Baltimore Ravens Players, Owner Blast Jason Garrett
Apparently when Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett turned down the head coaching job for the Baltimore Ravens, some took it very personally.
Two of those with hard feelings are Terrell Suggs and owner Steve Bisciotti. There is a rumor out there that one reason Garrett declined to take the Ravens job was because he said there were players who lacked character. I find it hard to believe that he said that and believe the reason he stayed with Dallas was because Jerry Jones offered to pay him head coaching money.
But just the rumor being thrown out there was some of the motivation that led the Ravens to blowout the Cowboys at home, the very last game at Texas Stadium.
“It was personal,” Suggs said. “You know their coach, Jason Garrett, he turned the job down and said one of the reasons was we didn’t have men of character. We fed off that… I wonder which team he wishes he was coaching now?”
Bisciotti was even asked after the Ravens fell in the playoffs how he thought his team would have fared with Jason Garrett at the helm. His answer was 5-11. Ouch.
“I thought that was an odd situation he was putting himself when he went back, regardless of his success,” said Bisciotti … “This year, I thought that was an odd situation. When I realized that I was competing against him doing nothing, I think it was telling to me. You know, I’m happy where I am. Things happen for a reason.”
I cannot recall a season in which the Cowboys have taking such a beating from the press, fans and whoever else has an opinion, even me. We haven’t seen the major changes Wade Phillips promised, and all we really have to wonder about right now is Tony Romo’s comments that he plans to be a true leader on the field in 2009. I am still boggled over his comments, and how he thought he could be the quarterback of this team and not be a vocal leader and teach by example that practicing hard is key to success. And yet, the guy who everyone wants to hate, Terrell Owens, is known for his incredible habits at practicing.
What a freaking weird year it has been.
All a media fed frenzy Dan (with T.O. that is). I really thought Baltimore was going to be bottom of the barrel this year too though I admit they crushed our season and Texas Stadium finalle. So… I guess they definately had motivation in that game. It’s too bad Pittsburgh beat their ass 3 time this year though. Maybe it was a lack of character. I mean,…well,… Dallas doesn’t play them for 3 more years. And the way I see it, if your not 1st, your last. So Baltimore is no better than Dallas. 2008 is over thank God, and I am just looking forward to 2009. Let these guys look in the rear view all they want. Nothing will change.
January 25th, 2009 at 5:49 pmWho are you guys pulling for in the SuperBowl? Can you imagine the crap we’ll hear if Pittsburgh beats Dallas to 6 rings? God I am bracing myself for it though I am pulling for Arizona. Kurt Warner…be my hero buddy. Please…
Staubach, help me out here. I know how you love Pittsburgh, but for once. Don’t you think you can pull for the Cardinals.
January 25th, 2009 at 5:53 pmSour Grapes on the part of Bisciotti. I understand how Atlanta and Baltimore feel as I believe they were led on a Dog and pony show by Garrett to get more money out of Jerry, just as after this year where Garrett’s future in Dallas is far from certain, He’s out interviewing in Detroit and St. Louis of all places, seemingly begging for a job.
Here are the facts
If Garrett wanted to stay in Dallas, there was no point in interviewing for a coaching position in Baltimore and Atlanta. The point of interviewing there was to get an offer so that he could go back to Jerry with to say “pay up”.
How would you feel if as an organization you put your neck out and offer the guy a job, just so he can say “no thanks”
You end up looking stupid and end up looking like a sucker
January 25th, 2009 at 8:18 pmThats the truth they are just bitter! The man they wanted dissed em’ get over it!
January 25th, 2009 at 8:51 pmLosers..and acting like they won something..they beat Dallas..BFD..they are in the same place as Dallas..Watching the game on TV..
Suggs and the owner can suck the big one..Does everything in this league have to be about the Boys?..
January 25th, 2009 at 9:25 pmSounds more like sour grapes from some dallas fans. No the ravens are not winning the superbowl but our year was so much better than yours. Cam cameron is so much more creative than Jason Garrett. Jason garret should learn to drop the spread package and run the football, you might have a chance and wina playoff game. Also have fun with the awkward large footed Roy Williams for the next five years (Joe Flacco runs faster than him!), what a bust he’ll be for you guys. Garrett sucks and all of Baltimore is so happy he didn’t sign with us.
January 26th, 2009 at 12:29 pmThe Ravens came into the league in 1996…….the last time Dallas won a playoff game. I love listening to you Cowboy fans making up excused for what is officially a disfunctional organization. Good luck with free agents. The Ravens look forward to seeing you again in three more years.
January 26th, 2009 at 2:10 pmhey i got a good one for you guys……what would you call raven 1 and raven 2 after they come over here spoutin off big????? HECKLE AND JECKLE…….HAHAHAHAHAH
January 26th, 2009 at 8:38 pmI’M SORRY THAT MIGHT BE BEFORE SOME OF YOU GUYS’ TIME, BUT HECKLE AND JECKLE WERE TO LITTLE FRICKIN PRICK ASS CARTOON CROWS THAT USED TO SCREW WITH EVERYBODY…..I JUST THOUGHT IT FIT
January 26th, 2009 at 8:40 pm“Ravens came into the league in 1996″
Just a little history..Raven#2…Your owner..Mr Scum Bag Modell..moved out of Cleveland..brought them to Baltimore..Yea city of the Wire..Dope heads..and a murderer for a middle linebacker..So don’t be coming here..all holier than thou with your worthless teams history…
Now slime out of here in the night..like your teams history..of cowardliness..and you deserve the Ravens..because..nobody else cares one damned bit about them…Got it asswhipe..
January 27th, 2009 at 12:46 amNothing Bisciotti said was meant as an insult. Please read the quote in its entire context, or actually LISTEN to the press conference where he said it.
The “5-11″ thing was a joke and followed immediately by a laugh and a “that’s obviously just speculation.” The situation worked out great for the Ravens, as they got John Harbaugh. Jason Garrett wishes he had taken the job, as his “genius” was completely exposed this season, and he had to deal with the typical Dallas drama.
I understand that Boys fans are bitter about another season down the tubes, but don’t take your sandy vagina whinings out on the Ravens, or their fans. For crying out loud, as much as I hate the Steelers and don’t want them to beat the Cowboys to 6 Super Bowls, the idiotic venom that I’m seeing in the comments to this post make me understand why everyone hates the Cowboys so much…maybe Pittsburgh getting bragging rights over you wouldnt be such a bad thing after all.
I also now get even greater pleasure knowing that your last images from your beloved Dallas Stadium are of Willis McGahee and Le’Ron McClain stringing together the longest consecutive offensive plays in the history of the NFL, and ruining your season in the process.
January 28th, 2009 at 8:20 pmNow that was brutal and painful post, Playoff Wins. Almost made me feel bad for Mr. Landryhat, whose manners are the complete opposite of the man he named himself after.
January 29th, 2009 at 11:38 am