Payton may be low-hanging fruit for starved franchise

[silver]

http://www.star-telegram.com/2012/11...w-hanging.html

GIL LEBRETON

Payton may be low-hanging fruit for starved franchise
Posted Monday, Nov. 05, 201222 Comments PrintReprintsShare



ATLANTA -- Take heart, however, because a handsome prince sits poised to save the Dallas Cowboys' crumbling kingdom.

That was Sunday's published report, at least. And it had to be a lot more encouraging for Cowboys fans to hear than the 19-13 reality-check loss to the Atlanta Falcons that followed.

The rescuer-in-waiting is Sean Payton, a Saint of a head coach, which is sort of the problem.

A report Sunday by ESPN's Adam Schefter revealed that due to proposed clauses in Payton's most recent contract extension, he may not be the coach of the New Orleans Saints when his current Bountygate suspension expires.

Which could soon make him a coaching free agent, available to sign with any team, including a team whose ever-antsy 70-year-old owner may soon be looking for a new head coach.

That's the speculation, at least. But Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who always seems to have ants in his general manager pants, continues to stand by his man, he reaffirmed Sunday.

Jason Garrett is head coach of the Cowboys, Jones said unhesitatingly. Pay no attention, I suppose, to the 3-5 won-loss record, or to the team's fourth loss in its past five games, or to the circling media buzzards.

[BoysFan4ever]

Ugh. One of the bright spots is our coaching?

The line about Jason's future being ahead of him is so Jerry.

[silver]

Originally Posted by BoysFan4ever

Ugh. One of the bright spots is our coaching?

The line about Jason's future being ahead of him is so Jerry.

it's all lies!!!

[Future]

The only thing that sucks about our cake schedule the second half of the year, is that getting to 8-8 or 9-7 means that JG will be back next year.

[pjtoadie]

Originally Posted by Future

The only thing that sucks about our cake schedule the second half of the year, is that getting to 8-8 or 9-7 means that JG will be back next year.

Don't worry this team isn't getting to 9-7 or probably 8-8.

[DBOY3141]

what about the second half is cake?

Who cares what the team's record says right now, teams play different when they play the Cowboys.

We will lose to:
Pittsburgh
Cincy
Philly at least once
New Orleans
Washington at least once

We may beat:
Philly once
Cleveland
Washington

I see 7-9 tops, more like 6-10.

thanks Jerry.

[Future]

Originally Posted by pjtoadie

Don't worry this team isn't getting to 9-7 or probably 8-8.

Yea. I just meant that it's now possible because you can play poor football and beat teams like Washington and Cleveland.

[silver]

Originally Posted by Future

The only thing that sucks about our cake schedule the second half of the year, is that getting to 8-8 or 9-7 means that JG will be back next year.

9-7? He should come back. That's actually good folks. Don't let the hatred for JG get in the way of the team's goals y'all

[BraveHeartFan]

There is no way this team winds up 9-7.

Only 2 losses the rest of the way? Absolutely no chance.

[Future]

Originally Posted by silver

9-7? He should come back. That's actually good folks. Don't let the hatred for JG get in the way of the team's goals y'all

What goal would 9-7 be reaching?

[silver]

Originally Posted by Future

What goal would 9-7 be reaching?

winning record? 6-2 in the second half of the season? hey it's a start. i'm not holding my breath mind you, but if we do go 6-2 the rest of the way and sneak in the post season ginger should be applauded.

[Future]

Originally Posted by silver

winning record? 6-2 in the second half of the season? hey it's a start. i'm not holding my breath mind you, but if we do go 6-2 the rest of the way and sneak in the post season ginger should be applauded.

Well, agree to disagree I guess. The way he's had this team in disarray for the first half of the season, and most of last year, shouldn't be voided by a good run against a bunch of sub .500 teams.