Once Again the Media Quoted it Wrong

[Bluestang]

http://www.dallascowboys.com/multime...3-2245fd4559a7

For blaming Ryan alot Jerry sure used the word "we" alot.

More changes are coming. Book it.

[Idgit]

The explanation here is that the audio quoting Jerry in the wake of the Rob Ryan firing was from a general interview question Mickey had asked in a taped interview prior to the announcement that Ryan had been let go. After that announcement, they released the footage to the local flagship station, and it was roundly circulated and cited as support for the Ryan firing when the actual context was more general. Nothing surprising, especially when it comes to covering Dallas and riling up our notoriously touchy fan base nationally.

[Chocolate Lab]

He said "we" when talking about how the team played. He said "I" when talking about what he didn't like and making decisions.

That's what people object to, that he didn't say "We" didn't like the way the defense played against Seattle and Chicago.

[ABQCOWBOY]

Originally Posted by Chocolate Lab

He said "we" when talking about how the team played. He said "I" when talking about what he didn't like and making decisions.

That's what people object to, that he didn't say "We" didn't like the way the defense played against Seattle and Chicago.

I do the same thing Lab. For example, when talking College Basketball, when Carolina losses to Duke, it's "We". When Carolina beats Duke, it's "I".

[Idgit]

He's the owner and the GM. And an egomaniac. He's going to say 'I' sometimes when he should be saying 'we.' People don't like it (I don't like it), but complaining about it is kind of like complaining about gravity.

[cowboyschmps3]

He can say what he wants

[Rack Bauer]

Originally Posted by Idgit

He's the owner and the GM. And an egomaniac. He's going to say 'I' sometimes when he should be saying 'we.' People don't like it (I don't like it), but complaining about it is kind of like complaining about gravity.

It's GRAVITY'S fault that I'm overweight!

[Risen Star]

Originally Posted by Idgit

He's the owner and the GM. And an egomaniac. He's going to say 'I' sometimes when he should be saying 'we.' People don't like it (I don't like it), but complaining about it is kind of like complaining about gravity.

He says I because he runs all aspects of this team.

Complaining about it only makes you aware of the situation and how detrimental it is to the Cowboys.

[cowboyeric8]

Originally Posted by Idgit

He's the owner and the GM. And an egomaniac. He's going to say 'I' sometimes when he should be saying 'we.' People don't like it (I don't like it), but complaining about it is kind of like complaining about gravity.

There is no such thing as gravity, the earth sucks.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

tbh wish the title was more descriptive as to what they got wrong. "Media misquotes Jones concerning Ryan firing" says whats up. That question answer did not even say the word 'defense.'

I wish there was some more honor in the sports journalism profession.

[TheCount]

If you hear the interview and come away NOT understanding that Jerry is primarily referencing the defense (even while he's saying we) then I I don't know what to tell you.

Mickey, in typical biased fashion, leads Jerry with the question by mentioning injuries (of which the defense was primarily effected), "especially the defense" which frames most of the discussion then around the defense and "cloud your judgement" which suggests that judging with injuries in mind isn't clear thinking.

The fact that Jerry says we doesn't mean anything other than he isn't willing to say "I don't like the way X called plays", because this isn't his first time working with a team. You never say I when discussing the work of those under you.