Curious, but not invested

[Jumbo075]

I have mostly ignored the Cowboys since the draft. And this year, for the first time since the 90's, I did zero predraft research on any of the prospects. I did watch parts of the draft to keep up with who the Cowboys picked, and am aware of the players who left. Dak's contract status bores me, as does the contract status for both Parsons and Lamb. I haven't engaged in any offseason speculations, and today (day 5) was the first time I even looked up any information about training camp. I watched a 5 minute video on Youtube, and got bored again.

I guess that after 50 years of watching the Cowboys (my first game was Thanksgiving, 1974), all the underperfomance of the past 3 decades finally has gotten to me. I curious, but I don't really care any more. And it's not just the Cowboys. All the politics being dropped into sports is a turn off also. Following the daily ups and downs of the Cowboys and other sports is just not exciting anymore. I don't want to be preached at, or be exposed to the ideologies that permeate sports leagues and sports journalism.

Bottom line is if you disrespect me, why should I bother to care about you. That's how I feel about most modern "entertainment" these days. And sports is just one more type of entertainment. They (the big nebulous THEY) don't respect consumers of entertainment, don't respond to our concerns, and simply treat us as idiot cash machines to spend on their drivel. The Cowboys have become part of that drivel. Every year, promises made and unkept - by owners AND players.

I'm sure I'll remain curious about the Cowboys. 50 years of being a fan will do that to you. But the truth is I really just don't care anymore. Why should I?

 

[blueblood70]

Can you guys just make one post about all the crying and whining about how much you don't care yet you're making posts about it let me give you some real feedback if you're here taking extra time which most fans would not be part of a forum they would not be getting updates from Bleacher Report they would not be on Dallas cowboy type Facebook pages they would not be bothering to even tell people that they don't care... You didn't realize you could just fade off into the dark confines of wherever you're at and never come here again and I don't think most of us would like miss you and that's not being mean I wouldn't be like hey where'd that jumbo guy go... I think you guys are trying to have a contest on who can say they care the least about the Dallas Cowboys but yet take extra special time to let us know about it I mean that is actually the complete opposite of what you're actually saying.. You're saying that they rent space in your head for free and you just can't help yourself... But again I wish you guys would start one post and not hearing the main form go over to the non-essential forums and you guys can have a great fest all you want start a chat room on how much you hate the Dallas Cowboys

 

[AmericasTeam81]

Can you guys just make one post about all the crying and whining about how much you don't care yet you're making posts about it let me give you some real feedback if you're here taking extra time which most fans would not be part of a forum they would not be getting updates from Bleacher Report they would not be on Dallas cowboy type Facebook pages they would not be bothering to even tell people that they don't care... You didn't realize you could just fade off into the dark confines of wherever you're at and never come here again and I don't think most of us would like miss you and that's not being mean I wouldn't be like hey where'd that jumbo guy go... I think you guys are trying to have a contest on who can say they care the least about the Dallas Cowboys but yet take extra special time to let us know about it I mean that is actually the complete opposite of what you're actually saying.. You're saying that they rent space in your head for free and you just can't help yourself... But again I wish you guys would start one post and not hearing the main form go over to the non-essential forums and you guys can have a great fest all you want start a chat room on how much you hate the Dallas Cowboys

Cope and seethe harder

 

[Rockport]

I have mostly ignored the Cowboys since the draft. And this year, for the first time since the 90's, I did zero predraft research on any of the prospects. I did watch parts of the draft to keep up with who the Cowboys picked, and am aware of the players who left. Dak's contract status bores me, as does the contract status for both Parsons and Lamb. I haven't engaged in any offseason speculations, and today (day 5) was the first time I even looked up any information about training camp. I watched a 5 minute video on Youtube, and got bored again.

I guess that after 50 years of watching the Cowboys (my first game was Thanksgiving, 1974), all the underperfomance of the past 3 decades finally has gotten to me. I curious, but I don't really care any more. And it's not just the Cowboys. All the politics being dropped into sports is a turn off also. Following the daily ups and downs of the Cowboys and other sports is just not exciting anymore. I don't want to be preached at, or be exposed to the ideologies that permeate sports leagues and sports journalism.

Bottom line is if you disrespect me, why should I bother to care about you. That's how I feel about most modern "entertainment" these days. And sports is just one more type of entertainment. They (the big nebulous THEY) don't respect consumers of entertainment, don't respond to our concerns, and simply treat us as idiot cash machines to spend on their drivel. The Cowboys have become part of that drivel. Every year, promises made and unkept - by owners AND players.

I'm sure I'll remain curious about the Cowboys. 50 years of being a fan will do that to you. But the truth is I really just don't care anymore. Why should I?

For some people, they get really bitter in old age. For others it’s just the opposite. It’s all how you look at life. If you let a sports team make you miserable, then maybe you should focus your energy somewhere more positive. This place is a cesspool of negativity so not a good place if you’re in a fragile state of mind. Good luck to you.

 

[5Stars]

For some people, they get really bitter in old age. For others it’s just the opposite. It’s all how you look at life. If you let a sports team make you miserable, then maybe you should focus your energy somewhere more positive. This place is a cesspool of negativity so not a good place if you’re in a fragile state of mind. Good luck to you.

lol...Check out the Rockport, handing out advice.

HATER!

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Curiosity killed the cat…..

 

[MoistMayonnaise]

I'm on the same trajectory. Watching the game used to be fun but now sometimes it feels like a chore.

 

[HungryLion]

I’m less excited about this season than most. I truly don’t think they have any chance at a Super Bowl so I am not excited about thinking “maybe this is finally the year”

That being said. I’m still looking forward to the season. I’ll still watch every game and hope for the best.

Also, I am personally of the belief that this year is kind of a “soft tank” season in which the FO plans on letting some contracts expire and making some major changes to the core of the team. I am personally fine with that, but that’s also part of the reason I don’t expect a Super Bowl this season.

I’m basically looking at this season as a rebuild season. Which are necessary from time to time but certainly not as exciting as seasons where you expect the team to compete for a championship.

 

[ChuckA1]

Gosh, not sure why guys voice so much negativity towards guys expressing their negativity towards the team. Every fan has earned the right to voice their opinion.

 

[5Stars]

I’m less excited about this season than most. I truly don’t think they have any chance at a Super Bowl so I am not excited about thinking “maybe this is finally the year”

That being said. I’m still looking forward to the season. I’ll still watch every game and hope for the best.

Also, I am personally of the belief that this year is kind of a “soft tank” season in which the FO plans on letting some contracts expire and making some major changes to the core of the team. I am personally fine with that, but that’s also part of the reason I don’t expect a Super Bowl this season.

I’m basically looking at this season as a rebuild season. Which are necessary from time to time but certainly not as exciting as seasons where you expect the team to compete for a championship.

I love this season coming up, and it is going to be fun seeing how Dak progresses this year. Zeke is here to protect him.

 

[davey999]

I have a little less time invested, maybe 35 years, but I'm with you. My care level is so low.

 

[sbark]

We are just supposed to "move on"

 

[acr731]

Can you guys just make one post about all the crying and whining about how much you don't care yet you're making posts about it let me give you some real feedback if you're here taking extra time which most fans would not be part of a forum they would not be getting updates from Bleacher Report they would not be on Dallas cowboy type Facebook pages they would not be bothering to even tell people that they don't care... You didn't realize you could just fade off into the dark confines of wherever you're at and never come here again and I don't think most of us would like miss you and that's not being mean I wouldn't be like hey where'd that jumbo guy go... I think you guys are trying to have a contest on who can say they care the least about the Dallas Cowboys but yet take extra special time to let us know about it I mean that is actually the complete opposite of what you're actually saying.. You're saying that they rent space in your head for free and you just can't help yourself... But again I wish you guys would start one post and not hearing the main form go over to the non-essential forums and you guys can have a great fest all you want start a chat room on how much you hate the Dallas Cowboys

For some people, they get really bitter in old age. For others it’s just the opposite. It’s all how you look at life. If you let a sports team make you miserable, then maybe you should focus your energy somewhere more positive. This place is a cesspool of negativity so not a good place if you’re in a fragile state of mind. Good luck to you.

Is it too much for some people to let fans be fans in their own way?

 

[acr731]

We are just supposed to "move on"

Said the guy who claims he doesn't play for money, and also said the only reason he wasn't holding out was because he didn't want to pay the fines.

 

[Diehardblues]

It’s really tough on fans who don’t sympathize with the compassion for the inclusion and acceptance basically all of the Entertainment world want to use their platforms promoting

 

[Ranching]

I have mostly ignored the Cowboys since the draft. And this year, for the first time since the 90's, I did zero predraft research on any of the prospects. I did watch parts of the draft to keep up with who the Cowboys picked, and am aware of the players who left. Dak's contract status bores me, as does the contract status for both Parsons and Lamb. I haven't engaged in any offseason speculations, and today (day 5) was the first time I even looked up any information about training camp. I watched a 5 minute video on Youtube,

Bottom line is if you disrespect me, why should I bother to care about you.

LOL! That's how Jerry feels

 

[Rockport]

Is it too much for some people to let fans be fans in their own way?

Who’s trying to change you? It’s your life and you can live it any way you want.

 

[Rockport]

We are just supposed to "move on"

Yes, otherwise the hate will consume you. Just look at some of the posts here.

 

[rambo2]

I have mostly ignored the Cowboys since the draft. And this year, for the first time since the 90's, I did zero predraft research on any of the prospects. I did watch parts of the draft to keep up with who the Cowboys picked, and am aware of the players who left. Dak's contract status bores me, as does the contract status for both Parsons and Lamb. I haven't engaged in any offseason speculations, and today (day 5) was the first time I even looked up any information about training camp. I watched a 5 minute video on Youtube, and got bored again.

I guess that after 50 years of watching the Cowboys (my first game was Thanksgiving, 1974), all the underperfomance of the past 3 decades finally has gotten to me. I curious, but I don't really care any more. And it's not just the Cowboys. All the politics being dropped into sports is a turn off also. Following the daily ups and downs of the Cowboys and other sports is just not exciting anymore. I don't want to be preached at, or be exposed to the ideologies that permeate sports leagues and sports journalism.

Bottom line is if you disrespect me, why should I bother to care about you. That's how I feel about most modern "entertainment" these days. And sports is just one more type of entertainment. They (the big nebulous THEY) don't respect consumers of entertainment, don't respond to our concerns, and simply treat us as idiot cash machines to spend on their drivel. The Cowboys have become part of that drivel. Every year, promises made and unkept - by owners AND players.

I'm sure I'll remain curious about the Cowboys. 50 years of being a fan will do that to you. But the truth is I really just don't care anymore. Why should I?

Maybe your mind is starting to go. It happens.

 

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