roy williams interview (video)

[Chief]

this leadership crap is so overrated with you people. roy leads by example of his play. what is a leader to you people, the guy who says a few words to pump u up before the game?

Michael Irvin. Who is the heart and soul of this team?

Troy Aikman. Who makes his teammates accountable?

Emmitt Smith. Who sets the goal of being the best who ever played the game?

James Washington. Who on this defense has a serious mean streak, is an overachiever and backs up his endless talk with big plays?

Erik Williams went into each Packers game with the mindset that he was going to take the great Reggie White and beat the crap out of him. For some reason, I don't think Flozell has that in him.

Nobody is denying the talent the early 1990s Cowboys had, but it's my opinion that the above-listed intangibles are what made the team great.

I'm not convinced this team has anything close to it. Terence Newman has tried to assert himself some recently and Romo could develop into a vocal leader.

Parcells cast such a huge, domineering shadow within the entire organization that perhaps it stunted the growth of vocal leadership among the players. Or maybe most of these players are just nice guys, waiting around for someone to tell them what to do. Or maybe it's both, but I see it as a missing ingredient right now -- something that is necessary to win a Super Bowl.

 

[Cbz40]

Michael Irvin. Who is the heart and soul of this team?

Troy Aikman. Who makes his teammates accountable?

Emmitt Smith. Who sets the goal of being the best who ever played the game?

James Washington. Who on this defense has a serious mean streak, is an overachiever and backs up his endless talk with big plays?

Nobody is denying the talent the early 1990s Cowboys had, but it's my opinion that the above-listed intangibles are what made the team great.

I'm not convinced this team has anything close to it. Terence Newman has tried to assert himself some recently and Romo could develop into a vocal leader.

Parcells cast such a huge, domineering shadow within the entire organization that perhaps it stunted the growth of vocal leadership among the players. Or maybe most of these players are just nice guys, waiting around for someone to tell them what to do. Or maybe it's both, but I see it as a missing ingredient right now -- something that is necessary to win a Super Bowl.

Well said Chief....Watching Michael on the sidelines would get me pumped....and that's very difficult to do.

 

[5Stars]

I can vouch for that theory.....

I gots lots of money...if you need some? GO ELSEWHERE!

My money is on the Cowboys...

Check it out, watch and see.

 

[Cbz40]

I gots lots of money...if you need some? GO ELSEWHERE!

My money is on the Cowboys...

Check it out, watch and see.

So was all of mine.....it's time to start winning a little of it back....

 

[5Stars]

Michael Irvin. Who is the heart and soul of this team?

Troy Aikman. Who makes his teammates accountable?

Emmitt Smith. Who sets the goal of being the best who ever played the game?

something that is necessary to win a Super Bowl.

That is what the game is all about! Sweet post...

 

[5Stars]

So was all of mine.....it's time to start winning a little of it back....

I don't gamble...if you really need some money, PM me...

(it will be a waste of your time)

:laugh2:

 

[LaTunaNostra]

Michael Irvin. Who is the heart and soul of this team?

Troy Aikman. Who makes his teammates accountable?

Emmitt Smith. Who sets the goal of being the best who ever played the game?

James Washington. Who on this defense has a serious mean streak, is an overachiever and backs up his endless talk with big plays?

Erik Williams went into each Packers game with the mindset that he was going to take the great Reggie White and beat the crap out of him. For some reason, I don't think Flozell has that in him.

Nobody is denying the talent the early 1990s Cowboys had, but it's my opinion that the above-listed intangibles are what made the team great.

I'm not convinced this team has anything close to it. Terence Newman has tried to assert himself some recently and Romo could develop into a vocal leader.

Parcells cast such a huge, domineering shadow within the entire organization that perhaps it stunted the growth of vocal leadership among the players. Or maybe most of these players are just nice guys, waiting around for someone to tell them what to do. Or maybe it's both, but I see it as a missing ingredient right now -- something that is necessary to win a Super Bowl.

great post. and please add Woody!

I don't think we over-rate leadership on this board.

I think we under-rate it.

All the talent in the world won't cut it without true leadership, which in my dotage I have come to appreciate as an extra dose of character.

 

[jem88]

great post. and please add Woody!

I don't think we over-rate leadership on this board.

I think we under-rate it.

All the talent in the world won't cut it without true leadership, which in my dotage I have come to appreciate as an extra dose of character.

Seconded. That team of the early '90s was special because it combined outrageous talent with great leadership.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Don't forget the Jets exposed Glenn to the expansion draft after the 2001 season and the Texans released this guy after the 2004 season.

The only reason he was here was Bill Parcells. He's 35 years old; 5'9 185 lbs. and he's lost a step and a half. I like the fact that most of the old Parcells re-treads are off this team.

In fact, Phillips wasn't exactly effusive in his praise for Ferguson at NT the other day. He actually sounded more enthused over Ratliff's game than Ferguson.

 

[dooomsday]

Don't forget the Jets exposed Glenn to the expansion draft after the 2001 season and the Texans released this guy after the 2004 season.

The only reason he was here was Bill Parcells. He's 35 years old; 5'9 185 lbs. and he's lost a step and a half. I like the fact that most of the old Parcells re-treads are off this team.

In fact, Phillips wasn't exactly effusive in his praise for Ferguson at NT the other day. He actually sounded more enthused over Ratliff's game than Ferguson.

I for one didnt forget. Another comfort level guy BP loves. The Vinny of our D!

 

[DBoys]

Wah for Roy.

Coaches coach and players play. Would be nice if Roy would learn to wrap up and quit getting toasted.

 

[LaTunaNostra]

Don't forget the Jets exposed Glenn to the expansion draft after the 2001 season and the Texans released this guy after the 2004 season.

This is incorrectly understood. It's not like Glenn had lost so much since 01.

Both Coleman and Glenn were exposed - because of their exorbitant contracts, NOT their play at that time.

Bill had signed both to enormous contracts, and the new regime under Terry Bradway had to cut big just to stay aflaot - it was considered a 'coup' by most that such big slalries were jettisoned.

unfortunately for the new coach, Hem Edwards, he came to a team that had lost two very good cbs, and he never did find replacements to their level.

aaron was indeed a good starter when the jets exposed him. i think i recall Houston was anxious to re-sign him at lower salary in 04...but they no longer saw him as a starter and didn't want to be paying starter money.

 

[RomoIsBack]

thats life

 

[LaTunaNostra]

I for one didnt forget. Another comfort level guy BP loves. The Vinny of our D!

You better PRAY Fergy plays well this year.

and double the "Parcells retread' stays healthy.

 

[Rampage]

Michael Irvin. Who is the heart and soul of this team?

Troy Aikman. Who makes his teammates accountable?

Emmitt Smith. Who sets the goal of being the best who ever played the game?

James Washington. Who on this defense has a serious mean streak, is an overachiever and backs up his endless talk with big plays?

Erik Williams went into each Packers game with the mindset that he was going to take the great Reggie White and beat the crap out of him. For some reason, I don't think Flozell has that in him.

Nobody is denying the talent the early 1990s Cowboys had, but it's my opinion that the above-listed intangibles are what made the team great.

I'm not convinced this team has anything close to it. Terence Newman has tried to assert himself some recently and Romo could develop into a vocal leader.

Parcells cast such a huge, domineering shadow within the entire organization that perhaps it stunted the growth of vocal leadership among the players. Or maybe most of these players are just nice guys, waiting around for someone to tell them what to do. Or maybe it's both, but I see it as a missing ingredient right now -- something that is necessary to win a Super Bowl.

why do we need a "heart and soul" of this team to be successful? this isn't the 90s anymore and we now have a salary cap. those teams in the 90s were stacked with talent. it's a new era of football. 2 many excuses among cowboys players and fans these days. go out and play!

 

[Chief]

those teams in the 90s were stacked with talent. it's a new era of football.

Which puts even more value on leadership, chemistry and other intangibles.

 

[LaTunaNostra]

why do we need a "heart and soul" of this team to be successful? this isn't the 90s anymore and we now have a salary cap. those teams in the 90s were stacked with talent. it's a new era of football. 2 many excuses among cowboys players and fans these days. go out and play!

hmmm.

so now when there is LESS talent on an NFL roster there is LESS need for leadership?

if you needed leadership in addtion to the talents of the 90's players to win out, you need it in aces today.

you know who understands the role of leadership, perhaps as well as any figure in the game today?

Bill Belichick.

 

[Mansta54]

Michael Irvin. Who is the heart and soul of this team?

Troy Aikman. Who makes his teammates accountable?

Emmitt Smith. Who sets the goal of being the best who ever played the game?

James Washington. Who on this defense has a serious mean streak, is an overachiever and backs up his endless talk with big plays?

Erik Williams went into each Packers game with the mindset that he was going to take the great Reggie White and beat the crap out of him. For some reason, I don't think Flozell has that in him.

Nobody is denying the talent the early 1990s Cowboys had, but it's my opinion that the above-listed intangibles are what made the team great.

I'm not convinced this team has anything close to it. Terence Newman has tried to assert himself some recently and Romo could develop into a vocal leader.

Parcells cast such a huge, domineering shadow within the entire organization that perhaps it stunted the growth of vocal leadership among the players. Or maybe most of these players are just nice guys, waiting around for someone to tell them what to do. Or maybe it's both, but I see it as a missing ingredient right now -- something that is necessary to win a Super Bowl.

Big E whupped the Late Great Reggie White on a regular basis. We haven't had a RT like him since he left. I loved his play and his nasty attitude. Behind Irvin, he was my next favorite Cowboy. That dude was BIG, STRONG, and NASTY...

 

[Rampage]

hmmm.

so now when there is LESS talent on an NFL roster there is LESS need for leadership?

if you needed leadership in addtion to the talents of the 90's players to win out, you need it in aces today.

you know who understands the role of leadership, perhaps as well as any figure in the game today?

Bill Belichick.

that's why i stated how stacked we were in the 90s. you don't know if we needed that leadership to be successful than. i'm mainly just joking on the posters here who act like when this leader(s) emerges from the shadows that its a rap the trophy is just being held on for us until february

 

[LaTunaNostra]

that's why i stated how stacked we were in the 90s. you don't know if we needed that leadership to be successful than. i'm mainly just joking on the posters here who act like when this leader(s) emerges from the shadows that its a rap the trophy is just being held on for us until february

Well, it'll take at least two, and possibly three, then it will be a wrap.

Romo is one, but at his position, accomplishment will dictate the effectiveness of his leadership, no matter how much a natural he is - confidence in a qb can only be bred thru success. But he sure has the right stuff psychologically. I think Dre is going to step up in that dept too.

I put my money defensively on Newman and an emerging more vocal Ware, James has seemed more than willing to take on the mantle, but I don't see him providing the core solidarity that the other two could.