Jason Garrett spent some seven hours at the Ravens Owings Mills facility yesterday and walked out with an offer.  Today he is in Atlanta, where he may also walk out with an offer.  But really, walking out is probably the smartest move he can make.  I am not against the Ravens hiring this young, talented, and driven candidate for their open coaching vacancy.  In fact, I think it’s a steal.  But if I was Jason Garrett, I would take Jerry Jones offer to match Steve Bisciotti’s and head right back to “Big D” for big bucks and big wins.

Neither of these coaching positions appeal to me versus what Garrett has in Dallas.  He can get more money for the same job and continue to build his already growing resume and status.  Right now, Garrett is a commodity.  The coolest, new toy that everyone wants.  If he stays in Dallas, he stock can only rise.  Even if the Cowyboys falter as a team, as long as Romo, Owens and Co. continue to be impressive, which they will, he is the man!

There is a such thing as pulling the trigger too soon.  If Garrett comes to Baltimore and coaches a low-talent offense and an aging defense like the Ravens and he can’t turn it around, the shine is off him.  It has happened before.  Pete Carroll failed with the New England Patriots and the New York Jets.  He had to go back to college to coach.  Now granted, it worked out well for him but he hasn’t been back in the NFL since.  And how quickly we forget that Bill Belichek flopped in Cleveland and had to go back to being a defensive coordinator under Bill Parcells with the Jets before he was offered another head coaching job! 

Jason Garrett does have an amazing opportunity in front of him right now.  Even being interviewed for a head coaching position after being an assistant for just three years is impressive.  But the smart money for this young Cowboy lies in the same place that his heart is … Dallas.

Posted on Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 at 4:31 pm.
Categories: Ravens, 1300 News.
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