No, the only fair way to compare them is 8 years to 8 years. There is no doubt at all that Snyder bought a better team than Jerry did. None at all. In 1998 the Commanders were 6-10. In 1988 the Cowboys were 3-13.
Snyder's Commanders...8 years.
1999...10-6, 1-1 post season.
2000...8-8
2001...8-8
2002...7-9
2003...5-11
2004...6-10
2005...10-6, 1-1
2006...5-11
In those 8 years you've had 2 coaches who will be in the NFL Hall of Fame. 59-69, 2-2 in the post season. Those are your Owner's first 8 years.
Jones' Cowboys...first 8 years.
1989...1-15
1990...7-9
1991...11-5, 1-1
1992...13-3, 3-0 World Champions
1993...12-4, 3-0 World Champions
1994...12-4, 1-1
1995...12-4, 3-0 World Champions
1996...10-6, 1-1
In those first 8 years Jerry had no Hall of Fame coaches. 74-50, 12-3 in the post season and 3 Super Bowl Championships.
How are they head to head you ask? I'm glad you asked.
1999...Jerry 2, Danny 0
2000...Jerry 2, Danny 0
2001...Jerry 2, Danny 0
2002...Jerry 1, Danny 1
2003...Jerry 2, Danny 0
2004...Jerry 2, Danny 0
2005...Jerry 0, Danny 2
2006...Jerry 1, Danny 1
Head to head Jerry 12, Danny 4.
Stand in our shadow and shiver from the cold boy.