Feels like our legacy is dwindling

[calicowboy54]

I know I'm 31, so I probably don't know as much about the Cowboys legacy as many of you. I was around for the Cowboys SBs in the 90s, but I was too little for the sport at the time. That said, this has been a rough season for me as a Cowboys fan. I'm always going to be a Cowboys fan, and it pains me to say what I'm going to say.

It feels like our legacy is dwindling. You might be asking what legacy I'm referring to. It's the legacy that we were a franchise that could match talking points with the 49ers and Steelers. The Steelers passed us years ago, and that was a blow to our legacy over them. Now, the 49ers are threatening again (lost their two previous attempts) to pass us. Meanwhile, Kansas City, should they win, will be at 4 and beginning to threaten our 5. I think I'm forced to (and will) pull for Kansas City to try to protect our 5 and being level with SFO, but I'm really hoping the 49ers don't have 3rd time's the charm to pass us. It feels like it'd shred what's left of the Cowboys legacy if they do the unthinkable this year. Maybe I'm off base, but it's just how I feel about this matchup. I don't know if any of you feel a similar sentiment to me.

Plus, I'm not sure how Jerry would respond. He didn't do much when Pittsburgh passed us. Will he respond if SFO does? He hasn't done much with how they've beaten us in our 3 previous encounters. I sense that them winning would probably hurt Jimmy a lot because it feels like it'd undo a bit of what he built in the early 90s. Will it hurt Jerry the same?

I suppose, and this is just me feeling my sentiments that I feel like sharing here on this forum, maybe it can cause some last bit of healing between Jerry and Jimmy? If SFO does the unthinkable, could it cause Jerry to turn to Jimmy for advice? Can Jimmy become somewhat of a GM? He seems to like McCarthy. Maybe Jimmy can be a helping hand for Jerry? Will Jerry respond at all if SFO does the unthinkable? All I know, from the time I realised that the Cowboys were likely playing the Packers in the playoffs, this has become one of the most painful seasons as a Cowboys fan for me. The 49ers winning this SB would hurt a lot to me. I have absolute disdain for them because of our rivalry with them. I just wish that Jerry had that same disdain.

What do you all think of the current developments? Do any of you feel a similar sentiment? Does our legacy matter to Jerry at all? Sure, he wins in Forbes. But this should be a matter of pride in what he's built. He probably doesn't have long to live. Is he now going to watch the very team he tried to beat after the 80s ruin what's left of his legacy? Could this force a change?

feels like the Cowboys are no longer americas team and have moved on

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

I know I'm 31, so I probably don't know as much about the Cowboys legacy as many of you. I was around for the Cowboys SBs in the 90s, but I was too little for the sport at the time. That said, this has been a rough season for me as a Cowboys fan. I'm always going to be a Cowboys fan, and it pains me to say what I'm going to say.

It feels like our legacy is dwindling. You might be asking what legacy I'm referring to. It's the legacy that we were a franchise that could match talking points with the 49ers and Steelers. The Steelers passed us years ago, and that was a blow to our legacy over them. Now, the 49ers are threatening again (lost their two previous attempts) to pass us. Meanwhile, Kansas City, should they win, will be at 4 and beginning to threaten our 5. I think I'm forced to (and will) pull for Kansas City to try to protect our 5 and being level with SFO, but I'm really hoping the 49ers don't have 3rd time's the charm to pass us. It feels like it'd shred what's left of the Cowboys legacy if they do the unthinkable this year. Maybe I'm off base, but it's just how I feel about this matchup. I don't know if any of you feel a similar sentiment to me.

Plus, I'm not sure how Jerry would respond. He didn't do much when Pittsburgh passed us. Will he respond if SFO does? He hasn't done much with how they've beaten us in our 3 previous encounters. I sense that them winning would probably hurt Jimmy a lot because it feels like it'd undo a bit of what he built in the early 90s. Will it hurt Jerry the same?

I suppose, and this is just me feeling my sentiments that I feel like sharing here on this forum, maybe it can cause some last bit of healing between Jerry and Jimmy? If SFO does the unthinkable, could it cause Jerry to turn to Jimmy for advice? Can Jimmy become somewhat of a GM? He seems to like McCarthy. Maybe Jimmy can be a helping hand for Jerry? Will Jerry respond at all if SFO does the unthinkable? All I know, from the time I realised that the Cowboys were likely playing the Packers in the playoffs, this has become one of the most painful seasons as a Cowboys fan for me. The 49ers winning this SB would hurt a lot to me. I have absolute disdain for them because of our rivalry with them. I just wish that Jerry had that same disdain.

What do you all think of the current developments? Do any of you feel a similar sentiment? Does our legacy matter to Jerry at all? Sure, he wins in Forbes. But this should be a matter of pride in what he's built. He probably doesn't have long to live. Is he now going to watch the very team he tried to beat after the 80s ruin what's left of his legacy? Could this force a change?

Yep....its what i said in the "when you giving up?" thread.

 

[Aven8]

This is no longer a dignified NFL franchise. Hasn't been in a long time, but it's image is even more in the gutter after the last 3 seasons. Only thing left is for the Washington team to lap us.

If Wash hires Ben Johnson, picks the right QB at #2, and the new promising GM does his job they will most certainly lap us maybe as soon as next season or the year after. It’s not Snyders team anymore and they have picks, some talent, and money to spend….

 

[Blackspider214]

It isn't slowly dwindling, it's already dwindled. Steelers and Pats have both passed us in total Super Bowls wins. Pats had one single SB appearance the last time we won. They are now past us in both appearances and wins. Denver hadn't won a single Super Bowl since we last won. Now, they tied us in appearances and won 3. Giants added 2 and now just one behind us. KC is now at 3. Heck, even Tampa has won 2 since then.

We also saw the lowly Detroit Lions win their first playoff game (and now 2) and an NFC championship game appearance. Only Washington has a longer drought in the NFC.

A ton has happened since we last won a ring. Don't see it slowing down any time soon.

Cowboys legacy is no longer about winning. It's just about branding and exposure.

 

[kuyyo_morro]

My 12 year old said this while watching NFCCG (towards the end): Speaking of Lions, at least they are not the Cowboys, they came this far.

 

[jsb357]

This will be the 28th Super Bowl in a row without an appearance by Dallas.

Jerry is gonna have to get another stadium built to even host another Super Bowl.

Legacy is just that...

Current organization does not care about such things.

Enjoy watching but don't concern yourselves with winning as
Jerry does enough winning for the fan base.

Every action front the front office proves it.

 

[blueblood70]

Neither do the Yankees of late

don't forget the dodgers I don't follow baseball that much but I can remember they are one of the highest spending aggressive teams out there and what exactly are they bringing home maybe I missed it but I'm not paying attention to Major League Baseball titles unless the Rangers are involved.... A lot of these franchises are super aggressive they spend a lot of money and it still doesn't end up in a championship you know like the Eagles did two years ago all that movement all that hype still lost to the chiefs

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

don't forget the dodgers I don't follow baseball that much but I can remember they are one of the highest spending aggressive teams out there and what exactly are they bringing home maybe I missed it but I'm not paying attention to Major League Baseball titles unless the Rangers are involved.... A lot of these franchises are super aggressive they spend a lot of money and it still doesn't end up in a championship you know like the Eagles did two years ago all that movement all that hype still lost to the chiefs

I get that, but, at the same time, I'd appreciate it if the Cowboys showed that they are trying. Like I've said, if they make a move like when they went and got Brandon Carr and it doesn't work, I won't fault them for that. Like, if they went and signed Barkley to try to fix our run game and it doesn't work, I will not fault them. They'd have addressed an issue and tried to fix it. But, if they just want to play this conservatively and just rely on the draft like they normally do, then I will fault them, especially with our current draft pick status, and it fails. I was thrilled with the moves for Aubrey, Cooks, and Gilmore. I hope they do more of that and actually make plays in FA that show that they're actually trying to build a champion. At least then, I can say they tried. Hope that helps you understand where I am.

 

[doomsday808]

We actually have a legacy. Not the winning Super Bowl kind. Most lucrative Sports team.

 

[blueblood70]

I get that, but, at the same time, I'd appreciate it if the Cowboys showed that they are trying. Like I've said, if they make a move like when they went and got Brandon Carr and it doesn't work, I won't fault them for that. Like, if they went and signed Barkley to try to fix our run game and it doesn't work, I will not fault them. They'd have addressed an issue and tried to fix it. But, if they just want to play this conservatively and just rely on the draft like they normally do, then I will fault them, especially with our current draft pick status, and it fails. I was thrilled with the moves for Aubrey, Cooks, and Gilmore. I hope they do more of that and actually make plays in FA that show that they're actually trying to build a champion. At least then, I can say they tried. Hope that helps you understand where I am.

they make lots of moves not the ones the giant high risk moves the fans want but they out together a 36 win 2 division title 3 straight playoff 3 year run, coming up just short. Cooks, Hankins and Gilmore all some of the moves also cooper in18 plus many smaller moves and some great drafts outside of last years.

need proof see the post about all the great payer sunder 25years old etcto add to the FA MOVES.. I get it some of you want more and I hope we get more but there is no blueprint for spending a ton of money in free agency and winning a Super Bowl asked the Eagles they got there but they also got beat by the team that made the least amount of moves so matter of fact the Kansas City Chiefs been getting rid of players not adding two they've been using the draft and doing the same thing the Cowboys are doing with smaller moves and I get it we don't have Patrick mahomes and Andy Reed but not every team is going all in as a matter of fact it's very few make big moves and most of the ones with the biggest money making the biggest moves are the teams that were really horrible the last couple of years and had a lot of salary cap and high draft picks...

I would love a big time move I get it I hope they do it but don't say they haven't done anything there's proof they have they've been doing a lot... Being a top six team for three straight years it's pretty good when there's 32 teams in the mix and apparently is most here try to imply such a terrible front office and a bad GM and bad owners and people don't do anything man there's a lot of winning going on in there..... Make sure I hope they see the windows about to be slam shut and do just a little bit more this year in the off season..

 

[KMY_Amber]

Legacy??? Just substitute "legacy" for "playoffs". Jim Mora - "Playoffs!??"

 

[DandyDon52]

my sentiments that I feel like sharing here on this forum, maybe it can cause some last bit of healing between Jerry and Jimmy? If SFO does the unthinkable, could it cause Jerry to turn to Jimmy for advice? Can Jimmy become somewhat of a GM? He seems to like McCarthy. Maybe Jimmy can be a helping hand for Jerry? Will Jerry respond at all if SFO does the unthinkable? All I know, from the time I realised that the Cowboys were likely playing the Packers in the playoffs, this has become one of the most painful seasons as a Cowboys fan for me. The 49ers winning this SB would hurt a lot to me. I have absolute disdain for them because of our rivalry with them. I just wish that Jerry had that same disdain.

Jerry wants to win WITHOUT ANY HELP FROM JIMMY !! so he cant let jimmy help him. Anyone but jimmy, because jerry wants to satisfy
his own ego ! That what ego can do is poison what your trying to do.

Forget about the # of SB's won, that is a trivial stat that covers 60 years lol.

I am rooting for neither team, will watch and may the best team win! I didnt want the ravens in SB, cant stand baltimore for a long time, and KC
knocked them out so thank you KC.
Detroit, kinda like them but cant stand Dan Cambell, he is super macho guy and is a moron on the 4th down thing, glad it cost him this last game.
But he will keep on doing it.

you can forget about dallas legacy, Jerry is a moron too, bringing mike back etc, passing on BB etc, they will never get past div round again.
Best to find another team to root for going to SB, because with Dallas it is futile.
I am still going to watch the games, and laugh at them, but not expecting anything from them, esp success in playoffs.

 

[Clove]

Nothing wrong with the Legacy thanks to Jerry. Jerry is the blessing and curse of the Dallas Cowboys. 28 years with no NFCC game but we're relevant tells you all you need to know.

 

[Captain-Crash]

dwindling. lol, that crap has been gone for years. All you guys got is Rocky and his hope. LOL

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

We have a legacy, it’s a legacy of hyped up losers.

 

[Blue&Silver]

It's not easy in the era of free agency.

 

[Big_D]

What legacy? they separated themselves a long time ago. This team is connected by name only.. nothing more.

 

[LACowboysFan1]

I know I'm 31, so I probably don't know as much about the Cowboys legacy as many of you. I was around for the Cowboys SBs in the 90s, but I was too little for the sport at the time. That said, this has been a rough season for me as a Cowboys fan. I'm always going to be a Cowboys fan, and it pains me to say what I'm going to say.

It feels like our legacy is dwindling. You might be asking what legacy I'm referring to. It's the legacy that we were a franchise that could match talking points with the 49ers and Steelers. The Steelers passed us years ago, and that was a blow to our legacy over them. Now, the 49ers are threatening again (lost their two previous attempts) to pass us. Meanwhile, Kansas City, should they win, will be at 4 and beginning to threaten our 5. I think I'm forced to (and will) pull for Kansas City to try to protect our 5 and being level with SFO, but I'm really hoping the 49ers don't have 3rd time's the charm to pass us. It feels like it'd shred what's left of the Cowboys legacy if they do the unthinkable this year. Maybe I'm off base, but it's just how I feel about this matchup. I don't know if any of you feel a similar sentiment to me.

Plus, I'm not sure how Jerry would respond. He didn't do much when Pittsburgh passed us. Will he respond if SFO does? He hasn't done much with how they've beaten us in our 3 previous encounters. I sense that them winning would probably hurt Jimmy a lot because it feels like it'd undo a bit of what he built in the early 90s. Will it hurt Jerry the same?

I suppose, and this is just me feeling my sentiments that I feel like sharing here on this forum, maybe it can cause some last bit of healing between Jerry and Jimmy? If SFO does the unthinkable, could it cause Jerry to turn to Jimmy for advice? Can Jimmy become somewhat of a GM? He seems to like McCarthy. Maybe Jimmy can be a helping hand for Jerry? Will Jerry respond at all if SFO does the unthinkable? All I know, from the time I realised that the Cowboys were likely playing the Packers in the playoffs, this has become one of the most painful seasons as a Cowboys fan for me. The 49ers winning this SB would hurt a lot to me. I have absolute disdain for them because of our rivalry with them. I just wish that Jerry had that same disdain.

What do you all think of the current developments? Do any of you feel a similar sentiment? Does our legacy matter to Jerry at all? Sure, he wins in Forbes. But this should be a matter of pride in what he's built. He probably doesn't have long to live. Is he now going to watch the very team he tried to beat after the 80s ruin what's left of his legacy? Could this force a change?

You are certainly right.

People used to hate the Cowboys because they were so good. Now they don't, they just revel in Dallas' misfortunes. If they hate Dallas at all, it's because of the attention they get, which means (for most teams, not all) they're own team doesn't get the prime time games nearly as much, etc. Has nothing to do with winning championships, because now the Cowboys don't.

Landry at one time had a record of 37-9 against the AFC. Now it's not nearly that good.

Jerry has destroyed a great team.

 

[LACowboysFan1]

Not to mention that he'd make even more money than he has by winning another one.

Yeah that's the thing. People say all he cares about is money, but he'd make even more if the Cowboys were relevant (as far as SB wins)...

 

[IceStar-D7]

The hate is from the arrogance of fans in the 90's. People have a long memory. It's also a massive amount of jealousy for the Cowboys being "America's team"

Speaking for fans that were there for the 90's. That wasn't arrogance!! That was domination!!! Kicked azzzzz and took names while doing it.....