Terry Bradshaw: Dallas Cowboys need a scarier head coach

Most Dallas Cowboys fans abhor Terry Bradshaw. And it’s not because of Bradshaw’s brash comments during Fox’s NFL Sunday pregame show every weekend. It’s because the four-time Super Bowl winning quarterback played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and he often went head-to-head against the Cowboys during their run in the 1970’s.

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So, it probably comes to no surprise that Bradshaw has something negative to say about America’s Team. But in this instance, he may not be wrong. During Fox’s NFL Sunday pregame program, before the Cowboys seventh straight loss, this time to the 3-5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the subject of quarterback Tony Romo returning next week was being discussed.

Former Cowboys head coach and current Fox commentator Jimmy Johnson made the point that there were several issues other than Romo not being under center that have caused Dallas to lose their last few games.

In response, Bradshaw chimed in with his opinion about Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett.

"“If there is one thing I would change in Dallas is that they need a head coach that people fear a little bit, someone they are scared of getting on the wrong side of.” – Bradshaw said according to the Dallas Morning News."

Although there are only a handful of people who actually know what goes on behind close doors with Garrett, in front of the media and along the sidelines on game days, the 49-year old Princeton graduate appears to be the thinking man’s coach. Somewhat emotionless at times, Garrett is consistent in his approach and his message. It’s one that he hasn’t changed since he took over the Cowboys as interim head coach mid-season in 2010. And yes, no one is scared of the even-keeled Jason Garrett.

After three 8-8 season without a playoff appearance as the Cowboys official head coach, Garrett’s job was expected to be on the line in 2014. But a 12-4 season ending record last year, and their first postseason win since 2009, earned the relatively young coach a five year, $30 million contract extension in January.

One of the biggest knocks on Garrett during his time in Dallas is the fact many believe he is simply a “yes” man for owner and general manager Jerry Jones. And that the young, inexperienced coach likely concedes to every decision handed down by the elder Jones. Again, only a handful of individuals know the real truth.

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Still, after such a successful season in 2014 and the fact the Cowboys have lost all of their games this year without their starting quarterback, Tony Romo, under center; it’s hard to lay the majority of the team’s latest failures at Garrett’s feet. At some point, coaches can be limited in their effectiveness. They can prepare the greatest game-plan ever conceived by man, but if the players don’t execute, it’s wasted. And man y of the Cowboys players have certainly under-performed this season.

Bottom line: Garrett is far from a perfect head coach. And his mild mannered coaching style is likely not putting fear into his players. But it’s very unlikely Jones will fire the sixth-year head coach after this season with Romo’s absence as the biggest get out of jail free card ever. Even if a former Steeler apparently wants him too.

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