Is Garrett the answer?

Reports are swirling this afternoon that Jason Garrett will be hired as the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens. Garrett,41, was hired as the Offensive coordinator of the Cowboys this year, after coming over as the quarterback coach of the Miami Dolphins. Garrett played quarterback in the NFL for the Cowboys, Giants Bucs and the Dolphins. He has coaching pedigree since his father has coached in both the college and NFL ranks. But is he the right fit for the struggling Ravens? Baltimore has generally been considered one the best defensive teams in professional football in the past decade, but took a few steps back this year finishing 5-11. Edgar Allan Poe's favorite team lost 9 of their last 10 even giving the hapless Dolphins their first and only win of the season.

This is a team that needs to retool in the offseason. Willis McGahee came over via trade with Buffalo and managed a 1200 yards and 7 touchdowns while receiver Derrick Mason logged 103 receptions for nearly 1100 yards with 5 scores despite a revolving stable at quarterback. Steve McNair is most likely done and the Kyle Boller experiment might be over as Troy Smith played in the final games. Last week defensive end Terrell Suggs suggested that he wants out of Baltimore. The man in the middle, Ray Lewis, lead the team in tackles this year, but started to show he's definitely on the downside of his career. At the end of the season, the Ravens front office showed Brian Billick the door, wanting to move on in a new direction. Billick was in Baltimore for 9 years, compiling a 144-80 record and one Super Bowl victory over the Giants in 2000. Garrett only has 3 years coaching experience in the NFL.

I think handing the keys of the team over to such young coaches with little experience can be a risky proposition. For every Jack Del Rio and Mike Tomlin, there are Bobby Petrino, Nick Saban and Cam Cameron examples. The jury is still out on Lane Kiffin. This potential hiring should be of more concern to Cowboys fans. If Garrett is given the keys, he will most likely raid the Boys roster this offseason during free agency bringing over some of this favorite players. Additionally, with assistant coach Tony Sparano linked to reports naming him with the Dolphins, Dallas could be poised for some key loses. But no worries Boys fans, you've always got Jerry Jones.