Title: Dallas Cowboys Player Sent a Disrespectful Text to Jason Garrett
Imagine a scenario where any other NFL head coach faced disrespect like this. The Dallas Cowboys operate differently from other teams because owner Jerry Jones is deeply involved in decision-making, unlike many other franchise owners who give the coach full authority.
A recent report by Mike Fisher of Cowboys Maven unveiled that a player on the Dallas Cowboys team disrespected head coach Jason Garrett through a text message.
The report questioned if the Jones family can separate the football aspect from the branding of the team. NFL Network’s Jane Slater revealed that a Cowboys player defied Garrett’s orders with a disrespectful message and hinted that the player only answers to the owner.
You can listen to the audio clip shared by Jane Slater:
The report also includes a side note that highlights Slater’s reasons for not revealing the player’s identity or when the incident occurred. It pointed out that one player’s disrespectful behavior does not necessarily indicate widespread disrespect for Garrett. However, there’s an underlying feeling in the locker room that the coach may not have full control over decisions like hiring, firing, and playtime allocation, which has been a persistent issue.
Jason Garrett has been replaced by former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy, who boasts an impressive coaching record of 125-77-2 (61.8%), with nine playoff appearances and a Super Bowl victory in 2010.
