DMN: VP Stephen Jones: Don’t just blame Jerry Jones, blame me

[Plankton]

Originally Posted by slomoxn

In defense of Stephen, he did say in an interview that he would more than likely hire a GM when he took over. Couldn't be soon enough, I don't wish death on Jerry though, maybe his mouth being taped shut during the season or something.

I keep hearing this urban legend, but I have seen no proof of this. Do you have any?

And, the fact that he has a radio show and has been much more visible with the franchise in terms of interviews leads me to believe the opposite.

[a_minimalist]

Originally Posted by Risen Star

I have been blaming you, Stephen. While fans have been giving you that backup QB treatment I've been saying you suck just as much as your father.

The only question I have is does he have the smarts to eventually bring in a real GM.

I actually think he does. He doesn't seem like the type of guy who craves to be the center of attention like Jerry.

[Randy White]

Originally Posted by WoodysGirl

By Jon Machota / Special Contributor
jmachota@dallasnews.com
1:31 pm on November 7, 2012 | Permalink

Who’s to blame for the Cowboys’ 3-5 record? Jerry Jones is the easiest target because he’s the owner and general manager. Jason Garrett doesn’t fall too far down that list and Tony Romo usually comes next.

The Cowboys executive vice president certainly deserves some blame, and he pointed that out Wednesday during his weekly radio interview.

[View Full Quote]“You got to have thick skin to work in this world,” Stephen Jones said on 105.3 The Fan [KRLD-FM]. “At the same time, they’re being critical of (my dad) and in my mind they’re being critical of me. I talk him into a lot of the things and work with him and suggest a lot of the things that we do that he gets the blame for. I guess because I’m the backup quarterback, if you will, then I get a pass on all of it, which it shouldn’t be. … I know people may think that Jerry just sits up there and puts his thumb in the air and says this is what we’re going to do. But it’s far from that. I’m very, very involved and I have a big influence.

“Obviously, Jason [Garrett] is, obviously Tom Ciskowski and our scouting department is. There’s a lot of influence that goes on and rarely is there a situation that there’s not a consensus derived. On the very few times that we just can’t come together on something than he’ll be the tiebreaker on it.”

Read more: http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/20...blame-me.html/

Stephen, please, you don't know what you're talking about. You dont' work there. You're not close to the situation. You're not in the decision making process. You don't know how Jerry operates... it's all his fault..





wait...



nevermind..

[Risen Star]

Originally Posted by a_minimalist

I actually think he does. He doesn't seem like the type of guy who craves to be the center of attention like Jerry.

We shall see.

I'd be willing to bet he will initially operate as his own GM. Then maybe after years of similar failure he'll bring someone else in.

That's just my opinion on it.

[Dave_in-NC]

With junior having to step up,I'm thinking the pressure might be starting to get to daddy.