Cowboys aren't a normal NFL situation; priorities out of whack

[Ozymandias]

Nothing but the truth.


We can’t win anything significant until the owner and GM (this is one person btw smh) gets out of the way.

But the owner and GM REFUSE to take an honest look at this team.

We’re all fans, but we have to keep the rose-tinted glasses on, for what exactly? As a fan, it is our duty to criticize and make noise when things aren’t going right. We’ve seen 28-29 years of good regular season success (for the most part) but can’t figure the post season (where it counts the most).

There is a reason for that. Teams with this much talent coming thru during those 28 years and we couldnt even sniff a NFC championship? And WE’RE the bad guys for pointing this out? SMH…Jerry loves this lol.

I’m 40 years old, I’m PRAYING in my lifetime I can see another championship

 

[Mobinvans]

Like OP said

Jerry wouldn’t even want to win if he didn’t have something to do with it

 

[BotchedLobotomy]

Jerry's problem is that he's a lazy GM.
Over-valuing current players on the roster....lazy
Signing or keeping "our guys" over upgrade players....lazy
Consistently drafting injured or "issue" players with the hopes of stealing talent.....lazy
Mismanaging the cap....lazy
Keeping coaches well beyond when they should be fired......lazy
Keeping players well beyond when they should be cut....lazy

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

It’s amazing how Homers will defend Jethro . I guess out of some kind of loyalty cause he’s our owner.

But for some reason they don’t feel defending Jimmy is being loyal to the Cowboys.

I’ve known and or came in contact with thousands of Cowboy fans in my lifetime and yet to know one personally who defended our owner over Jimmy?

Only on these forums have I ever had to hear from anyone who took Jethro’s side over Jimmy. Lol

I still believe Jerry has people here. That's the only explanation. lol

 

[ArtClink]

This is what the Cowboys have become. 1996 was quite a while ago.

It’s only been 29 years. Pls be patient w the Jones Cartel. Winning takes time and if the fuhrer and Giggles can’t get us to an nfc championship game, then maybe Spaulding can lol.

 

[ArtClink]

Jerry's problem is that he's a lazy GM.
Over-valuing current players on the roster....lazy
Signing or keeping "our guys" over upgrade players....lazy
Consistently drafting injured or "issue" players with the hopes of stealing talent.....lazy
Mismanaging the cap....lazy
Keeping coaches well beyond when they should be fired......lazy
Keeping players well beyond when they should be cut....lazy

Jerry’s not lazy when it comes to football, he’s just stupid.

 

[atlantacowboy]

I think Jerry has lowered the bar for decades. His primary goal is team “improvement” not winning super bowls and to be “ in the conversation” or “ hanging around the rim” as he just said. He knows his team does not have a good chance……. But it has a chance and that’s good enough.

 

[jazzcat22]

Does this site have any connection to the NFL, the Cowboys or our ownership ?

If not then participation doesn’t have any direct or indirect contribution financially.

Of course not. But it is funny to see / hear fans say this, calling for such action. But yet they still keep it going or in the news by repeating the same old stuff over and over.

When the best way to kill it, is to just stop promoting it.

 

[jazzcat22]

He agreed to leave.

I wouldn’t argue he just wanted to leave. Much more to the story.

Yes much more. I was living in South Florida at the time. Knew people had some knowledge on some things, involving the Dolphins and upstart Jaguars.
Jimmy wanted the Dolphins HC position, even before Jerry hired him. Then they gave Shula a contract extension. So he came to Dallas. Then he wanted the upstart Jaguars. He wanted out after 5 years. He never spent any longer than 5 years at any HC position.

He got what he wanted when the mutually parted ways, or whatever a fan wants to call it. Shula had another year left on his contract, so he waited.

 

[rnr_honeybadger]

Cowboys are the entertainment team for the NFL. They get ratings because they are loved and hated, yet never will win anything significant. Boycott 2024!

We are the NFL equivalent of the Harlem Globetrotters.

 

[CowboysRule]

He agreed to leave.

I wouldn’t argue he just wanted to leave. Much more to the story.

Jimmy wanted to go back to Miami and fish. He cared more about fishing than coaching.

Let me ask you a question. What do you think Jerry actually does these days in regards to the Cowboys? Does he give his stamp of approval on draft picks? Sure. Does he talk to the media? Sure. But that's about it. Stephen and McClay are running most things behind the scenes. Jerry just steps up to the forefront to take the hate and heat off of them. And he does a really good job at it.

 

[jazzcat22]

Jimmy wanted to go back to Miami and fish. He cared more about fishing than coaching.

Let me ask you a question. What do you think Jerry actually does these days in regards to the Cowboys? Does he give his stamp of approval on draft picks? Sure. Does he talk to the media? Sure. But that's about it. Stephen and McClay are running most things behind the scenes. Jerry just steps up to the forefront to take the hate and heat off of them. And he does a really good job at it.

Spot on.
Too bad this won't change any of their minds.
They allow frustration and disdain rule their thoughts.

 

[TwoCentPlain]

He was so smart that he chased Jimmy out of town after 2 SB wins, 30 years ago. Brilliance!

JDS is believing an 80 year old fool is going to return the Cowboys to glory. Have fun with that.

Your whole bizarre world revolves around Jerry.

 

[Cowboys5217]

I know a lot of people say that but I disagree (IMO)

I think he wants to win as much as anyone else.. but only if it makes him look good.

He knows most people give Jimmy the credit for those SBs.. He won't hire BB because if they did win one.. everyone would credit BB.

I believe he wants to win a SB but only if he gets the credit and looks like the brains in the operation.

Those two statements are contradictory. Jerry does not want to win as much as anyone else if his ego compromises what must be done.

 

[Aven8]

We are the NFL equivalent of the Harlem Globetrotters.

Thanks….now I can’t stop whistling the tune….

 

[Cowboys5217]

Jimmy wanted to go back to Miami and fish. He cared more about fishing than coaching.

Let me ask you a question. What do you think Jerry actually does these days in regards to the Cowboys? Does he give his stamp of approval on draft picks? Sure. Does he talk to the media? Sure. But that's about it. Stephen and McClay are running most things behind the scenes. Jerry just steps up to the forefront to take the hate and heat off of them. And he does a really good job at it.

Then why did he agree to coach the Dolphins for a few years?

If he wanted out of Dallas so bad why was he trying to lure Deion Sanders to the team before he was let go?

 

[Diehardblues]

Of course not. But it is funny to see / hear fans say this, calling for such action. But yet they still keep it going or in the news by repeating the same old stuff over and over.

When the best way to kill it, is to just stop promoting it.

I’d argue the best way to kill it is to continue calling it out . Any seed planted is worthy .

 

[Diehardblues]

Jimmy wanted to go back to Miami and fish. He cared more about fishing than coaching.

Let me ask you a question. What do you think Jerry actually does these days in regards to the Cowboys? Does he give his stamp of approval on draft picks? Sure. Does he talk to the media? Sure. But that's about it. Stephen and McClay are running most things behind the scenes. Jerry just steps up to the forefront to take the hate and heat off of them. And he does a really good job at it.

The fact Jethro does still provide the stamp of approval means he’s still calling the shots or where the buck stops regardless if it’s an overview .

Yes, Damage Control is his sole territory .I’m not sure I’d describe it as a good job but he does take it head on.

Jimmy left cause Jethro renigged on staying out of football meddling. Basically when the success on he field begin gaining accolades Jethro couldn’t stand Jimmy was getting all the credit. He wanted to be the face of the franchise.

 

[Captain-Crash]

How many times can you guys say the same thing but with different topics? sheesh,

 

[Diehardblues]

Yes much more. I was living in South Florida at the time. Knew people had some knowledge on some things, involving the Dolphins and upstart Jaguars.
Jimmy wanted the Dolphins HC position, even before Jerry hired him. Then they gave Shula a contract extension. So he came to Dallas. Then he wanted the upstart Jaguars. He wanted out after 5 years. He never spent any longer than 5 years at any HC position.

He got what he wanted when the mutually parted ways, or whatever a fan wants to call it. Shula had another year left on his contract, so he waited.

While Jimmy has a history of short stints there was no indication leading up to fallout after SB 28 that he had intentions to leave then .

Although the interference from Jethro had begun much earlier which we didn’t learn until later. And he was getting frustrated with Jethro’s meddling. The altercations following SB 28 were more of final straw.

We’ll never know in a more perfect situation if he’d of stayed another year or two. He had mentioned the thought his team could win more. It’s uncertain if he had already considered at that time he intended to stay.

But to argue Jethro’s actions didn’t influence Jimmy’s decision at all is a very poor analysis at best.