A ”real GM“ in my book is several things:
- First and foremost, they do whatever it takes to win and get results in the playoffs.
- They plan clearly, knowing exactly what kind of team they are building and how to make it work within the cap.
- They work hard, study film, scout players and stay focused at all times on their job. It’s a full time 365/24/7 job, not part-time.
- They support their head coach by letting him be the face of the team’s communication with players and the media.
- They are accountable for results and hold others accountable.
- They always put the team and its success ahead of their personal ego.
Jerry Jones does not fit the above criteria. He is a showman and salesman, not a GM. He’s good at business, marketing and sales but he is a lousy GM who is killing his team with his arrogance and ego.
Put it even simpler: If Jerry Jones wanted to win more than anything else, he would have stopped this charade decades ago. He obviously does not want to win badly enough. Which disqualifies him as a GM.