The Jones Culture

• It allows a man to name himself GM not by earning it through football qualifications but by being able to write a big check to buy the team. He’s GM til death do us part.

• It allows that same man to name his children as chief executives in that same front office with no qualifications other than a last name of Jones and the same DNA. Nepotism rules.

• The owner selects his head coach not based on who gives his team the best chance to win, but who makes him feel less threatened to receive “credit” while also allowing him to micromanage.

• The owner’s favorite players aren’t always allowed to be held accountable by the HC. Starting with Michael Irvin, through TO, Dez, Josh Brent, Greg Hardy and even Zeke, the owner winks at bad behavior or poor performance without allowing coaches to hold them to account.

• If the owner likes his HC, he may keep him long after he’s proven incapable of achieving anything beyond a wild card playoff win. Only because it makes him feel comfortable.

Bob-Lillys-War said:

Jason Garrett is paid 6 million per season , has 10 years ...

Has cashed 60 million dollars (not earned, cashed) .

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foofighters said:

You do the only thing the Jones boys will listen to: spend your money elsewhere. And not on anything Cowboys or the NFL.

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Bobhaze said:

Yesterday’s debacle was a kick in the groin to all us Cowboys fans who have held out hope for nearly a quarter of a century that somehow if we had enough talent, it could overcome a lack of organizational leadership and a lack of a strong head coach. Yesterday was a huge disappointment but I can’t say it was completely surprising.

I won’t waste everyone’s time listing the usual frustration talking points of the last nearly 25 years where the only constant was a bottle of Johnny Walker Blue and the guy in the owners box who bought a permanent GM position for a measly $147 million.

Let me just say that IMO, the biggest obstacle for this team (and every team touched by the Jones cartel) must over come is the JONES CULTURE.

SO WHAT IS “THE JONES CULTURE”? Let us count the ways:

• It allows a man to name himself GM not by earning it through football qualifications but by being able to write a big check to buy the team. He’s GM til death do us part.

• It allows that same man to name his children as chief executives in that same front office with no qualifications other than a last name of Jones and the same DNA. Nepotism rules.

• The owner selects his head coach not based on who gives his team the best chance to win, but who makes him feel less threatened to receive “credit” while also allowing him to micromanage.

• The owner’s favorite players aren’t always allowed to be held accountable by the HC. Starting with Michael Irvin, through TO, Dez, Josh Brent, Greg Hardy and even Zeke, the owner winks at bad behavior or poor performance without allowing coaches to hold them to account.

• If the owner likes his HC, he may keep him long after he’s proven incapable of achieving anything beyond a wild card playoff win. Only because it makes him feel comfortable.

Several years ago, Jimmy Johnson famously once said about Jason Garrett (during a 3rd straight 8-8 season) that the Cowboys have a “country club” culture. Jimmy went on to say the players don’t fear enough for their jobs.

Case in point that supports Jimmy’s theory- Brett Maher. You would think after a lousy training camp, preseason and several bonehead kicks (like yesterday’s 33 yard miss) that some new kickers would be brought in to see if we could get someone more reliable.

Nope, not in the comfortable country club “Jones Culture”.

Bottom line problem in the “Jones Culture”: THERE’S NO ACCOUNTABILITY AT THE TOP SO HOW CAN YOU HAVE IT ANYWHERE ELSE IN THIS ORGANIZATION?

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Bobhaze said:

Haven’t bought anything with a star on it in years. Got free tickets last year to a Cowboys home game vs Tampa Bay. Having seen a Cowboys game at Cotton Bowl, Texas Stadium and now AT&T, give me Texas Stadium. The new “stayjum” is a beautiful facility...for a shopping mall. For a home field advantage? No thanks.

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Bobhaze said:

Yesterday’s debacle was a kick in the groin to all us Cowboys fans who have held out hope for nearly a quarter of a century that somehow if we had enough talent, it could overcome a lack of organizational leadership and a lack of a strong head coach. Yesterday was a huge disappointment but I can’t say it was completely surprising.

I won’t waste everyone’s time listing the usual frustration talking points of the last nearly 25 years where the only constant was a bottle of Johnny Walker Blue and the guy in the owners box who bought a permanent GM position for a measly $147 million.

Let me just say that IMO, the biggest obstacle for this team (and every team touched by the Jones cartel) must over come is the JONES CULTURE.

SO WHAT IS “THE JONES CULTURE”? Let us count the ways:

• It allows a man to name himself GM not by earning it through football qualifications but by being able to write a big check to buy the team. He’s GM til death do us part.

• It allows that same man to name his children as chief executives in that same front office with no qualifications other than a last name of Jones and the same DNA. Nepotism rules.

• The owner selects his head coach not based on who gives his team the best chance to win, but who makes him feel less threatened to receive “credit” while also allowing him to micromanage.

• The owner’s favorite players aren’t always allowed to be held accountable by the HC. Starting with Michael Irvin, through TO, Dez, Josh Brent, Greg Hardy and even Zeke, the owner winks at bad behavior or poor performance without allowing coaches to hold them to account.

• If the owner likes his HC, he may keep him long after he’s proven incapable of achieving anything beyond a wild card playoff win. Only because it makes him feel comfortable.

Several years ago, Jimmy Johnson famously once said about Jason Garrett (during a 3rd straight 8-8 season) that the Cowboys have a “country club” culture. Jimmy went on to say the players don’t fear enough for their jobs.

Case in point that supports Jimmy’s theory- Brett Maher. You would think after a lousy training camp, preseason and several bonehead kicks (like yesterday’s 33 yard miss) that some new kickers would be brought in to see if we could get someone more reliable.

Nope, not in the comfortable country club “Jones Culture”.

Bottom line problem in the “Jones Culture”: THERE’S NO ACCOUNTABILITY AT THE TOP SO HOW CAN YOU HAVE IT ANYWHERE ELSE IN THIS ORGANIZATION?

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Hennessy_King said:

All facts. When the 10 year old grandkids are in the war room during the draft and the first week of free agency they are on family vacation what do you expect?

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Diehardblues said:

This is great Bob but just earlier this year too many fans claiming how much Jerry has improved and this team has turned the corner on the cusp of many good years to come.

A couple bad losses and it’s all doomed again. Cowboy fans are wishy washy. Too many turn on a dime.

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Bobhaze said:

Yesterday’s debacle was a kick in the groin to all us Cowboys fans who have held out hope for nearly a quarter of a century that somehow if we had enough talent, it could overcome a lack of organizational leadership and a lack of a strong head coach. Yesterday was a huge disappointment but I can’t say it was completely surprising.

I won’t waste everyone’s time listing the usual frustration talking points of the last nearly 25 years where the only constant was a bottle of Johnny Walker Blue and the guy in the owners box who bought a permanent GM position for a measly $147 million.

Let me just say that IMO, the biggest obstacle for this team (and every team touched by the Jones cartel) must over come is the JONES CULTURE.

SO WHAT IS “THE JONES CULTURE”? Let us count the ways:

• It allows a man to name himself GM not by earning it through football qualifications but by being able to write a big check to buy the team. He’s GM til death do us part.

• It allows that same man to name his children as chief executives in that same front office with no qualifications other than a last name of Jones and the same DNA. Nepotism rules.

• The owner selects his head coach not based on who gives his team the best chance to win, but who makes him feel less threatened to receive “credit” while also allowing him to micromanage.

• The owner’s favorite players aren’t always allowed to be held accountable by the HC. Starting with Michael Irvin, through TO, Dez, Josh Brent, Greg Hardy and even Zeke, the owner winks at bad behavior or poor performance without allowing coaches to hold them to account.

• If the owner likes his HC, he may keep him long after he’s proven incapable of achieving anything beyond a wild card playoff win. Only because it makes him feel comfortable.

Several years ago, Jimmy Johnson famously once said about Jason Garrett (during a 3rd straight 8-8 season) that the Cowboys have a “country club” culture. Jimmy went on to say the players don’t fear enough for their jobs.

Case in point that supports Jimmy’s theory- Brett Maher. You would think after a lousy training camp, preseason and several bonehead kicks (like yesterday’s 33 yard miss) that some new kickers would be brought in to see if we could get someone more reliable.

Nope, not in the comfortable country club “Jones Culture”.

Bottom line problem in the “Jones Culture”: THERE’S NO ACCOUNTABILITY AT THE TOP SO HOW CAN YOU HAVE IT ANYWHERE ELSE IN THIS ORGANIZATION?

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Bobhaze said:

Yesterday’s debacle was a kick in the groin to all us Cowboys fans who have held out hope for nearly a quarter of a century that somehow if we had enough talent, it could overcome a lack of organizational leadership and a lack of a strong head coach. Yesterday was a huge disappointment but I can’t say it was completely surprising.

I won’t waste everyone’s time listing the usual frustration talking points of the last nearly 25 years where the only constant was a bottle of Johnny Walker Blue and the guy in the owners box who bought a permanent GM position for a measly $147 million.

Let me just say that IMO, the biggest obstacle for this team (and every team touched by the Jones cartel) must over come is the JONES CULTURE.

SO WHAT IS “THE JONES CULTURE”? Let us count the ways:

• It allows a man to name himself GM not by earning it through football qualifications but by being able to write a big check to buy the team. He’s GM til death do us part.

• It allows that same man to name his children as chief executives in that same front office with no qualifications other than a last name of Jones and the same DNA. Nepotism rules.

• The owner selects his head coach not based on who gives his team the best chance to win, but who makes him feel less threatened to receive “credit” while also allowing him to micromanage.

• The owner’s favorite players aren’t always allowed to be held accountable by the HC. Starting with Michael Irvin, through TO, Dez, Josh Brent, Greg Hardy and even Zeke, the owner winks at bad behavior or poor performance without allowing coaches to hold them to account.

• If the owner likes his HC, he may keep him long after he’s proven incapable of achieving anything beyond a wild card playoff win. Only because it makes him feel comfortable.

Several years ago, Jimmy Johnson famously once said about Jason Garrett (during a 3rd straight 8-8 season) that the Cowboys have a “country club” culture. Jimmy went on to say the players don’t fear enough for their jobs.

Case in point that supports Jimmy’s theory- Brett Maher. You would think after a lousy training camp, preseason and several bonehead kicks (like yesterday’s 33 yard miss) that some new kickers would be brought in to see if we could get someone more reliable.

Nope, not in the comfortable country club “Jones Culture”.

Bottom line problem in the “Jones Culture”: THERE’S NO ACCOUNTABILITY AT THE TOP SO HOW CAN YOU HAVE IT ANYWHERE ELSE IN THIS ORGANIZATION?

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