Carry over from the Parcells Era

[Seven]

Plus, anything that emphasizes a little bit of reverence for the star is in order is inherently a good thing in my book.

I like this but I'm not gonna "Like" it because I liked your post right before this post which I "Liked". You have too many likes.

 

[tyke1doe]

Yeah I really don't care either. Not sure what it accomplishes. But at the same time, I really don't care.

I share the same sentiment. Sure, it's a nice psychological ploy. But I don't know how much it accomplishes. If you come into came as a undrafted free agent ...

1.) You're starting behind the eight ball anyway.
2.) You - generally speaking - WANT to be there.
3.) You know the odds are against you.
4.) You know you have to work harder anyway and do everything you can to get the coaches' attention.

I think they're going to want to do well regardless because they want to make the team. It's almost like Super Bowl bulletin board material. If you're not hyped for the Super Bowl, someone needs to check your emotion meter. You don't need someone to say something extra to get you pumped up - or you shouldn't.

 

[pancakeman]

I loved it under Parcells and didn't realize it was back. In a free agency age, it's smart to do little things that impress upon players that your team means something.

 

[Fletch]

Is anyone else happy to see the rooks without stars on their helmets. I am glad that carried over from Parcells.

Every year I think about that when I see our rooks without their stars. I love it. You gotta earn that Star.

I'm glad Parcell began that trend with the Cowboys.

 

[pancakeman]

Even if the star isn't motivating rookies to try harder, it has value as an acknowledgment that they have.

 

[Fletch]

Yeah I really don't care either. Not sure what it accomplishes. But at the same time, I really don't care.

Let me get this straight. So you're saying you really don't care?

 

[Idgit]

I like this but I'm not gonna "Like" it because I liked your post right before this post which I "Liked". You have too many likes

I went ahead and liked your post so that I now look like the much bigger person.

Don't you dare like this one just to try to even things up.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Is anyone else happy to see the rooks without stars on their helmets. I am glad that carried over from Parcells.

I didn't realize Garrett brought that particular thing into his training regimen. If he has, then it must be new this year.

I don't recall the stars missing from rookie helmets in previous years. I'm either blind or haven't been paying attn...or both.

 

[Tabascocat]

I would disagree until you make the team your just a prospect. Vet players earned their keep now it is time for these young guys hoping to make a career in the NFL to earn theirs

Well, I meant it to apply to those rookies who were drafted early, they will be on the team or Collins for that matter. I wasn't referring to invitees or the guys with a slim chance. Either way, I still don't care

This isn't high school or college where they get decals or something for good plays, this is the NFL and they earned to wear the proper uniform IMO. But, like I said, I don't care either way......doesn't bother me anyways.

 

[Doomsday101]

I didn't realize Garrett brought that particular thing into his training regimen. If he has, then it must be new this year.

I don't recall the stars missing from rookie helmets in previous years. I'm either blind or haven't been paying attn...or both.

Last year they did not wear the star at least at this stage of the off season

http://dfw.cbslocal.com/photo-galleries/2014/05/17/cowboys-rookie-minicamp-may-16-2014/

 

[Doomsday101]

Well, I meant it to apply to those rookies who were drafted early, they will be on the team or Collins for that matter. I wasn't referring to invitees or the guys with a slim chance. Either way, I still don't care

This isn't high school or college where they get decals or something for good plays, this is the NFL and they earned to wear the proper uniform IMO. But, like I said, I don't care either way......doesn't bother me anyways.

I agree it is no big deal but I think under BP and with Garrett it is just a means of telling players you want to be a Cowboy you have to earn the Star. At this point guys have been given the opportunity be it as a drafted player or an Undrafted and I think it lets guys know at this point does not matter how you arrived here what matters is what you do right now. No doubt draft picks have an inside track but every year some Undrafted player steps up and shows he belongs and earns the right to wear the Star.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

Rites of passage and "hazing" are great like when Dez carried Roy's shoulder pads.......oh wait.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Last year they did not wear the star at least at this stage of the off season

http://dfw.cbslocal.com/photo-galleries/2014/05/17/cowboys-rookie-minicamp-may-16-2014/

Interesting... Never even noticed. Shows how much I care about such things. lol

 

[Doomsday101]

Interesting... Never even noticed. Shows how much I care about such things. lol

Frankly neither did I. After your post curiosity got the better of me and had to find out.

 

[Tass]

It would make me mad.

"What do you mean I have to EARN it? Hey, you guys signed me and put me on the team, right? So am I a Cowboy or not? This is some BS! Way to make me feel part of the team, guys."

Then again, I have issues with authority.

 

[Doomsday101]

It would make me mad.

"What do you mean I have to EARN it? Hey, you guys signed me and put me on the team, right? So am I a Cowboy or not? This is some BS! Way to make me feel part of the team, guys."

Then again, I have issues with authority.

They are giving you the opportunity nothing more than that. The rest you earn. Does not matter if you got picked or not, any player thinking he has a spot because he got picked could find himself getting beat out by some no name

 

[Tass]

They are giving you the opportunity nothing more than that. The rest you earn. Does not matter if you got picked or not, any player thinking he has a spot because he got picked could find himself getting beat out by some no name

That would apply to any person new to the team, not just rookies.

 

[Doomsday101]

That would apply to any person new to the team, not just rookies.

Good question. I think vets like Hardy are looked at differently as people who have proven themselves as professional football players.
I think main thing it takes all rookies and puts them together as equals be it a drafted player or undrafted and lets them know you have a chance to earn the star based on what you do right now.

 

[Tass]

Good question. I think vets like Hardy are looked at differently as people who have proven themselves as professional football players.
I think main thing it takes all rookies and puts them together as equals be it a drafted player or undrafted and lets them know you have a chance to earn the star based on what you do right now.

The new guys haven't proven themselves to the Cowboys yet. Look, it just reeks of screwing with the "kids" and it's not cool. Hazing is not a good thing. Immediately letting someone know they are a supported, welcome member of a community or family is much more beneficial.

 

[Yakuza Rich]

Rites of passage have a psychological effect on people. It provides a sense of belonging and identity. For a bubble guy fighting for a roster spot without a star to earn one provides a symbol for the experience. The effect can be profound.

I also think there is something symbolic about the star. Not to sound like a total homer, but it symbolizes that if you make the team, you'll be a 'superstar.'

It's the same with Yankees pinstripes. For decades they were the only team that had pinstripes and the pinstripes were associated with being a 'cut above' the rest.




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