Some people are just harder to get through too.

The greatest two yard run ever!

by WB3forMB3 on Aug 15, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And stubborn

And do things only when they want
or when life forces them to.

Players who don’t go full speed are much more succeptible to injury. He does need to hustle.

That #38 sure can hit!

by Aaron Novinger on Aug 15, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Classic...

John Garrett should change his approach to coaching which is to do things the right way while paying attention to detail and learning from a guy like Witten because some 20 year old who doesn’t think he needs any coaching is moping around the practice field while he has $1.2 mil sitting in his bank account.

Teacher teaches student how to succeed.

Not student doesn’t like the way things are going so then the teacher changes entire philosophy so he can then hopefully teach one kid.

Why anyone would question Garrett in this situation is just nuts.

Is Garrett calling him derogatory names? Is he saying ‘you suck, get off the field’? Is he ever showing any signs directly to Bennett that he’s disgusted with his actions on the field?

Garrett is being as tolerant as he can be in this situation.

Your method of giving in and changing what you do for some snot nose brat is half the reason this country is full of excuse makers, quitters and softies.

Bennett needs to man the F*** up and start earning his money. What he doesn’t need is people like you telling him ’it’s ok Martellus, Coach Garrett is being too hard on you and I wish he would soften his approach on you because you are doing very good right now and everything is going to be ok’.

And please do me a favor. Don’t ever become a coach because that poor team will never have enough toughness to even win one freaking game.

Go Cowboys!

by DCFanatic on Aug 15, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bennett's lucky he's not a WR

Did you see how Sherman just told Lowber, “Get outta here”?

That #38 sure can hit!

by Aaron Novinger on Aug 15, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes and no

should garrett change how he coaches? no
should garrett change how he realtes to bennett? maybe
should he be nicer and softer to him? maybe
should he yell at him and throw things at him? maybe
whould he keep doing exactly what he is doing? probably not

you all assume i thought he should be softer. i am not sure.
i think maybe being tougher on him would work.
he might respond to that.
it does appear that he isnt responding to what garrett is doinng which is this odd balanc eof quasi supportive nagging.

i dont know if i think garrett shoulod be tougher or easier.

DCF, you are getting personal and insulting me.
i dont like the way a lot of these things are.
but i do see them for what they are.
its now an age that coaches DO get axed for not connecting with players.

it stinks and its niether fair nor right, but it is what it is.
their is no salary cap for coaches, there is no penalty for firing them.

stupid, bratty spoiled get coaches fired all the time.

i dont think garrett is wrong. i just think he is in atouugh position.

by 325424 on Aug 15, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

put another way

i am not expressing this very well, so i will try again…

bennett may very well be a total turd.

but the facts APPEAR to suggest that our scouting department came to JJ and Jason G and said something along the lines of:

“we found this kid Bennett, he didn’t put up great stats, he isn’t used to a pro offense, he isn’t a great player. but he has enormous talent and needs a lot of work. unfortunately he doesn’t have a great attitude or work ethic. if you can get him to work, he could be really good but so far no one has been able to get him to work.”

now for some reason, this sales pitch worked. Jason Garrett and JJ decided to spend a second rounder on this guy.

fast forward a few months and Bennett shows up and looks exactly as advertised.

now what? i dont know.

the way i see we have three options:

1) cut him
2) keep him, keep doing the same thing and hope he changes.
3) come up with something different.

in my 30 odd years on this planet i have learned that doing the same thing and hoping for a different outcome is a low probability bet.

bennett has an awful attitude. i am not saying that is acceptable. i am saying that JJ and JG knew this and picked him. if you hand select guys with bad attitudes it because you either doubt the prognosis or you think you can motivate them. it this case they picked a guy thinking they could get through to him.

if they want to cut bait, i understand.

i just hope that given the investment they made in the player they can come up with a way to make it work. i am not smart enough to tell you how to do that.

maybe you make all the tight ends run every time bennett screws up and hope curtis and whitten kill him.
maybe you yell at him.
maybe you embarrass him.
maybe you ignore and leave him standing around all day on the sidelines.
maybe you run him half to death.
who knows.

i just think its kind of dumb to draft a guy who everyone says has a bad attitude, hand him over $1mm and cut him a few months later because you realize he has a bad attitude. maybe this is just a bad sunk cost bias on my part.

if the team had lots of attitude problems, i understand the concept of cutting him to send a message. but this teams looks like they work really hard and have good attitudes, so i am not sure amessage need to be sent to anyone but bennett.

i guess i think if you draft a player who no one has been above to get through to and you think you can get through to him its worth having a couple of strategies.

those who want to blame me for the downfall of western civilization… i respect people who dont want to change their approach and i understand that bear bryant and bill parcells would have cut this guy inside of a practice — but i also assume bear and tuna would not have recruited / drafter guys who everyone in the word says are lazy, unmotivated and have bad attitudes. hell i wouldnt have, but jerry and jason made this mess….

by 325424 on Aug 15, 2008 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

just keep in mind

all this speculation is based on like a 30 seconds if that of clips of the coach working with the player, in a reality show that edits clips to serve a story line. So we actually have very limited insight into how the coach is actually working with him and how he’s actually responding 99.9% of the time.

we need to give both of them more time to show what he can do on the field before we rush to judgment about the player or the coaching.

by scottmaui on Aug 15, 2008 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

doesn't matter

We don’t need him this year, he is just an added bonus.

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Aug 15, 2008 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The reason Bennett was a 2nd Rounder

is probably that Jerry was dealing or had dealt (I don’t remember the actual circumstances) the 3rd rounder. Perhaps after feeling that they got 2 1sts, they could splurge on something that make come out special in the 2nd round. Otherwise, they woulda gambled on him being available in the 3rd, but didn’t see him falling to them in the 4th.

This is all speculation, but that’s what I’m thinking they’re thinking.

That #38 sure can hit!

by Aaron Novinger on Aug 15, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He wouldn't have made it to the 3rd round...He had some thinking late first, early second...

Scouts.com had him ranked 44th OVERALL,and the #1 rated TE available in the draft…..Give the guy a break…If it wasn’t for this made for TV “Hardknocks”, nobody would be questioning this guys talent………..I see him making drastic improvements in his game play…starting tonight in Denver….just relax people….worrying about our back up TE at this point is a little outta control…

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones

by BoyzRback on Aug 16, 2008 9:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

exactly

you know you have a great team when the only faults fans want to nick pick about are backup qb and 3rd string TE.

I think its hilarious.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Aug 16, 2008 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's awesome.

I’m just glad we don’t have to worry about punters and holders anymore.

That #38 sure can hit!

by Aaron Novinger on Aug 16, 2008 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm giving him all the breaks in the world.

I know Dallas can afford to be patient with Bennett. I’m waaaay relaxed about the dude. But even Peter King has questioned the guy, not about his talent, but about his attitude, so it’s not just simply Hard Knocks.

That #38 sure can hit!

by Aaron Novinger on Aug 16, 2008 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly

And that’s why Dallas took him in the 2nd.

That #38 sure can hit!

by Aaron Novinger on Aug 16, 2008 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And another thing

I agree with you 325, there’s no need to get personal about a 3rd string project TE. C’mon DCFan.

That #38 sure can hit!

by Aaron Novinger on Aug 15, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Martellus

is that you?

by bryangene on Aug 14, 2008 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

was my spelling that bad?

by 325424 on Aug 14, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was going to call you crazy...

But then a few other words came to mind. lol.

One was inexperienced.

As in you would not last three seconds in a football camp on any level.

Go Cowboys!

by DCFanatic on Aug 14, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I will be glad

When the season starts and this is no longer a story..

T Curt will do well in the second TE spot and we will not miss Bennett..

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Aug 14, 2008 11:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

It’s hillarious when Garret is talking to Tank. You know he’s thinking “Damn I wish I was the D-line coach and didn’t have to deal with that punk Bennett”.

by JimmyJohnson on Aug 15, 2008 5:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Parcells would order a “code red” on his ass. I also noticed his attitude in contrast to Lowber. Lowber (maybe a more talented project, who knows) was called back from going out on Punt duty. When he gets chewed out for not being there, he says “My fault coach”. Do you think Bennet would ever have that type of reaction?

And I’m tired of hearing how talented he is. There were lots of TE’s with more college production and there were TE’s who were bigger and faster. Even if he realized his full potential, nobody ever said he had Kelen Winslow-level talent. I think his greatest value to the team would be the message sent by cutting his punk ass.

I guess I’ll say something nice about him to go along with the criticism… He sure looks like Billy Joe Dupree (ableit with the wrong number) in his uniform doesn’t he?

by JimmyJohnson on Aug 15, 2008 5:27 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I think he looks and kind of acts like Will Smith

by scottmaui on Aug 15, 2008 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The actor/rapper or Saints' Defensive End?

"Jerry Jones offers more second chances than a tent revival." -- Kevin Sherrington, The Dallas Morning News

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by silverblue5 on Aug 15, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

actor/rapper

;-)

by scottmaui on Aug 15, 2008 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lowber seems like such a humble kid.

I wonder about Garrett Sr.’s evaluation of him. Is he comparing his athleticism to guys he coached back in the day, or is he aware that athletes are much faster, stronger, and are more inclined to take advantage of a variety of training techniques nowadays.

When he said, “if you can’t teach him to play football, then there’s something wrong with you.” He acts like he’s Antonio Gates or something.

For WRs, making the team requires alot more than beating a corner on a fly pattern. I’d like to see him return KOs though.

That #38 sure can hit!

by Aaron Novinger on Aug 15, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I dunno

the kid really seems athletically gifted to me. Hopefully we can stash him away on the practice squad for a few years, he just might turn out to be a diamond in the rough someday.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Aug 15, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah but

with HBO giving him so much face time, all it takes is for him to have one good preseason game for some team to snatch him up.

It’ll prolly be Carolina.

That #38 sure can hit!

by Aaron Novinger on Aug 15, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he is soooo raw

he should easliy make the practice roster if dallas chooses to keep him.

by Deke on Aug 15, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He'll get a shot on a roster before the season is out..

To be on an active roster..

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Aug 15, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

not a chance unless two starting receivers go down

and that’s if he’s even on the practice roster.

by Deke on Aug 15, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

WR's go down..

It will happen. He might be in Jax if he was available.

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Aug 15, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Put the pipe down bro

That kid will never see one play on the active roster of any NFL team in 2008.

There are 15,000 other gazelles out there who can run like the wind and look great in shorts and a T-Shirt.

Go Cowboys!

by DCFanatic on Aug 15, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I still cannot believe Martellus Bennett was a SECOND round draft pick

SECOND round?

"Jerry Jones offers more second chances than a tent revival." -- Kevin Sherrington, The Dallas Morning News

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by silverblue5 on Aug 15, 2008 4:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Woulda rather had Desean Jackson.

That #38 sure can hit!

by Aaron Novinger on Aug 15, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Desean would've been my choice...IF we traded up to grab a WR....but.....we roll with what we got...

btw….Bennett for sure is a second round talent, don’t let this “HardKnocks” production sway the fact that this kids got talent……just needs a swift kick in da azz is all…

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

by BoyzRback on Aug 15, 2008 6:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

+1

way too early to give up on him yet!

by scottmaui on Aug 15, 2008 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree

I’m not giving up on him until Garrett does, and that won’t be for years.

I just liked DeSean cuz he’s a local guy from round here and I heard alot about him and he helped Cal beat the Ducks.

That #38 sure can hit!

by Aaron Novinger on Aug 15, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And

after watching him through the draft process, it stuck in my craw that the FEagels drafted him!

That #38 sure can hit!

by Aaron Novinger on Aug 15, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

After seeing extensive clips of John Garrett...

… I wouldn’t be surprised to see him rumored for some head coaching jobs next off season.

Keep in mind that position coaches have landed head coaching jobs before.

See John Harbaugh, Baltimore Ravens.

"Jerry Jones offers more second chances than a tent revival." -- Kevin Sherrington, The Dallas Morning News

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by silverblue5 on Aug 16, 2008 10:59 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I would be surprised.

He’s got to at least run an offense by himself, don’t you think? Plus, he’s here to stay with his family. Next year would be too soon for such rumors.

That #38 sure can hit!

by Aaron Novinger on Aug 16, 2008 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's what I thought @ first, but then John Harbaugh came to mind.

But you’re probably right…

"Jerry Jones offers more second chances than a tent revival." -- Kevin Sherrington, The Dallas Morning News

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by silverblue5 on Aug 16, 2008 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Was Hairbaugh a ST coach?

I could see Red Ball and Jerry promoting John to OC or something though. But you are right, teams will try to ravage this coaching staff sooner or later.

That #38 sure can hit!

by Aaron Novinger on Aug 16, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

see: Jim Zorn

by vy til i die on Aug 16, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i'll take the other side of that bet!

the way i read his resume, the lesser garrett has been a journeyman assistant coach bouncing around the nfl and never really standing out (personal assistant, unnamed assistant, wr coach, random assistant, qb coach, assistant, scout) at weak franchises (bucs under wyche, bungles, cards, back to the bungles) then got shipped back to college to coach wr’s and got back to the big show on his brothers coattails. football is a notoriously inbred and nepotistic business and john’s best chance for a long career is probably to staple himself to redball. i think he is a fine coach and certainly a bright guy and has forgotten more than most of us will ever know, but I think he is more brian or kurt schottenhiemer than marty.

i’ll take jason garrett everyday of the week and twice on sunday.

by 325424 on Aug 16, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And let me say this...

If Wade does “sweep this under the rug” as DCFanatic states, it could lead to problems down the road and eventually the loss of the Son of Bum’s job if da Boyz fall short of a playoff win this season.

I don’t think that Red Ball would tolerate Bennett’s crap.

Remember this?

…during that clip in Hard Knocks ‘08, Episode 1 when Jason Garrett told the team during a film session that the coaches who kept telling him how good he was didn’t help him. It was the ones who kept on him that made him a better player.

That’s exactly what John Garrett is trying do with Martellus Bennett.

I absolutely do not like Bennett’s attitude.

Notice he wasn’t smiling after his missed block on Shaun Phillips. You reap what you sow. He smirked in mockery to Garrett’s instructions on HBO, but then went on to get embarrassed by the Chargers’ Phillips on NFLN.

I hope he begins responding to wake-up calls like these.

"Jerry Jones offers more second chances than a tent revival." -- Kevin Sherrington, The Dallas Morning News

www.brainfriednetwork.com [NEWS/SPORTS/FOOTBALL]

by silverblue5 on Aug 16, 2008 11:06 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs