Twitter: Cowboys adding 'secret sauce' to scouting department

[atlantacowboy]

I would hazard a guess that there are tons of family members running these organizations behind the scenes. Even football decisions, but we don't follow them that close to know who is doing what. All we see are the faces in the media. With the Cowboys, we concern ourselves with scouting assistants and interns. And as fans of the teams, it makes sense. But let's not act like nepotism doesn't run rampant on these teams. It's the way the NFL is built.

Does Brian Schottenheimer get a chance without Marty?
Does Britt Reid get a job without Andy?
Does John York run the 9ers if he wasn't married to Eddie Debartolo's daughter?
Does Kyle Shanahan get a chance without Mike?

Just saying, this is one of the most normal things to occur in the NFL. At least they didn't put him in some true decision-making role. Breaking down film is where he should start.

Hazard a guess? You literally have no legs to stand on here. No where else in the NFL does the family that owns the team also GM the team and run the football operations. The families you listed are coaching families which has absolutely nothing to do with this discussion.

 

[ClappingCarrot]

Hazard a guess? You literally have no legs to stand on here. No where else in the NFL does the family that owns the team also GM the team and run the football operations. The families you listed are coaching families which has absolutely nothing to do with this discussion.

You could argue the Bengals do, but even then, Mike Brown is older than Jerry and has passed a lot of responsibility to Duke Tobin over the years.

 

[tm1119]

Most punchable face of all time

 

[WoodysGirl]

Hazard a guess? You literally have no legs to stand on here. No where else in the NFL does the family that owns the team also GM the team and run the football operations. The families you listed are coaching families which has absolutely nothing to do with this discussion.

Actually I provided a few examples, but I'm good with you not seeing my point. Because, honestly, who really cares about other teams here. I'm a fan of the Cowboys and the Cowboys only.

What I know. The Cowboys ARE a family business. This is something folks really need to accept in its entirety.

 

[atlantacowboy]

Actually I provided a few examples, but I'm good with you not seeing my point. Because, honestly, who really cares about other teams here. I'm a fan of the Cowboys and the Cowboys only.

What I know. The Cowboys ARE a family business. This is something folks really need to accept in its entirety.

So, basically you don't see the difference between owning a team and being a coach. Got it.

 

[kevm3]

If you've accepted the fact that the Cowboys aren't a winning football organization and aren't looking to be and you look at the football games as something akin to WWE entertainment, then you will have saved yourself a lot of headaches.

 

[WoodysGirl]

You could argue the Bengals do, but even then, Mike Brown is older than Jerry and has passed a lot of responsibility to Duke Tobin over the years.

The old guard is dying off, but that's who Jerry "studied" for lack of a better word. Raiders, 9ers, Bills, Bengals, Browns, Chiefs, All family run organizations.

 

[WoodysGirl]

So, basically you don't see the difference between owning a team and being a coach. Got it.

Bless it.. lol

I see more than you think, but I'm not linear in my thinking. Nor am I pressed about a kid joining the org to break down film. But do you, sir. I got a meeting, so you can debate with yourself.

 

[atlantacowboy]

Bless it.. lol

I see more than you think, but I'm not linear in my thinking. Nor am I pressed about a kid joining the org to break down film. But do you, sir. I got a meeting, so you can debate with yourself.

I basically am talking to myself b/c you make no sense.

 

[Motorola]

Remember the 80's hit...nice.

 

[KingintheNorth]

No where else in the NFL does the family that owns the team also GM the team and run the football operations

NY Giants owners

• John K. Mara, Esq. President and Chief Executive Office
• Steve Tisch Chairman and Executive Vice President

• Chris Mara Senior Vice President, Player Personnel
• Charles Tisch Football Operations Assistant

Cincinnati Bengals owner

• Mike Brown President

• Paul Brown Vice President - Player Personnel

 

[Motorola]

A business owner hiring friends and relatives...knock me over with a feather.

I'm sure there are two or three dozen similar situations that exist among the 31 other NFL franchises.

 

[Valkyr]

Maybe he's like Marilyn Munster and is completely different from the rest of his no-talent family.

 

[WoodysGirl]

I basically am talking to myself b/c you make no sense.

Not my fault your level of comprehension isn't on mine. It's cool, tho. Have a good one, sir.

 

[atlantacowboy]

NY Giants owners

• John K. Mara, Esq. President and Chief Executive Office
• Steve Tisch Chairman and Executive Vice President

• Chris Mara Senior Vice President, Player Personnel
• Charles Tisch Football Operations Assistant

Cincinnati Bengals owner

• Mike Brown President

• Paul Brown Vice President - Player Personnel

I don't see a GM in there. Jerry is the only GM owner in the NFL. And everyone knows the Mara's and Tisch's are mostly titles only. They have much bigger businesses than the Giants. They aren't in the war room front and center making draft picks.

 

[atlantacowboy]

Not my fault your level of comprehension isn't on mine. It's cool, tho. Have a good one, sir.

You do know Andy Reid doesn't own the chiefs right?

 

[WoodysGirl]

You do know Andy Reid doesn't own the chiefs right?

We were also talking about nepotism, in general.

 

[ESisback]

Just look at me and my grandson Spaulding! We’re regular pals! Are YOU my pal?

Are YOU my pal?

 

[atlantacowboy]

We were also talking about nepotism, in general.

I was not. I was talking about nepotism in regard to owners meddling in football operations. Its actually a rare thing in the NFL. Not a single example of that being successful.

 

[LACowboysFan1]

I was not. I was talking about nepotism in regard to owners meddling in football operations. Its actually a rare thing in the NFL. Not a single example of that being successful.

Al Davis is one....