Sources close to the Cowboys say head coach Jason Garrett must win the Super Bowl this season to retain his job, according to Mike Freeman of Bleacher Report. Freeman notes that Garrett has survived the hot seat many times before, but claims in this instance, “the rumors feel different.”
Just this morning, Dallas owner Jerry Jones intimated the same sentiment to Good Morning Football, but 
given Jones’ maverick history, reading into any one quote can be misleading. However, Freeman’s report confirms Garrett faces an ultimatum to reach a level he has never reached in his tenure as head coach.
Garrett holds a 83-64 overall record in his ten years as head coach in Dallas, but his 2-3 playoff record, which includes zero Super Bowl appearances remains the largest indictment on his record. His more recent refusal to integrate statistical analysis into his decision making has garnered large outside criticism, especially after he decided to kick a field goal during the Cowboys 13-9 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.
Freeman reports that executives around the league believe Jones has begun to focus on two candidates to eventually replace Garrett: former Utah, Florida, and Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer and Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. Both candidates come with certain levels of risk. Meyer has never coached at the professional level and left Ohio State amidst off-field controversy. McDaniels’ was last the Broncos head coach, but was fired after a generally unsuccessful tenure. Of course, Garrett does appear to have a path to retaining his position: reaching the league’s pinnacle.
So Jason Garrett is fired
Agreed. As mediocre as the Eagles seem, their easy schedule may prevent Garrett from even seeing the playoffs
Cowboys just have to win 1 against the Bills, Bears, or Rams and beat the Eagles and Redskins.
and that’s if the Eagles win all their remaining games besides the game against the Cowboys
Yep, He must have some old photos of Jerry ( that Jerry can deny now that he’s had his face stretched)or he would have been fired years ago
Better start looking for a new coach now
bye Felicia
They have the same articles every year. Cowboys will make a run to get into the first round lose and then Garret will be extended.
Meyer isn’t going pro, doubt he returns to coaching and if he does USC is my guess
Meyer stated recently if he was offered the Cowboys job, he would take it easily.
want to keep your job win the superbowl.
no pressure
Jason handles pressure extremely well (wink)…just ask the Cardinals.
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And my grandma wants to fly jets so dat ain’t happenin
I’d put more money on your Grandma flying a 747 than I would Garrett hoisting the Lombardi trophy.
Jason Garrett will finish 7-9 and claim that he thought he was supposed to win the Superb Owl, not Super Bowl.
Jerrah will agree with that and extend him for 5 more years.
Hey Garrett all you gotta do is win 9 straight games (5 regular season games 4playoff games) and you can keep your job! Sincerely Jerry Jones!!
I’m clapping like a red headed head coach right now.
I saw the Giants were possibly interested in hiring him. what has he ever done to think he’d be a successful head coach anywhere else?? he is an absolute joke
They hired Pat Schurmer, who had failed spectacularly as a coach in Cleveland. And McAdoo before that, who hadn’t done anything to show he’d be a good coach. As a Giants fan, I am dreading Garrett getting fired because I know they’ll line up to sign him.
Meyer isn’t a good choice long term . he has only ever taken a team over the rebuilding hump and got them into a top team but once it’s clear a rebuild is coming he jumps ship . so I mean nfl could be different for him but I think he’s not the best candidate. I’m not sure bout McDaniels he should get another shot at being a HC , just not sure how he will do now I mean he has yrs a good hc so that should help but not sure how he would fair in Dallas . but I’d think he would be the guy unless someone better comes along
The thing I most dread about a potential Meyer gig would be all the “Urban Cowboy” jokes…
(shudders)
Jumps ship when a rebuild is coming? Seriously? The Buckeyes are ranked first in the nation and are undefeated you have no clue what you are talking about.
He’s retired.
I think Garrett is a great coach and should coach the Cowboys for at least 10 more years. Go Eagles!
The Eagles are
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Agreed, he is a joke
Least you stopped saying Lincoln Riley is a candidate. He was never coming to Dallas as long as Jurassic Man owns the team.
So just beat at least 3 of this combination of teams: 49ers, Saints, Seahawks, Packers and Vikings. And then likely Ravens or Patriots. Cakewalk, extend him now!
Urban Meyer ? Why him ? What Florida Gator has ever been successful at the pro level besides Emmitt Smith ? I would hire Bob Stoops before Urban Meyer!
Right
He’s not fired his contract expires.
Huge Cowboys fan here and I would absolutely go nuts if they won the Super Bowl but it is not going to happen with Jason Garrett as their head coach. This report is right on the Money about Jason‘s refusal to use modern day analytics into what he does but worse than that he is by far the most conservative not to mention predictable head coach there is in the NFL right now. What this team needs to do is go back to the formula they did when they were 13-3 and the first seed in the NFC just a few years ago. Rely on running the ball and just when the defense catches on and loads up the box that’s when you use play action and burn them with the pass. Right now if you watch the Cowboys they are relying mostly on rowing and just using the run as a changeup and with that offense of line you are shooting yourself in the nose to spite your face. Also, our time comes in an NFL locker room when a leaders voice just does not resonate with the team anymore and it seems that day has come in Dallas. Honestly if I was the one making the decisions I would let Jason Garrett go and my top two selections to take over would be Lincoln Riley and Matt rule.
What sucks is that all this is going to do is affect the locker room in a negative way. It’s just a big distraction, why do the players need to know their coach is gonna get fired if they don’t win.
Can you say UNEMPLOYED?