Blaming Jerry is the lazy way out

SoupcanSam said:
Reading all these posts about the Patriots and Rams rebuilding while we sit here stuck in the mud made me realize something.

We love to use Jerry as a shield. It's comfortable. It's easy. But honestly, blaming Jerry for the last 30 years is letting the actual players and coaches off the hook.

I know the counter-argument: "Jerry is cheap in Free Agency." And yeah, for a long time, he was. We all hated the bargain bin shopping years. But look at where the money actually goes.

First, he pays the homegrown talent. He resets the market for our own guys constantly. He didn't cheap out on Dak. He didn't cheap out on CeeDee. When we have a star, they get paid top dollar.

Second, the roster is always considered "stacked." Every single August, the national media talks about how loaded our roster is. We at times have some of the highest numbers of Pro Bowlers in the league. You can nitpick a bust here and there, but generally, the GM puts a potential playoff-caliber roster on the field every year.

Third, the "All-In" move. We finally screamed for a big trade, and he went out and got Quinnen Williams and George Pickens. He actually pushed the chips in.

My point is this: The front office does its job by assembling a playoff-caliber roster. They hand over a team loaded with talent. The failure lies with the coaches who can't maximize that talent and the players who disappear in big moments. The resources are there; the execution is what's missing.

When we lose in the playoffs, have losing seasons, is it because Jerry has an ego? Or is it because we have a locker room full of professionals who consistently fold when they get punched in the mouth? The Patriots are in the Super Bowl because their players executed. Ours didn't.

Blaming the owner feels good, but he gave them a loaded deck and they still couldn't win the hand. At some point, we have to stop yelling at the guy in the owner's box and start demanding more from the guys wearing the star.
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Wrong. Wrong. Wrong.

You need to think deeper. Does this team put together some talent at some positions? Sure. However, what's missing? "The complete team." To have a complete team you need leadership with sound fundamentals along with a mission statement that backs that up. We are missing these pieces. Jerry is not a leader. There is no accountability on this team. Jerry provides an all-access environment with little directional leadership. Yes, Jerry says, "The buck stops with me" but does Jerry do anything different to try and make things better. Instead, Jerry makes moves that allow the heat to placed on coaches/players instead of the actual issue. The issue is Jerry not changing. Not having someone in place who isn't a "yes man." Someone that will hold Jerry's feet to the fire behind closed doors. Someone to be the voice is reason to Jerry.

Players are coddled and does the team really have discipline in place? Or does the owner instead play good cop bad cop with team. The coach may try and instill discipline with the team, but do they then just run to Uncle Jerry? Penalties. Doesn't matter who the coach is or the players are, the team is still heavily penalized year over year. Why? I believe I just stated the why. Also, what defines this team? With Notre Dame it's, "Play like a champion today." KC is "Win with Character, Unite our Community, Inspire our Fans and Honor Tradition." I googled the same for Dallas in this is what came up, "aims to be the premier team-based sports and entertainment entity in the world." Yes, these words mean nothing if you don't lead by them but tell me that Dallas' is off in anyway. In no way is it actually football "on the field" relevant.

So in conclusion, no, using Jerry as the scapegoat is not lazy. It's the right thing to do as it's the sole reason behind the disfunction.
 
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SoupcanSam said:
My point is this: The front office does its job by assembling a playoff-caliber roster. They hand over a team loaded with talent. The failure lies with the coaches who can't maximize that talent and the players who disappear in big moments. The resources are there; the execution is what's missing.
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While l agree with alot of what you posted, l don't agree with, "They hand over a team." Jerry is always in the middle of everything. He gives pressers on who's going to play, or what players we're looking at, etc. He needs to play more of a "silent owner" role. The only thing this shows me is that he doesn't trust the people he himself hired. He constantly undermines his employees. That's not a formula for a winning organization.
 
SoupcanSam said:
Reading all these posts about the Patriots and Rams rebuilding while we sit here stuck in the mud made me realize something.

We love to use Jerry as a shield. It's comfortable. It's easy. But honestly, blaming Jerry for the last 30 years is letting the actual players and coaches off the hook.

I know the counter-argument: "Jerry is cheap in Free Agency." And yeah, for a long time, he was. We all hated the bargain bin shopping years. But look at where the money actually goes.

First, he pays the homegrown talent. He resets the market for our own guys constantly. He didn't cheap out on Dak. He didn't cheap out on CeeDee. When we have a star, they get paid top dollar.

Second, the roster is always considered "stacked." Every single August, the national media talks about how loaded our roster is. We at times have some of the highest numbers of Pro Bowlers in the league. You can nitpick a bust here and there, but generally, the GM puts a potential playoff-caliber roster on the field every year.

Third, the "All-In" move. We finally screamed for a big trade, and he went out and got Quinnen Williams and George Pickens. He actually pushed the chips in.

My point is this: The front office does its job by assembling a playoff-caliber roster. They hand over a team loaded with talent. The failure lies with the coaches who can't maximize that talent and the players who disappear in big moments. The resources are there; the execution is what's missing.

When we lose in the playoffs, have losing seasons, is it because Jerry has an ego? Or is it because we have a locker room full of professionals who consistently fold when they get punched in the mouth? The Patriots are in the Super Bowl because their players executed. Ours didn't.

Blaming the owner feels good, but he gave them a loaded deck and they still couldn't win the hand. At some point, we have to stop yelling at the guy in the owner's box and start demanding more from the guys wearing the star.
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There are not as many Natural Gas Man bots as others but there are a few like this one

Owner/GM means the buck stops with HIM
30 years of failure in the end is ON HIM
Yeah players have failed as well
but once again they are here because of HIM
so anyone claiming he is not ultimately responsible is a fool
 
Make yourself the owner or GM of any NFL team (besides Dallas) right now and objectively look at how the Cowboys are managed. Is there one person on here that wouldn't come to the conclusion that Dallas has the worst GM in the league and wonder why he's still employed? Would any of you still be employed with your company after 30 years of this? Jerry is only employed because he owns the Cowboys.
 
ksadler1 said:
Make yourself the owner or GM of any NFL team (besides Dallas) right now and objectively look at how the Cowboys are managed. Is there one person on here that wouldn't come to the conclusion that Dallas has the worst GM in the league and wonder why he's still employed? Would any of you still be employed with your company after 30 years of this? Jerry is only employed because he owns the Cowboys.
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He openly admitted he would have fired someone with his record and yet the OP says he is not to blame?
 
foofighters said:
Wrong. Wrong. Wrong.

You need to think deeper. Does this team put together some talent at some positions? Sure. However, what's missing? "The complete team." To have a complete team you need leadership with sound fundamentals along with a mission statement that backs that up. We are missing these pieces. Jerry is not a leader. There is no accountability on this team. Jerry provides an all-access environment with little directional leadership. Yes, Jerry says, "The buck stops with me" but does Jerry do anything different to try and make things better. Instead, Jerry makes moves that allow the heat to placed on coaches/players instead of the actual issue. The issue is Jerry not changing. Not having someone in place who isn't a "yes man." Someone that will hold Jerry's feet to the fire behind closed doors. Someone to be the voice is reason to Jerry.

Players are coddled and does the team really have discipline in place? Or does the owner instead play good cop bad cop with team. The coach may try and instill discipline with the team, but do they then just run to Uncle Jerry? Penalties. Doesn't matter who the coach is or the players are, the team is still heavily penalized year over year. Why? I believe I just stated the why. Also, what defines this team? With Notre Dame it's, "Play like a champion today." KC is "Win with Character, Unite our Community, Inspire our Fans and Honor Tradition." I googled the same for Dallas in this is what came up, "aims to be the premier team-based sports and entertainment entity in the world." Yes, these words mean nothing if you don't lead by them but tell me that Dallas' is off in anyway. In no way is it actually football "on the field" relevant.

So in conclusion, no, using Jerry as the scapegoat is not lazy. It's the right thing to do as it's the sole reason behind the disfunction.
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Very well said.
 
Jerry is far and away the biggest problem but it's also true that he is sometimes lazily used as a scapegoat to deflect attention from other problems.
 
SoupcanSam said:
Reading all these posts about the Patriots and Rams rebuilding while we sit here stuck in the mud made me realize something.

We love to use Jerry as a shield. It's comfortable. It's easy. But honestly, blaming Jerry for the last 30 years is letting the actual players and coaches off the hook.

I know the counter-argument: "Jerry is cheap in Free Agency." And yeah, for a long time, he was. We all hated the bargain bin shopping years. But look at where the money actually goes.

First, he pays the homegrown talent. He resets the market for our own guys constantly. He didn't cheap out on Dak. He didn't cheap out on CeeDee. When we have a star, they get paid top dollar.

Second, the roster is always considered "stacked." Every single August, the national media talks about how loaded our roster is. We at times have some of the highest numbers of Pro Bowlers in the league. You can nitpick a bust here and there, but generally, the GM puts a potential playoff-caliber roster on the field every year.

Third, the "All-In" move. We finally screamed for a big trade, and he went out and got Quinnen Williams and George Pickens. He actually pushed the chips in.

My point is this: The front office does its job by assembling a playoff-caliber roster. They hand over a team loaded with talent. The failure lies with the coaches who can't maximize that talent and the players who disappear in big moments. The resources are there; the execution is what's missing.

When we lose in the playoffs, have losing seasons, is it because Jerry has an ego? Or is it because we have a locker room full of professionals who consistently fold when they get punched in the mouth? The Patriots are in the Super Bowl because their players executed. Ours didn't.

Blaming the owner feels good, but he gave them a loaded deck and they still couldn't win the hand. At some point, we have to stop yelling at the guy in the owner's box and start demanding more from the guys wearing the star.
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First of all we aren’t SOLELY blaming Jethro for the lack of success this era. We are ultimately holding him accountable or responsible. That’s where the buck stops which he fully acknowledges and accepts.

I’d agree that some responsibility does fall on the coaching and talent. When we have a 30th ranked defense the talent obviously is a core issue much like a 2nd ranked offense deserves some credit. It goes both ways . And whoever is responsible for assembling the roster is ultimately responsible.

What also must be taken into account is the fact we aren’t pursuing the more sought after HC’s in the league instead settling for HC’s the rest or most of the league aren’t interested. And then not allowing these lesser coaching prospects to bring in and hire their own staff .

This is all directly connected to the undermining and meddling from our dysfunctionally ran front office with our owner insistent wearing all hats as GM. And why he’s ultimately responsible.

The powers that be must also held accountable for management of the rosters. Yes, they have spent but have those funds and contracts been handled properly.

It’s up to our owner and GM to hire and assemble the staff and roster. And if they aren’t succeeding to continue churning the roster and staff including their own front office .

Until we see some changes in our front office which includes VP and GM the one constant throughout this era through all of the HC’s, coaching staffs, QB’s and roster is going to be difficult to hold those others more responsible.
 
SoupcanSam said:
Reading all these posts about the Patriots and Rams rebuilding while we sit here stuck in the mud made me realize something.

We love to use Jerry as a shield. It's comfortable. It's easy. But honestly, blaming Jerry for the last 30 years is letting the actual players and coaches off the hook.

I know the counter-argument: "Jerry is cheap in Free Agency." And yeah, for a long time, he was. We all hated the bargain bin shopping years. But look at where the money actually goes.

First, he pays the homegrown talent. He resets the market for our own guys constantly. He didn't cheap out on Dak. He didn't cheap out on CeeDee. When we have a star, they get paid top dollar.

Second, the roster is always considered "stacked." Every single August, the national media talks about how loaded our roster is. We at times have some of the highest numbers of Pro Bowlers in the league. You can nitpick a bust here and there, but generally, the GM puts a potential playoff-caliber roster on the field every year.

Third, the "All-In" move. We finally screamed for a big trade, and he went out and got Quinnen Williams and George Pickens. He actually pushed the chips in.

My point is this: The front office does its job by assembling a playoff-caliber roster. They hand over a team loaded with talent. The failure lies with the coaches who can't maximize that talent and the players who disappear in big moments. The resources are there; the execution is what's missing.

When we lose in the playoffs, have losing seasons, is it because Jerry has an ego? Or is it because we have a locker room full of professionals who consistently fold when they get punched in the mouth? The Patriots are in the Super Bowl because their players executed. Ours didn't.

Blaming the owner feels good, but he gave them a loaded deck and they still couldn't win the hand. At some point, we have to stop yelling at the guy in the owner's box and start demanding more from the guys wearing the star.
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Going to your point: Who hires the coaches ? Blaming the owner is the #1 reason because he also wants to play GM. And that is fine if it works but 30 years proves it hasn't. The owner + GM hires the coaches, buy the groceries, does the draft, all of it so he is to blame. And while all this is going on, Jerry sells FOOLS GOLD to Cowboys fans each and every season.
 
Clove said:
When you are the wealthiest franchise you...
1) Hire the VERY best GM.
2) Pay for the VERY best Coaches.
3) Let the VERY best GM build his team.
4) Go on a cruise in your VERY expensive yacht and watch the Super bowls pile up.
5) Enjoy being the VERY best owner in sports history.
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Otherwise know as Robert Kraft
 
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