“Buy into us” followed by a shoulder shrug.
The body language says it all. I am gonna say words, but I don’t actually believe them, and I am gonna give you a pat answer and hope you go away.
2024 is gonna be brutal. Any failure this team shows on the field will be examined and over-analyzed. The scrutiny will be next level.
The pressure this team will face IF they actually make the postseason will be astronomical. No one will believe this team will win in Jan. The scoffers and mockers will be out in force and will predict more “Cowboy-esque” losses.
This team doesn’t yet comprehend the mountainous pile of crap they just laid out for the world to witness— and the consequences.
Which is why the ONLY thing Jerry could have done was to send Mike and the coaching staff packing. Making heads roll actually resets the equilibrium in the franchise, and at least gives the appearance of “accountability.”
By not firing him, JJ is in essence asking for trust and equity from a fanbase that has none left to give. The bank account is over-drawn. The check he is writing is gonna bounce.