I guess the goal was more complicated than just a troll effort...and a new art form has been created: the liquor store guys, who, instead of Ripple, get their Don Padron at discount prices...
But never intended to be more than humor, I'll add discussion now, as that was what was offered...by ME:
Excellence can be attained if you...
Care more than others think is wise...
Risk more than others think is safe...
Dream more than others think practical...
Expect more than others think is possible.
Hey, there is an actual formula for success, so I'll follow it and just check it out.
Care more than others think is wise...
Let's throw Jerry Jones up onto the screen, and just see - Before purchasing the Dallas Cowboys, Jerry studied for ten years, learning the ins and outs of the NFL as it was there. He spent extensive time talking with the San Francisco franchise about the running of a NFL franchise. Jerry really studied the Dallas Cowboys, and the franchise under a 'rich kids' dream. He understood the pride of the organization, and both loved and respected the tradition that the team had established. No, Jerry can not be blamed for not caring...as he sought advice from the most knowledgeable person in the NFL, at the time, Al Davis. During the formative years of his ownership, he learned from the successful source of an owner lead GM. They both won Lombardis using that leadership example...and on a high level of success.At each level of organizational change, Jerry sought imput from a wide variety of NFL level and respected people in the business.
He sought outside advice...and was not on his own ego trip.
Risk more than others think is wise...
When Jerry took on the Cowboys, the roster was thin.They weren't winning, and he was losing a $1 million dollars a week...Gamble? Not only did he have to transition the franchise as to solidarity in cash flow, but he had to deeply involve himself in player improvements and roster development. Anyone who says that was all Jimmy, really doesn't know the degree of sacrifice that Jerry was investing right at that point in the Cowboys. Jerry would spend endless hours in his office, working on these problems. He developed a heart condition that he still carries today, due to lack of sleep, stress, and physical fatigue.
When Jimmy went through his 'Benedict Arnold' routine, Jerry took a calculated risk, and brought in Barry Switzer. Attempt to explain the contribution of this man, as one may try, the fact remains that as a coach at both collegiate and college levels, the man holds the highest winning percentage on the books.
After sticking with one of his loyal coaches, Campo, Jerry took another turn at circling the wagons and sought out Bill Parcells...my wife and I were seated in the Alamodome when he walked onto the field for his first Cowboys Training Camp. Bill had some success, but left behind a roster of failing old veterans and cap debt that the organization just come out from under, this very season. Yea, Jerry takes the gambles, as with personnel, but they are all researched and valid 'gambles.' Not all played out, but that is the nature of the NFL beast...not just for 'ol Jerry.
Dream more than others think practicall...
From the start, he manipulated a team and initial coach, that put in place a legitimate Dynasty. Yea, with three Lombardis...too bad the rest of the NFL wasn't what is described by some, as pushovers. San Francisco won a NFC Championship game. Last minute style. Sorry folks, that is football...not a deficient Jerry or Barry.
Jerry's dream became real.
There is more to that although, than a percentage of play off victories...DUH.
During an intense and National Financial crisis, Jerry financed and got built the very top of the line stadium. Second to none. Dreaming...surely, but he accomplished that too.
After Bill Parcells departed, Jerry still dreamed of success. He hired Wade Phillips, and when he lost team cohesion...Jerry dreamed of stability and a very solid head coach. Well, like with Tom Landry, he gave a vote of confidence in Jason Garrett. That is starting to pay off as well. If one studies both the players and design of scheme, more is going on beyond just surface ripples.
Expect more than others think possible...
Starting out, Jerry achieved a trio of Lombardis. One can not explain away his ownership of just that as a contributor.
Under Wade Phillips, the Cowboys had the most wins in the NFC. Well, under Jason Garrett, it has the most victories in two of the last three seasons. Without a valid quarterback, that dropped off in the interim...but was that fixed as well? You bet, Dak Prescott is now at the leadership of the Cowboys...and yea, that involved direction established and directed by Jerry, the GM. He has improved listening skills, but also has a better staff that has been collected....and not all up front. But that is exactly what happened in the 90's.
As to the cause of the drop off season, myself, I think that among rookies since 1970, he was first in completion percentage, pass interception percentage, QB rating and regular season wins, on top of finishing second in adjusted net yards per attempt, dominates any view...even playoff wins in the past 20 seasons.
Blame the smoke on the fire...or the fire on the smoke, but if one is still blaming Jerry...you're wrong.
