Our front office’s way of thinking compared to rest of the NFL

• They have a plan starting with what kind of team they want to be with the end result being winning a SB.
• The plan is strategic, focusing foremost on making their team competitive NOW.
  
• They think of how to put a complete roster together that is complementary of what they are trying to be. In other words, players are brought in that fit together like a puzzle.
• The GM has a clear plan, a strong work ethic, and delegates his authority around that plan.

• First and foremost, we must be able to sell our product.
• Let’s get a bunch of guys together that we can market as “stars”. Stars sell. (Essentially this is a fantasy football approach)
• Our plan is to pay “our guys we drafted and we like most” (our stars) big money and go cheap in FA.
• It would really be cool if we could win a Super Bowl.
• Playing football big shot is fun.

Bobhaze said:

As Cowboys watch our front office clumsily go through another off season, it’s worth noting how our GM and son think compared to the rest of the league’s front office execs.

Here’s how the best NFL FO’s approach every season:

• They have a plan starting with what kind of team they want to be with the end result being winning a SB.
• The plan is strategic, focusing foremost on making their team competitive NOW.
  
• They think of how to put a complete roster together that is complementary of what they are trying to be. In other words, players are brought in that fit together like a puzzle.
• The GM has a clear plan, a strong work ethic, and delegates his authority around that plan.

Here’s how the Cowboys front office approaches every season:

• First and foremost, we must be able to sell our product.
• Let’s get a bunch of guys together that we can market as “stars”. Stars sell. (Essentially this is a fantasy football approach)
• Our plan is to pay “our guys we drafted and we like most” (our stars) big money and go cheap in FA.
• It would really be cool if we could win a Super Bowl.
• Playing football big shot is fun.

The main difference here is simple: the winning owners of the last 26 SBs all recognize if winning a championship is the real goal, then finding a talented football man as GM is paramount. Then letting that guy hire the HC and develop a plan to win and holding them alll accountable for results is THE way to go.

When your owner doesn’t want to get it, Lady Luck is our only hope.

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MyFairLady said:

The purpose of having a fun toy like the Dallas Cowboys is to play with it. Play with it in the manner that gives you the most joy. That is the mission statement.

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Bobhaze said:

One other big difference- GMs who are accountable to ownership have a strong work ethic and an understanding that failure to eventually compete for and win a championship is the only goal they are responsible for. Failure to reach that goal is the end of employment.

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Bobhaze said:

As Cowboys watch our front office clumsily go through another off season, it’s worth noting how our GM and son think compared to the rest of the league’s front office execs.

Here’s how the best NFL FO’s approach every season:

• They have a plan starting with what kind of team they want to be with the end result being winning a SB.
• The plan is strategic, focusing foremost on making their team competitive NOW.
  
• They think of how to put a complete roster together that is complementary of what they are trying to be. In other words, players are brought in that fit together like a puzzle.
• The GM has a clear plan, a strong work ethic, and delegates his authority around that plan.

Here’s how the Cowboys front office approaches every season:

• First and foremost, we must be able to sell our product.
• Let’s get a bunch of guys together that we can market as “stars”. Stars sell. (Essentially this is a fantasy football approach)
• Our plan is to pay “our guys we drafted and we like most” (our stars) big money and go cheap in FA.
• It would really be cool if we could win a Super Bowl.
• Playing football big shot is fun.

The main difference here is simple: the winning owners of the last 26 SBs all recognize if winning a championship is the real goal, then finding a talented football man as GM is paramount. Then letting that guy hire the HC and develop a plan to win and holding them alll accountable for results is THE way to go.

When your owner doesn’t want to get it, Lady Luck is our only hope.

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SoBlue128 said:

After 25 plus years you would think the law of averages would start to be a factor so maybe there is a glimmer of hope after all

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Bobhaze said:

As Cowboys watch our front office clumsily go through another off season, it’s worth noting how our GM and son think compared to the rest of the league’s front office execs.

Here’s how the best NFL FO’s approach every season:

• They have a plan starting with what kind of team they want to be with the end result being winning a SB.
• The plan is strategic, focusing foremost on making their team competitive NOW.
  
• They think of how to put a complete roster together that is complementary of what they are trying to be. In other words, players are brought in that fit together like a puzzle.
• The GM has a clear plan, a strong work ethic, and delegates his authority around that plan.

Here’s how the Cowboys front office approaches every season:

• First and foremost, we must be able to sell our product.
• Let’s get a bunch of guys together that we can market as “stars”. Stars sell. (Essentially this is a fantasy football approach)
• Our plan is to pay “our guys we drafted and we like most” (our stars) big money and go cheap in FA.
• It would really be cool if we could win a Super Bowl.
• Playing football big shot is fun.

The main difference here is simple: the winning owners of the last 26 SBs all recognize if winning a championship is the real goal, then finding a talented football man as GM is paramount. Then letting that guy hire the HC and develop a plan to win and holding them alll accountable for results is THE way to go.

When your owner doesn’t want to get it, Lady Luck is our only hope.

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Bobhaze said:

As Cowboys watch our front office clumsily go through another off season, it’s worth noting how our GM and son think compared to the rest of the league’s front office execs.

Here’s how the best NFL FO’s approach every season:

• They have a plan starting with what kind of team they want to be with the end result being winning a SB.
• The plan is strategic, focusing foremost on making their team competitive NOW.
  
• They think of how to put a complete roster together that is complementary of what they are trying to be. In other words, players are brought in that fit together like a puzzle.
• The GM has a clear plan, a strong work ethic, and delegates his authority around that plan.

Here’s how the Cowboys front office approaches every season:

• First and foremost, we must be able to sell our product.
• Let’s get a bunch of guys together that we can market as “stars”. Stars sell. (Essentially this is a fantasy football approach)
• Our plan is to pay “our guys we drafted and we like most” (our stars) big money and go cheap in FA.
• It would really be cool if we could win a Super Bowl.
• Playing football big shot is fun.

The main difference here is simple: the winning owners of the last 26 SBs all recognize if winning a championship is the real goal, then finding a talented football man as GM is paramount. Then letting that guy hire the HC and develop a plan to win and holding them alll accountable for results is THE way to go.

When your owner doesn’t want to get it, Lady Luck is our only hope.

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