Garrett offered Ravens job.

[Sephiroth]

Another Chink in the Armor.

 

Garrett offered coaching job by Ravens; next stop Atlanta

NFL.com

 

 

Jason Garrett is in demand.

 

After spending Tuesday interviewing with the Baltimore Ravens regarding the team's head coaching vacancy, the Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator was offered the position, reports NFL Network's Adam Schefter.

 

Garrett spent more than six hours interviewing with the Ravens, who preferred not to let Garrett leave without signing a contract. Garrett, however, followed his time in Baltimore with a flight to Atlanta, where he will discuss the Falcons' head coaching position that has been offered to him by team owner Arthur Blank.

 

Meanwhile, the Cowboys view Garrett as a future head coach and are willing to match any salary that is offered by Atlanta or Baltimore to remain Dallas' offensive coordinator, giving the upstart coach a third viable option.

 

 

The 41-year-old Garrett was the first person to receive a second interview for the Baltimore job, which became open when owner Steve Bisciotti fired Brian Billick on Dec. 31.

 

"I had a really productive day today," Garrett said on Tuesday. "I'm going to continue through this process I'm in right now, and at some point we'll make some decisions on both sides."

 

Garrett met with Bisciotti, Ravens president Dick Cass and general manager Ozzie Newsome.

 

Ravens spokesman Kevin Byrne said, "We had a good day of interviews. It's the start of the second round. We have more interviews for the second round later on in the week."

 

Newsome declined comment, and Bisciotti was not made available. Newsome will be out of town Wednesday, and interview sessions could resume as soon as Thursday.

 

"It was a great day. I had a chance to start this process last week, and was excited to come back and visit again," Garrett said. "It's been an exciting time for me to be here."

 

Garrett has attracted interest from the Ravens because of his success in Dallas. Garrett directed an attack that ranked second in the NFL with 455 points in his first season as the architect of the Cowboys' offense. Quarterback Tony Romo set franchise records with 36 touchdown passes and 4,211 yards passing.

 

The Ravens, meanwhile, are looking to cure a stagnant offense that ranked 22nd in total yardage and was 24th with 17.2 points per game this season. In nine years under Billick, the Ravens never ranked higher than 14th in total offense.

 

Dallas was third in total offense this season, averaging 365.7 yards per game. But the Cowboys averaged only 10.5 points in their final four games, including a 21-17 playoff loss to the New York Giants on Sunday that took the luster off Dallas' 13-3 record during the regular season.

 

Garrett began his second interview with Baltimore on Monday night. He arrived at the team's training complex on Tuesday morning with his wife, Brill, and spent much of the day negotiating a deal.

 

Garrett has connections to members of the search committee. He and Cass are Princeton graduates. And Garrett's father, Jim Garrett, coached vice president of football administration Pat Moriarty, when Moriarty was with the Cleveland Browns.

 

The Ravens are also interested in Philadelphia Eagles secondary coach John Harbaugh, who was a finalist for the UCLA job that went to former Ravens offensive coordinator Rick Neuheisel.

 

The Ravens have also interviewed Indianapolis Colts assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach Jim Caldwell; Cowboys assistant head coach Tony Sparano, who is also a candidate for the Miami Dolphins' opening; former Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan, who's a strong candidate for the Falcons' job and is expected to get a second interview with Atlanta; New York Jets offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer and Harbaugh.

 

Garrett was a quarterbacks coach for two seasons with the Miami Dolphins before spending last season with Dallas.

 

He was hired by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones last year before the team hired Wade Phillips as head coach.

 

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

 

[boohyah]

I see those Minority opportunities are going smoothly.

 

[NightFire]

Yeah I read about this yesterday. If I was Garrett I wouldn't take these jobs. He has not been coaching for long enough and is just setting himself up for failure. He has barely any experience and the Ravens must be insane.

[boohyah]

Yeah I read about this yesterday. If I was Garrett I wouldn't take these jobs. He has not been coaching for long enough and is just setting himself up for failure. He has barely any experience and the Ravens must be insane.

 

 

If I was Arthur Blank, I wouldn't be turning over my team to the 3rd non tested NFL head coach in a row. Jesus, I was feeling sorry for the guy but if he does this he's just asking for trouble. If Garrett took the Falcons job, you could be damn sure that Jerry Jones would come calling next year when he fires Phillips.

 

With guys like Schottenheimer and Billick, even a Fassel out there who have major experience and good resumes, why would you ever consider risking getting burned again. This is so stupid.

[ksm7]

Yeah I read about this yesterday. If I was Garrett I wouldn't take these jobs. He has not been coaching for long enough and is just setting himself up for failure. He has barely any experience and the Ravens must be insane.

 

the dog agrees with this...particularly coming off a game when he (the staff, but particularly offensively) was clearly out-coached in the 2nd half...Garret has potential to be a great head coach, but he needs more experience, and if the cowboys are willing to match price, and ultimately turn the reigns over to him, why leave for a job in Atlanta or Baltimore...

[fishgutmartyr]

Sparano is the Miami Head Coach According to Fox

 

Hopefully Washington goes with one of their assistants, and we don't have to worry about SPAGNUOLO (happy, Wulfgar? )

 

(oops, just saw other thread. Oh, well.)

[NightFire]

If I was Arthur Blank, I wouldn't be turning over my team to the 3rd non tested NFL head coach in a row. Jesus, I was feeling sorry for the guy but if he does this he's just asking for trouble. If Garrett took the Falcons job, you could be damn sure that Jerry Jones would come calling next year when he fires Phillips.

 

With guys like Schottenheimer and Billick, even a Fassel out there who have major experience and good resumes, why would you ever consider risking getting burned again. This is so stupid.

 

If I was any of these teams Schott would be in the top of my list. Sure he has playoff winning issues (so does Dungy) but he can build teams to contend. If he can't get it done then fire him. Most of these names being bandied about reminds me of FA. Coaches being over hyped with barely any resume. You'd think too that the Ravens had learned their lesson with Billick. He was supposed to turn the O around but wasn't extremely effective.

 

Sparano is the Miami Head Coach According to Fox

 

Hopefully Washington goes with one of their assistants, and we don't have to worry about SPAGNUOLO (happy, Wulfgar? )

 

(oops, just saw other thread. Oh, well.)

 

I hope Spagnuolo (I am starting a new trend ) stays too. But if I was a GM I'd hire him over Garrett. The whole Garrett thing is puzzling (he has literally 3 years of coaching experience). Maybe he just knows what to say during interviews.

 

If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bullshit.

[fishgutmartyr]

If I was any of these teams Schott would be in the top of my list. Sure he has playoff winning issues (so does Dungy) but he can build teams to contend. If he can't get it done then fire him. Most of these names being bandied about reminds me of FA. Coaches being over hyped with barely any resume. You'd think too that the Ravens had learned their lesson with Billick. He was supposed to turn the O around but wasn't extremely effective.

I hope Spagnuolo (I am starting a new trend ) stays too. But if I was a GM I'd hire him over Garrett. The whole Garrett thing is puzzling (he has literally 3 years of coaching experience). Maybe he just knows what to say during interviews.

 

If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bullshit.

 

I don't really get the criticism of Schottenheimer that much, either. Every team he's coached has been able to get into the playoffs, and some got in with bandages and duct tape (see Kansas City Chiefs). Sure, like you said, he's got a problem with the playoffs, but that doesn't become a problem until he builds a team and gets to the playoffs.

 

I am hoping Spagnuolo gets bumped to Asst. Head Coach and is promised the gig after Coughlin. TC is in his sixties as it is, and I think his next extension is his last. That would be a nice transition, giving him a chance to work with TC and Reese with on the job training for the HC gig.

[boohyah]

Seriously, Spags had a good season, the key word here being "a". So did Tim Lewis. Last time we heard from him he was barely coaching Carolina's secondary. I said the same thing the year everyone was going gaga about him for head coaching jobs, give him another year. They gave him another year and he stunk up the joint.

 

 

[fishgutmartyr]

Seriously, Spags had a good season, the key word here being "a". So did Tim Lewis. Last time we heard from him he was barely coaching Carolina's secondary. I said the same thing the year everyone was going gaga about him for head coaching jobs, give him another year. They gave him another year and he stunk up the joint.

In hindsight, you were right. In hindsight, we should have been warned when Lewis had to bring in Brent Alexander to teach the rest of the team his "system." Mr. Steven Spagnuolo didn't need to do that--and he has defensive coordinator experience with the FRANKFURT GALAXY, which very few coaches can claim.

 

Besides, he would have 3-4 years under his belt after Mr. Thomas Coughlin is done with his extension. Considering the potential defensive nightmare we could have had this season, you have to admit Mr. Steven Spagnuolo has potential, and with that kind of experience behind him, he should be fine.

 

When you have Webster and Torbor making plays for you, you have to be doing something right.

[Sephiroth]

Yeah I read about this yesterday. If I was Garrett I wouldn't take these jobs. He has not been coaching for long enough and is just setting himself up for failure. He has barely any experience and the Ravens must be insane.

 

Normally I'd agree with you, except that even when Garrett was an active player, he was really more of a coach. if you count his years on the sideline where he carried a clipboard and advised guys like Aikman and Collins, he's got over a decade of "coaching" experience.

[NightFire]

I don't really get the criticism of Schottenheimer that much, either. Every team he's coached has been able to get into the playoffs, and some got in with bandages and duct tape (see Kansas City Chiefs). Sure, like you said, he's got a problem with the playoffs, but that doesn't become a problem until he builds a team and gets to the playoffs.

 

I am hoping Spagnuolo gets bumped to Asst. Head Coach and is promised the gig after Coughlin. TC is in his sixties as it is, and I think his next extension is his last. That would be a nice transition, giving him a chance to work with TC and Reese with on the job training for the HC gig.

 

It's puzzling sometimes how some people get so many chances in sports while others don't. How does Turner get so many chances (he must be great at baffling with his bullshit)? Sure he made it to the NFC championship game but Schottenheimer would have also if Keading could actually make a FG in the post season; which he still hasn't. Anyway hopefully Spagnuolo is a keeper.

 

Normally I'd agree with you, except that even when Garrett was an active player, he was really more of a coach. if you count his years on the sideline where he carried a clipboard and advised guys like Aikman and Collins, he's got over a decade of "coaching" experience.

 

Holding a clipboard is considered coaching now? Shit let's hire Cassell or Sorgi now. Just kidding and I had heard that he has a very good football mind. Just seems premature for all these teams to act like he is the next Landry with barely any "real" coaching experience. To be honest Garrett is nuts to even be considering it. Maybe he thinks Dallas is a sinking ship but with 1 year OC experience if he fails badly his career could be over before it starts.

[Treehugger]

Seriously, Spags had a good season, the key word here being "a". So did Tim Lewis. Last time we heard from him he was barely coaching Carolina's secondary. I said the same thing the year everyone was going gaga about him for head coaching jobs, give him another year. They gave him another year and he stunk up the joint.

Don't forget Lewis came in and basically ran Fox's D for the first year, then stunk when he tried it himself (I'll never forget Strahan's story about wasting a full hour's meeting being taught the game plan for the wrong fucking team). Spags has gone the other way, taking a highly-flawed D and fixing it front-to-back and turning scrubs into stars. He clearly knows what he's doing.

 

I agree with Fish, lock him up now and mold him as TC's replacement in a year or two. Start the DC to HC transition now.

[RandolphScott]

Don't forget Lewis came in and basically ran Fox's D for the first year, then stunk when he tried it himself (I'll never forget Strahan's story about wasting a full hour's meeting being taught the game plan for the wrong fucking team). Spags has gone the other way, taking a highly-flawed D and fixing it front-to-back and turning scrubs into stars. He clearly knows what he's doing.

 

I agree with Fish, lock him up now and mold him as TC's replacement in a year or two. Start the DC to HC transition now.

 

Wrong year. That was 2003 with Johnnie Lynn.

Anything was an upgrade from Johnnie Lynn, which is why some of us

here liked Tim Lewis for about 2 months.

 

[Treehugger]

Wrong year. That was 2003 with Johnnie Lynn.

Anything was an upgrade from Johnnie Lynn, which is why some of us

here liked Tim Lewis for about 2 months.

Ahhh...I guess I will forget then...

 

Apparently I'd blocked Lynn out of my memory altogeter...with good reason.

[RandolphScott]

Ahhh...I guess I will forget then...

 

Apparently I'd blocked Lynn out of my memory altogeter...with good reason.

 

 

He is coaching the 49ers secondary, probably why Nate Clemens who was

very good, is now very bad.

[boohyah]

Don't forget Lewis came in and basically ran Fox's D for the first year, then stunk when he tried it himself (I'll never forget Strahan's story about wasting a full hour's meeting being taught the game plan for the wrong fucking team). Spags has gone the other way, taking a highly-flawed D and fixing it front-to-back and turning scrubs into stars. He clearly knows what he's doing.

 

I agree with Fish, lock him up now and mold him as TC's replacement in a year or two. Start the DC to HC transition now.

 

 

What happens if you lock him up and then next year for some strange reason, he stinks it up and the defense is terrible. Are you going to suddenly going to feel the same way?.

 

The way you're reacting right now would be the equivalent of someone in the real world being promoted to vice president from clerk after 3 months. It's unrealistic. You're body of work should be much longer than that.

 

Johnnie Lynn is the guy with the wrong game plan not Lewis.

 

 

[Treehugger]

What happens if you lock him up and then next year for some strange reason, he stinks it up and the defense is terrible. Are you going to suddenly going to feel the same way?.

 

The way you're reacting right now would be the equivalent of someone in the real world being promoted to vice president from clerk after 3 months. It's unrealistic. You're body of work should be much longer than that.

 

Johnnie Lynn is the guy with the wrong game plan not Lewis.

And I'm saying that turnign a D around 180^o after one season is a very strong indicator of his strength as a coach. He didn't just maintain the staus quo (ie Lewis), he completely changed the system and innovatively brought us from Suckville to Successtown. That's not a flash-in-the-pan attribute and it's completely attributable to him.

 

Don't brush off my opinion as a 'reaction'. I clearly stated it would be an excercise in grooming him for the top job over several years. Your clerk-to-VP analogy is way off.

[fishgutmartyr]

What happens if you lock him up and then next year for some strange reason, he stinks it up and the defense is terrible. Are you going to suddenly going to feel the same way?.

 

The way you're reacting right now would be the equivalent of someone in the real world being promoted to vice president from clerk after 3 months. It's unrealistic. You're body of work should be much longer than that.

 

Johnnie Lynn is the guy with the wrong game plan not Lewis.

 

from his page on giants.com

 

1984-86……………Lafayette…………………defensive line/special teams

 

1987-91……………Connecticut……………..defensive coordinator/defensive backs

 

1992……………….Barcelona Dragons………defensive line/special teams

 

1993……………….San Diego Chargers……..scout

 

1993-94……………Maine…………………defensive coordinator/def. backs/linebackers

 

1994-95……………Rutgers………………….defensive backs

 

1996-97……………Bowling Green………….defensive backs

 

1998……………….Frankfurt Galaxy………..defensive coordinator/linebackers

 

1999-00……………Philadelphia Eagles……..defensive assistant

 

2001-03……………Philadelphia Eagles……..defensive backs

 

2004-06……………Philadelphia Eagles……..linebackers

 

2007……………….New York Giants……….defensive coordinator

 

I was kind of kidding with the Frankfurt Galaxy reference, but he does have over 20 years of coaching experience. He's already been under Johnson and Reid; and we're talking a few years under Coughlin, not next year. The clerk to v.p. is a stretch in this case; the path would be more like department head to vp to president.

 

He could be fired from Assistant Head Coach as easily as he could as Defensive Coordinator, and he'd be doing the same job for us. All we'd really be doing is committing to rewarding his continued hard work and success by giving him the head coaching job at a point where he would be ready to go.

[Treehugger]

Barcelona AND Frankfurt! Forget what i said earlier SIGN HIM AS HC NOW REESE YOU IMGRATE!

[Gspotter]

Garret shouldn't take this just yet. There is something admirable about not reaching too far too fast. He's a young fellow with limited experience and a growing track record of success.

 

Though this may be the opportunity of a lifetime, it's also the can be the thing that holds you back for the rest of your career...just ask Jim Fassel.

(No need to evaluate my comparison, it's just a reference point).

 

Garrett should look at the lengthy time his offensive coordinating predecessor (Brian Billeck) and how he waited and it still didn't totally translate into a visiton the fixed that offense.