Has Stephen Jones ever said that he would take over as GM when Jerry passes?

[atlantacowboy]

I think that’s because to Jerry being the owner/GM/president and chief executive jocks and socks guy is everything he has ever dreamed of. He will not surrender the spotlight until the day he expires. I think his family knows that means everything to him and that’s why it’s never spoken of publicly.

I’m certain Stephen does not have the same passion for the Cowboys as his pop. What that means once JJ is gone, I’m not sure. Hopefully it means SJ recognizes he needs to hire some help.

Yep, you know there is a war room live from hospice coming in the future.

 

[Risen Star]

I remember years and years ago Stephen stated that when he took over he would hire a GM. That was a long time ago and I feel as though he may have changed his mind on that at this point.

Yeah that is not true. Just a fabrication fans pretend happened.

Stephen has had no issue pretending he's a Director of Player Personnel and he will have no issue pretending he's a GM when the time comes.

 

[Bullflop]

I expect very little to actually change once Jerry "bites the dust." I think Stephen may retain the GM title and continue to allow Will McClay to attend to the talent-seeking end of the GM job. It'll remain about the same. Additionally, the committee approach to actually hiring these player candidates would very likely continue.

 

[kskboys]

Serious bye-week, mind-wandering question.

Jerry has said before that he would never sell the team. MANY times. There is also clear succession in place. Jerry has said that himself. I have always assumed the ownership/leadership of the team would simply transfer to Jerry's kids with Stephen taking the lead role.

While I still think that's true, has Stephen ever come out and said that? Even if Stephen had other plans, could he even come out and state them? Does the NFL have to approve the transfer of ownership?

He has stated that he wouldn't.

 

[Kingofholland]

I think Stephen is an improvement over Jerry in that he is less of a spotlight seeker. The problem is that they don't do the work of a GM and have that player expertise. Rather, they rely on a lot of opinions to make decisions. I think that leads to a lot of indecision and fewer roster moves.

Jerry is never afraid to spend to help his team win. At times there were costly decisions, but sometimes you have to take risks to get ahead. Stephen takes a more conservative approach to save money and when you hear things like how Jerry had to save DLAW from a bad negotiation with Stephen it definitely makes you hope he would consider a GM. Maybe it's all a learning opportunity, Jerry learned had his with the Emmitt holdout.

 

[atlantacowboy]

Jerry is never afraid to spend to help his team win. At times there were costly decisions, but sometimes you have to take risks to get ahead. Stephen takes a more conservative approach to save money and when you hear things like how Jerry had to save DLAW from a bad negotiation with Stephen it definitely makes you hope he would consider a GM. Maybe it's all a learning opportunity, Jerry learned had his with the Emmitt holdout.

Every team has the same cap. it is not about spending money so much as knowing who to spend the money on. Jerry doesn't get to pocket the cap money he doesn't spend. It just gets pushed to future years, and eventually teams are forced to spend a minimum amount of money. The cap has a floor too.

 

[CowboyoWales]

Serious bye-week, mind-wandering question.

Jerry has said before that he would never sell the team. MANY times. There is also clear succession in place. Jerry has said that himself. I have always assumed the ownership/leadership of the team would simply transfer to Jerry's kids with Stephen taking the lead role.

While I still think that's true, has Stephen ever come out and said that? Even if Stephen had other plans, could he even come out and state them? Does the NFL have to approve the transfer of ownership?

Wasn't it Stephen's inability to negotiate the Gregory contract that got Daddy annoyed and told him to step aside.
Stephen isn't able to succeed and it will either be a case of him hiring a GM with full autonomy or he'll get run out of the state....sure the DFW media won't give him the same leeway they gave Jerry.

 

[Diehardblues]

Serious bye-week, mind-wandering question.

Jerry has said before that he would never sell the team. MANY times. There is also clear succession in place. Jerry has said that himself. I have always assumed the ownership/leadership of the team would simply transfer to Jerry's kids with Stephen taking the lead role.

While I still think that's true, has Stephen ever come out and said that? Even if Stephen had other plans, could he even come out and state them? Does the NFL have to approve the transfer of ownership?

No, he hasn’t stated so publicly. But you’re questions towards ownership I can address.

Yes, the NFL does have to approve transfer of ownership. Most likely in the event of Jethro’s passing his wife would assume ownership which doesn’t need approval and her children would stay in place. And we could see Stephen assume the GM position as the other two siblings have their own responsibilities with the Cowboys.

And I’d expect the three siblings to inherit their parents estate equally. There in lies the rub. My hunch is Stephen would probably assume the Pres position but would look outside the family for a GM. Like McClay. Even possibly someone they are close to.

But I don’t expect the siblings to operate the Cowboys in the same manner as their father has with one person running the show exclusively wearing all hats.

 

[Oz-of-Cowboy-Country]

The NFL didn't have to approve the Raiders ownership when Al Davis passed, so Stephen is the next in line for sure. Let's just hope Jerry Junior changes their team building concept, because the one gap play, with a lead BS, hasn't worked yet.

 

[Diehardblues]

Stephen already took over s GM, with Clay as his assistant and head of scouting.
Jerry hasn't been GM for years now

If you mean Owner when Jerry's number comes up, well, that will probably be a group thing

When you can provide that official announcement please let us all know. Seems like Jethro would proclaim he’s stepped down and given the thrown to his son Stephen .

 

[Diehardblues]

I think that’s because to Jerry being the owner/GM/president and chief executive jocks and socks guy is everything he has ever dreamed of. He will not surrender the spotlight until the day he expires. I think his family knows that means everything to him and that’s why it’s never spoken of publicly.

I’m certain Stephen does not have the same passion for the Cowboys as his pop. What that means once JJ is gone, I’m not sure. Hopefully it means SJ recognizes he needs to hire some help.

Right, this was their fathers dream to be a celebrity football guy, not theirs.

And as equal NFL owners someday the three siblings are most likely not going to operate in the same manner.

 

[Risen Star]

I think that’s because to Jerry being the owner/GM/president and chief executive jocks and socks guy is everything he has ever dreamed of. He will not surrender the spotlight until the day he expires. I think his family knows that means everything to him and that’s why it’s never spoken of publicly.

I’m certain Stephen does not have the same passion for the Cowboys as his pop. What that means once JJ is gone, I’m not sure. Hopefully it means SJ recognizes he needs to hire some help.

Then why has Stephen led the personnel department all this time? He's been equally unqualified and inept as his GM father. Why would he suddenly get humble and turn down the GM gig or even seek help?

I think it's wishful thinking. He covets the power every bit as much as his father because if he didn't he would have turned down a job he had no business of having or at the very least stepped down at some point in the last quarter of a century for all the failure.

He will act exactly like Jerry has acted. Zero difference.

 

[Risen Star]

Stephen already took over s GM, with Clay as his assistant and head of scouting.
Jerry hasn't been GM for years now

If you mean Owner when Jerry's number comes up, well, that will probably be a group thing

You can't really believe that.

Stephen couldn't order new light bulbs without Jerry's nod.

 

[ThatJerryKid]

I think he said it in a interview a few years ago, when it was brought about Jerry moving on eventually and he broke down crying just thinking about it.

Oh great. Our future GM is a big fat baby.

 

[OmerV]

Stephen already took over s GM, with Clay as his assistant and head of scouting.
Jerry hasn't been GM for years now

If you mean Owner when Jerry's number comes up, well, that will probably be a group thing

You might check out the website. Jerry is still the GM.

Dallas Cowboys | Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys

 

[DFWJC]

You can't really believe that.

Stephen couldn't order new light bulbs without Jerry's nod.

As with all "owners", Jerry of course has the final say on spending.
Stephen and Clay just make the recommendations within a budget....as with all GMs
No GM has an unlimited spending pass by any ownership.

 

[DFWJC]

You might check out the website. Jerry is still the GM.

Dallas Cowboys | Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys

Sure. On paper

 

[OmerV]

Sure. On paper

You really think Jerry has relinquished decision making authority and now answers to Stephen?

Come on ...

 

[Aerolithe_Lion]

*if

 

[dreghorn2]

I'm still of the opinion that when Jerry passes the family will sell.

Multiple siblings with multiple children will not want so much wealth tied up in an NFL franchise. We are talking billions here. That is simply too much to sit idle.