Jason Garrett would rather be an assistant coach in Dallas than head coach of the Ravens. He turned down the Ravens offer for their top job in what amounts to a slap in the face to Baltimore, at least that’s how some are taking it.

I have to call “time out” on the criticism of Garrett. Sure it hurts to be spurned, Baltimore, but handle the situation with some dignity (I say this to those radio talk show callers and message board posters who are ripping into Garrett). As a fast-rising head coaching candidate, Garrett is lauded for his intelligence and maturity. Well, he intelligently and maturely prepared himself for multiple job interviews and took time to be circumspect and careful in assessing his options and making a decision that he deemed best for himself, his family and his career. Being highly sought, Garrett was likewise pursued by his present employer and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones anted up and to make his offensive coordinator the highest paid assistant in the NFL. So Garrett remains in a city in which he and his family are more comfortable, with a franchise he is familiar, making more money and on track to become the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. So, where did he go wrong in that equation?

Hey, no one likes to lose. The Ravens lose out on the guy they wanted to be their coach. Have faith that the Ravens decision makers will regroup and bring in a good coach to take over the team. And, for dignity’s sake, forego the childish sniping at Jason Garrett. He merely lived up to his credentials of being intelligent and mature.

Posted on Thursday, January 17th, 2008 at 4:59 pm.
Categories: Opinion.
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