Baltimore makes offer to Jason Garrett
Sorry for the lack of updates, but life has a pesky way of sticking its nose into my blogging world.
I still can’t bring myself to do a film review on that game, it’s too painful. Maybe in a day or two.
Starting sometime next week, I’ll be doing reviews of the roster in anticipation of free agency and the draft. You really have to combine those two events at this point because what you do in free agency could change what you do in the draft. We also have our own free agents to re-sign and I’ll pick up on that later in the week, too.
So what’s happening in the Cowboys world today? A lot of postmortems and I’m not going to link to them. You guys know where to find them and none are telling you anything you didn’t already know if you watched that game.
The big news is Jason Garrett, who has been offered the Baltimore job and is pondering his decision. Matt Mosley’s blog:
Hashmarks senior correspondent Ed Werder is reporting that the Ravens have offered Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett their head coaching job. He hasn't made a decision yet, but a league source is telling Werder there's a "60-40" chance that he'll accept the job.
I guess we’ll just have to wait and see. Again, I’m in favor of Jerry spending whatever kind of money he can and giving Garrett the Asst. Head Coach title to retain him. I haven’t lost faith in Garrett because of the end of the season, he’s a first year coordinator, he has to learn and I think he will. Giving up on people who show a lot of promise after one campaign seems short-sighted. If he leaves, it will hurt us in my opinion, and will give us our 3rd coordinator in as many seasons. There is something to be said for continuity. And we more than likely won’t have Tony Sparano to fall back on, I’m just waiting for that news to happen.
If Garrett goes, and I’m leaning toward the reality that he will, it appears his plan is to take Cam Cameron with him as offensive coordinator. That eliminates any thoughts Dallas had of picking up Cameron. The DMN blog:
According to ESPN's John Clayton, the plan Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett has presented the Ravens has former Dolphins assistants Cam Cameron and Dom Capers going with him to Baltimore as offensive and defensive coordinators, respectively.
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That would probably leave receivers coach Ray Sherman as the top candidate for the offensive coordinator position.
Too bad, Cameron comes from the Norv Turner school of offense, similar to what Garrett comes from and might have made a smooth transition. I don’t really know what Ray Sherman would run or if he would just try to keep the same system. Anybody have any research on Sherman’s past offensive coordinator stints?
Hat tip to Mullin for posting this diary about Garrett.
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Sherman was an OC
I found this article from DC.com last season when we hired Sherman.
The Cowboys become the ninth pro team for Sherman, who has 19 years of NFL coaching experience. Sherman has coached wide receivers, running backs and has also served as an offensive coordinator during his coaching career.
Sherman has coached in Green Bay, Minnesota, Pittsburgh, New York Jets, San Francisco, Atlanta and Houston since 1988. His experience could be helpful for Jason Garrett, who is expected to have a major role in the offense.
by Terry on
Jan 15, 2008 2:29 PM CST
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here's a better article on Sherman
from Todd Archer at DMN
His resume looks pretty impressive to me. If Jason bolts, he's the guy as far as I'm concerned.
by Terry on
Jan 15, 2008 2:37 PM CST
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I don't know about you guys
but I could use some good news after all of this. I hope Garrett stays.
by Nelson on
Jan 15, 2008 2:34 PM CST
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Rue the Day
We are freakin' doomed
by Conan the Cimmerian on
Jan 15, 2008 3:02 PM CST
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Personally,
I think Jerry will shell out big bucks to keep Garrett. With 2 coaches "possibly" leaving, that would be doom. Jerry likes Garrett and I think he will do all he can to keep him.
We need some continuity in the offense. Not another OC.
by DaveTroll on
Jan 15, 2008 3:08 PM CST
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Not liking this for us or Garrett
I hope Garrett appreciates what he has here. A great offense stocked with talent and a pretty good defense to fall back on. I think he will eventually regret leaving if he does. That baltimore job could be a coach killer.
by BigE on
Jan 15, 2008 3:24 PM CST
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Wasn't real impressed with
redball the last 5 games of the year.I red can't even call plays for Romo,TO,MBIII,Terry Glenn,J witten,crayton and the likes, what the hell makes him think he's ready for the train wrecks that are baltimore and atlanta?
Think you're ready big boy?
Take the leap...You'll regret it!
by TrueBlue24 on
Jan 15, 2008 4:40 PM CST
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Scary
Jerry will match the offer, but will it be enough? We all know that Jerry doesn't like to overpay for anything, but I wish he had moved sooner to lock Jason up. But we all know what a salesman Jerry is, so hopefully he can convince Jason to stay with the expectation that he'll take over (probably as soon as the 2009 season).
Grizz - Don't do a film review. I couldn't possibly read it. It's time to move on.
by rhbgsherb on
Jan 15, 2008 3:49 PM CST
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I know
I'm still debating the value in doing one against the pain of watching it again!
by Dave Halprin (Grizz) on
Jan 15, 2008 3:55 PM CST
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I am not worried about a film review
you have done a great job Grizz! I love your blog! Let's just get ready for draft and free agency!
by DaveTroll on
Jan 15, 2008 4:00 PM CST
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don't do it Grizz, you'll be sorry
by Terry on
Jan 15, 2008 4:15 PM CST
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I don't think it's necessary
Let's let the grieving process run it's course, and start looking towards FA and the draft.
by ChrisRichey on
Jan 15, 2008 4:26 PM CST
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I saw the "Tale of the Tape" on the DMN Blog
and couldn't begin to torture myself. It does no good at this point in the season. No point in beating a dead horse.
by DC_fan on
Jan 15, 2008 8:41 PM CST
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No need
There isn't any need for a film review. It won't show us anything new and everything that can be gleaned from that loss was gleaned the first time it was seen.
by ender2188 on
Jan 15, 2008 11:23 PM CST
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Garrett on his way to Atlanta
According to the Baltimore Sun website, Jason left the Ravens without accepting the HC offer and is on his way to interview with the Falcons. Jerry Jones has told Jason that he would match compensation for him to remain OC if he rejects a HC position.
by Long Ball on
Jan 15, 2008 4:30 PM CST
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