Garrett shrugs off concerns over Hardy, Cowboys' 4-game skid

IRVING, Texas (AP) — Jason Garrett won't discipline defensive end Greg Hardy over a physical confrontation with one of his assistants, and the Dallas coach brushes off suggestions he faces his biggest leadership challenge in five years at the helm.

The Cowboys (2-4) have their first four-game losing streak under Garrett — all without offensive stars Tony Romo and Dez Bryant — and have to face defending NFC champion Seattle on Sunday.

The latest incident came after former Dallas return man Dwayne Harris took a kickoff back 100 yards in the fourth quarter for the winning points in the Giants' 27-20 victory Sunday.

Hardy left only after Bisaccia pushed him away with both hands and other players pulled him to the sideline, where he had an animated conversation with the equally volatile Bryant, who hasn't played since the opener because of a broken right foot.

[...] while the Cowboys dominated New York statistically, they lost because of three interceptions by Matt Cassel in his first start, and a muffed punt by Cole Beasley that ruined a shot at a tying score in the final minute.

We're going to get back to work tomorrow.

[...] he has the backing of the front office on his view of Hardy's tirade — from owner and general manager Jerry Jones after the game to executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones on his radio show Tuesday.