When building a roster: WWBBD

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When our front office is making decisions about who to keep and who to let go of on our roster; which FA to sign, which to avoid...I wish that our decision makers would consider this: “What Would Bill Belechick Do?”

I’m still amazed how many of our fans on this forum think Bill Belechick is lucky just because he’s had Tom Brady. Or that his coaching genius alone is his key to success. Let’s examine this:
  • Sure having Tom Brady as their QB has been an advantage but in this cap era, you can’t win 6 SBs over 19 seasons just because you have a great QB. Each of his SB teams have had a ton of different players.
  • Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees each only have one SB win, proving that building a successful roster takes more than just a star QB.
  • Playing in over half of your conference’s championship games the last two decades isn’t just about Tom Brady or being lucky. It’s about BB and his ability to put together a new roster every year because he constantly churns his roster without any sentimentality.
Belechick’s roster genius is his ability to evaluate each player on his roster with cold-blood in his veins. He doesn’t give a rat’s arse what you did last year if you’re going to cost too much or may lose a step. BB keeps his eyes on the present and future, not the past. Our lifetime contract FO treats their roster more like a family reunion than a football team.

So when considering some of the Cowboys roster ideas I see being considered on this forum, WWBBD?
  • Dez Bryant: WWBBD? Not sign him. Period. Take out the sentimental reasons to bring back one of our favorites to somehow be a “4th receiver” is just stupid. Good FOs don’t make moves like this. In a talent starved league like the NFL, if Dez still was still legit, someone would have already signed him.
  • Jason Witten- Would Belechick have signed him in 2019? No. Did his inclusion on our roster really help this team? Not really. We resigned Witten because our owner had a soft spot for him.
  • Tyrone Crawford- I think BB would have cut him last year.

  • Dak Prescott- I think BB would have already resigned him. The Jones boys act like they are “not going to set the market” and yet make a questionable high dollar deal with their star RB that sets the market...a year earlier than they had to.
  • Byron Jones- this one is a little trickier. I think BB would probably let him walk as he has with many of his former star defenders because of cost. But I’m not sure.
This list could go on and on...And I’m of course just guessing what BB would do and I could certainly be wrong on all of these- except Dez and Witten, lol.

Your thoughts?
 

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When our front office is making decisions about who to keep and who to let go of on our roster; which FA to sign, which to avoid...I wish that our decision makers would consider this: “What Would Bill Belechick Do?”

I’m still amazed how many of our fans on this forum think Bill Belechick is lucky just because he’s had Tom Brady. Or that his coaching genius alone is his key to success. Let’s examine this:
  • Sure having Tom Brady as their QB has been an advantage but in this cap era, you can’t win 6 SBs over 19 seasons just because you have a great QB. Each of his SB teams have had a ton of different players.
  • Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees each only have one SB win, proving that building a successful roster takes more than just a star QB.
  • Playing in over half of your conference’s championship games the last two decades isn’t just about Tom Brady or being lucky. It’s about BB and his ability to put together a new roster every year because he constantly churns his roster without any sentimentality.
Belechick’s roster genius is his ability to evaluate each player on his roster with cold-blood in his veins. He doesn’t give a rat’s arse what you did last year if you’re going to cost too much or may lose a step. BB keeps his eyes on the present and future, not the past. Our lifetime contract FO treats their roster more like a family reunion than a football team.

So when considering some of the Cowboys roster ideas I see being considered on this forum, WWBBD?
  • Dez Bryant: WWBBD? Not sign him. Period. Take out the sentimental reasons to bring back one of our favorites to somehow be a “4th receiver” is just stupid. Good FOs don’t make moves like this. In a talent starved league like the NFL, if Dez still was still legit, someone would have already signed him.
  • Jason Witten- Would Belechick have signed him in 2019? No. Did his inclusion on our roster really help this team? Not really. We resigned Witten because our owner had a soft spot for him.
  • Tyrone Crawford- I think BB would have cut him last year.

  • Dak Prescott- I think BB would have already resigned him. The Jones boys act like they are “not going to set the market” and yet make a questionable high dollar deal with their star RB that sets the market...a year earlier than they had to.
  • Byron Jones- this one is a little trickier. I think BB would probably let him walk as he has with many of his former star defenders because of cost. But I’m not sure.
This list could go on and on...And I’m of course just guessing what BB would do and I could certainly be wrong on all of these- except Dez and Witten, lol.

Your thoughts?


You think Belichick is signing Dak for his contract demands? Why?

You also think he wouldn’t sign Byron? He overpaid for Gillmore when most people, besides myself, thought he wasn’t anything special.

Btw, didn’t they bring Dez in for a workout? Maybe Dez didn’t want to play at the time and BB figured that out. Sean Payton eventually signed him anyways.
 

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You think Belichick is signing Dak for his contract demands? Why?

You also think he wouldn’t sign Byron? He overpaid for Gillmore when most people, besides myself, thought he wasn’t anything special.

Btw, didn’t they bring Dez in for a workout? Maybe Dez didn’t want to play at the time and BB figured that out. Sean Payton eventually signed him anyways.
Good question- Why would BB sign Dak? First of all I probably should have said this premise is based on BB being in charge in Dallas. That said two thoughts on do I think BB would sign Dak?
1. If he didn’t think Dak was worthy of a commitment, he would’ve made the decision a lot earlier than March.
2. Would he sign him here? Yes, because he gives this team the best chance to win now knowing that finding another quality QB is difficult and this org has made a win now commitment.
 

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When our front office is making decisions about who to keep and who to let go of on our roster; which FA to sign, which to avoid...I wish that our decision makers would consider this: “What Would Bill Belechick Do?”

I’m still amazed how many of our fans on this forum think Bill Belechick is lucky just because he’s had Tom Brady. Or that his coaching genius alone is his key to success. Let’s examine this:
  • Sure having Tom Brady as their QB has been an advantage but in this cap era, you can’t win 6 SBs over 19 seasons just because you have a great QB. Each of his SB teams have had a ton of different players.
  • Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees each only have one SB win, proving that building a successful roster takes more than just a star QB.
  • Playing in over half of your conference’s championship games the last two decades isn’t just about Tom Brady or being lucky. It’s about BB and his ability to put together a new roster every year because he constantly churns his roster without any sentimentality.
Belechick’s roster genius is his ability to evaluate each player on his roster with cold-blood in his veins. He doesn’t give a rat’s arse what you did last year if you’re going to cost too much or may lose a step. BB keeps his eyes on the present and future, not the past. Our lifetime contract FO treats their roster more like a family reunion than a football team.

So when considering some of the Cowboys roster ideas I see being considered on this forum, WWBBD?
  • Dez Bryant: WWBBD? Not sign him. Period. Take out the sentimental reasons to bring back one of our favorites to somehow be a “4th receiver” is just stupid. Good FOs don’t make moves like this. In a talent starved league like the NFL, if Dez still was still legit, someone would have already signed him.
  • Jason Witten- Would Belechick have signed him in 2019? No. Did his inclusion on our roster really help this team? Not really. We resigned Witten because our owner had a soft spot for him.
  • Tyrone Crawford- I think BB would have cut him last year.

  • Dak Prescott- I think BB would have already resigned him. The Jones boys act like they are “not going to set the market” and yet make a questionable high dollar deal with their star RB that sets the market...a year earlier than they had to.
  • Byron Jones- this one is a little trickier. I think BB would probably let him walk as he has with many of his former star defenders because of cost. But I’m not sure.
This list could go on and on...And I’m of course just guessing what BB would do and I could certainly be wrong on all of these- except Dez and Witten, lol.

Your thoughts?
All those thoughts are nice. But this isn’t the patriots and we don’t have bill. The patriots btw have cheated a lot, and play the dolphins the jets and the bills. The “patriots way” wouldn’t work here.
 

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All those thoughts are nice. But this isn’t the patriots and we don’t have bill. The patriots btw have cheated a lot, and play the dolphins the jets and the bills. The “patriots way” wouldn’t work here.

The Patriot way might work here.. We know the Cowboy way hasn’t worked.

The Cowboy way is paying an RB 15 mill a year.

The Cowboy way is making every decent free agent the highest paid at their position.

The Cowboy way is delaying Daks contract as long as possible only to eventually cave into his demands because they publicly give away any leverage they have.
 

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Good question- Why would BB sign Dak? First of all I probably should have said this premise is based on BB being in charge in Dallas. That said two thoughts on do I think BB would sign Dak?
1. If he didn’t think Dak was worthy of a commitment, he would’ve made the decision a lot earlier than March.
2. Would he sign him here? Yes, because he gives this team the best chance to win now knowing that finding another quality QB is difficult and this org has made a win now commitment.

I disagree. Bill wouldn't be in this situation if he were in Dallas. He'd have someone behind Dak that could step in and give us quality snaps and win some games. Bill is all about "Next Man Up."
 

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I agree with this. Belechick does not overpay any of his players but he has an eye for picking players who want to play football and want to win more than anything else. Belichick has let a lot of players go, sometimes as free agents and sometimes in trades. He is a strategic thinker who can visualize the big picture better than most.

BB never would have signed Crawford to the contract Jerry gave him. He probably wouldn't have signed Lawrence, Jaylon Smith of Zeke either. BB sees his team as a unit, 22 guys on the field playing together. Jerry sees his team as a collection of stars each doing their thing, thinking that if they all put up stellar numbers then they have to win.

I also think BB lets Byron Jones walk. But BB has the confidence that he can find another guy to take his place. BB signed Stephone Gilmore for what was one of the biggest free agent CB contracts ever. Jerry would never do that because he'd rather overpay his own players. I think BB would let Amari Cooper walk too for the same reason. Belichick would let Cooper walk then go sign someone else. Remember when he picked up Randy Moss? That's how he operates.
 

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Beli is not immune to poor decisions....

He did bring in Galloway and Chad "OchoCinco" past their primes and were big busts.
They had their own version of Witten this past season, "the almost as old as Brady" Ben Watson. He was their draft pick in 2004 and brought him back last season even after saying he was going to retire after playing in NO.
 

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  • Dez Bryant: WWBBD? Not sign him.
  • Jason Witten- Would Belechick have signed him in 2019? No.
  • Tyrone Crawford- I think BB would have cut him last year.
  • Dak Prescott- I think BB would have already resigned him.
  • Byron Jones- this one is a little trickier. I think BB would probably let him walk
Agree with all 5. Not really that hard to figure out. All straight forward logical thinking answers.
 

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When our front office is making decisions about who to keep and who to let go of on our roster; which FA to sign, which to avoid...I wish that our decision makers would consider this: “What Would Bill Belechick Do?”

I’m still amazed how many of our fans on this forum think Bill Belechick is lucky just because he’s had Tom Brady. Or that his coaching genius alone is his key to success. Let’s examine this:
  • Sure having Tom Brady as their QB has been an advantage but in this cap era, you can’t win 6 SBs over 19 seasons just because you have a great QB. Each of his SB teams have had a ton of different players.
  • Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees each only have one SB win, proving that building a successful roster takes more than just a star QB.
  • Playing in over half of your conference’s championship games the last two decades isn’t just about Tom Brady or being lucky. It’s about BB and his ability to put together a new roster every year because he constantly churns his roster without any sentimentality.
Belechick’s roster genius is his ability to evaluate each player on his roster with cold-blood in his veins. He doesn’t give a rat’s arse what you did last year if you’re going to cost too much or may lose a step. BB keeps his eyes on the present and future, not the past. Our lifetime contract FO treats their roster more like a family reunion than a football team.

So when considering some of the Cowboys roster ideas I see being considered on this forum, WWBBD?
  • Dez Bryant: WWBBD? Not sign him. Period. Take out the sentimental reasons to bring back one of our favorites to somehow be a “4th receiver” is just stupid. Good FOs don’t make moves like this. In a talent starved league like the NFL, if Dez still was still legit, someone would have already signed him.
  • Jason Witten- Would Belechick have signed him in 2019? No. Did his inclusion on our roster really help this team? Not really. We resigned Witten because our owner had a soft spot for him.
  • Tyrone Crawford- I think BB would have cut him last year.

  • Dak Prescott- I think BB would have already resigned him. The Jones boys act like they are “not going to set the market” and yet make a questionable high dollar deal with their star RB that sets the market...a year earlier than they had to.
  • Byron Jones- this one is a little trickier. I think BB would probably let him walk as he has with many of his former star defenders because of cost. But I’m not sure.
This list could go on and on...And I’m of course just guessing what BB would do and I could certainly be wrong on all of these- except Dez and Witten, lol.

Your thoughts?
In your attempts to speak for BB, I don't think you know WWBBD.
 

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Yea Brady's the G.O.A.T. BUT, I truly believe it could have been any quarterback at center that would have accomplished what Brady has having the greatest NFL head coach by your side. Belichick is a genius.
 

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When our front office is making decisions about who to keep and who to let go of on our roster; which FA to sign, which to avoid...I wish that our decision makers would consider this: “What Would Bill Belechick Do?”

I’m still amazed how many of our fans on this forum think Bill Belechick is lucky just because he’s had Tom Brady. Or that his coaching genius alone is his key to success. Let’s examine this:
  • Sure having Tom Brady as their QB has been an advantage but in this cap era, you can’t win 6 SBs over 19 seasons just because you have a great QB. Each of his SB teams have had a ton of different players.
  • Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees each only have one SB win, proving that building a successful roster takes more than just a star QB.
  • Playing in over half of your conference’s championship games the last two decades isn’t just about Tom Brady or being lucky. It’s about BB and his ability to put together a new roster every year because he constantly churns his roster without any sentimentality.
Belechick’s roster genius is his ability to evaluate each player on his roster with cold-blood in his veins. He doesn’t give a rat’s arse what you did last year if you’re going to cost too much or may lose a step. BB keeps his eyes on the present and future, not the past. Our lifetime contract FO treats their roster more like a family reunion than a football team.

So when considering some of the Cowboys roster ideas I see being considered on this forum, WWBBD?
  • Dez Bryant: WWBBD? Not sign him. Period. Take out the sentimental reasons to bring back one of our favorites to somehow be a “4th receiver” is just stupid. Good FOs don’t make moves like this. In a talent starved league like the NFL, if Dez still was still legit, someone would have already signed him.
  • Jason Witten- Would Belechick have signed him in 2019? No. Did his inclusion on our roster really help this team? Not really. We resigned Witten because our owner had a soft spot for him.
  • Tyrone Crawford- I think BB would have cut him last year.

  • Dak Prescott- I think BB would have already resigned him. The Jones boys act like they are “not going to set the market” and yet make a questionable high dollar deal with their star RB that sets the market...a year earlier than they had to.
  • Byron Jones- this one is a little trickier. I think BB would probably let him walk as he has with many of his former star defenders because of cost. But I’m not sure.
This list could go on and on...And I’m of course just guessing what BB would do and I could certainly be wrong on all of these- except Dez and Witten, lol.

Your thoughts?

I know what he wouldn't do: pay a bunch of guys who have won nothing. There seems to be a "he's the best player we have at that position, so we have to pay him" mentality in Dallas (and in part of the fan base). That's not a reason to make a guy one of the highest paid in the NFL at his position.

The only guys you should put among the highest paid at their positions are the best at their positions, not the best you have at it. It's as if paying these guys will make them better, take your team farther, which is ridiculous.
 

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They are not the Patriots. Copying the Patriots model will have you 6-10. What works for them doesn’t work for everyone else. Their dynasty is over.
 

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When our front office is making decisions about who to keep and who to let go of on our roster; which FA to sign, which to avoid...I wish that our decision makers would consider this: “What Would Bill Belechick Do?”

I thought for sure this thread was "What Would Bryan Broaddus Do?"

I can't speak for Belichick but its always a question of value. If Dez comes back for the minimum salary, I can see it. He would have been a Cowboy this whole time if he had taken a paycut instead of refusing to negotiate.
 

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The Tyrone Crawford decision (BB cutting him as opined), cannot be analyzed without also considering the existing contract. Also, hindsight is 20/20 regarding injuries.

Funny how great coaches always seem to have great QB's. BB is very good, but no way does he have that success without Brady. Andy Reid was let go by Philly, but now is a Superbowl champ with a brilliant young QB.
 

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Boy if there was ever a guy who I could bet the house on who would not sign Dak it would be Bill. Unless there was some way to do it extremely early in his career where they could get a cut rate deal (what was that contract that they reportedly offered Jimmy to stay as a backup)? Bill would have cut Brady long ago to save money without Kraft’s interference, so the idea that he would pay Dak is pretty funny. He would just plug in the next Jimmy or Jacoby and get back to work.
 

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solid.
love to see you do another thread...WWTLD.
(what would Tom Landry Do).
 

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I disagree. Bill wouldn't be in this situation if he were in Dallas. He'd have someone behind Dak that could step in and give us quality snaps and win some games. Bill is all about "Next Man Up."

He must have a lot of faith in Jarrett Stidham and Cody Kessler because that's what he's got behind Brady.
 
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