Jerry Jones doesn't agree with former Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson

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By Jon Machota
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4:29 PM on Tue., Nov. 8, 2011 | Permalink


Focus on being the head coach and hire an offensive coordinator. That's the advice former Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson had for current coach Jason Garrett, who also handles play calling duties.

Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones admitted Tuesday that he didn't hear the comments that his former college teammate made on Sunday, but added that Garrett can handle both duties.

"Jimmy was what I call a walk-around coach." Jones explained Tuesday during his weekly radio appearance on 105.3 The Fan (KRLD-FM). "[Bill] Parcells was a walk-around coach. Joe Gibbs is a guy who believes that the head coach needs to be in charge of either the offense or the defense and needs to be the coordinator. It brings you stature, it involves you in the game and gives you more respect with the players.

"It's different schools of thought. I've always thought that Jason Garrett could handle coordinating as well as being the head coach."

During FOX's pregame show, Johnson said Garrett "needs to become a head coach."

"It may be time to think -- not for this year but for next year -- hire an offensive coordinator to call the plays and be the head coach," Johnson added.

 

[dbair1967]

Jimmy knowledge >>>> Jerry

I wouldnt be surprised if Garrett hired an OC after this season. The guy might not take over sole playcalling duties, but I think he'd have a part in it. Sparano or Norv make sense, and its likely both will be available.

 

[Theebs]

Dbair I can't imagine a scenario where sporano is available and he doesn't come here.

 

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Jason isn't going to hire someone to call plays. At least, I'd be shocked if he would.

Norv isn't coming here. He won't work for Garrett.

 

[Everlastingxxx]

I like the idea of hiring another OC to call plays and run the offense but that contradicts why you hired Jason Garrett in the first place. The day Garrett gives his duties as an offensive coordinator away is the day we need to look for another head coach.

 

[carphalen5150]

Dbair I can't imagine a scenario where sporano is available and he doesn't come here.

Sparano's allegience was to Parcells, not the Cowboys...not sure it is a lock by any means for him to come back.

 

[Midswat]

I like the idea of hiring another OC to call plays and run the offense but that contradicts why you hired Jason Garrett in the first place. The day Garrett gives his duties as an offensive coordinator away is the day we need to look for another head coach.

Disagree entirely.

What I like about Jason is his methods, his approach, and his pedigree.

I don't need my head coach to be full hands on running an offense or defense.

 

[LAZARUS_LOGAN]

Jimmy knowledge >>>> Jerry

I wouldnt be surprised if Garrett hired an OC after this season. The guy might not take over sole playcalling duties, but I think he'd have a part in it. Sparano or Norv make sense, and its likely both will be available.

I would you love to have Norv be the OC and Sparano run the Oline.

 

[dbair1967]

I like the idea of hiring another OC to call plays and run the offense but that contradicts why you hired Jason Garrett in the first place. The day Garrett gives his duties as an offensive coordinator away is the day we need to look for another head coach.

Why would that be? This has to be some of the most false logic I've ever seen (and you arnt the only one who has said this, there are others)

Plenty of outstanding head coaches delegated play calling duties either part of, or even all of he time even if at one point they handled it themselves to begin with.

As long as its someone with a similar system and ideas, it wouldnt be an issue.

 

[dbair1967]

Sparano's allegience was to Parcells, not the Cowboys...not sure it is a lock by any means for him to come back.

Garrett and Sparano are pretty tight apparently. Garrett really spoke glowingly of Sparano and Jones is also fond of Sparano. Its also likely that if garrett wants him here, we'd be able to pay him more money than anyone else would. Jones has proven over the years he has no problem paying top $$$ for quality assistant coaches.

 

[carphalen5150]

I don't think it is lock for him to come here. Also, Garrett says alot of things without saying anything...I'd temper my excitement over his words about Sparano. I think he raved about Phillips too.

 

[Everlastingxxx]

Why would that be? This has to be some of the most false logic I've ever seen (and you arnt the only one who has said this, there are others)

Plenty of outstanding head coaches delegated play calling duties either part of, or even all of he time even if at one point they handled it themselves to begin with.

As long as its someone with a similar system and ideas, it wouldnt be an issue.

Sure, and i agree. I think it could work out just fine with Jason as the HC and a full time OC. I am speaking in regards to how Jerry Jones is thinking. He hired Jason Garrett because of his offensive expertise. He wants to kill two positions with one hire...plus it’s cheaper. I don’t think it makes sense in the mind of Jerry Jones.

 

[dbair1967]

I don't think it is lock for him to come here. Also, Garrett says alot of things without saying anything...I'd temper my excitement over his words about Sparano. I think he raved about Phillips too.

I dont think its a lock, but if Garrett wants him here I'd say it probably is. I'm sure some teams will be interested in him either an OL coach or offensive coordinator.

 

[dbair1967]

Sure, and i agree. I think it could work out just fine with Jason as the HC and a full time OC. I am speaking in regards to how Jerry Jones is thinking. He hired Jason Garrett because of his offensive expertise. He wants to kill two positions with one hire...plus it’s cheaper. I don’t think it makes sense in the mind of Jerry Jones.

Jerry's a blockhead.

If Garrett goes to him after the season and says it makes sense for him to hire an offensive corodinator (or whatever they want to label it) then I'm sure he'll get one.

 

[Everlastingxxx]

Disagree entirely.

What I like about Jason is his methods, his approach, and his pedigree.

I don't need my head coach to be full hands on running an offense or defense.

I agree. I just don’t think you can strip Garrett of the offense. I think it shows you have lost confidence in him. Would the new OC have the freedom to run his offense? Who knows how all that would work out?

 

[cmd34]

Garrett, is the Head Coach, he can still have an influence on the offensive game plan. He really does need to hire a Coordinator who's sole focus is to run the offense. Garrett is a smart guy who preaches everyone needs to get better (press conference after press conference). The playcalling, especially the Red Zone playcalling, has been suspect. He should want to surround himself with other bright coaches, offering different opinions.

As far as us not getting Norv Turner, one thing Jerry does is pay for coaches. If Norv is suddenly unemployed I'm sure he would consider returning to Dallas.

 

[dbair1967]

Garrett, is the Head Coach, he can still have an influence on the offensive game plan. He really does need to hire a Coordinator who's sole focus is to run the offense. Garrett is a smart guy who preaches everyone needs to get better (press conference after press conference). The playcalling, especially the Red Zone playcalling, has been suspect. He should want to surround himself with other bright coaches, offering different opinions.

As far as us not getting Norv Turner, one thing Jerry does is pay for coaches. If Norv is suddenly unemployed I'm sure he would consider returning to Dallas.

We still disagree on the playcalling being "bad"

I do think he might add a coordinator, but not because the playcalling is "bad"

 

[cmd34]

We still disagree on the playcalling being "bad"

I do think he might add a coordinator, but not because the playcalling is "bad"

You quoted "bad" twice and I never said it. I said it was suspect.

 

[dbair1967]

You quoted "bad" twice and I never said it. I said it was suspect.

details...details

 

[Cr122]

Why would Jerry want to hire an OC anyways he's already paying for one in Garrett. It saves Jerry money in the long run.