Knowing that JG & SL are staying atleast eases the pain

[Pantone282C]

I keep getting my hopes up and then

Perfect image of the FO results on Cowboys' fandom.

 

[dallasdave]

The fact that so many fans have lowered their expectations is really disheartening. I totally understand it though, because mine have been lowered as well. I really hate to say this, but in a sense, being a Cowboys fan is not what it used to be. There was a time when I hated losing, more than I loved winning because winning was expected. It's not like that any longer. The wins are still amazing, but the losses, while not necessarily expected, do not have the sting they used to. I watch every minute of every Cowboys game, but sadly enough (and for years now) with completely different expectations. - - thanks Jerry.

Hit the nail right on the head

 

[dallasdave]

Perfect image of the FO results on Cowboys' fandom.

That was a good image

 

[Pantone282C]

That was a good image

We've been kicking and Lucy's been holding for the last 23 years.

 

[Beast_from_East]

This franchise is a joke and will be until Jerry leaves this Earth.

Steven is worse.......just as dumb as his daddy but cheap as hell on top of it.

At least Jerry spent money, Steven prefers moneyball style. Lots of cheap draft picks, free agency is for losers!!!

Yea, it’s going to be so much better under Jr

 

[Beast_from_East]

Not really, because Jerry wrote the will that his children have control and Stephen himself will continue the traditions of his father, but he way cheaper. After that it goes to his grand-kids where they will eventually decide what to do.

Spaulding will win a SB in 2053........book it!

Most of us will be dead by then, but our grandkids or great-grandkids might see it!!

 

[Beast_from_East]

As the years go by, more and more fans are accepting mediocrity. 9-7 is good enough. 10 wins is a bonus.

Understandable, but unfortunate.

When you are starving to death, Spam looks pretty dam good!

 

[NeonNinja]

The fact that so many fans have lowered their expectations is really disheartening. I totally understand it though, because mine have been lowered as well. I really hate to say this, but in a sense, being a Cowboys fan is not what it used to be. There was a time when I hated losing, more than I loved winning because winning was expected. It's not like that any longer. The wins are still amazing, but the losses, while not necessarily expected, do not have the sting they used to. I watch every minute of every Cowboys game, but sadly enough (and for years now) with completely different expectations. - - thanks Jerry.

Well said. I agree 100%.

 

[Chrispierce]

Oh I think Stephen is quite sincere. I just think he has no clue how to accomplish it. He hasn't in the past. I see no reason why I should start thinking he can do it now.

If he gets rid of Garrett and the offensive coaches I might start thinking differently.

Then you’re in fatalist mode,and totally understandable. I’ve been there,being skeptic I’m prone to fall into it myself. They also have to show me things first before I hang my hat on the bed post,and that’s the only way they are going to get you to say “Ok...we’re good.” We’ll just have to see this play out,but I like the direction we’re heading in now.

 

[Pantone282C]

Then you’re in fatalist mode,and totally understandable. I’ve been there,being skeptic I’m prone to fall into it myself. They also have to show me things first before I hang my hat on the bed post,and that’s the only way they are going to get you to say “Ok...we’re good.” We’ll just have to see this play out,but I like the direction we’re heading in now.

As frustrating as it is, I have to agree with approval of the direction we're headed, with one caveat. I hope the coaching continues to evolve - either out of self awareness or change in personnel.

 

[renny]

You know what you are going to get from these guys. They are not good enough or creative enough to take this team any further than what they achieved this season, and we know that.

I can live with expecting less ONLY IF I KNOW FOR FACT HOW THINGS WILL END, whether a winning or losing season.

As a cowboys fan hearing that linehan will go no where is like the doctors telling you you have "×" amount of years to live.

You are not expecting much and you know how things will eventually end.

I am ok with that. I really am. I feel that next season I can finally sit back and loosely enjoy football without bubbleguts and butterflies.

Knowing that if we make the playoffs and that we will eventually get shredded by creative playcalling and teams like the rams, saints etc puts me at ease.

Knowing that Garrett will only claim we have to get "21" going instead of getting more offensive players involved or coaching the whole offense up puts me at ease.

Knowing that all we can do is play 90's ball and fail to compete with the modern trend makes things a little easy.

It puts my high hopes on cruise control for the moment.

They are the pain!

 

[Ranching]

I lived as a child the Staubach years. Raised in the NY area and wearing my Cowboy Jacket in Giant-Jet country made me feel PROUD!
That feeling hasn't been around for almost a quarter of a century and I wonder if I will ever experience it before I meet the man in the sky?

Jerry Jones you are not a FOOTBALL GM .....give it up man give it up and just count your dollars!!!

P.S. Still hate them 70s Steelers with a vengeance!!!!

Jerry is gonna read this and start selling Cowboys Viagra to give you that old feeling back.

 

[Chrispierce]

As frustrating as it is, I have to agree with approval of the direction we're headed, with one caveat. I hope the coaching continues to evolve - either out of self awareness or change in personnel.

Honestly,the only reason my outlooked has changed,was listening to the disappointment and tone of what Stephen was saying. His whole deal was ...”Yeah we got a nice team ..we the division again,yeah great thanks.” That was his overall attitude and that’s not the same tones as the last couple times down this road. He wants to play for titles,and wild cards = failure. That’s where we’re at now. Before? It was fine to go 10-6 and win a wild card game,and now it’s not.

 

[Pantone282C]

Honestly,the only reason my outlook has changed,was listening to the disappointment and tone of what Stephen was saying. His whole deal was ...”Yeah we got a nice team ..we the division again,yeah great thanks.” That was his overall attitude and that’s not the same tones as the last couple times down this road. He wants to play for titles,and wild cards = failure. That’s where we’re at now. Before? It was fine to go 10-6 and win a wild card game,and now it’s not.

A certain Dallas newspaper article said that Jerry is basically apathetic about winning. I disagree, but he has gone about the GM business the wrong way. That being said, he has made his choices and believes in them. We'll see, but I can't imagine not holding his coaches' feet to the fire in some manner.

 

[Chrispierce]

A certain Dallas newspaper article said that Jerry is basically apathetic about winning. I disagree, but he has gone about the GM business the wrong way. That being said, he has made his choices and believes in them. We'll see, but I can't imagine not holding his coaches' feet to the fire in some manner.

Well in Jerry’s interview,he praised the others,but didn’t mention Linehan. That’s a total shot over the bow.

 

[LatinMind]

IDK how people can even force themselves to watch games with a mentality of lower expectations. If i was this way i wouldnt even watch. Wouldnt waste my time on something i set my mind that it would fail.

I loved every game i watched this yr because this team is so young and you see them growing. I wish some of you would just stop being fans of this team. That might come off as harsh but i really wish this team didnt have fans like some of you. Nobody has to like everything about a team, i dont. But i dont ever lower hope that this team will make it to the superbowl. Like i said i dont be to be harsh and im not calling anyone in particular out, but the team dont need fans like you and ur lowered expectations.

 

[Little Jr]

The fact that so many fans have lowered their expectations is really disheartening. I totally understand it though, because mine have been lowered as well. I really hate to say this, but in a sense, being a Cowboys fan is not what it used to be. There was a time when I hated losing, more than I loved winning because winning was expected. It's not like that any longer. The wins are still amazing, but the losses, while not necessarily expected, do not have the sting they used to. I watch every minute of every Cowboys game, but sadly enough (and for years now) with completely different expectations. - - thanks Jerry.

I was just telling my 17 yr old son this after the rams loss. With in 30 min i was fine and I took my son to the gym. Lol years ago that wouldn't have happened. It wasn't even that long ago because my son remembers when he was younger how I reacted to losses.

I feel horrible for him and the younger generation of Cowboy fans. They never even witnessed a nfc championship game. He's 17 and by the time I was 17 we had, 11 play-off appearances, 13 play-off wins , 6 nfc championship appearances, 3 nfc championships wins, 3 super bowl appearances and 1 super bowl win. In his 17 years we have, 6 play-off appearances and 3 wins. I had the same amount of super bowl appearances as he does play off wins. I had as many nfc championship appearances as he has playoff appearances. I guess in some ways they have it better because they don't know how good it feels so they can't miss something they never had.

When I say it, it's sad, but when I actually type it out and read it, it's beyond sad, it's freaking pathetic.

 

[SoupcanSam]

That was a good image

It really is bad. Can you imagin the reaction the day Garrett is let go and a new face is brought in?

It will become a holiday that wr all will mark on our calendars for years.

 

[Pantone282C]

Well in Jerry’s interview,he praised the others,but didn’t mention Linehan. That’s a total shot over the bow.

It had best be so!

 

[Rayman70]

You know what you are going to get from these guys. They are not good enough or creative enough to take this team any further than what they achieved this season, and we know that.

I can live with expecting less ONLY IF I KNOW FOR FACT HOW THINGS WILL END, whether a winning or losing season.

As a cowboys fan hearing that linehan will go no where is like the doctors telling you you have "×" amount of years to live.

You are not expecting much and you know how things will eventually end.

I am ok with that. I really am. I feel that next season I can finally sit back and loosely enjoy football without bubbleguts and butterflies.

Knowing that if we make the playoffs and that we will eventually get shredded by creative playcalling and teams like the rams, saints etc puts me at ease.

Knowing that Garrett will only claim we have to get "21" going instead of getting more offensive players involved or coaching the whole offense up puts me at ease.

Knowing that all we can do is play 90's ball and fail to compete with the modern trend makes things a little easy.

It puts my high hopes on cruise control for the moment.

in my best Archie Bunker voice....oh jeeeeese