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Boxers anyone?
Just how huge were the player draftings of DeMarcus Ware, Felix Jones, and Anthony Spencer right now?
All three player's selections directly revolved around the role of Jerry Jones in his capacity of GM...
Case one: DeMarcus Ware
Bill Parcells sat in the draft room with two draft selections in hand, and full knowledge that San Diego sat directly behind the top selection of Dallas in the draft. Bill wanted to ensure that his defensive line had a piece of dominance at defensive end. He wanted to push for the selection of Marcus Spears at the first selection. If that had occurred, as to the wishes of that same BILL PARCELLS, then DeMarcus Ware would be a San Diego Charger to today. Jerry, the GM, pushed for DeMarcus, and the rest of that player's glory as been defined. Most pure GM's would have aquiesed to the choice of their head coach. Jerry didn't, and played out his role of GM as it should have at that point. The Cowboys have profited by this, ever since.
Case two: Anthony Spencer
Sitting in the War Room on yet another draft, and Jerry the GM saw that a need for a future replacement was urgently arriving for another player to replace an aging Greg Ellis, who had reverted to his annual cry and 'shame show' while being asked to adjust to the changed picture and new team needs. Despite a label of meddler in operations, Jerry, the GM, manipulated a trade back up into round one to secure the talents of Anthony Spencer. Despite cost of movement, Jerry was given grief and insult for clarifying specific players and acuiring them. Where would the Dallas pass rush be now, if not for this balanced pair on the outside? In addition to pass rush, this pair are very strong in retaining an opponent's running game within the tackles.
Case three: Felix Jones
There Jerry, the GM, was once again. Sitting with two first round selections and the ability to select any offensive tackle or wide receiver that he desired. Did he jump up to the top of the draft to secure another Rusell Maryland or even Tony Dorsett? Nope, he had already seen, as a true GM, that his team needed further strengths at a number of positions, despite holding a record 9 Pro Bowlers on that same roster. Most of Cowboy Nation sobbered bitterly in not selecting Mendenhal once he arrived to the first selection slot for Dallas. No, while his iron was hot, he used it. Acting as a GM, the team took instead, Felix Jones. Although starting his career somewhat slowly, due to injury, the depth of that selection's wisdom is starting to be revealed. Let's just take a look at an indicator of his particular influence as it adds to the rushing considerations:
'10 games with a healthy Felix Jones: 156 rushing yards per game
7 games with a missing or brace-encumbered Jones: 106 rushing yards per game
That's a healthy 47% improvement with a healthy, brace-free Felix in the lineup.' *(taken from Blogging the Boys)
This projection of specific players and their subsequent contributions being developed out could be greatly expanded and discussed as well. One could put up Mike Jenkins, Orlando Scandrick, Tashard Choice, David Buehler, or even more.
How big is that trading habit by Jerry Jones, to get TWO first round picks in different drafts....to secure (1) DeMarcus Ware; and (2) Anthony Spencer.
Then the repeat of successes with, (1) Felix Jones; and then (2) Mike Jenkins. To think, what many media and Cowboy 'fans' have been demeaned and were insulted in Jerry, the GM, for being vain and lacking football 'knowledge'. Maybe that should be reconsidered......quickly!
Not to touch upon a Miles Austin versus TO trade off this off season. Then his chosen coach, couch potato Wade, only brought in Igor Olshansky, Keith Brooking, and Gerald Sensabaugh...all former WADE PLAYERS!
I wonder if these indicators of what a developed and Wade Phillips, as opposed to Bill Parcells, type of defensive player represents and adds to this Dallas scheme, still lingers? What has been the net result running the entire length of this Dallas season? Well, let me just list the results of games played the entire season by Dallas:
34 Tampa Bay 21
31 NY Giants 33
21 Carolina 7
10 Denver 17
26 Kansas City 20
37 Atlanta 21
38 Seattle 17
20 Philadelphia 16
7 Green Bay 17
7 Washington 6
24 Oakland 7
23 NY Giants 31
17 San Diego 20
24 New Orleans 17
17 Washington 0
24 Philadelphia 0
Now, if one looks down the opponent's score for the season, he, except against the Giants, will see a picture of defineable and demonstrated consistency. This is no matter how strong an offense that the opponent has presented.
Basis of team operations and fundamental principals of scheme and applications were established by Jerry and Bill Parcells upon his arrival into the extended Cowboy family and it's coaches. This past off season, Jerry, the GM, broke with that past and took a new direction, independent of that specific Parcells association. Many of the previous year's All Pros, and associated with acuisition under or promoted by Bill, were given pink slips and a change induced, by Jerry, the GM.
Such players as Keith Brooking, Igor Olshansky, Gerald Sensabaugh, Anthony Spencer, Mike Jenkins, Orlando Scandrick, Felix Jones, and David Buehler have now proven themselves. Those are directly related to the efforts of that same, Jerry Jones, the GM, and his head coach.
Jerry, the GM, stood by his coaches and empowered them to lead and develop team applications. He stood by Wade, and expanded his direct involvement in defense. The Dallas defense moved, with Parcells' remnants, as a borderline top ten defense. Now, with Wade friendly adjustments and experience players, that same defense has moved up to a strong top ten and even better, a base unit top four in run defense.
Things have evolved over the course of a season. A wholesell change in starting elements started off having to define roles, apply them on the field under game conditions, and then improve over time. This it has done.
On the offensive side of the ball, Jason Garrett was given anonymity and strength of control within his own hands as well. It has taken some time as identity and effectiveness had to be developed as well. The team switched from a strong passing team, to one of more balance as well as adapatability.
Talent levels had to first be identified and then clarified. This it was. Boy howdy was it! Two real stars have arisen before our very eyes this season: Miles Austin and Felix Jones. Opponents are just coming to grips with their very implications. That gives a tremendous about of adaptability for Jason Garrett and 'his' offense. From the New Orleans game forward, the new Garrett offense has been emerging. It has not exploded, and put a whole half hundred on the board yet, but it's very strengths are emerging in sight. It has the ability to forge dominance both in the running and the passing games inclusive. No second burner stuff for this unit now.
It still has to be forged under fire of the very best teams in championship conditions, but it is arriving and now reflective of what was provided and brought to the table for observation...by Jerry Jones, Wade Phillips, and Jason Garrett.
At this point, it is now up to the players to weather the growing storm and meet their own destiny.
If after reading the above, a person can still say that Jerry, the GM, had no hand in the accomplishments, then I'll wash his boxers in my mouth, here and now.
Here you go, Jerry...as a fan, I'll rest your case!
If a fan wants to discount all of this steadily accumulating and strongly supporting data, not even touched upon in my posting, then he doesn't have credability or ethics as such. He doesn't deserve an additional washing service...as he has failed simply, in being a fan and giving credit where it has been EARNED! He has instead substituted a search for degree of failure in the face of enormous accomplishments...also before his very eyes!!
I purposely did not include the elevating aspects of Tony Romo. The team has brought him in as a pup. It slowly developed him up to equal starting footholds to that of Troy Aikman, Don Meredith, and yes, Roger Staubach. His story line is far from over...but Jerry, the GM has ensured that his potentials will be maximized and given a real shot at immortality....COWBOY style!!
Just how huge were the player draftings of DeMarcus Ware, Felix Jones, and Anthony Spencer right now?
All three player's selections directly revolved around the role of Jerry Jones in his capacity of GM...
Case one: DeMarcus Ware
Bill Parcells sat in the draft room with two draft selections in hand, and full knowledge that San Diego sat directly behind the top selection of Dallas in the draft. Bill wanted to ensure that his defensive line had a piece of dominance at defensive end. He wanted to push for the selection of Marcus Spears at the first selection. If that had occurred, as to the wishes of that same BILL PARCELLS, then DeMarcus Ware would be a San Diego Charger to today. Jerry, the GM, pushed for DeMarcus, and the rest of that player's glory as been defined. Most pure GM's would have aquiesed to the choice of their head coach. Jerry didn't, and played out his role of GM as it should have at that point. The Cowboys have profited by this, ever since.
Case two: Anthony Spencer
Sitting in the War Room on yet another draft, and Jerry the GM saw that a need for a future replacement was urgently arriving for another player to replace an aging Greg Ellis, who had reverted to his annual cry and 'shame show' while being asked to adjust to the changed picture and new team needs. Despite a label of meddler in operations, Jerry, the GM, manipulated a trade back up into round one to secure the talents of Anthony Spencer. Despite cost of movement, Jerry was given grief and insult for clarifying specific players and acuiring them. Where would the Dallas pass rush be now, if not for this balanced pair on the outside? In addition to pass rush, this pair are very strong in retaining an opponent's running game within the tackles.
Case three: Felix Jones
There Jerry, the GM, was once again. Sitting with two first round selections and the ability to select any offensive tackle or wide receiver that he desired. Did he jump up to the top of the draft to secure another Rusell Maryland or even Tony Dorsett? Nope, he had already seen, as a true GM, that his team needed further strengths at a number of positions, despite holding a record 9 Pro Bowlers on that same roster. Most of Cowboy Nation sobbered bitterly in not selecting Mendenhal once he arrived to the first selection slot for Dallas. No, while his iron was hot, he used it. Acting as a GM, the team took instead, Felix Jones. Although starting his career somewhat slowly, due to injury, the depth of that selection's wisdom is starting to be revealed. Let's just take a look at an indicator of his particular influence as it adds to the rushing considerations:
'10 games with a healthy Felix Jones: 156 rushing yards per game
7 games with a missing or brace-encumbered Jones: 106 rushing yards per game
That's a healthy 47% improvement with a healthy, brace-free Felix in the lineup.' *(taken from Blogging the Boys)
This projection of specific players and their subsequent contributions being developed out could be greatly expanded and discussed as well. One could put up Mike Jenkins, Orlando Scandrick, Tashard Choice, David Buehler, or even more.
How big is that trading habit by Jerry Jones, to get TWO first round picks in different drafts....to secure (1) DeMarcus Ware; and (2) Anthony Spencer.
Then the repeat of successes with, (1) Felix Jones; and then (2) Mike Jenkins. To think, what many media and Cowboy 'fans' have been demeaned and were insulted in Jerry, the GM, for being vain and lacking football 'knowledge'. Maybe that should be reconsidered......quickly!
Not to touch upon a Miles Austin versus TO trade off this off season. Then his chosen coach, couch potato Wade, only brought in Igor Olshansky, Keith Brooking, and Gerald Sensabaugh...all former WADE PLAYERS!
I wonder if these indicators of what a developed and Wade Phillips, as opposed to Bill Parcells, type of defensive player represents and adds to this Dallas scheme, still lingers? What has been the net result running the entire length of this Dallas season? Well, let me just list the results of games played the entire season by Dallas:
34 Tampa Bay 21
31 NY Giants 33
21 Carolina 7
10 Denver 17
26 Kansas City 20
37 Atlanta 21
38 Seattle 17
20 Philadelphia 16
7 Green Bay 17
7 Washington 6
24 Oakland 7
23 NY Giants 31
17 San Diego 20
24 New Orleans 17
17 Washington 0
24 Philadelphia 0
Now, if one looks down the opponent's score for the season, he, except against the Giants, will see a picture of defineable and demonstrated consistency. This is no matter how strong an offense that the opponent has presented.
Basis of team operations and fundamental principals of scheme and applications were established by Jerry and Bill Parcells upon his arrival into the extended Cowboy family and it's coaches. This past off season, Jerry, the GM, broke with that past and took a new direction, independent of that specific Parcells association. Many of the previous year's All Pros, and associated with acuisition under or promoted by Bill, were given pink slips and a change induced, by Jerry, the GM.
Such players as Keith Brooking, Igor Olshansky, Gerald Sensabaugh, Anthony Spencer, Mike Jenkins, Orlando Scandrick, Felix Jones, and David Buehler have now proven themselves. Those are directly related to the efforts of that same, Jerry Jones, the GM, and his head coach.
Jerry, the GM, stood by his coaches and empowered them to lead and develop team applications. He stood by Wade, and expanded his direct involvement in defense. The Dallas defense moved, with Parcells' remnants, as a borderline top ten defense. Now, with Wade friendly adjustments and experience players, that same defense has moved up to a strong top ten and even better, a base unit top four in run defense.
Things have evolved over the course of a season. A wholesell change in starting elements started off having to define roles, apply them on the field under game conditions, and then improve over time. This it has done.
On the offensive side of the ball, Jason Garrett was given anonymity and strength of control within his own hands as well. It has taken some time as identity and effectiveness had to be developed as well. The team switched from a strong passing team, to one of more balance as well as adapatability.
Talent levels had to first be identified and then clarified. This it was. Boy howdy was it! Two real stars have arisen before our very eyes this season: Miles Austin and Felix Jones. Opponents are just coming to grips with their very implications. That gives a tremendous about of adaptability for Jason Garrett and 'his' offense. From the New Orleans game forward, the new Garrett offense has been emerging. It has not exploded, and put a whole half hundred on the board yet, but it's very strengths are emerging in sight. It has the ability to forge dominance both in the running and the passing games inclusive. No second burner stuff for this unit now.
It still has to be forged under fire of the very best teams in championship conditions, but it is arriving and now reflective of what was provided and brought to the table for observation...by Jerry Jones, Wade Phillips, and Jason Garrett.
At this point, it is now up to the players to weather the growing storm and meet their own destiny.
If after reading the above, a person can still say that Jerry, the GM, had no hand in the accomplishments, then I'll wash his boxers in my mouth, here and now.
Here you go, Jerry...as a fan, I'll rest your case!
If a fan wants to discount all of this steadily accumulating and strongly supporting data, not even touched upon in my posting, then he doesn't have credability or ethics as such. He doesn't deserve an additional washing service...as he has failed simply, in being a fan and giving credit where it has been EARNED! He has instead substituted a search for degree of failure in the face of enormous accomplishments...also before his very eyes!!
I purposely did not include the elevating aspects of Tony Romo. The team has brought him in as a pup. It slowly developed him up to equal starting footholds to that of Troy Aikman, Don Meredith, and yes, Roger Staubach. His story line is far from over...but Jerry, the GM has ensured that his potentials will be maximized and given a real shot at immortality....COWBOY style!!
