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'''John Garrett''' (born on March 2, 1965 in [[Danville, Pennsylvania]]) is an [[American football]] coach and former [[wide receiver]]. He is currently the [[tight ends]] coach for the [[Dallas Cowboys]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys Coaching Staff |url=http://www.nfl.com/teams/coaches?coaType=assist&team=DAL |work=NFL.com |accessdate=January 10, 2010 }}</ref> John's brother, [[Jason Garrett]], is currently the head coach and offensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys. Another brother, [[Judd Garrett]], also works for the Cowboys.<ref name="lubinger">{{cite news | url=http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2010/11/post_59.html | title=University School's Jason Garrett takes over as coach of the Dallas Cowboys | first=Bill | last=Lubinger | newspaper=The Plain Dealer | date=November 8, 2010 | accessdate=December 7, 2010}}</ref>
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'''John Garrett''' (born on March 2, 1965) is an [[American football]] coach and former [[wide receiver]]. He is currently the [[tight ends]] coach for the [[Dallas Cowboys]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys Coaching Staff |url=http://www.nfl.com/teams/coaches?coaType=assist&team=DAL |work=NFL.com |accessdate=January 10, 2010 }}</ref>


==Career==
==Early years==
Garrett was born in [[Danville, Pennsylvania]] and graduated from [[University School]] in [[Hunting Valley, Ohio]] in 1983.<ref name="us">{{cite news| url=http://www.us.edu/podium/default.aspx?t=204&nid=573491 | work=University School | title=US Alum Named NFL Coach | date=November 9, 2010 | accessdate=December 7, 2010}}</ref> He went on to study and play football at two Ivy League schools&mdash;[[Columbia University]] and [[Princeton University]]. In 1988, he graduated from Princeton with a degree in history.<ref name="bio"/>
From 2004-2007, Garrett was the [[University of Virginia]] wide receivers coach.<ref name="bio">{{cite web |title=John Garrett, Coach/Executive Bios |url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/team_biosCoachExec.cfm?newName=John_Garrett |work=DallasCowboys.com |accessdate=December 7, 2010 }}</ref>


==Professional playing career==
He was a scout for the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] in 2003 following two seasons (2001-2002) spent working with tight ends as a Bengals offensive assistant coach.<ref name="bio"/>
After graduating college Garrett spent time in training camp with the [[Dallas Cowboys]] in 1988. He then played wide receiver for the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] in 1989. The following season, he played in the [[World League of American Football|World League]] for the [[San Antonio Riders]].<ref>{{cite web |title=John Garrett, Profile |url=http://virginiasports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/garrett_john00.html |work=University of Virginia Athletics Football |accessdate=December 7, 2010}}</ref> In his final season as a player he was a member of [[Buffalo Bills]] in 1991.


==Coaching career==
Garrett served as the quarterbacks coach for the [[Arizona Cardinals]] from 1999-2000, where he worked closely with then-Cardinals quarterback [[Jake Plummer]]. <ref name="bio"/>
After his playing career ended, Garrett began as a pro personnel assistant for Sam Wyche's Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1992 to 1994. Then in 1995 and ending in 1998, Garrett served as an offensive assistant and [[wide receivers coach]] for the Cincinnati Bengals.<ref name="bio"/> In 1999, he became the [[quarterbacks coach]] for the [[Arizona Cardinals]] and served in that position for two seasons.<ref name="bio"/> Then in 2001, he was hired as a tight ends coach for the Bengals. After spending two seasons working with tight ends, he was named one of the teams scouts.<ref name="bio"/>


In 2004, Garrett was hired as a wide receivers coach for the [[Virginia Cavaliers]] where he worked for three seasons.<ref name="bio">{{cite web |title=John Garrett, Coach/Executive Bios |url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/team_biosCoachExec.cfm?newName=John_Garrett |work=DallasCowboys.com |accessdate=December 7, 2010 }}</ref> Later in 2007, he was hired by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] to be a tight ends coach. And begining in 2011, he began to serve as the passing game coordinator.
He was the Cincinnati Bengals offensive assistant/wide receivers coach from 1995-1998. <ref name="bio"/>

Prior to entering the coaching world, Garrett played wide receiver for the Bengals in 1989, and later served on the practice squad for the [[Buffalo Bills]] in 1991. He also spent time playing in the [[World League of American Football|World League]] for the [[San Antonio Riders]].<ref>{{cite web |title=John Garrett, Profile |url=http://virginiasports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/garrett_john00.html |work=University of Virginia Athletics Football |accessdate=December 7, 2010 }}</ref>


==Personal==
==Personal==
Garrett comes from a family of coaches, his father, Jim, was an assistant coach for the New York Giants (1970–1973), New Orleans Saints (1976–77), and Cleveland Browns (1978–84), head coach of the Houston Texans of the fledgling WFL (1974), and head football coach at Columbia University (1985). From 1987-2004, he served as a scout for the Dallas Cowboys.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/2007-09-28-2731605467_x.htm | work=USA Today | title=Jason, John Garrett coach against brother Judd when Cowboys meet Rams | date=September 28, 2007 | accessdate=May 7, 2010}}</ref> Garrett's brother, [[Jason Garrett|Jason]], is currently the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, [[Judd Garrett]], also works for the Cowboys.<ref name="lubinger">{{cite news |url=http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2010/11/post_59.html |title=University School's Jason Garrett takes over as coach of the Dallas Cowboys |first=Bill |last=Lubinger |newspaper=The Plain Dealer |date=November 8, 2010 |accessdate=December 7, 2010}}</ref> Another brother, Jim, is chairman of the English Department at John's alma mater, University School.<ref name="us"/>
In 1983, John Garrett graduated with his high school degree from [[University School]] in [[Hunting Valley, Ohio]].<ref name="us">{{cite news| url=http://www.us.edu/podium/default.aspx?t=204&nid=573491 | work=University School | title=US Alum Named NFL Coach | date=November 9, 2010 | accessdate=December 7, 2010}}</ref> He went on to study and play football at two Ivy League schools&mdash;[[Columbia University]] and [[Princeton University]]. In 1988, he graduated from Princeton with a degree in history.<ref name="bio"/>


With his wife, Honor, Garrett has four children named John Morgan, Honor, Olivia and Caroline. <ref name="bio"/>
With his wife, Honor, Garrett has four children named John Morgan, Honor, Olivia and Caroline.<ref name="bio"/>

He has two brothers who currently work/coach in the NFL. [[Jason Garrett]] is the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, and [[Judd Garrett]] is the director of pro scouting for the Dallas Cowboys.<ref name="lubinger"/> Another brother, Jim, is chairman of the English Department at John's alma mater, University School.<ref name="us"/>

His father (Jim Garrett) was an assistant coach for the New York Giants (1970–1973), New Orleans Saints (1976–77), and Cleveland Browns (1978–84), head coach of the Houston Texans of the fledgling WFL (1974), and head football coach at Columbia University (1985). From 1987-2004, he served as a scout for the Dallas Cowboys. <ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/2007-09-28-2731605467_x.htm | work=USA Today | title=Jason, John Garrett coach against brother Judd when Cowboys meet Rams | date=September 28, 2007 | accessdate=May 7, 2010}}</ref>


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/team_biosCoachExec.cfm?newName=John_Garrett Dallas Cowboys bio]
* [http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/coaches/john-garrett/ea21e25f-692a-45e0-9a65-f4ee852f2e17 Dallas Cowboys bio]


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Jason Garrett
Dallas Cowboys
Position:Tight ends coach/Passing game
Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1965-03-02) March 2, 1965 (age 59)
Danville, Pennsylvania
Career information
High school:University School
College:Columbia University
Princeton University
Career history
Dallas Cowboys
Cincinnati Bengals
San Antonio Riders
Buffalo Bills

John Garrett (born on March 2, 1965) is an American football coach and former wide receiver. He is currently the tight ends coach for the Dallas Cowboys.[1]

Early years

Garrett was born in Danville, Pennsylvania and graduated from University School in Hunting Valley, Ohio in 1983.[2] He went on to study and play football at two Ivy League schools—Columbia University and Princeton University. In 1988, he graduated from Princeton with a degree in history.[3]

Professional playing career

After graduating college Garrett spent time in training camp with the Dallas Cowboys in 1988. He then played wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals in 1989. The following season, he played in the World League for the San Antonio Riders.[4] In his final season as a player he was a member of Buffalo Bills in 1991.

Coaching career

After his playing career ended, Garrett began as a pro personnel assistant for Sam Wyche's Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1992 to 1994. Then in 1995 and ending in 1998, Garrett served as an offensive assistant and wide receivers coach for the Cincinnati Bengals.[3] In 1999, he became the quarterbacks coach for the Arizona Cardinals and served in that position for two seasons.[3] Then in 2001, he was hired as a tight ends coach for the Bengals. After spending two seasons working with tight ends, he was named one of the teams scouts.[3]

In 2004, Garrett was hired as a wide receivers coach for the Virginia Cavaliers where he worked for three seasons.[3] Later in 2007, he was hired by the Dallas Cowboys to be a tight ends coach. And begining in 2011, he began to serve as the passing game coordinator.

Personal

Garrett comes from a family of coaches, his father, Jim, was an assistant coach for the New York Giants (1970–1973), New Orleans Saints (1976–77), and Cleveland Browns (1978–84), head coach of the Houston Texans of the fledgling WFL (1974), and head football coach at Columbia University (1985). From 1987-2004, he served as a scout for the Dallas Cowboys.[5] Garrett's brother, Jason, is currently the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, Judd Garrett, also works for the Cowboys.[6] Another brother, Jim, is chairman of the English Department at John's alma mater, University School.[2]

With his wife, Honor, Garrett has four children named John Morgan, Honor, Olivia and Caroline.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Dallas Cowboys Coaching Staff". NFL.com. Retrieved January 10, 2010.
  2. ^ a b "US Alum Named NFL Coach". University School. November 9, 2010. Retrieved December 7, 2010.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "John Garrett, Coach/Executive Bios". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved December 7, 2010.
  4. ^ "John Garrett, Profile". University of Virginia Athletics Football. Retrieved December 7, 2010.
  5. ^ "Jason, John Garrett coach against brother Judd when Cowboys meet Rams". USA Today. September 28, 2007. Retrieved May 7, 2010.
  6. ^ Lubinger, Bill (November 8, 2010). "University School's Jason Garrett takes over as coach of the Dallas Cowboys". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved December 7, 2010.

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