Jerry Maguire Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Source: Garrett brought in for 2nd interviewCowboys offensive coordinator could be offered job before he leaves townDallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett flew in tonight for a second interview for the Ravens' head coaching job, a league source said.Garrett is widely considered the frontrunner to land the job with the Ravens, who fired Brian Billick on Dec.31.The source said the Ravens are expected to interview another candidate again, most likely Philadelphia Eagles secondary coach John Harbaugh.It is unclear whether the Ravens consider Garrett and Harbaugh finalists or whether the organization is bringing in another candidate as a bargaining chip in negotiations with Garrett.Garrett's agent did not respond to e-mails sent byThe Sun.According to ESPN.com, Garrett also has a second interview with the Atlanta Falcons and could fly out of Baltimore Tuesday morning.If the Ravens want Garrett, they likely would have to offer him the job before he leaves. That means the Ravens could announce Garrett as their new coach by Tuesday.Garrett, 41, has been coaching in the NFL for three seasons.A 12-year backup quarterback in the league, Garrett was the quarterbacks coach for the Miami Dolphins for two seasons before becoming Cowboys offensive coordinator this season.Dallas finished No. 3 in the NFL in total offense this season but faded down the stretch. In their final four games (including Sunday's playoff loss to the New York Giants), the Cowboys averaged 12.3 points.The Ravens met with Garrett on Jan. 5 for several hours, but NFL rules stopped the Ravens from speaking to him again until Dallas' season was over.When the Cowboys flopped in the playoffs Sunday, there was immediate speculation that the Ravens would pursue Garrett. He spent most of today attending the Cowboys' end-of-the-season meetings.Garrett has ties with the Ravens. His father, Jim, was a Cleveland Browns assistant who coached Pat Moriarty, a running back who is now the Ravens' vice president of football administration. Ozzie Newsome, the Ravens' general manager, was the tight end on that same Cleveland team.By talking to Garrett, the Ravens will end five straight days of not interviewing candidates.The other assistants to interview for the Ravens' job were: Dallas assistant head coach Tony Sparano, New York Jets offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer and Indianapolis Colts assistant head coach Jim Caldwell.Meanwhile, a source said Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan will interview for a second time with the Falcons and could meet with team officials as early as Tuesday.Ryan is expected to be a strong candidate for that vacancy.http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/footbal...l=bal-pe-sportsThe Baltimore Sun does an outstanding job covering the Ravens. The AJC should really take a page out of their book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamnesiac34 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Thanks Cush. I'm feeling more comfortable with Rex myself. I have faith that the Falcons' FO will make the right choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb4242 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Please, please, PLEASE Baltimore.........Please sign Garrett so we don't make that mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankthetank966 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I hope we just get a good coach. I dont know much about the guys other than the resume people have posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Duke 6 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I bet jerry jones makes people wait until after their season is over for interviews from now on.Im really surprised billick isnt interviewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerrtyBirdGirl Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I hope the ravens take Garrett so we can take Ryan, Spags, or Caldwell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Maguire Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 Honestly, I think we are getting Ryan. Although Schwartz is my fave, everything I've read about Ryan suggests he will do a fine job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilford Brimley Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Who cares, his brother has way better hair anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Affonso Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I am pulling for Ryan. He has far more experience and more proven sucess than Garrett. Plus I think with the right OC our team could be beastly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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