Zeke on his knees signing Cook's jersey

[ShortRound]

Am I irrational that this upset me? I know the game has changed but right after a loss?
On his knees no less.

I can't see Emmitt or Walter Payton doing this. Maybe I'm old.

 

[ClappingCarrot]

I guess fans take losses more personally than the players do.

Money has that effect on clowns like Zeke I guess.

 

[EST_1986]

This is a job for them its not some high school cross town rivalry where youre supposed to hate each other. The games over, who cares what they do outside of the 60 minute play clock.

 

[mattjames2010]

It’s what players do now days. There is no real loyalty to the team because of FA.

This is al for twitter clout when players do this - to get fans of other teams to say “Woah respect!”. It’s to raise the likeness and your brand.

I’m not against FA, but this is the downside. I know I would be pretty pissed after a loss and just want to get back to the locker room and move onto next week. Not hang around the losing grounds.

 

[StevenOtero]

Am I irrational that this upset me? I know the game has changed but right after a loss?
On his knees no less.

I can't see Emmitt or Walter Payton doing this. Maybe I'm old.

The check from the Cowboys still clears after a W or L.

 

[John813]

There's more "respect" for opposing players nowadays. It's a business not a heated rivalry.

Some guys are former teammates from CFB/NFL, friends in real life or just known as top guys at their position.

 

[Chuck 54]

It’s a brotherhood in the NFL. The days when the Commanders literally hated the Cowboys and vice versa are over.

 

[G2]

Yes, it's MUCH to do about nothing.

 

[ClappingCarrot]

This is a job for them its not some high school cross town rivalry where youre supposed to hate each other. The games over, who cares what they do outside of the 60 minute play clock.

That's the problem. When you don't do your job satisfactorily, you are held accountable.

But not in Dallas.

 

[ThatJerryKid]

The disturbing part is what he wrote on his jersey. It was just a bad look, like $$$ is more important than winning....

 

[Jake]

I guess fans take losses more personally than the players do.

Money has that effect on clowns like Zeke I guess.

If you're taking a pro football team losing "personally" you may have too much of your self-worth tied up in the accomplishments of strangers.

 

[simplycowboys210]

The fact y'all think he's a clown for this, there fans of eachother, Zeke and Micheal Thomas are damn near brothers from Ohio are they supposed to fight after the game?

 

[Jake]

That's the problem. When you don't do your job satisfactorily, you are held accountable.

But not in Dallas.

The owner doesn't hold the GM accountable. Welcome to Jerry's world.

 

[EST_1986]

If I were Cook I would just want the signature not Zekes chicken scratch all over it

 

[ClappingCarrot]

If you're taking a pro football team losing "personally" you may have too much of your self-worth tied up in the accomplishments of strangers.

Maybe "personally" isn't the correct word I was looking for, but I definitely am not grinning like Garrett and Zeke after a loss like that.

I nearly threw up watching Garrett shaking McVay's hand at midfield in January, grinning from ear to ear like he didn't get outcoached by a kid old enough to be his son.

 

[Silly]

Dallas is just not mean enough to win a championship. They will never win anything with clappy at the helm.

 

[LocimusPrime]

Am I irrational that this upset me? I know the game has changed but right after a loss?
On his knees no less.

I can't see Emmitt or Walter Payton doing this. Maybe I'm old.

Times have changed bro. No loyalty nowadays. It’s a me me me world

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I have no problem with it. A lot of these guys are friends. Grew up with each other. Grew up hearing about each other. Playing in the NFL is a fraternity. Nobody can relate to you but your teammates and the guy on the opposing team.

This has nothing to do with why they loss though I'm sure people will spin it that way.

 

[HeavyBarrel]

That’s the modern NFL, fans don’t like it but a lot of players treat games like actors treat acting, you’re putting on a show and when it’s over, it’s over.

 

[ksadler1]

Oh well, Zeke's got other things on his mind. He's probably daydreaming about Cabo...