The Reality of Jerry Jones GM and Owner

[eromeopolk]

Not to stray too far off topic, but the drunken night you refer to wasn't the actual end of the Jerry Jones-Jimmy Johnson relationship.

It was building up for a long time. And multiple books I've read indicate Jimmy was ready to move on anyway.

No, drunk mad Jerry called reporters after the snub by Jimmy and people he had fired to announce he would find 500 coaches that could get this team to the Super Bowl then said he would hire Switzer. He eventually did just that. So, it was a dumb, drunk, quick, and followed up decision. He just does not want that enema.

 

[Sarek]

He cares about 2 things: money, and his own ego. If he were to - for example - bring in a coach like Urban Meyer, Meyer wins a title in the next year or 2, Meyer will get all the credit.

Jerry Jones has no more interest in letting someone else get credit for the Cowboys winning than he does in getting a massive case of kidney stones. He'd rather lose every year with him pulling the strings than win with someone who could be the 2nd coming of Jimmy Johnson. He's proven that already with the Parcells/stadium hire.

It becomes almost impossible to win a SB when a org has one hand tied behind it's back like this.

 

[stiletto]

Jerry Jones did not fire Jimmy Johnson. You’re wrong from your first sentence

He didn't exactly beg him to stay either (he should have)...call it what you want...

 

[Sarek]

If there is a new HC incoming, i would think they wouldn't want the former HC to be in the FO. That's just weird.

It's kind of like the Heat with Pat Riley back in the day. Problem is Garrett is no Pat Riley, and if it wasn't for extreme talent it probably wouldn't have worked there either.

 

[cowboy_ron]

Reality is Jerry's a moron.

 

[Cas2800]

I’m not really sure why some fans define the Garrett era as a failure. Unless it’s a Super Bowl or Bust mentality?

Jerry has lowered the Bar this era. Revenue , celebrity status and his control over football operations are the driving force now. Not winning championships.

The Cowboys are no longer a championship caliber football franchise. Jerry’s intent on being the face of the franchise has changed the course of our history.

Like Aikman said "its all about promoting the business Monday thru Friday then Jerry wants to know why we didnt win on Sunday." Its a business first.

 

[Diehardblues]

3 good seasons in 10 years as the head coach with 2 playoff wins.

That is a total failure for any franchise let alone this one.

Not for Jerry. He can sell the hell out of these teams Jason has produced. All but one of Garretts seasons (4-12) the Cowboys were in it which provided hope Jerry can promote.

Jerry just made the mistake of over promoting this season and then his toxic comments after the Patriot game set him up for this entire debacle.

 

[Diehardblues]

Like Aikman said "its all about promoting the business Monday thru Friday then Jerry wants to know why we didnt win on Sunday." Its a business first.

Correct.

Jerry promotes and over hypes his product then when it doesn’t meet those expectations he has to go into Damage Control offering up scapegoats or sacrificial lambs. He just went a little too far this year.

And it’s going to probably cost him his perfect puppet.

 

[Diehardblues]

If you don’t think the Garret era was a failure, it is YOU that has lowered the bar...

No. I’ve just accepted Jerry’s ways lowering the bar.

If you don’t believe Jerrys ways have lowered the bar this generation then I’d argue you’re in denial sir.

 

[TNCowboy]

Jerry Jones did not fire Jimmy Johnson. You’re wrong from your first sentence

 

[Whirlwin]

You find the truth funny

 

[Whirlwin]

He didn't exactly beg him to stay either (he should have)...call it what you want...

The fact is. He didn’t fire him. So call it what you want you’re right. But facts are facts. Can’t argue them

 

[Whirlwin]

He certainly didn’t make Jimmy feel all warm and fuzzy after winning back to back championships. Lol

So what’s your point. The fact is he didn’t fire him and that can’t be argued

 

[Diehardblues]

So what’s your point. The fact is he didn’t fire him and that can’t be argued

That’s simply a technicality. Hardly a fact Id hang my hat on. Lol

The point is Jerry’s ego ran him off. I’m not sure why anyone would defend Jerry on this matter?

 

[rnr_honeybadger]

The sad part is if Jerry hired a competent GM the only thing he would be losing control of is constantly losing football games and consistently ensuring the Cowboys never make it to a SB. That is what his philosophy has proven.

 

[Whirlwin]

That’s simply a technicality. Hardly a fact Id hang my hat on. Lol

The point is Jerry’s ego ran him off. I’m not sure why anyone would defend Jerry on this matter?

Jerry did not fire him. How do you not call that a fact . Like if I was to call you let’s say not so smart. That’s an opinion. But if I said you have a blue shirt on and you did that would be a fact. How do you not know the difference

 

[Diehardblues]

Jerry did not fire him. How do you not call that a fact . Like if I was to call you let’s say not so smart. That’s an opinion. But if I said you have a blue shirt on and you did that would be a fact. How do you not know the difference

I didn’t dispute it was a fact. The point is it doesn’t reflect what transpired. I’m not sure you comprehend the difference?

 

[Whirlwin]

I didn’t dispute it was a fact. The point is it doesn’t reflect what transpired. I’m not sure you comprehend the difference?

It’s exactly what transpired. A mutual understanding release. There was no fire like the OP mentioned I’m not the one having an issue comprehending. People like to twist the fact

 

[Diehardblues]

It’s exactly what transpired. A mutual understanding release. There was no fire like the OP mentioned I’m not the one having an issue comprehending. People like to twist the fact

Like I said . A technicality. The point is Jerry parted ways with our back to back championship coach.

Some fans characterize it as a firing of sorts. I could definitely present an argument as such.

 

[Whirlwin]

Like I said . A technicality. The point is Jerry parted ways with our back to back championship coach.

Some fans characterize it as a firing of sorts. I could definitely present an argument as such.

No you can’t. You can try. He never fired him the words never came out of his mouth