Is New York Giants co-owner John Mara losing touch with the fanbase? Or has he perhaps already lost it? Many may be asking those questions with some of the decisions Mara has made in the offseason so far, starting with the decision to keep around General Manager Dave Gettleman despite a number of failures and continuing with more recent news. That recent news has to do with the offensive coordinator position.
Some candidates are more popular than others but one definitely unpopular candidate is former Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett, who had his eyes on the head coaching position before but has now been linked to the Giants in the context of the offensive coordinator spot, which has yet to be filled.
Head coach Joe Judge is picking his staff, but John Mara has said that he wouldn’t have a problem with bringing Garrett in if Judge desires it.
John Mara on Joe Judge’s #NYG staff: “It’s going to be up to Joe ultimately who he brings on as an offensive coordinator. I certainly wouldn’t have any objection to (Jason Garrett). I have a lot of respect for Jason. At the end of the day, that’s going to be Joe’s decision.”
— Kim Jones (@KimJonesSports) January 9, 2020
There’s not a lot of fans that want to see Garrett get a spot with the Giants but the past experience of the Dallas coach seems to keep him in the conversation, even if that conversation is for offensive coordinator rather than head coach.
But with most of the league already being set at head coach at this point, it does make sense that Garrett could be considering a step down in position. The hiring of Joe Judge by the Giants and Matt Rhule by the Panthers seem to have demonstrated a trend these days of teams going for younger head coaches with potential behind them rather than track record.
What do you think? Does Garrett’s experience make him worth a hire as an offensive coordinator, or should John Mara restrict Judge from bringing him on if necessary?