Dez - I looked Jerry right in his eyes and told him we won't ever win with coach Garrett

[Carson]

Let it go man. It’s over like the sopranos. It’s time to move on

 

[Vtwin]

I won’t knock him for trying to make a play especially in the playoffs where this team lacked. He tried to score the touchdown because he didn’t have any faith we would. The read was good, the throw was good the catch was good. My issue was the timing of that throw. Yes Dez was single covered but he was single covered for most of that game. If I’m not mistaken it was 4th and 2 or 4th and 3. I’d prefer a less riskier throw and an easier catch then that on that down.

My point was Dez didn’t throw up on himself. He caught it.

Not trying to get into a big debate on that play in this thread, but GB focused on taking away the "less risky" options, leaving the jump ball, 50/50 specialist receiver singled up. It was absolutely the right read and throw.

It is interesting that you won't knock Dez for trying to make a play, but you are in the same breath knocking Romo for trying to make a play.

BTW . Wouldn't it have been first and goal? With the best RB and second best rushing game in the league? An opportunity to deplete the clock on the way to taking the lead?

Dez had a clear history of always trying to squeeze every last inch out of every play. It is part of what made him great within his skillset, although it sometimes cost him. I guarantee you that was far more Dez being Dez than it was Dez thinking on the fly and deciding "I need to score here", as the play unfolded.

 

[ArtClink]

Garrett had authority over gametime clock management and nothing more. Dez was blaming the wrong person.

 

[McKDaddy]

It’s certainly why Garrett campaigned to have Dez cut.

It’s refreshing to get truth when people are no longer beholden to the team.

Same way Garrett wanted to go to Dak. Romo was running the offense and everyone knew it. He wanted a rookie he could control and hog the credit.

 

[stilltheguru]

After what Holley and Crayton said about Dez on one if those Cowboys podcasts he needs to pipe down. He didn't want to create a winning culture either. And if they were lying Dez had plenty of chances to say it.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Same way Garrett wanted to go to Dak. Romo was running the offense and everyone knew it. He wanted a rookie he could control and hog the credit.

No doubt he thought going to a new, rookie QB would buy him a few more years of grace.

 

[MarcusRock]

I won’t knock him for trying to make a play especially in the playoffs where this team lacked. He tried to score the touchdown because he didn’t have any faith we would. The read was good, the throw was good the catch was good. My issue was the timing of that throw. Yes Dez was single covered but he was single covered for most of that game. If I’m not mistaken it was 4th and 2 or 4th and 3. I’d prefer a less riskier throw and an easier catch then that on that down.

My point was Dez didn’t throw up on himself. He caught it.

MarcusRock entering the chat like:

I don't fault Dez for trying to score either but at the same time you have to know the situation. 4th and 3, just secure the ball. It'd be one thing if this was some obscure rule never in the press before like the tuck rule, but he himself had been snared by this rule the season before at the Giants. Did he need to be reminded by Romo in the huddle that he needed to just grab the ball and go down? I get the competitive spirit but this team has never been good in high drama, heat of the moment type situations. This is why Detroit tried what they tried a few seasons ago because we have a reputation for folding in high pressure situations.

 

[MarcusRock]

After what Holley and Crayton said about Dez on one if those Cowboys podcasts he needs to pipe down. He didn't want to create a winning culture either. And if they were lying Dez had plenty of chances to say it.

What did they say?

 

[Miller]

Dez letting loose today; more on his feed I can’t post

I’m laughing there are still Garrett guys coming at him

 

[SwagSurfer]

I fw Dez but he always does this when there is Cowboy drama on the timeline.

 

[JayFord]

I said week 1 2008 vs the Browns

The only reason Garrett’s offense works is because of the talent we have and not because of his doing

They later made him the head coach and I said the same thing Dez was saying ….

Garrett’s decision making and overall feel for the game isn’t nfl caliber and it’s the reason the Giants let him go as well

 

[visionary]

Dez letting loose today; more on his feed I can’t post

My question to Dez is the same as my question to all ‘leaders’ on this team including Romo and Dez and Witten and Martin and Dak and Micah: why didnt you tell Jerry you wouldnt sign an extension unless coaches changed and unless they got some real FAs to build a championship caliber team?

Why?

Ill tell you why, because while you may all flap your gums after you leave, you are all about the money and branding that comes with beta Dallas Cowboy

So, i hear you but i jnow who you really are

 

[leeblair]

Sounds about like what T.O. tried to tell Jerry, as well.
And I'd bet some have wanted to tell Jerry the same thing about Dak, but they know how it will end.
I applaud Dez and T.O.- and Demarcus Lawrence.
Jerry, Stephen, and Dak can ride the franchise into the ground, and it doesn't matter anymore. The Cowboys of the past no longer exist.

 

[DallasEast]

I’m laughing there are still Garrett guys coming at him

It's a process.

 

[stuckindc]

I didn't think we could win with any of our coaches since Jimmy including Parcells as his career was winding down.

It would have been interesting to see what would have happened in 07 , if Parcells had stayed

 

[rags747]

I won’t knock him for trying to make a play especially in the playoffs where this team lacked. He tried to score the touchdown because he didn’t have any faith we would. The read was good, the throw was good the catch was good. My issue was the timing of that throw. Yes Dez was single covered but he was single covered for most of that game. If I’m not mistaken it was 4th and 2 or 4th and 3. I’d prefer a less riskier throw and an easier catch then that on that down.

My point was Dez didn’t throw up on himself. He caught it.

So we really won that game?!

 

[OGSixshooter]

I think there's truth on both sides:

Garrett Apology: Dez is not emotionally intelligent...a lot more now than when he was playing. He didn't understand the maturity level he needed to display as the #1 franchise WR. He sometimes focused on his highlights and touches instead of winning. He couldn't even run the complete route tree...he was just a competitive beast.

Dez Apology: Garrett is a V6 engine in a European sports car...he just wants to middle. "Be the same everyday" is a cool message for forming good habits, but not motivational when you're facing a team that is "up" for you that day (pause lol). Either way, Garrett could handle BETA personalities like Romo quite well, but he struggled to motivate alphas...because he ain't one.

 

[Sheepherder]

I didn't think we could win with any of our coaches since Jimmy including Parcells as his career was winding down.

Thank you.

 

[JayFord]

Garrett had authority over gametime clock management and nothing more. Dez was blaming the wrong person.

And he was awful at clock management

 

[DallasEast]

It would have been interesting to see what would have happened in 07 , if Parcells had stayed

I remain uncertain whether that team would have won or appeared in the Super Bowl that season with Bill Parcells. What I am almost totally certain is that:

• Eli Manning would not have eviscerated the defense during that final drive of the first half--which proved to be the primary difference in the final score
• Parcells would have done something before or even during the game that would have prevented Jacques Reeves from looking like the poster child of burnt toast.

Dallas should have reached the NFC Championship that season. The Giants proved to be legitimate Super Bowl contenders but that 47 second nonsense to close out the first half of the divisional game was utterly embarrassing for any defense. And that is something Parcells would have not tolerated.