Mediocrity is the Brand

[Bobhaze]

On the night Jerry Jones bought the Cowboys, he very famously stumbled through his first presser proclaiming, “We must win; we will win; Winning is the name of the game.” Jerry eventually had those words emblazoned in the entrance to the team’s headquarters in Frisco.

It would be great if the owner actually believed those words and backed it up with some action reflected in the team’s on-field performance. Because his actions actually say, “We must be mediocre, we will be mediocre. Mediocrity is the name of the game.”

This organization was once the gold standard of excellence. The Cowboys played in 8 of the first 30 SBs, winning 5. They have played in zero of the last 22. That’s actually less than mediocre.

The team that earned the “America’s Team” moniker did it by dominating much of 3 decades of pro football. The last two decades have made this team’s brand go from excellence to mediocrity. And to further kick sand in the faces of his fan base, Jerry has no shame in what he’s done to the brand of this franchise. I guess thats what making billions in cash will do to a man who has a mediocre product but continues to translate that mediocrity into cold, hard billions.

How deep is mediocrity ingrained in this organization? Let us count the ways-

1. Overall regular season record since the 1995 season, the last we won or appeared in a SB is.........176-170. That’s 22 seasons and 7 games this season of consistent mediocrity. It is flat out amazing how consistent the mediocrity is.
2. Playoff record since the last SB: 3-9. Pitiful, but what’s even more amazing is THAT MAKES THE OVERALL RECORD OF THIS TEAM SINCE OUR LAST SB, 179-179!!!
3. That consistent record of mediocrity has been done with an array of head coaches and philosophies. This 22 season mediocre stretch was done with 6 different head coaches.
4. In his beloved “stayjum”, going into the 2018 season Jerry’s boys were 39-36 in the opulent palace he built. With the 3 home wins this year, the Cowboys are 42-36.

I could go on, but the point is made. In the last 22 years and some change, this team under Jerral Wayne Jones is a combined 179-179. “Mediocrity is the name of the game” to Jerry Jones. It’s now the team’s brand.

So if you ask me how this team will finish this year, it seems like a logical conclusion to assume it will be 8-8. Until our owner gets sick of this mediocrity, its simply our brand.

 

[HowardC]

Yep. No success until he is worm food.

 

[Batman1980]

Jerry's response so far when people complain about the onfield product

 

[Shinaoi]

The cowboys history of winning is actually ancient now. It was a losing slump for a while, after 10 years or so. But going on 20+ with no end in sight, this team has just as much history of losing as it does winning.

 

[ShortRound]

Jerry's bellys full, unless he or Stephen gets serious, it will be more of the same for the foreseeable future.

 

[blueblood70]

On the night Jerry Jones bought the Cowboys, he very famously stumbled through his first presser proclaiming, “We must win; we will win; Winning is the name of the game.” Jerry eventually had those words emblazoned in the entrance to the team’s headquarters in Frisco.

It would be great if the owner actually believed those words and backed it up with some action reflected in the team’s on-field performance. Because his actions actually say, “We must be mediocre, we will be mediocre. Mediocrity is the name of the game.”

This organization was once the gold standard of excellence. The Cowboys played in 8 of the first 30 SBs, winning 5. They have played in zero of the last 22. That’s actually less than mediocre.

The team that earned the “America’s Team” moniker did it by dominating much of 3 decades of pro football. The last two decades have made this team’s brand go from excellence to mediocrity. And to further kick sand in the faces of his fan base, Jerry has no shame in what he’s done to the brand of this franchise. I guess thats what making billions in cash will do to a man who has a mediocre product but continues to translate that mediocrity into cold, hard billions.

How deep is mediocrity ingrained in this organization? Let us count the ways-

1. Overall regular season record since the 1995 season, the last we won or appeared in a SB is.........176-170. That’s 22 seasons and 7 games this season of consistent mediocrity. It is flat out amazing how consistent the mediocrity is.
2. Playoff record since the last SB: 3-9. Pitiful, but what’s even more amazing is THAT MAKES THE OVERALL RECORD OF THIS TEAM SINCE OUR LAST SB, 179-179!!!
3. That consistent record of mediocrity has been done with an array of head coaches and philosophies. This 22 season mediocre stretch was done with 6 different head coaches.
4. In his beloved “stayjum”, going into the 2018 season Jerry’s boys were 39-36 in the opulent palace he built. With the 3 home wins this year, the Cowboys are 42-36.

I could go on, but the point is made. In the last 22 years and some change, this team under Jerral Wayne Jones is a combined 179-179. “Mediocrity is the name of the game” to Jerry Jones. It’s now the team’s brand.

So if you ask me how this team will finish this year, it seems like a logical conclusion to assume it will be 8-8. Until our owner gets sick of this mediocrity, its simply our brand.

happens to a lot of teams over a long period, Washington record right before we played was also .500 over that period..lets stop just looking at US and blaming Jerry..Parody is now built into the league and other than maybe a few franchises have overcome that but many sit so close to .500 year in and year out or win 12 one year 6 the next..tons of teams make the payoffs one year out the next, SB hangover see Philly..heck it took them their entire existence to win ONE SB..ill take Jerrys 3 and the old regimes 2 plus many appearances and winning records over many..Jerry doesnt do this on purpose maybe areal GM and some better coaches and we improve some but look around the league..Parody and mediocrity is at a all time high..

 

[Batman1980]

LOL parody is right.

 

[Aviano90]

Be a good fan and be a mediocrity lover.

 

[p_tubbs]

Yep. No success until he is worm food.

Wow I thought I'd heard a lot of stupid statements but you get the moronic award. If you don't like how he's managing the team, you are well within your rights to criticize but that statement should cause you to be banned. Maybe you should start cheering for another team.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

I never question Jerry's desire to win. He's always come across as someone passionate and earnest about winning.

What I have questioned is the franchise's approach to winning. I think the FO has generally been scatter-brained since Jimmy left. The common denominator has always been Jerry and ultimately his decision making.

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

And from what is known, sounds like even if no PO appearance this year, nothing will change because they got rid of the OL as a scapegoat to do this all over next year, with coaching staff etc.

 

[tm1119]

happens to a lot of teams over a long period, Washington record right before we played was also .500 over that period..lets stop just looking at US and blaming Jerry..Parody is now built into the league and other than maybe a few franchises have overcome that but many sit so close to .500 year in and year out or win 12 one year 6 the next..tons of teams make the payoffs one year out the next, SB hangover see Philly..heck it took them their entire existence to win ONE SB..ill take Jerrys 3 and the old regimes 2 plus many appearances and winning records over many..Jerry doesnt do this on purpose maybe areal GM and some better coaches and we improve some but look around the league..Parody and mediocrity is at a all time high..

Since the year 2000 22 different teams have made a conference championship game. The cowboys aren’t 1 of them. The Cowboys as a franchise have been a failure for 20+ years now...there’s really no denying it in any measure. OP is right, the entire way the cowboys are run is toxic. Jerry and Stephen need to go away and count their $ while real football guys running the team. Jerry has become the new Al Davis essentially

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

I never question Jerry's desire to win. He's always come across as someone passionate and earnest about winning.

What I have questioned is the franchise's approach to winning. I think the FO has generally been scatter-brained since Jimmy left. The common denominator has always been Jerry and ultimately his decision making.

This, that is why after all of these years no changes, bogger wants to do it his way and wants it done to show he can get it done without JJ. What he fails to see is his way and this coach goes together like fire and gasoline.

 

[ScipioCowboy]

I think he’s lost the passion for winning. At this point in life, comfort is more important than the difficult decisions you have to make and bridges you have to burn when you’re committed to winning. He said how being around Parcells was like walking on eggshells. I imagine that’s not the case with Garrett.

 

[blueblood70]

overall as a franchise we still are the BEST..not bad for a fan but I do understand the frustration..

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_all-time_NFL_win–loss_records

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

I think he’s lost the passion for winning. At this point in life, comfort is more important than the difficult decisions you have to make and bridges you have to burn when you’re committed to winning. He said how being around Parcells was like walking on eggshells. I imagine that’s not the case with Garrett.

This, that is why I love and miss the Tuna. Saw less of bogger than I ever had.

 

[Bobhaze]

I think he’s lost the passion for winning. At this point in life, comfort is more important than the difficult decisions you have to make and bridges you have to burn when you’re committed to winning. He said how being around Parcells was like walking on eggshells. I imagine that’s not the case with Garrett.

Jerry has made it clear, he picks his HCs based first on his “comfort” with them not their ability to put a winner on the field.

 

[Bob-Lillys-War]

Garrett's Golden Rule #2 , from the newyorktimes best seller list : " A decade of Mediocrity - The Jason Garrett Saga "

2. Have no accountability whatsoever, when needed blame it on the F.O., or pay some posters to blame the owner and let yourself be called a puppet . Never let the responsibility lay on your shoulders for being the Head Coach . Never accept the blame or the shame . Its better to be dumb with a paycheck, than inept and have no pay check .

 

[blueblood70]

Since the year 2000 22 different teams have made a conference championship game. The cowboys aren’t 1 of them. The Cowboys as a franchise have been a failure for 20+ years now...there’s really no denying it in any measure. OP is right, the entire way the cowboys are run is toxic. Jerry and Stephen need to go away and count their $ while real football guys running the team. Jerry has become the new Al Davis essentially

lets go back 10yrs it can be worse we are 6th best out of 32 thats not middle of the road, at 92-68 I believe its gotten better we cant simply keep going back so long ago..i like 5 yrs but at least this 10yrs shows improvement..am I happy with the layoff appearances and no SBs heck no but stop trying to put us in the bad team category.. look at a lot of those teams over the past 10yrs starting to win now its going to take them a very long time just to get to .500 overall record..seriously.. these posts while have some validity make me SMH..

https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/gallery/every-nfl-teams-10-year-record-ranked-32-1-010417

 

[cowboy_ron]

Back in the day many of us can remember and cherish when the playoffs were when the Cowboys season begins, now it seems like an 8-8 season is the goal...............my, how the mighty have fallen......due mostly in part of an arrogant self centered, egotistical owner.