Recap: JJT: Whispers from the Star (10/23)

[JoeKing]

I was pushing for Meyer or any demanding HC. Not because i think demanding coaches are the only way to go. There's another problem we all know of, it's Jerry Jones. Doing all or any of this Jerry's way doesn't work, the history is there for anyone to look at. Everyone knows this, but somehow at somepoint during every off season we all seem to think there is hope this time. We all knew this before the HC hiring process began and Jerry went in a straight line directly towards McCarthy, this was more proof that this org is backwards at heart.

On one level or another this kind of thing keeps repeating itself, it's Jerry's way of doing things. When @JoeKing made his 0-3 thread people lost it like good little Jerry puppets.

It's over, there will be no SB wins while Jerry has control of anything Dallas Cowboys related. All anyone can do is just wait, but don't forget the lessons you learned and don't let any kind of hype about the Cowboys get you excited unless it's Jerry not working anymore which won't happen.

We Cowboy fans have been shafted and it's not over, and no one knows when it will end. It won't end with new coaches or players.

Great post. Keep speaking the truth. These diehard Cowboys fans need a healthy dose of it.

 

[Seven]

No worries, i’m an M.

Malcontent..........

 

[Seven]

Good and once you do, don’t come here *****ing and moaning. You quit. So get the hell outta here.

Dang dude.

No worries, i’m an M.

Malcontent........

 

[FiveSuperBowls]

Dang dude.

Malcontent........

I don’t understand?” No worries“ means the person that replied got it right and didn’t need to apologize to me. It also means if I was an F, that person still doesn’t need to apologize. No worries, just relax!

 

[Seven]

I don’t understand?” No worries“ means the person that replied got it right and didn’t need to apologize to me. It also means if I was an F, that person still doesn’t need to apologize. No worries, just relax!

"Dang dude" was intended for Rockport.

Malcontent was directed at you but was just messin' in response to your "I'm an M" comment to Corso.

Apologies for the confusion.......

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Just because Nolan stays doesn't mean he'll stay as DC. They could very demote him coz I not see Jerry paying off an active contract w/o service. In this case, I see him resigning.......but no way in hell Jerry's going to pay him to sit home.

 

[Rockport]

Dang dude.

Malcontent........

I hate losers and quitters. Hate them. This country was built on winners. On those who never gave up. Not with quitters like this guy and so many others here at CZ. They’ve been spoon fed their whole life and have no idea what it means to sacrifice life and limb for the benefit of others. They’redisgudting.

 

[Pantone282C]

McClay is... I don't even know how to evaluate him. He's in the middle of the most unique sport situation and there are so many things you don't quite know to lay at his feet, or the Family.

He has been assimilated by the Borg.

 

[fivetwos]

I hate losers and quitters. Hate them. This country was built on winners. On those who never gave up. Not with quitters like this guy and so many others here at CZ. They’ve been spoon fed their whole life and have no idea what it means to sacrifice life and limb for the benefit of others. They’redisgudting.

So you're on Jerry's side?

He shouldn't quit.

Keep trying to prove his point.

 

[Pantone282C]

The things is: he sees himself as the architect of 3 Superbowls and he can do it again.
And even if he looks in the mirror some mornings and admits otherwise, he tells himself he's spent millions upon millions on his pet and dangit, he's going to lead it by the leash!

He just hasn't got the right kind of leash?
I am quite intrigued by his recent public statement about him having supplied the talent, and now, is wondering why the coaches aren't getting the most out of them. Wow.

 

[fivetwos]

The things is: he sees himself as the architect of 3 Superbowls and he can do it again.
And even if he looks in the mirror some mornings and admits otherwise, he tells himself he's spent millions upon millions on his pet and dangit, he's going to lead it by the leash!

"Sahy, ahhve spant mahna milluhnsadollahs....."

He acts like other owners dont write those checks.

They do. They just dont insist on writing them themselves. They let qualified people run their thing.

 

[Corso]

He has been assimilated by the Borg.

Resistance is for poor people.

 

[Corso]

"Sahy, ahhve spant mahna milluhnsadollahs....."

He acts like other owners dont write those checks.

They do. They just dont insist on writing them themselves. They let qualified people run their thing.

Well said.

 

[Mr_437]

What's happening, folks? This was a popular segment for several months, so I'm glad that the Jam Session boys resurrected it today. For those unaware, JJT and Matt McClearin are no longer on the ESPN radio station in Dallas, as they decided to go national. They have since revived their show via podcast, which is available everywhere (Spotify, Youtube, Apple, Google, etc.). They usually record at local breweries in the DFW area. Last week, they did a show at Celestial and this particular show was recorded at Odd Muse in Farmers Branch.

I prefer this format for a few reasons, one is that it's not managed by ESPN. The other is that they do a lot of cool things with craft beer on this show (I'm a former commercial brewer). No commercials, occasional profanity. It's way better. With all the news surrounding the Cowboys locker room this week, JJT felt he had to do some work and find out a few things, so at any rate - here is the revival of Whispers from the Star. For those wanting to listen, it starts around an hour and 33 minutes into the podcast. Link below for convenience.

1. We all saw Jane Slater's report about the issues in the locker room, questioning the coaching, questioning the coaches abilities, etc. So JJT reached out to a source and see what he thought about the situation. The first thing that the source mentioned was that he doesn't think that these comments came from a player that's currently in the building, but may have come from a player that was previously in the building but isn't any longer. Said just walking down the hallways in the building this week, everything looked more unified than it had in previous week's and, to the naked eye, the building doesn't look fractured at all.

Me personally, I think that's just company-man corporate speak and find it seriously hard to believe. Zeke saying in a presser this week "man we have to keep that stuff in house" is basically an admission that there are some issues in that locker room. The source thought that having Dak in the locker room would have helped the Cowboys avoid this meltdown because he's the unquestioned leader because he can relate to every one of his teammates. Black teammates. White teammates. Rich ones. Broke ones playing on the minimum. Offense. Defense. Everybody. The source claimed that, despite Dak being gone, there is still some great leadership in Dallas. I've yet to see it. The source said that McCarthy has done a great job this week of keeping the team focused and honing in on what he told the media this week - that he has an open door policy, let's discuss things like grown men and grow into the team that we know we can be. That being said, the FO is paying close attention to McCarthy this week and need a lot from him to overcome everything that is going on. You can go 5-11 and put in everything you have and not lose a football team. Conversely, you can also go 5-11 and completely lose your football team. And all of the ear marks indicate that McCarthy is teetering a dangerous line right now with possibly losing this football team. I'm curious to see this one play out.

2. Don't be surprised if one of two things happen. One - we are going to be seeing a lot of the younger guys. This staff and FO need to know what they have. Two - don't be shocked if we start moving some people, as our cap situation is only getting worse in 2021 with aging players and a QB due for a mega payday. JJT was particularly critical of our interior DL, like almost all of us have been for YEARS. Dontari Poe and Ty Crawford, specifically. Says they're really good dudes, but you don't get a starting spot in the NFL because you're a good dude. You have to play. Poe played 30 snaps against Arizona, in a game where they rushed 35 times for 200 plus yards, not a single tackle. Crawford. Similar results. The snaps he played, in a run dominated game, no tackles or assists or anything of substance. Just a taunting penalty after they were gashed to go down 14-0. The Cowboys spent heavily in FA on age, and these are the results you get. Some of these players are oft-injured and simply can't play the same way they used to. It's becoming more apparent every week. Poe getting moved two yards off the ball before the play even develops. Something's gotta give.

3. Mike Nolan is not going ANYWHERE. The Dallas Cowboys are a franchise fueled by nepotism. Most of us are aware that he and McCarthy have a relationship that dates back to the mid 2000's in San Francisco, where Nolan hired him to be his OC. What is not common knowledge is that Nolan and Will McClay go way back as well. 18 year old Will McClay had the opportunity to attend the University of Nebraska in their football hey day. However, he chose to play at Rice. Who recruited him and got him to sign? Mike Nolan. McClay's mom jokingly said at the time that she "had never met a white man that she liked until she met Mike Nolan." Guarantee you that the front office has his back too, just as McCarthy does.

Props for posting this.

 

[Pantone282C]

Resistance is for poor people.

A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business.

 

[Beaker42]

Cowboys 34 Foreskins 14.

Commanders 28
Cowboys 10

 

[Pantone282C]

"Sahy, ahhve spant mahna milluhnsadollahs....."

He acts like other owners dont write those checks.

They do. They just dont insist on writing them themselves. They let qualified people run their thing.

Yayus, wayul sayud.

 

[fivetwos]

Yayus, wayul sayud.

No seriously.

Jerry sometimes acts like since he writes player salary checks it means something.

So does every other owner.

 

[Bullflop]

If it’s true that it’s a former player than that’s terrible reporting by Slater, atleast say a former player (again only if that’s the case)

The only thing I remember Poe doing this season is taking a knee, and Crawford should’ve been gone 3-4 years ago!

Jane Slater claims there were many players on both sides of the ball griping about the coaching. The players weren't revealed.

 

[Buzzbait]

The Nolan news just stinks.

Yes it does! I had hopes Nolan would be fired, but now, who knows what will happen. This team is so bad they could tank the season unintentionally.