adbutcher
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People like to state stuff that fits neatly in their reality. Anyone with eyes knows that Jerry hasn't taken a backseat he just has better people giving him advice.
Props to Will McClay and Stephen
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Hmmm. Quite possible. But the lowered visibilty definitely feeds into him taking a back seat. Regardless, more Jerry "behind the scenes" being fed incredibly sound football advice is a very good thing.
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It's a process.
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As the general manager, Jerry's the one who ultimately assembles the staff. He just found a staff that works, and now the entire unit is functioning as a well-oiled machine.
Anybody thinking "GM" means Jerry's in his office watching YouTube tape himself is foolish.
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No doubt McClay has done a great job, I will say Jerry hired him and the main key in my view is after hiring, do you listen to his advice and the Cowboys have. McClay can't force the Cowboys to make certain move it is critical that Jerry and Stephen believe in McClay and listen to him as well as McClay working closely with the coaching staff to get the parts that fit into what the coaching staff needs.
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This in a nutshell.
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Maybe, who knows Gil Brandt was a big part of the Cowboys yet was never the GM
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They've already tried to hire him away each of the last three seasons. He's not going anywhere.
He is what the media and fans think is a "GM" here in Dallas. The only thing different is what is says on his business card or the signature block of his emails.
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True, One day he may want the task of GM and all entails including player contracts. Then again like Gil he may be happy in the situation he is in as long as he is compensated.
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As roundly as Jerry has been criticized through the years and as many times as he and Stephen have opposed one another on various issues, it would seem he would have disowned him by now if he were so inclined. Jerry may be sensitive but he's loyal to those he's close to. He's proven as much in the past with many of his players. He's also getting more credit these days than he's ever had since he's been in Dallas, simply by stepping out of the way of those who have displayed a proven knack for talent evaluation. Count me in as someone who would commend him for that.
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I think much of it has to do with trust factor in why he is so called stepping out of the way. Jerry has the authority to over rule anyone including Stephen.
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I'm sure there's no question but what he wouldn't be stepping aside if his trust in those that he, JG and Stephen delegated to tend to talent acquisition weren't doing a good job. Lord knows, it took him long enough to decide to let those qualified to do so actually do so. I also think his lack of great success in seeing two decades of many mediocre decisions had a great deal to do with it. I just hope he keeps those in tow who are doing so well.
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Lord I hope not! He needs to grown in Dallas with Stephen. Together!
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I think for the first time since Jerry took over, we actually have a dedicated GM by committee. It was always Jerry with the final say before, but he's got so many other business interests going on I don't think he was ever as informed as he needed to be. I think putting his faith and trust completely in Stephen was one of the biggest turning points for this franchise and sincerely hasn't gotten enough press.
Will McClay is an absolute wiz though.
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You know people always whine about certain threads and what not. I just don't understand it, if you don't like it then don't click the title and further more why the Hell waste time posting a reply in it.
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I'm having nightmares in the daytime about that very thing. Jerry could gain a tremendous amount of respect and acclaim if he just could find it in his wherewithal to declare McClay the Cowboys GM. (Let us pray . . . please, God, make it happen.) Something tells me if he doesn't Will McClay is a goner. As it is, Jerry has plenty to do as owner.
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I could be wrong but I doubt he wants to have anything to do with the cap and contracts. That's Stephen's job.
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Hard to say how any person may feel over time. I just hope he remains with Dallas for a long time.
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Yes, Jerry is one of the ultimate examples of the captain only being as good as his crew. His success as a GM has always depended on making the right hires: Jimmy Johnson and Bill Parcells are good examples of that.
Where he deserves blame as a GM is the years when he failed to hire those kind of guys. He is responsible for Lacewell, for Campo being coach, etc. When he gets his front office right, then Jerry is good GM because he can get the owner to do whatever the rest of the staff tells him is needed.