Jason Garrett can join to New York Giants

The interview of Jason Garrett with head coach Joe Judge to be the next offensive coordinator of the New York Gianthas been on Wednesday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Garrett’s contract with the Cowboys expired Tuesday, according to multiple reports, so the Giants were able to talk to him freely and without permission from Jerry Jones.

ESPN reported Tuesday that the Giants have also interviewed incumbent OC Mike Shula for the job.

Is this a feasible plan with Garrett coming aboard? Maybe.

Garrett was a good coordinator for four years, and his proficiency there helped him land the head coaching job in Dallas. The 53-year-old former New Jersey resident and Princeton grad could be a valuable resource overall and within the division for Judge. Giants co-owner and team president John Mara is on record indicating he would not be opposed to Garrett as OC, but that it would solely be Judge’s call.

Garrett played for the Giants and served as the backup quarterback from 2000-2003, impressing many within the organization with his approach, work ethic and knowledge of the game.

Garrett spent two years as quarterbacks coach with the Dolphins under Saban when his playing career ended in Miami. His became offensive coordinator for the Cowboys in 2007 and took over an offense led by Tony Romo, Jason Witten and eventual Hall of Famer Terrell Owens, not to mention an offensive line with three Pro Bowlers.

He served as interim head coach of the Cowboys when Wade Phillips was fired in-season during the 2010 campaign and was officially named head coach the following season. Garrett held that post for nine years until the Cowboys opted to not renew his contract this month, instead hiring Mike McCarthy as his successor.

In 2007, the Cowboys scored 455 points, the second-most in franchise history at that point, and Garrett emerged as a hot candidate among head coaching searches.

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