COWBOYS VS. PACKERS GAME TAPE: Jason Garrett press conference | Gameday film study

By robertdknight on 12/17/2013

Jason Garrett press conference: Game breakdown after game film review (23:20)

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett speaks to the media after having a chance to review the tape of Dallas Cowboys vs. Green Bay Packers game (Watch Video | Play Audio)

Garrett discussed:

How Jason Garrett asserts himself in game time offensive decisions
Why it’s hard to remain (appear) stubborn regarding the run in running situations
Any way to defend Tony Romo switching to the pass when a run is called
What Jason Garrett could have done differently to prevent that (turnover) from happening
Communication during an actual call in critical situations (run, no pass option veto)
How often has Jason Garrett told Tony Romo specifically what to do on a play call
Instead of hindsight, why aren’t adjustment decisions made during the course of the game
Second guessing Escobar not being in-motion to block the sack on Romo
Any point in the second half where Jason Garrett was second guessing
If he feels like he signaled Tony Romo out in the postgame press conference (below)
Steps to put the “overlay” into decisions during critical situations (situational awareness)
How ineffective 3rd downs affect decisions with play calling on 2nd downs
DeMarco Murray’s sideline frustration in 2nd half; disservice to him by not running
How Dez Bryant decision to leave field was addressed; thoughts on issue
Was Dez Bryant fined by the team (for leaving the field early)
Is play calling/game planning being driven by inability to stop teams from scoring
Is this defense forcing the offense to become more aggressive
Does offensive gameplan change at halftime when headset goes down; Rookies
Why was DeMarcus Ware so ineffective in the Green Bay game
How concerned is Jason Garrett about the secondary; Morris Claiborne
Was pass rush improvement seen in this game compared to Chicago game last week
How DeMarco Murray’s run percentage plays are factored in to each game
The specifics of the play where Cole Beasley was targeted, but resulted in an INT
What do you say to fans that are looking for reasons to be optimistic going forward
Sense of urgency factors placed on players/coaches because of recent losses
Challenges of harnessing the negatives from last two losses; how to move forward
Dealing with issue of not having top-four linebackers going into the Redskins game
DeMarcus Ware getting some 1-on-1’s and still not getting sacks; Is he still a stud
Has DeMarcus Ware lost some of his explosiveness
Explaining decisions to take Jason Hatcher/Ware off the DL in certain situations/subs
Biggest reason they have been able to run the ball for the past few weeks
Recent communication with Jerry Jones regarding job security
Confidence in veterans and leaders on the team
Even with the recent losses, who still gives Jason Garrett confidence
When history has show they haven’t gotten the job done in these loosing situations