Audio: Jason Witten talks disappointing season - 1/5/08

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Jason Witten made his last appearance of this season before heading off into the dreaded offseason on The Ticket today...

Jason Witten on The Ticket

You can't tell me that Jason Witten isn't a big fan of the 'just shut up and play' theory. He says that at times there is a need for some of the players to stand up and say something, but deep down I would bet he feels that if you just 'shut up and play' those times will be few and far between.

Now I have been getting on some players recently because they seem to think the media is a part of the Dallas Cowboys.

Same goes for Witten! While I do like listening to his segment on The Ticket every week I do hope that next season he tells them 'thanks, but no thanks' because everyone of these players needs to be focused more on the little things next season.

And while I say that I would also challenge anyone to find me some clips where Witten is calling out his fellow teammates for poor play or calling out his coaches for their accountability or for their work as an offensive coordinator.

You can look from here to the ends of the earth my friend, they do not exist.

Like Witten says in this clip.

At some point every player on this team needs to buy into the philosophy that it's all about the team first!!!

You give me a roster with '53 Jason Wittens' and I will give you a Championship team at any level of football.

Now we know that's never going to happen because everyone isn't built like that. So at that point it's up to the head coach and the owner to find the right mix of players that can bring this team a championship.

And right now this team doesn't have it at all.

When Witten says 'Shut Up and Play' at about the 5:35 mark I got goose bumps. It's rare that he let's his emotions get the best of him while doing an interview, and I have heard them all, so you know that's coming straight from the kids heart.

Let's hope this team takes all this disappointment, heartache and BS that went on this season and does exactly what Jason Witten preaches at that 5:35 mark in 2009.
 

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dcfanatic;2556908 said:
Jason Witten made his last appearance of this season before heading off into the dreaded offseason on The Ticket today...

Jason Witten on The Ticket

You can't tell me that Jason Witten isn't a big fan of the 'just shut up and play' theory. He says that at times there is a need for some of the players to stand up and say something, but deep down I would bet he feels that if you just 'shut up and play' those times will be few and far between.

Now I have been getting on some players recently because they seem to think the media is a part of the Dallas Cowboys.

Same goes for Witten! While I do like listening to his segment on The Ticket every week I do hope that next season he tells them 'thanks, but no thanks' because everyone of these players needs to be focused more on the little things next season.

And while I say that I would also challenge anyone to find me some clips where Witten is calling out his fellow teammates for poor play or calling out his coaches for their accountability or for their work as an offensive coordinator.

You can look from here to the ends of the earth my friend, they do not exist.

Like Witten says in this clip.

At some point every player on this team needs to buy into the philosophy that it's all about the team first!!!

You give me a roster with '53 Jason Wittens' and I will give you a Championship team at any level of football.

Now we know that's never going to happen because everyone isn't built like that. So at that point it's up to the head coach and the owner to find the right mix of players that can bring this team a championship.

And right now this team doesn't have it at all.

When Witten says 'Shut Up and Play' at about the 5:35 mark I got goose bumps. It's rare that he let's his emotions get the best of him while doing an interview, and I have heard them all, so you know that's coming straight from the kids heart.

Let's hope this team takes all this disappointment, heartache and BS that went on this season and does exactly what Jason Witten preaches at that 5:35 mark in 2009.

:rolleyes: Just the clip please. Thanks.
 

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InmanRoshi;2556924 said:
"There's a lot of ... uhm ... personalities."
"Take Terrell for instance and all that went down. He's probably one of the top 3 hardest workers on the team. As far as coming to work every day and bringing his lunch pale and preparing and busting his butt -- doing all those things. I believe he is in it for one thing (winning). He's made all the money in the world. I don't question whether he wants to win."
 

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Bleu Star;2556927 said:
:rolleyes: Just the clip please. Thanks.


Uhhh...why? The dude can't give his thoughts on the clip without you getting uptight?

How bout you just click the link to the clip and not worry about the stuff you don't want.
 

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What a coward. Someone needs to hold this guy accountable. :rolleyes:
 

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Hostile;2556950 said:
Opinions are always welcome. His too.
Yeah they are, but sometimes you'd rather just read a recap or a summary than an op-ed piece before partaking of the audio clip.

Personally, I'd like to see the op-ed in a totally different post than the audio clip. That's just me, tho.
 

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WoodysGirl;2556995 said:
Yeah they are, but sometimes you'd rather read a recap or a summary than an op-ed piece.
I always would. But it takes no effort to skip the op-ed and simply click on the audio file. His complaint was that dc dared to diss TO in his op-ed. Something he can't stand. The forum doesn't work that way. As long as the content is within the rules his op-ed is welcome.
 

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Hostile;2557001 said:
I always would. But it takes no effort to skip the op-ed and simply click on the audio file. His complaint was that dc dared to diss TO in his op-ed. Something he can't stand. The forum doesn't work that way. As long as the content is within the rules his op-ed is welcome.

Sorry Hos. I come in peace. or piece. Which is it DC? ;) I do sometimes regret posting some of the stuff I post on here. I have a hard time keeping my thoughts to myself. That earlier post was one of the ones I would take back. O well. done now...
 

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Bleu Star;2557015 said:
Sorry Hos. I come in peace. or piece. Which is it DC? ;) I do sometimes regret posting some of the stuff I post on here. I have a hard time keeping my thoughts to myself. That earlier post was one of the ones I would take back. O well. done now...
No sweat.
 

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Hostile;2557001 said:
I always would. But it takes no effort to skip the op-ed and simply click on the audio file. His complaint was that dc dared to diss TO in his op-ed. Something he can't stand. The forum doesn't work that way. As long as the content is within the rules his op-ed is welcome.
Funny, I didn't even read the op-ed. Didn't know there was a shot at T.O. in there. Oh well.

My personal preference still remains, tho.
 
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