Twitter: Jerry triples down on his radio comments

[JJ1986]

Do y’all remember when Jerry and Dale Hansen used to spar and go at it? Those were some made for tv moments

 

[cristglo]

You just don’t get it do you?

Let me try and explain this again.

We can’t go anywhere. And Jerry isn’t going anywhere. So we are at an impasse.

You just don’t get it do you?

Let me try and explain this again.

We can’t go anywhere. And Jerry isn’t going anywhere. So we are at an impasse.

It’s really that simple. Defending what Jerry did this week is a testament to your character. And it’s sad because I generally like your comments.

Supporting a bully in the manner you are then talking out of the other side of your mouth about other posters attacking you is kind of ironic.

Do you not see that constantly telling people who don’t agree with you to find a new team is an attack?

Come on AC. You have to see what Jerry is doing is wrong.

It’s really that simple. Defending what Jerry did this week is a testament to your character. And it’s sad because I generally like your comments.

Supporting a bully in the manner you are then talking out of the other side of your mouth about other posters attacking you is kind of ironic.

Do you not see that constantly telling people who don’t agree with you to find a new team is an attack?

Come on AC. You have to see what Jerry is doing is wrong.

To me, it's just more than being a fan who is disgusted. It's memories of a once great team, America's Team, that I would spend hours watching with my Dad, building a bond with him. I would watch Tom walk up and down the sidelines with that Hat of his. It was a great organization way before Jerry bought the team. Don't think that Hank didn't care about the Fans because he did.
Now is just a faded memory of greatness from a long time ago. Its trying to understand an owner who refuses to do what is necessary for this team to be competitive. I love the Cowboys and the joy they have brought me over the years So to say just find another team it just don't work that easy.

 

[cristglo]

Stephen Jones will become the next GM.

Yes he will and hopefully he will remember his fathers failures and do a better job

 

[America's Cowboy]

Yes he will and hopefully he will remember his fathers failures and do a better job

**fingers crossed**

 

[CowboyoWales]

Stephen Jones will become the next GM.

He definitely will, however, that's the short end game. Unlike his father, Stephen's got no respect around football/media and just hasnt got the aura that his father possesses. He wont last two years before the clamor will force him to employ a GM.

Indeed, a part of Jerry's problem is that his closest circle of friends/associates are sycophant's to Jerry and his world and wouldn't dare criticize him....that's who he means when he says the 'true fans'.

 

[CowboysLakerBamaFan]

He's dug a hole so deep he can't see the rim. People who dig their own holes have to sleep in them Jerry.

That's fine....he'll be needing a deep hole in the next 2 or 3 years anyway. Can he make his own casket too?

 

[Diehardblues]

Stephen Jones will become the next GM.

That’s an opinion not an absolute certainty. At age 60 currently he’ll probably into his 70’s once Jethro passes. Maybe older.

While I’d expect he could assume the President title continuing to be directly involved in managing the Cap and overlooking contracts and personnel I’d expect the siblings will want to place the Full-time responsibility and accountability of GM on a hired hand.

We must remember this passion to be a celebrity football guy was all Jethro’s dream. And he hasn’t had to be accountable to anyone but the fans . With 3 siblings one acting as GM would have to be accountable to the other two causing potential friction. And it multiplies to the next generation.

That’s my take anyway. The fact there’s multiple siblings involved presents a little different situation than most heir apparent NFL owners with only one child involved. And why I’d expect things to be run a little differently once Daddy is gone.

 

[Diehardblues]

He definitely will, however, that's the short end game. Unlike his father, Stephen's got no respect around football/media and just hasnt got the aura that his father possesses. He wont last two years before the clamor will force him to employ a GM.

Indeed, a part of Jerry's problem is that his closest circle of friends/associates are sycophant's to Jerry and his world and wouldn't dare criticize him....that's who he means when he says the 'true fans'.

The fact Stephen will probably be well into his 70’s ( currently 60) when Daddy(currently 82)passes it’s not likely he’ll assume the same role Jethro has.

Having siblings I’m assuming with equal shares complicates the situation.

 

[Diehardblues]

Do y’all remember when Jerry and Dale Hansen used to spar and go at it? Those were some made for tv moments

Dale was awesome and a true voice for the fans . Probably why he was most popular and watched local sports ancho man for decades.

 

[CowboyoWales]

The fact Stephen will probably be well into his 70’s ( currently 60) when Daddy(currently 82)passes it’s not likely he’ll assume the same role Jethro has.

Having siblings I’m assuming with equal shares complicates the situation.

It may complicate matters, but they'll still want to keep it n the family. Stephen gets the shot, the difference is that he's a much easier target than his father is.

 

[Diehardblues]

It may complicate matters, but they'll still want to keep it n the family. Stephen gets the shot, the difference is that he's a much easier target than his father is.

Sure, but keeping ownership and control in the family doesn’t necessarily translate to running it in same fashion as Jethro has.

While id expect one of the siblings to assume the Pres position , probably Stephen if he’s still alive.

There’s been no indications Stephen has the same passions his father had in becoming a celebrity football guy and flamboyant face of the franchise.

I expect a much more laid back role still over seeing but not in the public eye. And hiring someone in whatever position of VP and or GM all of the siblings and or family heirs can hold more directly accountable .

 

[Diehardblues]

For the sake of argument , let’s assume Stephen did take the same role as Jethro .

What happens if the team goes south or the type of controversy and despair we have been seeing.

Do the other siblings and or heirs step in. Could they collectively have the power and or shared to remove Stephen from that role .

 

[CowboyoWales]

Sure, but keeping ownership and control in the family doesn’t necessarily translate to running it in same fashion as Jethro has.

While id expect one of the siblings to assume the Pres position , probably Stephen if he’s still alive.

There’s been no indications Stephen has the same passions his father had in becoming a celebrity football guy and flamboyant face of the franchise.

I expect a much more laid back role still over seeing but not in the public eye. And hiring someone in whatever position of VP and or GM all of the siblings and or family heirs can hold more directly accountable .

Nah, I bet he attempts to succeed his father. What im saying and you appear to agree with, is that he doesnt have the drive (and possible thick skin) of his father. Jerry built it, Stephen watched his father build it.

 

[Diehardblues]

For the sake of argument , let’s assume Stephen did take the same role as Jethro .

What happens if the team goes south or the type of controversy and despair we have been seeing.

Do the other siblings and or heirs step in. Could they collectively have the power and or shared to remove Stephen from that role .

This is a scenario Jethro never had to encounter with no partners or family with equal shares.

It’s basically why he walked away from buying the Chargers in the 60’s cause he didn’t have enough money to go it alone . He didn’t want partners I’m sure for this very reason.

No, having siblings and or heirs who cumulatively could have more interest and or shares than him does complicate .

Assuming Jethro leaves it to all his children since they are all involved , one sibling won’t be able to run the Cowboys in the same fashion unaccountable to anyone.

I’m not sure everyone has considered these conditions .

 

[Diehardblues]

Nah, I bet he attempts to succeed his father. What im saying and you appear to agree with, is that he doesnt have the drive (and possible thick skin) of his father. Jerry built it, Stephen watched his father build it.

So where do you think the other siblings fit in. They won’t get their share of the team? And couldn’t they cumulatively have a greater voice?

Or do you think Jethro is going to shun the rest of the family and give Stephen total control unchecked by rest of siblings and or heirs.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Jerry has always been a scumbag. The stories about him running around on his wife have been out for decades. My dad went to an exotic-game hunting ranch in South Texas years ago and the guys there mentioned that Stephen had been there recently and basically was a sorry SOB.

I think Jerry worked hard to become more likable early in his tenure here. His first few years here, he used to show moments more like he did to the radio hosts, but IMO he purposely worked to improve his image and hide that side of himself, and he did. So people saw him as a misguided-but-somewhat-likable figure.

That said, I think there's some truth to what the bandwagon guy said: If we were winning games like the last few years, I don't think people would be so upset. The biggest problem is Jerry -- for whatever reason -- decided to punt on this year and not even try to improve the team. I don't remember his ever doing that before, so I don't know the reasons for it. But he spit on the fans by claiming his "all-in" nonsense and then did nothing, so the chickens are now coming home to roost.

 

[CowboyoWales]

So where do you think the other siblings fit in. They won’t get their share of the team? And couldn’t they cumulatively have a greater voice?

Or do you think Jethro is going to shun the rest of the family and give Stephen total control unchecked by rest of siblings and or heirs.

It's not management by committee and from what I see Stephen's the only one with any football executive experience and his rightful inheritance. The family are likely to rally around Stephen (at first), but, once problems start Stephen hasnt the control that Jerry has.

 

[Diehardblues]

It's not management by committee and from what I see Stephen's the only one with any football executive experience and his rightful inheritance. The family are likely to rally around Stephen (at first), but, once problems start Stephen hasnt the control that Jerry has.

And not having that control could fuel the situation I have laid out. It’s why they have probably already addressed this within .

I agree they would initially rally around him. And because Stephen is only one directly involved in football operations is why I’d expect him to become Pres but not GM.

He’ll still be doing much of what he’s doing now with Cap Mgmt , contracts, personnel , etc. But not directly in a position of public accountability a GM holds .

I believe that suits his personality we’ve seen thus far and I truly don’t believe he holds the same passions his father did in becoming a celebrity football guy.

 

[atlantacowboy]

LOL, Stephen will take over.

Oh that borders on conspiracy theory. I understand Jerry. He sat there and watched Jimmy Johnson make it look easy. He looked at Jimmy as a peer bc they played college football together. Stephen is not the alpha male like his daddy. He has been more than ok being a side kick his whole life and never being "the man". In addition, He's not going to have 100% ownership and the dictator like authority that comes with it. The inheritance will be divided up. A lot is going to change when Jerry dies.

 

[DallasEast]

Do y’all remember when Jerry and Dale Hansen used to spar and go at it? Those were some made for tv moments

That is a great avatar.