News: Cowboys face 4 major decisions – including one on Ezekiel Elliott

cern said:

It's common sense to me. Obviousness requires no explanation.

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Again. Subjective opinions. If you believe it it to be true you don’t need verification.

In the meantime it’s Fake News.

CCBoy said:

Credit, smedit...this is a well run organization that holds all parts accountable for what is done. That needs no Academy Award or Inaugural Speech as well.

I haven't denied any ability on perspective involving Jerry Jones...on the contrary, on several posts I have complimented his objectivity, despite having to learn a lot along the way. Similar to much of the NFL. But to the point now, the Cowboys are handling business and both Jerry and Stephen are currently doing well at it. We shall see how this measures in the changing NFL.

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Until better results come in I wouldn’t get too excited. Even with some better personnel moves since Garrett took over we’ve still had some questionable decisions like last year which almost cost us the season with Receivers by Committee until Jerry came swooping in with Cooper trade after he dashed out of the press box. Or we’d of had another 9-7 or less non playoff season going nowhere.

Diehardblues said:

Again. Subjective opinions. If you believe it it to be true you don’t need verification.

In the meantime it’s Fake News.

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There is nothing subjective about common sense. The tortoise really can't outrun the hare. None of the defendants at Salem, circa 1600's, was really a witch. It appears the only verification you will accept is confirmation by Jerry himself.

cern said:

There is nothing subjective about common sense. The tortoise really can't outrun the hare. None of the defendants at Salem, circa 1600's, was really a witch. It appears the only verification you will accept is confirmation by Jerry himself.

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As it should be since he’s running the show as Pres and GM. Anything else is totally unofficial.

Diehardblues said:

As it should be since he’s running the show as Pres and GM. Anything else is totally unofficial.

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Who fired linehan?

cern said:

Who fired linehan?

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Jerry after embarrassing Jason making a fool of him.

Diehardblues said:

Until better results come in I wouldn’t get too excited. Even with some better personnel moves since Garrett took over we’ve still had some questionable decisions like last year which almost cost us the season with Receivers by Committee until Jerry came swooping in with Cooper trade after he dashed out of the press box. Or we’d of had another 9-7 or less non playoff season going nowhere.

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Oh, you got a discussion...but if noticed, the Cowboys have taken the NFC East 3 of the past 5 seasons. Luck is thrown out the window if luck was involved with a loss in the playoffs. Then why not when there was winning?

CCBoy said:

Who or what amount is the chain on this current and evolving team? Oh, please explain fully...

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Do not understand the question.

CCBoy said:

micro managing influences...there is a strong team working in the Dallas Franchise. Stephen negotiating contracts now, or is Jerry? Jerry negotiated when Jimmy Johnson was around.

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He's been negotiating contracts for some time, who do you think approves them?

cern said:

I think Stephen is the man and have said so for some time. I also find it inconceivable anyone could have come to the conclusion the war room discussion could be construed as downplaying stephen's authority. I never got that sense at all.

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We just disagree on that and when you get the chance look at a replay of that war room and watch his son's posture and what happens when Booger finally steps up. You are a fan and I am not, I see nothing but the lucky sperm. But I don't think much of any of these sons of owners taking over teams and haven't seen any successful except the ones that hire GM's to run their teams. They're still the figureheads, like Mara and Rooney, about matters concerning the league but they've got people to run the football side of it.

Gruden was successful in getting Davis to back out so he could bring in his own GM but you give a man a 10M x 10 year deal, you might as well go fishing. You see Davis down there in the Keys? You'd recognize him, pie faced with funny haircut.

some more opinions on the matter, see the "reactions" at the bottom. Seems many are in agreement about certain players and coaches on the team:
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/cowboy...ephen-jones-is-the-shot-caller-222233852.html

CouchCoach said:

He's been negotiating contracts for some time, who do you think approves them?

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Who gets the credit? The one presenting a chosen direction or the one observing and checking off on it?

Diehardblues said:

Until better results come in I wouldn’t get too excited. Even with some better personnel moves since Garrett took over we’ve still had some questionable decisions like last year which almost cost us the season with Receivers by Committee until Jerry came swooping in with Cooper trade after he dashed out of the press box. Or we’d of had another 9-7 or less non playoff season going nowhere.

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(keep up with the team and it's current accomplishments...maybe)

CouchCoach said:

Do not understand the question.

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Ask X for a decoder ring...or just go back and reread, then.

Questions were attached to the view presented...can't see beyond one's own direction chosen?

Diehardblues said:

As it should be since he’s running the show as Pres and GM. Anything else is totally unofficial.

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How subjective of you.

CouchCoach said:

We just disagree on that and when you get the chance look at a replay of that war room and watch his son's posture and what happens when Booger finally steps up. You are a fan and I am not, I see nothing but the lucky sperm. But I don't think much of any of these sons of owners taking over teams and haven't seen any successful except the ones that hire GM's to run their teams. They're still the figureheads, like Mara and Rooney, about matters concerning the league but they've got people to run the football side of it.

Gruden was successful in getting Davis to back out so he could bring in his own GM but you give a man a 10M x 10 year deal, you might as well go fishing. You see Davis down there in the Keys? You'd recognize him, pie faced with funny haircut.

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I think as little of jerry the GM as you do. But when it comes to Stephen, I think he's an outstanding GM and businessman. The son is not guilty for the sins of the father. Except on the Klingon homeworld.

CCBoy said:

(keep up with the team and it's current accomplishments...maybe)

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We had similar accomplishments back a few years ago with 3 playoff appearances in 4 years. Did you credit Stephen then too?

cern said:

I think as little of jerry the GM as you do. But when it comes to Stephen, I think he's an outstanding GM and businessman. The son is not guilty for the sins of the father. Except on the Klingon homeworld.

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We really won’t know what Stephen is until Jerry is gone or officially turns it over stepping down which is unlikely.

It’s difficult to say yet whether what appears like some sounder personnel decisions will pay off until higher results come in.

If last year is any indication we’re still hanging on a thread with a huge miscalculation that Receiver by Committee would work and almost cost the season and potentially Daks career with another non playoff season until Daddy saved the season.

Similar to the Cheapskate decision in 2015 that booted Murray and poorly handled the Dez contract negotiations which ultimately probably shortened Romo’s career.

If any of this is Stephens influence then we are doomed eventually. Most likely Stephen does have Daddy’s ear much like Jason does but I seriously doubt the final decision isn't still Jerry’s.

All of the bigger decisions still have Jerry’s stamp on them including the trade last year for Cooper, the risk in the draft for Gregory, the Hardy deal , even Jerry wanting to speak personally with Dez before parted ways.

All Stephen has illustrated this far is he is simply a Cheapskate. The better drafts begin in 2011 when Garrett took over rebuilding this offense in his vision then Jerry turned to him to rebuild the defense. I believe Stephen has probably been an ally of Jason as well. But every time we start to believe there might be a greater influence Jerry makes them all look like Puppets as he did with Linehan.

Direwolf63 said:

As for Zeke, I would let him play out his contract, tag him 1 year, then let him walk.

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I said the exact same thing yesterday to some buddies of mine. Thats exactly what needs to be done. He got 25 mil all guaranteed his first contract. he will get another 10 to 13 on his franchise tag. He will then get one more 2 to 3 year deal from someone else.

Diehardblues said:

We had similar accomplishments back a few years ago with 3 playoff appearances in 4 years. Did you credit Stephen then too?

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Is your one gig here, making an argument about every last thing stated?

The answer was Dallas. They are most recent and apply to the talent on hand right here and now.