Does the younger generation care about our team history?

[Coogiguy03]

In our success as an organization years ago we were made a name for ourselves, and were labeled as America's Team. Some of you have been fans longer than I've been alive (40). Our success in the past speaks for itself. With that said, are the current generation of cowboys players concerned about our history and living up to the standard that was created before them?

Or do they not get caught up in that, and focus on the present?? I'm interested in hearing your thoughts, it may not be every player, but some it may be!

 

[Walker]

I am sure most people care about history to a degree, but trying to hold onto it to justify what we have accomplished more in the "present" is a loser mentality for fans. For players I think they respect the history, but don't know themselves what it took to get there and the teamwork that was put into it.

 

[cald0d30s0]

I do. That’s the reason Im so in love with this franchise. But I really really don’t like Jerry Jones and i think he deserves every loss. if would have known, i would be rooting for another team.

 

[bigE79]

In our success as an organization years ago we were made a name for ourselves, and were labeled as America's Team. Some of you have been fans longer than I've been alive (40). Our success in the past speaks for itself. With that said, are the current generation of cowboys players concerned about our history and living up to the standard that was created before them?

Or do they not get caught up in that, and focus on the present?? I'm interested in hearing your thoughts, it may not be every player, but some it may be!

They better,it's all they got.

 

[Jayinem]

Yes of course, if our franchise started in 1997 we'd be less relevant than the Houston Texans, with less playoff wins since they started in 2002.

 

[Jipper]

I care about everything from the 90s forward...was born in 82 so have no connection to the old teams and don't really know much about them...I would wager many fans don't look much beyond their life experiences in terms of really getting into the history of the franchise.

I do appreciate the history and am obviously thankful and respectful for it and the older generations that lived it, but it doesn't really interest me

I would bet most of the players are probably similar and don't connect to the past

 

[Whirlwin]

I care about everything from the 90s forward...was born in 82 so have no connection to the old teams and don't really know much about them...I would wager many fans don't look much beyond their life experiences in terms of really getting into the history of the franchise.

I do appreciate the history and am obviously thankful and respectful for it and the older generations that lived it, but it doesn't really interest me

I would bet most of the players are probably similar and don't connect to the past

Well stated. Although I’m from the early 70s late 60s. I can’t imagine rooting for any other team. I’ll look across the league and I see a bunch of phonies. I live in New England, I can’t stand Tom Brady. He is so conceited. Patrick Mahomes, twinkle, toes, media lover boy blessed to have a great coach and supporting team. I guess the Buffalo Bills about the most realistic team in my opinion, but if I was to choose a second franchise, I grew up with Green Bay, loving Bart star and I’m still stuck on the Cowboys. The franchise represents class and always will in my opinion.

 

[Rayman70]

yeah, but they wanna take the easy way, a short cut to greatness. There isn't a substitute for honest hard work. You get what you put into it. I think we need alpha dogs in that locker room. Apparently, Micah aint that. We need an infusion. We also need BIG THUGS ON THE DLINE/OLINE. This team lacks a Ron Leary or a Larry Allen. No scary rb that teams plan for.

 

[Whirlwin]

Yes of course, if our franchise started in 1997 we'd be less relevant than the Houston Texans, with less playoff wins since they started in 2002.

It’s about the star it will always be about the star. Irrelevant I don’t think so.

 

[Vtwin]

I would love to know who initiated the return of the Landry Shift. Choked up a bit the first time I saw them do it a few years ago.

 

[Jipper]

Well stated. Although I’m from the early 70s late 60s. I can’t imagine rooting for any other team. I’ll look across the league and I see a bunch of phonies. I live in New England, I can’t stand Tom Brady. He is so conceited. Patrick Mahomes, twinkle, toes, media lover boy blessed to have a great coach and supporting team. I guess the Buffalo Bills about the most realistic team in my opinion, but if I was to choose a second franchise, I grew up with Green Bay, loving Bart star and I’m still stuck on the Cowboys. The franchise represents class and always will in my opinion.

It's intriguing, and I wonder how much the rules and style of the game impact us as fans too? I'd wager in 10 years if this looks more like flag football that I will still watch but have lost most interest by that time, yet the young Gen at that time will probably love it and think the old style of play was barbarberic.

I am juat thankful that the heart of my childhood had one of the most storied and successful sports runs of all time

 

[Coogiguy03]

I am sure most people care about history to a degree, but trying to hold onto it to justify what we have accomplished more in the "present" is a loser mentality for fans. For players I think they respect the history, but don't know themselves what it took to get there and the teamwork that was put into it.

very very true!!!!

 

[Coogiguy03]

I do. That’s the reason Im so in love with this franchise. But I really really don’t like Jerry Jones and i think he deserves every loss. if would have known, i would be rooting for another team.

lol easy now big fella

 

[Coogiguy03]

They better,it's all they got.

I just don't think they care about the past, it looks obvious it's all about get the money you can get and the rest will take care of itself

 

[charron]

No

 

[morat1959]

This generation of players care more about…look at me! This organization and the players care more about the money than the love of the game.

 

[Coogiguy03]

This generation of players care more about…look at me! This organization and the players care more about the money than the love of the game.

Drop the mic!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Jayinem]

It’s about the star it will always be about the star. Irrelevant I don’t think so.

Because of 5 Super Bowls. If the franchise started in 1997 no one would care. Why would anyone be obsessed with a team that never got past the Divisional Round in their entire existence? They wouldn't. We would be like the Mavericks or Rangers before they won their championship, completely irrelevant.

 

[atlantacowboy]

A better question is how can you call yourself a fan of this organization without reverence for its history ?

 

[Bobhaze]

In our success as an organization years ago we were made a name for ourselves, and were labeled as America's Team. Some of you have been fans longer than I've been alive (40). Our success in the past speaks for itself. With that said, are the current generation of cowboys players concerned about our history and living up to the standard that was created before them?

Or do they not get caught up in that, and focus on the present?? I'm interested in hearing your thoughts, it may not be every player, but some it may be!

My three sons are 40, 38, and 35. They grew up watching the Cowboys with me. Now they think the Cowboys are a joke. They are all three big Mavs, Rangers and Stars fans.