NFL Execs: The Cowboys Under Stephen Jones Are Turning into a 'Scary' Contender

[DallasEast]

Wait, is this one of those times where since it comes from Bleacher Report that it is not dismissed?

I wonder about the validity and relevance of an article like this regardless of its point-of-origin. It provides two unnamed sources--one source per conference. There are 32 teams. Is a 10% sampling or greater too difficult to obtain? If you're going to write one of these articles and quote faceless people, can't you secure quotes from three NFL front office executives at the very least to justify the stipulation that Stephen Jones is the reason NFL executives generally believe Dallas has evolved into a scary contender? Seriously. The article lacks substance substantiating what it implies.

 

[visionary]

Credible source or not, I too would be concerned about the Cowboys if I'm scheduled to face them this year. The Cowboys are much closer to that 14 and 2 team than the 2 and 14 nightmare they were a year ago.

If I'm any NFL team facing the Cowboys I'd do what successful teams have done against us for several years..... Come after Tony

We have shown that pressure gets to Tony because we are very predictable and Tony likes to hold on to the ball. Combine that with an aging QB with a bad back and recent injuries and I like my chances of I'm a DC

Zeke might change that if he can prove to be a difference maker but for now that would be the game plan

 

[Miller]

Do I want my Boys to get back to the glory days? No doubt. Do I hope that Stephen is WAY better than Jerry and will make the franchise great gain? Again, no doubt. Do I trust the Bleacher Report and two unnamed GMs? Not even close. Charlie Casserly was a GM and I think he may be one of the worst evaluators and GMs I've ever seen. Do you see what some of the teams in the league do yearly? For all we know it was the GM of Cleveland and Los Angeles (St. Louis). So we will have to see with what JG does with what Stephen brings in.

I also heard something this morning that was so true. Fans hang on to 2014 but there are a string of teams that had similar success and disappointment. Lions fans think they were a pass interference call from making the 2nd round. Cowboy fans think it was Dez Non-catch from a NFC title game despite maybe being out Rd 1. GB fans think they were in the SB with a 16 pt lead with 4 min left before all kinds of crap happened..and were a Dez catch from not being there. Seattle had THE interception. So lets not think that we were perfect in 2014. The way I see it Romo has to be healthy for anything to fall into place and for any move to make any difference.

 

[cowboyfan4life2]

What defensive player would you have drafted that will have more impact than Zeke? The defense's problem is the lack of a pass rush. There was not an elite pass rusher in this draft. Bosa is not elite, but he was off the board anyway .

Ramsey is going to have a great career.

 

[BigStar]

I have it on good word that Stephen is Risen Star's 2nd favorite Jones behind Charlotte.

And yes he wants to be behind Charlotte.

Pretty sure that's JG's role if the war room showed anything

 

[DenCWBY]

This is the war room strategy.

 

[Alexander]

I wonder about the validity and relevance of an article like this regardless of its point-of-origin. It provides two unnamed sources--one source per conference. There are 32 teams. Is a 10% sampling or greater too difficult to obtain? If you're going to write one of these articles and quote faceless people, can't you secure quotes from three NFL front office executives at the very least to justify the stipulation that Stephen Jones is the reason NFL executives generally believe Dallas has evolved into a scary contender? Seriously. The article lacks substance substantiating what it implies.

You will get that in practically any article that names "sources".

I just found it funny that 9 times out of 10 people see "Bleacher Report" and immediately blast it, especially if what is in the article is not exactly flattering.

Now you get this and well, it's okay for most.

Why? Well, it paints a nice picture.

Fact is and people need to get it, Bleacher Report is a lot more "legitimate" than it used to be.

At least now, there are bloggers/writers that have been published before, even some that aren't with ESPN, CNN, Yahoo, etc.

Mike Freeman in particular has been around for a while.

It is not some fan slob posting his random "slobby thoughts" or some other catchy catch-phrase.

You want that, go see FanSided or others.

But I bet you if Freeman wrote an article stating Stephen had no idea what he was doing, then you would see the BR dismissive wave.

 

[BAT]

Started 13 games in 2014, not 6.

Yes he did start almost every game, but he played with an injured knee after the 3rd or 4th game of the season (re-aggravated it several times through the year) against Bears. Going off memory here. I don't think I have to defend how good Mo Wilkerson is if that is your point.

 

[jday]

If I'm any NFL team facing the Cowboys I'd do what successful teams have done against us for several years..... Come after Tony

We have shown that pressure gets to Tony because we are very predictable and Tony likes to hold on to the ball. Combine that with an aging QB with a bad back and recent injuries and I like my chances of I'm a DC

Zeke might change that if he can prove to be a difference maker but for now that would be the game plan

So, as the DC your gameplan would be to sack the opposing quarterback? That's just crazy enough to work. You are a visionary, visionary.

 

[CyberB0b]

That's a lie...

They had a Shazier card turned in along with a Zack Martin card.


All of the Johnny Manziel garbage was just Jerry saying stuff to have the media speak about the Cowboys.


They know what they will do ahead of time when it comes to these picks.

How do you explain the Sharif Floyd situation?

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

Then we lost our starting QB, best CB, top reciever

Oh so that was after?

 

[Wolfpack]

Jerry is now the puppet (mouthpiece) and Stephen is pulling the strings.

I think a better anology would be that Jerry is the crazy drunk uncle who always does something crazy each holiday season. You just never know quite what or when it will be.

 

[Corso]

All those moral victories we've been racking up over the last few years are instilling fear in the rest of the league. They see that 4-12 record last year and are shaking in their proverbial boots.

Ha ha ha! Killer.

 

[JPostSam]

Credible source or not, I too would be concerned about the Cowboys if I'm scheduled to face them this year. The Cowboys are much closer to that 14 and 2 team than the 2 and 14 nightmare they were a year ago.

 

[Doomsay]

true, we scared NO ONE in 2014 with our FAKE head coach!!

Agreed, teams seemed to be scared by the fact that he couldn't help them with his inept play calling for the first time.

 

[visionary]

So, as the DC your gameplan would be to sack the opposing quarterback? That's just crazy enough to work. You are a visionary, visionary.

That's been the book on the Cowboys and Romo since Garrett brought his 'innovative' (see predictable) offense

How many other QBs with "the best OL in the nfl" get seriously injured every year?

 

[jjktkk]

That's been the book on the Cowboys and Romo since Garrett brought his 'innovative' (see predictable) offense

How many other QBs with "the best OL in the nfl" get seriously injured every year?

Not many, but, then, how many QBs hold on to the ball as long as Romo does? What makes Romo great, is also what makes Romo susceptible to big hits and injuries.

 

[jday]

That's been the book on the Cowboys and Romo since Garrett brought his 'innovative' (see predictable) offense

How many other QBs with "the best OL in the nfl" get seriously injured every year?

So you define "good ol play" as never giving up sacks. Which is another way of saying "there is no such thing as good ol play."

Granted, they fell apart last year largely due to their inability to find a QB that could aptly replace Romo as well as other key injuries. But given the injection of Zeke with their array of weapons this team has the potential to be very dangerous.

I am familiar with your mantra so I understand the above was a waste of keystrokes.

 

[CWR]

Healthy Romo and a few more playmakers on defense are the big factors here. Those fall into place, sky's the limit.

That being said, while the roster might be rounding into shape, I still have questions about Garrett. I think he's just middle of the road in terms of head coaching acumen. Jerry loves Garrett but you have to wonder if 2016 is a disappointing season, would Stephen be more inclined to cut bait and influence his dad to move on and try to get someone in here that can maybe make something of Romo's last couple of years.

If 2016 goes down in flames I expect Garret to be fired. Jerry does love him, but Jerry has made tough decisions in the past for what he believes is for the betterment of the team. Parting ways with Emmitt comes to mind.

However, I do worry how Jerry will respond if there are some extenuating circumstances leading to another poor season.

 

[SilverStarCowboy]

be afraid....be very afraid

lool