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Been a few weeks since I've been able to get on and provide a recap. It's been more or less because JJT was off 2 out of the last 4 weeks and because the content that I did have wasn't great.
Here is what was discussed on today's segment:
1. A lot of consternation this off-season about Jerry Jones and his stance on BLM. Clowns like Stephen A. Smith and Richard Sherman are constantly publicly questioning why he hasn't come out and made any comments since he is essentially one of the more influential people in the NFL. JJT found out from a source that Jerry is working behind the scenes with the players and together they are dropping huge sums of money on programs in Southern Dallas. JJT didn't get a dollar amount but he was told it was "eight digits." Supposedly a lot of these programs are mentoring programs, as well as programs that help recently freed inmates assimilate back into society and find employment. There are still a lot of things to work through with COVID-19 still being a very real problem, but the assumption is that there should be an announcement soon.
2. Don't be surprised if the league and the NFLPA delay training camp. The rules, as of right now, are changing almost every hour. The Cowboys feel good about their safety protocols, but with everything going on with the NFLPA, it's complicated everything. JJT noted one of his sources doesn't expect camp to come smooth at all.
3. Speaking of camp, it's going to be very difficult to evaluate players this year for your final roster. That's why preseason is so important. It may be boring to a lot of us fans watching UDFA's trot around the field, but with filling out the back end of your roster, those players need the reps. JJT mentioned Jon'Vea Johnson last season, and how he was a stud in camp and when the lights came on and he played in preseason games, he was garbage. Preseason also is very important when you're evaluating your special teams, which was a very prominent thing on this team that needs improvement. You can usually assume 47-48 players that are automatic locks to make the roster, but for some of those other guys fighting for reps, a source noted that practices are going to be crucial in their roster evaluations.
4. Broaddus dropped that bombshell on the Flagship station yesterday about doubt on Dak wanting to be in Dallas. JJT inquired to a source, and the answer he got kind of floored him. The source told JJT "I don't know if Dak wants to be in Dallas or not, but if he doesn't it's not because of Garrett." I suppose it's easy and almost lazy to make that connection because Garrett benched Romo for Dak, so you would think that Dak and Garrett would be each other "ride or dies." But the truth is, the source mentioned, that Garrett really wasn't that close to the players. His personality (fake) doesn't allow him to get close to people. He's a friendly guy who you can hang out with and throw the ball with after practice and all of that fun stuff, but the reality is Garrett has hundreds and hundreds of acquaintances and very, very few close friends. JJT then asked the source what reason does he/she believe that Dak is wanting out of Dallas? Source noted his demeanor during the negotiation process. Almost as if getting the deal done would've been nice, but wasn't that important to him. There was no urgency or much effort on his end to get this thing done. Source called the whole negotiation "weird", and I tend to agree. I can't recall a weirder Cowboys contract dispute.
And that's it folks! Hopefully this content heats up as the scheduled start of the season gets closer.
Here is what was discussed on today's segment:
1. A lot of consternation this off-season about Jerry Jones and his stance on BLM. Clowns like Stephen A. Smith and Richard Sherman are constantly publicly questioning why he hasn't come out and made any comments since he is essentially one of the more influential people in the NFL. JJT found out from a source that Jerry is working behind the scenes with the players and together they are dropping huge sums of money on programs in Southern Dallas. JJT didn't get a dollar amount but he was told it was "eight digits." Supposedly a lot of these programs are mentoring programs, as well as programs that help recently freed inmates assimilate back into society and find employment. There are still a lot of things to work through with COVID-19 still being a very real problem, but the assumption is that there should be an announcement soon.
2. Don't be surprised if the league and the NFLPA delay training camp. The rules, as of right now, are changing almost every hour. The Cowboys feel good about their safety protocols, but with everything going on with the NFLPA, it's complicated everything. JJT noted one of his sources doesn't expect camp to come smooth at all.
3. Speaking of camp, it's going to be very difficult to evaluate players this year for your final roster. That's why preseason is so important. It may be boring to a lot of us fans watching UDFA's trot around the field, but with filling out the back end of your roster, those players need the reps. JJT mentioned Jon'Vea Johnson last season, and how he was a stud in camp and when the lights came on and he played in preseason games, he was garbage. Preseason also is very important when you're evaluating your special teams, which was a very prominent thing on this team that needs improvement. You can usually assume 47-48 players that are automatic locks to make the roster, but for some of those other guys fighting for reps, a source noted that practices are going to be crucial in their roster evaluations.
4. Broaddus dropped that bombshell on the Flagship station yesterday about doubt on Dak wanting to be in Dallas. JJT inquired to a source, and the answer he got kind of floored him. The source told JJT "I don't know if Dak wants to be in Dallas or not, but if he doesn't it's not because of Garrett." I suppose it's easy and almost lazy to make that connection because Garrett benched Romo for Dak, so you would think that Dak and Garrett would be each other "ride or dies." But the truth is, the source mentioned, that Garrett really wasn't that close to the players. His personality (fake) doesn't allow him to get close to people. He's a friendly guy who you can hang out with and throw the ball with after practice and all of that fun stuff, but the reality is Garrett has hundreds and hundreds of acquaintances and very, very few close friends. JJT then asked the source what reason does he/she believe that Dak is wanting out of Dallas? Source noted his demeanor during the negotiation process. Almost as if getting the deal done would've been nice, but wasn't that important to him. There was no urgency or much effort on his end to get this thing done. Source called the whole negotiation "weird", and I tend to agree. I can't recall a weirder Cowboys contract dispute.
And that's it folks! Hopefully this content heats up as the scheduled start of the season gets closer.