Jerry gets emotional explaining how he cares more about winning than ratings or attendance

Diehardblues

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As we have seen Illustrated just in this little thread alone there are apologist and sympathizers for Jethro. This is part of the support that helps enable him .

I think some fans forget we can support the Sum without supporting all of the moving pieces which come and go.

While we can all root for our owners success which translates to the Cowboys success we must call out and hold accountable the contributing factors which are holding us back from more success.
 

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I’m sure my wife would be happier to be romanced by Dwayne the rock Johnson in the bedroom but I’d much rather it be me doing the romancing and she’s less happy
 

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The flaw is this.. they aren’t mutually exclusive. Nothing brings in more viewership than winning. All the rest is normally artificial displays meant to carry viewership because you aren’t winning.
 

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Jerry the GM does good enough. He signs the checks and runs the business.

Hiring a “football” guy isn’t going to be what turns this around. Jerry has been doing this over 30 years and has honestly has earned the right to be called a football guy. The narrative that he is not a football guy or we need some genius GM is not our main issue anymore. It is our coaching and culture. Our culture doesn’t typically create an environment of accountability. Our coaching has been the difference in winning and losing. If we fix that we end the drought.
 

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hahah. So he basically finally admitted that he cares about eyeballs viewing the Cowboys, training camp interest, interest for attendance and compared that to a first down. He never mentioned the ultimate goal of winning the SB.. like I have been saying for years. He does not care about winning a SB.
Please see my ran on the 1996-220 thread.. it make sense doesn't it?
 

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He said it as clearly as can be expected. He cares about generating interest & eyeballs, networks, attendance. Not once did he mention.
My goal when I wake up every morning.. is how can I get back to win another SB.
That should have been his statement.
He just wants to be relevant, between 7-9 & 9-7. As long as the team is fighting for a playoff spot, he is happy. That is all he wants.
The league is setup so that the owners cannot lose money, no matter how bad they are. And I think that is 100% ok, I don't care about how much money Jerry earns from this franchise. He hasn't been to a SB, or a championship game in 26 yet the team is the most valuable franchise. He has been pulling a fast one for over 25 years. Winning is the 10th priority on his list. He plays and builds a team not to lose 12-13 games a year.
I want to thank Jerry for finally admitting what he cares about.
 

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I don't doubt for one second that he wants to win and is more than willing to put his wallet on the line to do so. No one has ever accused Jerry of being cheap.

Unfortunately, his mixture of ego and neurosis prevent that from happening. He wants to be GM, he wants to be everyone's friend, he wants control over everything but he doesn't really have the intelligence or stamina to make sure everything is done right. Cowboys fans are pretty much trapped until he steps aside and then we will have to wait until a competent person takes over. Jerry's replacement isn't guaranteed to be a genius.
Stop.

We have a horrible incompetent GM running this franchise. This GM has stated himself that he should be fired. So, can you explain to me why you believe that someone who employs a bad GM and knows it wants to win?

There is a huge disconnect between your claim and the actual facts.
 

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Stop.

We have a horrible incompetent GM running this franchise. This GM has stated himself that he should be fired. So, can you explain to me why you believe that someone who employs a bad GM and knows it wants to win?

There is a huge disconnect between your claim and the actual facts.

Stop.

Have you ever known anyone struggling with addiction? Frequently, these people don't *want* to be stuck in the cycle that they are and hate themselves for it but their own demons trap them. I look at Jerry in much the same vein but his addictions are for control and adulation. Its not a perfect analogy but the gist of where I am going is that I think Jerry's personality flaws prevent him from doing the right thing despite his desire to win.
 

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Stop.

Have you ever known anyone struggling with addiction? Frequently, these people don't *want* to be stuck in the cycle that they are and hate themselves for it but their own demons trap them. I look at Jerry in much the same vein but his addictions are for control and adulation. Its not a perfect analogy but the gist of where I am going is that I think Jerry's personality flaws prevent him from doing the right thing despite his desire to win.
Fair enough.
 

kskboys

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Stop.

Have you ever known anyone struggling with addiction? Frequently, these people don't *want* to be stuck in the cycle that they are and hate themselves for it but their own demons trap them. I look at Jerry in much the same vein but his addictions are for control and adulation. Its not a perfect analogy but the gist of where I am going is that I think Jerry's personality flaws prevent him from doing the right thing despite his desire to win.
So, what you're saying is that Jerry is insane. I agree.
 

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Stop.

Have you ever known anyone struggling with addiction? Frequently, these people don't *want* to be stuck in the cycle that they are and hate themselves for it but their own demons trap them. I look at Jerry in much the same vein but his addictions are for control and adulation. Its not a perfect analogy but the gist of where I am going is that I think Jerry's personality flaws prevent him from doing the right thing despite his desire to win.

He’s not interested in doing the right thing. There’s no possibility of intervention or rehab.

He’s not going to let anyone else play with his ball. It’s the entire reason he wanted to buy a franchise . To be a celebrity football guy
 

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He’s not interested in doing the right thing. There’s no possibility of intervention or rehab.

He’s not going to let anyone else play with his ball. It’s the entire reason he wanted to buy a franchise . To be a celebrity football guy
Oh, IDK, it points toward Jerry being seriously a bit insane. Not just saying it for effect, certifiably. His actions do point toward that.
 

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So, what you're saying is that Jerry is insane. I agree.
His rendition is totally ridiculous. Jethro knows exactly what he’s doing and doesn’t care enough to change.

He’s not interested in owning a team if he can’t be the guy. That’s why he bought a team.
 
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