CBS Sports picks apart Jerry's comments on Eagles

[Diehardblues]

Bottomline is it’s actually quite remarkable that we can even field a competitive team.

But it’s how he gets away with it. He didn’t get away with it after three 5-11 seasons .

And why he’s comfortable with where we are at. He knows it could be worse .

He can sell the hell out of 8-8 and better yet 12 win playoff seasons . But 5-11 requires him going outside his comfort zone like with Parcells.

 

[Diehardblues]

And he went outside his comfort zone a little with McCarthy but was able to keep Moore .

But he’s getting a little more desperate to prove Dak was the right decision benching Romo and then his Elite contract.

Regardless as long as we can maintain this level success don’t expect too much to change.

McCarthy job is on the line now. And I’d argue hasn’t done too badly in the Puppet role . Better than I thought he would .

DQ is waiting in the wings now and public perception will be calling for him shortly. He is prob the most popular coach we’ve had in years . They love what he’s done to the defense and don’t want to lose him.

 

[Big_D]

Bottomline is it’s actually quite remarkable that we can even field a competitive team.

But it’s how he gets away with it. He didn’t get away with it after three 5-11 seasons .

And why he’s comfortable with where we are at. He knows it could be worse .

He can sell the hell out of 8-8 and better yet 12 win playoff seasons . But 5-11 requires him going outside his comfort zone like with Parcells.

They can go 1 and 15 or even 0-16 and it wouldn't matter. All the events that take place at Jerry's world would more than make up for any backlash from Cowboy fans. That dream was possible during the Campo era before the new stadium .. but no more. He doesn't even have to try to sell it anymore at this point. He just likes hearing himself talk.

 

[Stash]

And he went outside his comfort zone a little with McCarthy but was able to keep Moore .

But he’s getting a little more desperate to prove Dak was the right decision benching Romo and then his Elite contract.

Regardless as long as we can maintain this level success don’t expect too much to change.

McCarthy job is on the line now. And I’d argue hasn’t done too badly in the Puppet role . Better than I thought he would .

DQ is waiting in the wings now and public perception will be calling for him shortly. He is prob the most popular coach we’ve had in years . They love what he’s done to the defense and don’t want to lose him.

And with Payton ultimately deciding to take the Waltons’ money in Denver, there is no other big name, hot commodity waiting in the shadows any longer.

If McCarthy flames out running the offense ‘ his way’, Quinn will be the guy barring any defensive collapse.

 

[Diehardblues]

The objective is to get Prescott over the hump finally taking the Cowboys to at least a championship appearance . That is the biggest Monkey on Jethro’s and now Daks back.

Whoever gets us there will be immortalized. I think they are intent on getting Dak there. And naming McCarthy taking over play calling is probably his last gasp.

With DQ waiting in the wings practically already at HC pay level at 5 million , Moore who was believed to be the heir apparent was expendable . Good for him. What a great place to land in LA with Herbert. If he can turn Dak and our offense into a top 10 offense the sky is the limit out there.

But now it’s all on McCarthy with Dak and this offense . Probably only another injury with Prescott can save MM job besides a championship appearance or loss in divisional round which isn’t on Dak and offense .

 

[CouchCoach]

Bottomline is it’s actually quite remarkable that we can even field a competitive team.

But it’s how he gets away with it. He didn’t get away with it after three 5-11 seasons .

And why he’s comfortable with where we are at. He knows it could be worse .

He can sell the hell out of 8-8 and better yet 12 win playoff seasons . But 5-11 requires him going outside his comfort zone like with Parcells.

Booger has not changed but he did change out the voices in his ears like Lacewell. He trusts McClay even though he might not follow his board by the numbers.

However, his trust is strongest with the college scouts, not the ones scouting the NFL. That's where his acumen as a GM is questionable, his ability to judge talent already in the league is among the worst of all the GM's, including and most of all, his own players.....Booger's Buds. I believe that's because he does not breathe and live the job, he's too busy quenching his thirst for celebrity.

He really isn't a borderline smart football man because he spends his time trying to impress others with what he's thinking. The smart football men show us by what they are doing. They keep us guessing about what they are thinking.

Are those Rams fans revolting because of the aftermath? Or are they enjoying the fact they finally got a ring? How about the Eagles fans? They win they'll be climbing the light poles again and to hell with the future.

Winning a SB for the fans is all about the now, this very moment in time that they can slow down and absorb. Think the Bills or Vinings fans wouldn't take that for just one moment and to hell with next year?

What Booger is concerned about is staying relevant enough to continue to dominate the media chatter and make himself relevant, it's not about a ring.

 

[Diehardblues]

They can go 1 and 15 or even 0-16 and it wouldn't matter. All the events that take place at Jerry's world would more than make up for any backlash from Cowboy fans. That dream was possible during the Campo era before the new stadium .. but no more. He doesn't even have to try to sell it anymore at this point. He just likes hearing himself talk.

While I agree the new stadium has put him in place not to be threatened financially or thru the revenue , the public scrutiny and media outcry could force Jethro more outside of his comfort zone than he’d prefer.

 

[SinceDayOne]

Every offseason there are significate NFL meetings and events. Senior Bowl week, the combine, the NFL owner's Winter meetings, etc. take place. They are regular occurrences. And seems like at each and every one of them Jerry Jones is going to say something really dumb that makes big sports headlines. The media types can count on Ole' Jerry for some kind of headline making idiocy.

 

[CouchCoach]

And with Payton ultimately deciding to take the Waltons’ money in Denver, there is no other big name, hot commodity waiting in the shadows any longer.

If McCarthy flames out running the offense ‘ his way’, Quinn will be the guy barring any defensive collapse.

He was never considering hiring Payton, he used that opportunity for more self-promotion. Oooooooh, look who Booger's having dinner with. And the media ran with it.

 

[Diehardblues]

Booger has not changed but he did change out the voices in his ears like Lacewell. He trusts McClay even though he might not follow his board by the numbers.

However, his trust is strongest with the college scouts, not the ones scouting the NFL. That's where his acumen as a GM is questionable, his ability to judge talent already in the league is among the worst of all the GM's, including and most of all, his own players.....Booger's Buds. I believe that's because he does not breathe and live the job, he's too busy quenching his thirst for celebrity.

He really isn't a borderline smart football man because he spends his time trying to impress others with what he's thinking. The smart football men show us by what they are doing. They keep us guessing about what they are thinking.

Are those Rams fans revolting because of the aftermath? Or are they enjoying the fact they finally got a ring? How about the Eagles fans? They win they'll be climbing the light poles again and to hell with the future.

Winning a SB for the fans is all about the now, this very moment in time that they can slow down and absorb. Think the Bills or Vinings fans wouldn't take that for just one moment and to hell with next year?

What Booger is concerned about is staying relevant enough to continue to dominate the media chatter and make himself relevant, it's not about a ring.

Bingo

Amazingly Jethro is blatantly honest but fans still struggle accepting and try to read something else into it.

How many times has he said “ interesting and relative “ is the priority. And now he tells us that going all in isn’t an agenda or option .

He tells us time and time again. This is what I love about the guy. He tells us exactly what he’s cramming down our throats . But too many fans just can’t choke it all down.

I’ve seen it for years and I know you have too. How can we get all fans to see it? And then act accordingly.

 

[Big_D]

While I agree the new stadium has put him in place not to be threatened financially or thru the revenue , the public scrutiny and media outcry could force Jethro more outside of his comfort zone than he’d prefer.

Sure, that's great, I'd like to see it. But I don't think it changes anything. He'd still talk in circles and give the next year will be better speech every February. He brushes off any negative press with his usual garbage. It certainly wouldn't be enough to force him into retirement or sell or whatever we dream that outcome might be at that point?

 

[jazzcat22]

Then please go do them

I did, so I didn't have to read any of your crap other than this.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

They can go 1 and 15 or even 0-16 and it wouldn't matter. All the events that take place at Jerry's world would more than make up for any backlash from Cowboy fans. That dream was possible during the Campo era before the new stadium .. but no more. He doesn't even have to try to sell it anymore at this point. He just likes hearing himself talk.

No Jerry has to sell hope. You have 5 or 6 losing seasons in a row and people will start tuning out. I have a feeling people will start tuning out when Stephen is owner if he doesn't change his ways. He isn't half as charming as Jerry is. Just dull. I'd use the Raiders as as example. When I was a kid they were one of the most popular franchises around. They aren't talked about as much now.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

And with Payton ultimately deciding to take the Waltons’ money in Denver, there is no other big name, hot commodity waiting in the shadows any longer.

If McCarthy flames out running the offense ‘ his way’, Quinn will be the guy barring any defensive collapse.

Probably why Quinn decided to stay here. He probably had inside information that Moore was gone.

 

[Big_D]

No Jerry has to sell hope. You have 5 or 6 losing seasons in a row and people will start tuning out. I have a feeling people will start tuning out when Stephen is owner if he doesn't change his ways. He isn't half as charming as Jerry is. Just dull.

There would never be this mass revolt everyone seems to talk about. If it hasn't happened by now.. it's just never going to happen. Opposing fans pack that stadium and they will continue to do so. There will be no point where enough fans tune out to have any effect at all on Jerry's situation. Maybe his ego, but certainly not his wallet or his "job".

 

[Cowboys5217]

No Jerry has to sell hope. You have 5 or 6 losing seasons in a row and people will start tuning out. I have a feeling people will start tuning out when Stephen is owner if he doesn't change his ways. He isn't half as charming as Jerry is. Just dull. I'd use the Raiders as as example. When I was a kid they were one of the most popular franchises around. They aren't talked about as much now.

If Stephen thinks he can just take up where Jerry left off then he is in for a rude awakening. He can't point to the distant past of the Jimmy era and credibly claim he had anything at all to do with it. He didn't hire Jimmy, he didn't win any SBs. There will be no grace period. In other words, if Stephen is that foolish look for the Cowboys to lose value for the first time in a long time.

 

[CouchCoach]

Bingo

Amazingly Jethro is blatantly honest but fans still struggle accepting and try to read something else into it.

How many times has he said “ interesting and relative “ is the priority. And now he tells us that going all in isn’t an agenda or option .

He tells us time and time again. This is what I love about the guy. He tells us exactly what he’s cramming down our throats . But too many fans just can’t choke it all down.

I’ve seen it for years and I know you have too. How can we get all fans to see it?

Yep and when he was getting skewered over the illegitimate daughter he even admitted it was fair since he tried so hard to manipulate media coverage. He is so celebrity conscious that he's willing to build his own glass house to live in. So important that he's willing to endure Strippergate and marital infidelity with a child as the result for his exposure.

Hell, most of these owners hide from the media, fearing that very thing but not him, it is that important to him. It is his identity and so strong that I do not believe he will ever retire unless forced to by ill health.

Saw an interesting article about why don't more people run for President, why is the list so limited? Skeletons in the closet and they're called that because they do not decompose, they last forever.

I think there are a hell of a lot more in Booger's closet but he's willing to risk discovery for the celebrity status.

 

[gimmesix]

No, it's not always smoke. They tend to be more honest than most when it comes to FA, roster building. What Jerry and Stephen have said this last week pretty much jive with what they have done previous offseasons. They aren't running a smoke screen here. They are pretty much warning/telling the fans that they will once again do jack squat in FA, that what they have is a SB contending team and their improvement will come from the draft.

If people are sitting there, like yourself and TheMarathonContinues, thinking that they are lying and that this is the year they finally bring in a legit stud or two in FA/trade like a big time DT or WR, woo boy, someone is ignoring history here. But man, I hope you guys are right.

I think the smoke is Jerry trying to sell fans on his team's success or his way to success. But I don't believe he's necessarily lying. I just think he's delusional. His comments about the Eagles certainly were.

 

[Diehardblues]

No Jerry has to sell hope. You have 5 or 6 losing seasons in a row and people will start tuning out. I have a feeling people will start tuning out when Stephen is owner if he doesn't change his ways. He isn't half as charming as Jerry is. Just dull. I'd use the Raiders as as example. When I was a kid they were one of the most popular franchises around. They aren't talked about as much now.

You’re right. And Jethro Jone$ is right.

Staying relative and interesting is enough for him to stay in the limelight with his celebrity status .

Without being a playoff contender it withers away. Being a SB contender doesn’t matter. Not enough anyway.

 

[Stash]

He was never considering hiring Payton, he used that opportunity for more self-promotion. Oooooooh, look who Booger's having dinner with. And the media ran with it.

I’ll agree to disagree on that.

They came very close to trading for Payton a few years ago.