Jason Garrett explains what type of coach can succeed with the Cowboys

Jerry Jones is looking for the 10th head coach of Dallas Cowboys‘ story, which would be the ninth he is hired. None lasted long, other than Jason Garrett.

While no other coach was able to land Jones a second contract, Garrett found himself in that position for more than a decade. He had his share of success during this period, finishing with a record of 85-67, which gave him the victory. second most wins in franchise history behind the legendary Tom Landry.

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Garrett was never the most popular coach, but he deserves credit for being able to work with Jerry Jones for over a decade. It was also under Garrett’s watch that the team finally figured out how to draft.

This is why he is the right person to ask what type of the coach can succeed with the Cowboys. Chatting with Kevin Clark on This is Football, Garrett said the ideal coach must be “a great communicator” and a “leader.”

The most interesting point Garrett makes is when he says, “It’s not just about communicating and leading down to your staff and team, it’s also about leading up in the organization. »

He said you need to “make it clear” what type of players you need and what your plan is. The goal according to Garrett is to create the vision and make sure everyone is aligned, from the coach to the owner.

While most people see Jones as owner and general manager as a challenge, Garrett said it can also be an advantage. For him, he said he feels aligned with Jones, saying he has added some great players during his tenure, especially in the draft.

More importantly, Garrett said Jones is 82 years old and won’t change. For this reason, anyone who enters the group “must embrace the dynamic” rather than trying to change Jones.

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