Jason Garrett's Top 5 Victories as Cowboys' Head Coach
By Richie Whitt ••
If Jason Garrett indeed becomes a coaching free agent after this NFL season, his resume just became considerably more sparkling. Because atop the Christmas Tree of his Cowboys’ career, he now has a shining star.
Cowboys 38, Eagles 27. When everyone expected his team to lose, Garrett’s Cowboys won.
Can’t imagine Garrett not being re-signed by Jerry Jones. In case the owner needs a refresher of the employee’s work, I present Garrett’s Top 5 wins as head coach of the Cowboys:
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 14: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 14, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 14: Jason Garrett head coach of the Dallas Cowboys talks with owner Jerry Jones prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 14, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 14: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys stands at the line of scrimmage in the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 14, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 14: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys throws a pass in the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 14, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 14: Jason Garrett head coach of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates after a touchdown in the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 14, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 14: Mark Sanchez #3 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass in the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on December 14, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 14: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys catches a touchdown over Bradley Fletcher #24 of the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 14, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 14: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 14, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 14: Chip Kelly head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on December 14, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 14: DeMarco Murray #29 of the Dallas Cowboys is tackled by Malcolm Jenkins #27 of the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 14, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 14: Cole Beasley #11 of the Dallas Cowboys gets pushed out of bounds by Malcolm Jenkins #27 of the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 14, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 14: Jeremy Maclin #18 of the Philadelphia Eagles congratulates Darren Sproles #43 after scoring a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on December 14, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 14: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 14, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 14: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys catches a touchdown pass against Bradley Fletcher #24 and Nate Allen #29 of the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 14, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 14: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys high fives Ronald Leary #65 after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 14, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
5. Nov. 14, 2010 -- Cowboys 33, at Giants 20 – After taking over from Wade Phillips in the wake of a humiliating loss to the Packers, Garrett proves immediately and emphatically that he can change the culture at Valley Ranch.
4. Dec. 22, 2013 -- Cowboys 24, at Redskins 23 – Needing a win to force an NFC East Championship Game, Dallas rallies for the game’s final 10 points and wins on a hobbling Tony Romo’s TD pass to DeMarco Murray with 1:08 remaining.
3. Oct. 12, 2014 -- Cowboys 30, at Seahawks 23 – Romo’s 3rd-‘n-20 escape to Terrance Williams caps dominating performance against defending champs and improves surprising season to 5-1.
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2. Dec. 9, 2012 -- Cowboys 20, at Bengals 19 – In the wake of Josh Brent’s crash that killed teammate Jerry Brown, gutsy team rallies to win on Dan Bailey’s 40-yard FG at the gun.
1. Dec. 14, 2014 -- Cowboys 38, Eagles 27 – Just 17 days after getting humiliated 33-10 by the same team on Thanksgiving, Dallas jumps to a 21-0 lead and wins in Philly – in December - to snag control of the NFC East.
A native Texan who was born in Duncanville and graduated from UT-Arlington, Richie Whitt has been a mainstay in the Metroplex media since 1986. He’s held prominent roles on all media platforms including newspaper (Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dallas Observer), radio (105.3 The Fan) and TV (co-host on TXA 21 and numerous guest appearances, including NBC 5). He currently lives in McKinney with his wife, Sybil, and two very spoiled dogs.
