Jerry Jones all but ruled out Tyler Smith (hamstring) from Sunday’s game against the Jets

[rambo2]

It’s better than it’s been in recent years . Not great yet. Certainly not in comparison to our first 4 decades.

Sorry, after almost 3 decades of this disappointing era I’m going to need to see more .

This is their best team in decades. Tell me when are you going to acknowledge how good they are and get some enjoyment? Man, this awesome! I'm so excited and have been for a long time.

 

[CowboysRule]

He’s just trying to play like he’s in control being a football guy . It’s so embarrassing for our football operation.

Is it? I'm not embarrassed about it. I've heard no one outside of this board ever even mention it. If I were the coach I'd be happy about it. He can handle the media and I could focus on actually running the team.

 

[Diehardblues]

Is it? I'm not embarrassed about it. I've heard no one outside of this board ever even mention it. If I were the coach I'd be happy about it. He can handle the media and I could focus on actually running the team.

Pick up a local paper the last 30 years.

 

[McMicah]

Why would you want to play Bass or Richards over Edoga after last week?

Because Quinnen Williams is more of a gap shooter than the Giants D Line. You need someone who is strong but quick. Bass did a great job in preseason stonewalling quicker inside guys. Maybe Edoga is too, but he was hurt all preseason so I never got to see it

 

[mahoneybill]

Smith and Cooks aren't playing Sunday

Time for Gallup to step up

 

[817Gill]

I don’t disagree with you. It’s probably not effecting player’s performance. And to clarify, I don’t hate Jerry. I just don’t like the results we’ve had the last three decades.

Maybe this is the year things change. I’m certainly hoping so and will celebrate it when we finally get back to a championship game. But it’s impossible for me not to think that the guy that has been the face and centerpiece of this franchise isn’t the biggest part of the problem we’ve had making it past a wild card game.

Yeah the crux of my point is his diminished role leading to the recent roster a d W/L stability.

I do agree that Jerry at his height of power did have an affect on the on-field performance as was evident by years of inconsistency at best.

I just think there are so many signs of how little he now is involved. But yes winning will make it truly official.

 

[Motorola]

I follow the Thunder.

Any news we get about the team is from agents leaking to National Reporters.

Does leaked Dallas info go to local or national reporter?

OKC Thunder....seems like ancient history when that team was the darling of the NBA.

 

[Diehardblues]

Yeah the crux of my point is his diminished role leading to the recent roster a d W/L stability.

I do agree that Jerry at his height of power did have an affect on the on-field performance as was evident by years of inconsistency at best.

I just think there are so many signs of how little he now is involved. But yes winning will make it truly official.

There are signs he’s not as involved undermining the coaching staff and tainting the culture but these injury report announcements are a reminder he can’t let go and why he’s still a continuing concern because beyond hopeful speculation we really don’t know how much more or less he’s involved.

I’m not sure winning or having more success necessarily supports that notion. It’s entirely possible he’s finally surrounded himself with a stronger supporting cast on the sidelines , in the booth and on the field. It’s also possible he’s had a significant part influencing those decisions as well.

And I’m absolutely certain if we do have the success he’s placed himself in position to attempt to take his share of credit for the success. Which I’d be inclined to agree to a certain extent. He did after all hire the coaching staff, still sits at the head of drafts , trades, oversees contract negotiations from Son and basically still has his hand in every aspect.

I really don’t see where even at age 80 he’s taking a smaller load of responsibility. I think fans just want to believe he is cause he’s surrounded himself with a stronger staff and don’t want to give him credit for what appears to be a better team and staff whose stage is set for more success.

I also think there’s a chance it doesn’t meet the expectations for success due to some core flaws , the opposition greater talent , coaching, staff and the fact of his continued involvement and meddling. We shall see.

 

[817Gill]

There are signs he’s not as involved undermining the coaching staff and tainting the culture but these injury report announcements are a reminder he can’t let go and why he’s still a continuing concern because beyond hopeful speculation we really don’t know how much more or less he’s involved.

I’m not sure winning or having more success necessarily supports that notion. It’s entirely possible he’s finally surrounded himself with a stronger supporting cast on the sidelines , in the booth and on the field. It’s also possible he’s had a significant part influencing those decisions as well.

And I’m absolutely certain if we do have the success he’s placed himself in position to attempt to take his share of credit for the success. Which I’d be inclined to agree to a certain extent. He did after all hire the coaching staff, still sits at the head of drafts , trades, oversees contract negotiations from Son and basically still has his hand in every aspect.

I really don’t see where even at age 80 he’s taking a smaller load of responsibility. I think fans just want to believe he is cause he’s surrounded himself with a stronger staff and don’t want to give him credit for what appears to be a better team and staff whose stage is set for more success.

I also think there’s a chance it doesn’t meet the expectations for success due to some core flaws , the opposition greater talent , coaching, staff and the fact of his continued involvement and meddling. We shall see.

I definitely see your point on this. The only objection I’d have is I do think it appears quite obvious that he’s taken a smaller load of the responsibility.

Much better cap management, much more consistent and planned roster building, and much more input from those around him. These things were issues for years and yet suddenly they have dissipated.

It’s obvious McClay/Mike/Quin have had a major role in the draft and development of guys the last few years. We just drafted a NT in round 1.

Jerry didn’t suddenly at age 78 learn how to be better at all these things. It’s those around him who now wield more power that allows us to actually build a team with real SB aspirations. I just don’t think a near 80 year old turns a corner with all these GM responsibilities this late in his career. Only logical explanation for the newfound stability is that others now play a larger role.

Good discussion nonetheless brotha

 

[GORICO]

Smith and Cooks aren't playing Sunday

totally puts big pressure on OCTA-PLAT guarantee....but we can take it

 

[Diehardblues]

I definitely see your point on this. The only objection I’d have is I do think it appears quite obvious that he’s taken a smaller load of the responsibility.

Much better cap management, much more consistent and planned roster building, and much more input from those around him. These things were issues for years and yet suddenly they have dissipated.

It’s obvious McClay/Mike/Quin have had a major role in the draft and development of guys the last few years. We just drafted a NT in round 1.

Jerry didn’t suddenly at age 78 learn how to be better at all these things. It’s those around him who now wield more power that allows us to actually build a team with real SB aspirations. I just don’t think a near 80 year old turns a corner with all these GM responsibilities this late in his career. Only logical explanation for the newfound stability is that others now play a larger role.

Good discussion nonetheless brotha

Again we are assuming the better decisions aren’t coming from Jethro’s oversight . There’s no confirmation , only hopeful speculation.

Nothing IMO has changed other than those around him are making better decisions which he still gets credit for with his blessing.

Like Parcells said “ you have to convince Jethro to go against his instincts “. And for the most part in recent years his instincts have been better whether that’s his own or listening more . So, I’d argue he is getting better at age 80.

Regardless until this manifest into something more in the playoffs which I’m still suspect until I see it then all we’ve done is build a better team which still isn’t enough for more success.

Ultimately it doesn’t matter if we are doing better if it’s not enough to beat other franchises which have done better. Which is what I’d argue we have accomplished in the last couple years and throughout this era. We were beat by better teams.

It’s amazing to me that this terrific team we have built is still only ranked 3rd best in arguably down trodden NFC which isn’t even picked to win our division . This is what all of the celebration is about .

Again, too much hype without proven results . I’m glad we appear to have built a better team but if it’s not enough to keep up with the rest of the Elite or proven championship caliber teams , is it really worth all the hype and glorification that some kind of awakening has happened under Jethro & Son.

 

[buybuydandavis]

Of course but most teams their HC makes these announcements . Why not with us?

Cause the owner likes to make money, and knows how.

 

[quickccc]

The HC would just be getting the info from Jerry anyway so probably more efficient to just cut out the middle man and get straight from the geezers mouth

My concern is Gallup .. he tends to run some sloppy, half- routes that lead to several Dak INTs. A
And he hasn't improve on that area in all these past years.

 

[LatinMind]

Non factor 71 is more than capable. Depth is a great thing to have

 

[shabazz]

My concern is Gallup .. he tends to run some sloppy, half- routes that lead to several Dak INTs. A
And he hasn't improve on that area in all these past years.

Definitely responsible for some of the interceptions season.

After personally reviewing all of the interceptions I was only able to solidly put 1 on the quarterback. All the others were on the receivers, offensive line and on Kellen Moore.