The New York Giants are very pleased with the addition of Jason Garrett to Joe Judge’s staff as their new offensive coordinator.
But how long will this marriage last?
Garrett is a well-respected coordinator and head coach and he may be poached from them after just one season. The Giants could be in for a resurgence under this coaching staff, which includes the energetic, aggressive and charismatic Judge and Garrett could be just what this offense needs to get on track.
Any type of success on offense will make Garrett an attractive head coaching option next January. On the average we see approximately seven head coaching changes every offseason, and with all the young quarterback talent flooding into the league, Garrett’s star could rise back up in a heartbeat.
The Giants have an ascending player at quarterback in Daniel Jones, a top running back in Saquon Barkley and a talented receiving corps. With some augmentation to the offensive line and a few players added for depth, Garrett could turn this offense into something special, hence making him a top candidate to run his own show again.
Let’s be clear… Garrett was basically run out of Dallas very slowly and reluctantly by owner Jerry Jones. He knew Garrett’s value and in years past would have fired him much sooner than he did.
The reason why Jones didn’t kick Garrett to the curb is because Garrett is damn good coach. He wins. He’s intelligent. He connects with players. He just couldn’t get the Cowboys over the hump in the postseason and after ten seasons, he had run his course.
The Giants don’t need Garrett to do it all for them. That’s what they hired Judge to do. Garrett, when focused strictly on one side of the ball, will do a stellar job here for Big Blue. It’s unfortunate that his tenure will likely be short-lived.
If Garrett does end up leaving after a season to take a head coaching job, it will thrust Jones into his third offensive system over the first three years of his career, which is not a recipe for success.
