Schefter: Jason Garrett traveling to St. Louis, could be next coach
by Dave Halprin on Jan 16, 2009 5:27 PM CST
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PrintAdam Schefter reports some very interesting news about Jason Garrett and the Rams search for a head coach.
Jason Garrett is traveling to St. Louis this afternoon, according to a league source, and it could be a sign that the Cowboys' offensive coordinator is the Rams' pick as their new head coach.
The Rams said Thursday that they wanted to have a head-coaching decision by Saturday. The team also spoke with Garrett on Friday and finalized the plans for him to come to St. Louis.
So despite the speculation that Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier or Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan could be the Rams' next coach, every sign now points to Garrett.
For those of us who desperately wanted Garrett to stay in Dallas, this doesn't look good. For those who wanted him gone, you may be getting your wish.
Hat tip to BTB-regular rhbgsherb for the FanPost.
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yea
only way i can see a positive from this is if wade is fired as well. Which, in all honesty, he should be if we’re going to lose garrett, whose the guy mostly responsible for this teams success the last two years before romo’s injury (when we went 17-5 in the regular season)
so
who do we get to replace him?
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
Worst outcome . . .
if Garrett leaves:
HC: Phillps
OC: Ray Sherman (I like him but don’t want him o be our #1 offensive guru)
DC: Brian Stewart
Surely that wouldn’t happen would it?
No way I trust Sherman
Until someone can show me numbers he is capable.
"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"
Stewart
was fired, so guess it won’t happen. But I’m more worried about our offense if Garrett leaves.
one minute ago?
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YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best offseason move so far. Anyone with a link?
by PaulFVillarreal on Jan 16, 2009 6:06 PM CST up reply actions
Got the link
Dallas Cowboys fire defensive coordinator Brian Stewart
That’s what I needed to start the weekend. Fantastic.
by PaulFVillarreal on Jan 16, 2009 6:07 PM CST up reply actions
Same here
I’d be happy with Sherman and Campo manning the jobs next year.
Or, perhaps Mr. Outside Hire.
by no1cowboysfan on Jan 16, 2009 6:19 PM CST up reply actions
I remember Raf
bringing up Al Saunders once.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
Yeah...I hope that happens
But even if it doesn’t, I really don’t think we’ll promote Sherman…but that’s just MO
by joey7289 on Jan 16, 2009 5:38 PM CST up reply actions
So
we gotta replace both OC and DC?
Dom Capers?
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
I agree
Garrett leaving would be seen as wonderful by some, but in the long run Dallas is going to wish he had stayed. I’ll wait to curse until I see him introduced as the Rams HC.
Stewie, finally outta here!
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Jan 16, 2009 7:09 PM CST up reply actions
Let show some compassion
Expressing pleasure in someone being fired is not a good thing. We are dealing with real people here, with wives and families. This isn’t fantasy football.
I feel ya.
But Stewart’s been paid more money in the past 5 years than most families make in their entire lives. If you’re not doing your job well, you deserve to be fired.
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Good point
But Stewart’s leaving the DC spot is good news, IMO. I hope everything works out well for him and his family, and that he gets another crack at a job down the line like this if he wants it.
by PaulFVillarreal on Jan 16, 2009 6:10 PM CST up reply actions
A possibility . . .
Garrett isn’t gone until he has signed a contract. Could Jerry be clearing the decks to hire Jason Garrett as the next Cowboy head coach?
I hope not
I’d much rather have Shanahan or Gruden as coach instead of Garrett.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
WOW
Really thought Garrett was going to be in Dallas next year, for better or worse. Let the OC search begin !!
GRUDEN FIRED….alot happening.
Wow!
Alot of news all of a sudden in Cowboy land…
Adam Schefter on NFL Net reporting that the final details of contract are all that’s left before Garrett becomes new Rams coach…
Brian Stewart fired…
Anyone think there’s a chance of Gruden as OC?
What?
How was Bryant a bigger headache than Owens? I don’t recall anything besides throwing his sweaty jersey at Tuna, in retrospect not the worst move in the world.
Owens' mind is always on Owens'
That’s consistent. Never knew where Bryant’s head would be. Bryant actually threw the sweaty towel at the Tuna. Owens’ just thought about doing it. lol
Correction TLCM....
We are running low on bad coaches, and maybe we are better if we have no coaches like that. Maybe the team could run itself better than the way they did?
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by DallasPalace on Jan 16, 2009 7:18 PM CST up reply actions
now about
Brian Billick?
Let’s not make the OC as a crucial piece of the puzzle.
Most teams get the ball to their best players except us!!!
by oneforthethumb on Jan 16, 2009 7:04 PM CST up reply actions
I guess T.O. won the power struggle, then?
Yo, Ed Werder – you ready for that breaking story if Garrett signs in St Lou?
Ha ha ha.
by PaulFVillarreal on Jan 16, 2009 6:11 PM CST reply actions
Just imagine the headline
“Charismatic Owens Has Garrett Banished, One Step Closer to Ruling Cowboys Roost”
Yeah, I don’t think we’ll be seeing that one anytime soon.
If Garrett is gone, look for fewer ’anonymous cowardly sources" talking to Werder. Not only is that leverage against T.O. then gone, Romo and Witten would also lose that bargaining chip. Hey, if that calms down this leaking, whining and disunity, great.
by PaulFVillarreal on Jan 16, 2009 6:19 PM CST up reply actions
Can you imagine?
What Gruden could do with this group of talent on offense?
I’d be surprised if we could get him….but it would be awesome
As a OC?
Or HC?
If we could get him as an OC I think that would be terrific. Same with Al Saunders.
by PaulFVillarreal on Jan 16, 2009 6:15 PM CST up reply actions
As OC
I don’t think Wade’s leaving…
Saunders is great,,,,but I think Gruden brings a fire in his approach that this team would benefit from
Totally agree
Would love to see Gruden and T.O. together. Fireworks, and likely good results on O.
Let’s be straight: With all the weapons we look to have on O, this isn’t going to be rocket science. And even if it were, Gruden’s very good at this. And he could bring in the WCO.
by PaulFVillarreal on Jan 16, 2009 6:22 PM CST up reply actions
He's getting a head coaching job...no doubt.
by joey7289 on Jan 16, 2009 6:35 PM CST up reply actions
Where?
Detroit has their coach.
Looks like the Rams have their coach.
Jets are rumored to be all over Rex Ryan.
Gruden is better then any of the people up for jobs.
The Raiders might reconsider now.
by joey7289 on Jan 16, 2009 6:40 PM CST up reply actions
Excellent point
But can Al and Chucky work together?
by PaulFVillarreal on Jan 16, 2009 6:41 PM CST up reply actions
He got him to a Superbowl
You don’t forget those people lol
by joey7289 on Jan 16, 2009 6:42 PM CST up reply actions
A ha ha ha!
I love Al, but he’s not anywhere near as savvy as he once was.
They have some RB talent out there in Oakland. Not sure if Russel is the guy, but I hope he works out. He seemed to have some good moments down the stretch this season, like when Chucky’s Bucs allowed the Iggles to get in against the Raiders.
by PaulFVillarreal on Jan 16, 2009 6:45 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe Chuck will just fall into our laps
…sounds pretty good to me.
I dont know if he’ll go for a OC spot at this point in his career, but it might be his best gig if he wants to work next year.
by PaulFVillarreal on Jan 16, 2009 6:41 PM CST up reply actions
I hope your right too
But I think a team like the Jets, and Raiders are going to reconsider everything.
by joey7289 on Jan 16, 2009 6:41 PM CST up reply actions
That's a great point
Can you imagine Chucky in New York? That would be wild. Especially with Favre, if he sticks around.
You know…he did want Favre last year. Maybe that spot could be his. Hmmmm.
by PaulFVillarreal on Jan 16, 2009 6:43 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah
But i don’t know, some of these teams maybe set with these guys now.
by joey7289 on Jan 16, 2009 6:45 PM CST up reply actions
I mean
I think the Jets are set on Spags but wouldn’t be surprised if they reconsidered.
by joey7289 on Jan 16, 2009 6:45 PM CST up reply actions
It's true
I wonder what Chucky wants to do, and if he has planned for this at all?
by PaulFVillarreal on Jan 16, 2009 6:46 PM CST up reply actions
I would not be surprised if he still wanted to coach
And i mean anywhere, even if he can’t get a HC, no doubt he’d be a OC
by joey7289 on Jan 16, 2009 6:50 PM CST up reply actions
Right...
you said ‘on offense.’ So I think you mean as OC. Sweet!
by PaulFVillarreal on Jan 16, 2009 6:16 PM CST up reply actions
Is he interested in taking a ste back?
WCO TO would be happy..
"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"
T.O. is a west coast offense stand out.
But Romo will take atleast two years to learn that system
We have the RB’s to run it though
Great point
It might be time for the WCO in Dallas.
God, that hurts to write. But when you see teams like the Iggles having success with it, it might be time for us to bring it in, too.
Not locked-in to the idea but it’s worth discussing, IMO.
by PaulFVillarreal on Jan 16, 2009 6:14 PM CST up reply actions
And What's the saying Gruden only dates his QB's and doesn't marry them
I see the headlines now “Gruden and Brad Johnson re-unit to take Cowboys to the Super Bowl 2010”
Ha ha ha!
How insane would that be if Gruden could resurrect Johnson after this year? :)
by PaulFVillarreal on Jan 16, 2009 6:20 PM CST up reply actions
Well....
We’ve got the big receivers, TE’s & RB’s to get get it done…
Romo’s a bright guy, lock him in a room with Gruden for the offseason…
Hear, hear!
I love The Chuckster. He is one guy who would not back down to T.O., and he could help T.O. get untracked with the WCO. Love it!
by PaulFVillarreal on Jan 16, 2009 6:21 PM CST up reply actions
I don't think Jerry could Co-exsist with Chucky
Jerry’s ego will out wiegh any great move. But a move like this would renew my excitment for this team. But i do like this scenario better. Wade is a great guy and little ego and a great DC and I think he would consider moving to DC only for Shanahan as head coach. What do you guys think?
I think Jerry could coexist with Chucky
…because Jerry knows the media and fans like Chucky and that means more media attention for the team. Especially with the new stadium to fill.
Real question may be can Chucky get along with Jerry.
by PaulFVillarreal on Jan 16, 2009 6:39 PM CST up reply actions
teflon wade
everyones catching grief this past week, TO and Garrett, and now Stewart gets fired.
Wow, Jerry must really love this guy because he sure is hell aint the leader the cowboys need.
Whether TO had
anything to do with Garrett leaving do you really think Garrett would turn down a HC job in the NFL waiting for the Cowboys job to open? No way.
You have to jump at these opportunites.
Jerry pick the phone up and call Brian Billick. He did wonders in Minnesota!!!
by oneforthethumb on Jan 16, 2009 7:07 PM CST up reply actions
I cant wait to hear Troy now...
put us down harder than ever before. He has lost my respect. I wish Roger Staubach would punch Troy in the mouth and make him loose teeth. Could Gruden being fired mean Antonio Bryant is gonna leave the Bucs? Would we take another chance and get him if he is a FA?
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by DallasPalace on Jan 16, 2009 7:24 PM CST up reply actions
I would take AB if we let TO go
But he might get more money then people think.
by joey7289 on Jan 16, 2009 7:25 PM CST up reply actions
Troy would be right if...
we let a 36 year-old receiver who can’t beat press coverage run our offensive coordinator out of town.
Now, if we let Garret go in order to upgrade with a star OC, that is a good thing. If we move TO’s best friend Sherman up, we will know that the inmates are running the asylum.
Despite the smokescreen that Jason Garrett's "only" in town for a second interview...
… the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that Garrett had his wife with him.
One more interesting note: Rams GM-Billy Devaney interviewed Red Ball for Atlanta last season and liked him. Plus, Devaney and JG are both from Jersey and both have the same agent, David Dunn.
Even though it’s still not official as of yet, the signs seem to be there on the surface at least.
Then again, you just never know what’s gonna happen with da Rams.
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Hold the phone...
…if Gruden just became available, why wouldn’t the Rams give him a good look?
If there’s no ink on a HC contract yet, I think Chucky gets a call from St. Louis.
I have a question for Raf, or anyone with an answer… Steve Spags was the favorite for the Jets…now I hear it’s Rex Ryan. I also read that 2 teams who interviewed him were unimpressed. The guy really seems to know his stuff and was a hot property 3 weeks ago.
Does anyone have any insight as to why he was unimpressive? I mean, does he freeze up in interviews, or have a weird voice..or does he just not know what he’s talking about and been extremely lucky 2 years running?
"He has a peculiar felicity of expression." John Adams
Fox Sports did a radio interview a few weeks ago with Antonio Pierce...
…and he said that Spagnuolo is very well-liked by the Defensive players on da G-Men. Said that Coach Spags is a humble, yet no nonsense, hard hat kind of guy who demands a lot from them and shies away from the personal accolades.
How that transitions into HC interviews, I don’t know. But that’s the most I know about the Giants DC.
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