Jerry: I’ve earned the right to joke with Zeke. Let me be real clear about that

[Sydla]

I rarely applaud Jerry.

But this is one of those times.

 

[mcmvp]

Have to agree with Jerry here for what he did to back Zeke.

Perhaps he’s earned the right... but all of this positioning in the media about these negotiations isn’t doing his team any favors.

 

[OmerV]

The man has stuck his neck out, along with his reputation and checkbook, multiple times to defend Zeke after boneheaded moves.

And Zeke repays him by holding out with 2 years left on his deal?

Yeah. He’s earned the right to make a little joke.

I'm not siding with Zeke by saying this, but let's be honest about why Jerry has supported Zeke. It's because Zeke benefits the Cowboys when he is on the field. Do you think he would have reacted the same had it been Rod Smith?

 

[alicetooljam]

Its a lame attempt by the agent to desperately hold on to some leverage....its all posturing for the media from both sides.

 

[NeathBlue]

I'm not siding with Zeke by saying this, but let's be honest about why Jerry has supported Zeke. It's because Zeke benefits the Cowboys when he is on the field. Do you think he would have reacted the same had it been Rod Smith?

But that’s true whenever an owner or coach has a player causing an issue... Both Jerry and Jimmy stuck by Irvin back then because he was the heartbeat of the team.
And in fairness to Jerry, he doesn’t just show loyalty to the players when they’re playing, he continues it long after they retire.
You don’t hear many ex players say anything bad about Jerry.

 

[stiletto]

In other words "I've covered for Zeke so many times, it's ridiculous".....

 

[Parcells4Life]

Watch his face. He is pissed to say the least.

 

[zerofill]

The owner of the most valuable franchise in sports... He can say whatever he wants, he earned that right. Not just for Zeke, but anyone he wants in the organization lol.

People think you get to that level by being lucky, stupid, and drinking Johnny Walker all day... Nothing could be further from the truth. I bet that man sleeps 4 hours a day max.
He may have made a lot of questionable talent decisions... But, the man knows business.

 

[acr731]

To heck with Zeke. Not only does he reveal himself as being a greedy butt head who is only interested in money, now we know he can't take a joke.

 

[Asklesko]

He's not joking with Zeke. He's joking at him. At his expense. Making people laugh at Zeke. Turning him into a laughing stock. That's disrespect, not frivolity.

 

[zerofill]

Watch his face. He is pissed to say the least.

I think that was also him saying it for Zeke to hear, and get it through his head.

 

[stiletto]

Watch his face. He is pissed to say the least.

I agree, I think he has been p.o.ed about it since day one. Zeke's days might be numbered as a Cowboy. He just hasn't earned the right to act like a pristine Cowboy asset like many others before him. Zeke remains an idiot until further notice. Duane Thomas Part Duh.....

 

[CowboyStar88]

Notice he said joke "with" Zeke as opposed to joke about Zeke.

This sounds like more Jerry telling Zeke's agent to shut his pie hole.

This

 

[OmerV]

But that’s true whenever an owner or coach has a player causing an issue... Both Jerry and Jimmy stuck by Irvin back then because he was the heartbeat of the team.
And in fairness to Jerry, he doesn’t just show loyalty to the players when they’re playing, he continues it long after they retire.
You don’t hear many ex players say anything bad about Jerry.

Yes it is true, but that’s the point. Let’s not act as if Jerry sticking by Zeke was a purely selfless act and had nothing to do with protecting his investment and helping his business.

I agree that Jerry does seem to build close ties with players, but it all starts as a business relationship, and the business aspect is always part of the equation while a player is on the team.

 

[Parcells4Life]

Notice he said joke "with" Zeke as opposed to joke about Zeke.

This sounds like more Jerry telling Zeke's agent to shut his pie hole.

Stephen is the one who is really done with agents. Made multiple references to agents not looking out for players.

 

[ESisback]

A lack of a sense of humor is very unattractive. Something the media needs to work on.

Well, it’s not that, really. They get more mileage ($$) out of salacious gossip and dumpster fires, ESPECIALLY when it involves Jerry and the Boys. Facts? Integrity? HAHAHAHAHAHA!

 

[lkelly]

 

[DaBoys12]

Watch his face. He is pissed to say the least.

This man is PO, Zeke may be done here in Dallas.

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

As an owner, Jerry has taken every chance to support his players. The list goes on and on, from current players to players from years ago. Zeke in particular, going to the wall for him at personal loss to himself. So I agree 100% with Jerry....it was a little pun in response to the media, and for Zeke to get butt hurt about it....well, tough titty as my Momma used to say.

 

[Sydla]

Watch his face. He is pissed to say the least.

Yeah he didn’t seem pleased about this and he’s right.