COLUMN By TIM COWLISHAW / The Dallas Morning News
wtcowlishaw@dallasnews.com
When Cowboys owner Jerry Jones turns his gaze to the opponent’s sideline today, he’s likely to be struck by two thoughts about Saints coach Sean Payton.
One. “I used to have him.”
Two. “How do I get him?”
Possible answer: He already has him. Again.
When Jason Garrett was hired as offensive coordinator in 2007 – actually he was just hired, period, before a head coach was named and then the coordinator title came after – he talked about his influences. Payton, who was offensive coordinator when Garrett played in New York, ranked right at the top.