News: Ex-Cowboys say Bears less Hollywood than Cowboys

[WoodysGirl]

By Michael C. Wright | ESPNChicago.com

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- While complimentary overall of the Dallas Cowboys, three former members of that organization now with the Chicago Bears considered the atmosphere there "Hollywood" compared to their current locale.

Asked about the biggest difference between the Bears and Cowboys, Ratliff didn't hesitate.
"Football, first-class organization," he said of the Bears. "Just to put it bluntly, and it's not a shot -- if they take it like that, so be it. Here, it is all about football. You can really just focus on your craft. Focus on what it is you do. And no matter what's going on, you never forget what you're here for. That's a good thing."

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[WPBCowboysFan]

As for the differences between the Bears and Cowboys organizations, DeCamillis said "there, it's a lot different from the standpoint of just the things that go on. It's a little bit more like Hollywood, and here it's a little bit more, probably a little tamer. But they're both great organizations, and both have had a lot of storied tradition and championships. That's the main thing."

This is the only meaningful thing in that whole article. The rest is just

and is fit to have the lever pulled on it.

 

[Doomsay]

Measured responses by all of them actually, despite the stupid headline. Marty B is our biggest concern of the three IMO.

 

[Common Sense]

Like the old cliche goes, it all starts at the top.

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

Like the old cliche goes, it all starts at the top.

So why would DeCamillis say both are great organizations? Is he just lying?

 

[BlueStar22]

All about football. Sure Jeremiah, ask anyone in Chicago if 1985 was a long time ago.

 

[Rockytop6]

Measured responses by all of them actually, despite the stupid headline. Marty B is our biggest concern of the three IMO.

Haven't we heard this before the last few years about the country club/Hollywood atmosphere at Valley Ranch? It might be overblown but since it crops up now and then maybe there is a smidgeon of truth in it.

 

[remdak]

Is there anybody on this forum who disagrees with the headline? It's the truth, no matter whether you think it affects the teams performance or not.

 

[BoysFan4ever]

Jerry likes the Cowboys being thought of as Hollywood I bet.

That kind of stuff is right up his alley.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Jerry likes the Cowboys being thought of as Hollywood I bet.

That kind of stuff is right up his alley.

No doubt about it.

But we all know this is true. Bradie said almost the exact same thing last year.

 

[BoysFan4ever]

No doubt about it.

But we all know this is true. Bradie said almost the exact same thing last year.

I missed that.

 

[DragonCowboy]

Wish Ratliff focused more on his "craft" that his Hollywood drama with Jerry.

 

[jobberone]

Haven't we heard this before the last few years about the country club/Hollywood atmosphere at Valley Ranch? It might be overblown but since it crops up now and then maybe there is a smidgeon of truth in it.

Oh, I don't think its in doubt. It's always been big. Everything in TX is big.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

I missed that.

NFL.com's Albert Breer asked James, who spent nine years in Dallas, what the difference is between playing for the Texans and playing for the Cowboys.

"It's the organization as a whole, and that starts with (Texans owner) Bob McNair and his approach," James said Wednesday in Detroit. "He's not on TV every week. I mean, it is what it is. He's around, and it starts with that guy. With the owner, that trickles down to everyone, from the players to the equipment manager. You really gotta see it to believe it."

 

[DragonCowboy]

I didn't see that before, I think. That's definitely scary and doesn't bode well for this team. I gotta say though I don't buy anything Ratliff says about focusing on football. The guy clearly milked it just to stick it to Jerry.

 

[Don Corleone]

Ratliff focusing on a craft? Hmm...

 

[Redball Express]

No doubt about it.

But we all know this is true. Bradie said almost the exact same thing last year.

Of course it's true.

The pressure to succeed in Dallas is different than in Chicago..sorry.

And not everybody is going to succeed under those spotlights.

Many times I think this team would play better if it didn't always have to look over its shoulder at the Aikman/Smith/Irvin era.

 

[dstovall5]

Well, for a team that's supposedly more about Football then us, they do have a worse record then us.. Enjoy sitting on your couch during January Ratliff, I'm sure you'll enjoy watching Dallas.

 

[brymatt94]

Hasn't "Hollywood" always been connected to this organization though? Its not a recent development.

 

[BoysFan4ever]

The stuff about Jerry was funny. He's really happy when his ugly mug is on TV.