The Giants are not planning to fire head coach Pat Shurmur before the end of the 2019 season, but all options remain on the table after the season is over. And while the club may be inclined to keep Shurmur if for no other reason than to maintain continuity for young QB Daniel Jones, that could change should Cowboys HC Jason Garrett become available.
Garrett has been on the hot seat several times during his Cowboys tenure, but he has still managed to hold onto his post since he was given the permanent HC title in 2011. However, his contract is up at the end of the 2019 campaign, and owner Jerry Jones has not offered a ringing endorsement of his sideline general this year. Jones is said to be fond of Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley, and even if he can’t get Riley, he may finally decide to move on from Garrett if the Cowboys do not make a deep postseason run.
And if the Cowboys do part ways with Garrett, the Giants could be there to pounce. Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network (video link) says Big Blue has emerged as a legitimate landing spot for Garrett, and the Giants would be Garrett’s top choice if he can’t stick with Dallas. Rapoport reminds us that, in 2014, when New York was deciding whether or not to move on from then-HC Tom Coughlin, the club would have fired Coughlin if it could have gotten Garrett. But Garrett signed an extension with the Cowboys, so the Giants held on to Coughlin.
For all his faults, Garrett has compiled an 85-66 mark as a head coach, including a 2-3 postseason record. Shurmur, meanwhile, is 17-42 as an HC.
No! He needs to stay with Dallas. As long as he’s there they won’t win anything.
How are things down there in 2nd place?
Y’all just lost again
I’m surprised Philly doesn’t want him so they can get better.
Why?!
This rumor started by JG agent…hoping it gets to Jerry! What a joke. NY media would kill coach clapper.
I think it’s more likely the rumor is being floated by folks in New York who want to get rid of Gettleman by showing how crazy he’s become.
What about Ron Rivera or Mike McCarthy? How would they fare in NY? And would they improve the team?
Dear God PLEASE
anywhere but Dallas is good
Francesa would have a field day with this dude in NY
Jason Garrett and Mike have a good relationship from Garrett’s time w/ NYG. I think he would welcome the move.
He also had a good relationship with Pat Shurmur before this season. As soon as Garret starts to struggle in NY Mike will rip him for being a mediocre HC who just stands on the sideline and claps all game
thankfully Mike Fatsister is going off the air…such a blowhard
Exactly and Jason could visit his alma mater, Princeton, whenever he wanted to.
All yours N.Y. I’ll even throw in a ham sandwich!!
PLEAAAAAAASE
Meyer is more likely. I’ll take Riley or Meyer and NY can gladly have JG. He’s already predictable when he called plays. We would know what’s coming for years. Not that the Cowboys need any help beating the Giants. We’ve owned them for years.
Meyers to basic he’s had the best players at OSU I would love to see a wide open passing game fueled by a tough running attack. Lincoln would be my choice.
I would love for the New York Giants to take Jason Garrett, he is a mediocre coach here in Dallas…. He is very inconsistent
Pounce away Giants! We can wait to get rid of him!!!
What did Giant fans do to deserve that. Garrett’s great in Dallas he’ll never win anything with all that talent and it makes it that much sweeter when Dallas fans win nothing every year with all their bluster.