Say what you will but Jerry and Stephen and McCarthy are doing a good job

[CCBoy]

I believe in evaluating people at the top of a sports organization at the end of a season when the final results are in. I’m hopeful about this team and I think we have a good shot to do something we haven’t done in three decades this year. We still have to prove it. So I don’t believe in giving out trophies before they’ve been earned.

Secondly, Jerry deserves credit for hiring and keeping Will McClay‘s expertise around for making our drafts infinitely better than they were a decade ago. Without McClay this was a fantasy football draft every year. So…Credit due. Hiring McCarthy is a big upgrade over Garrett. Credit due. But again, let’s withhold the anointing oil until we actually do something of note in the playoffs.

One last point- if we climb the hill again even to an NFC championship game this year I will be thrilled. But JJ and SJ will have had 28 straight chances to do what no other GM could have in this league. Chance after chance after chance-28 straight chances with zero accountability for their lack of playoff success. It would be like a rich guy at the carnival finally winning a stuffed bear after 28 tries. Nobody else gets that many chances.

I can answer that immediately. Worry, worry, worry, worry, worry, worry. I'm a much easier sell. The window now is three years and these Cowboys are a strong team sustained now.

 

[Runwildboys]

Ask me again in mid-late January.

Who asked you anything?

 

[nightrain]

I think McCarthy is doing a good job, for sure. Jerry and Stephen lose points for not having the instincts to address the RB and RT positions with their 2 starters returning from serious injuries. Those two positions could be difference against the better teams in January.

 

[Gambit]

The problem with McClay is that he’s not really in charge of the draft until the 3rd maybe 4th round

And yet, it was his voice that determined the 1st round pick, this proving the entire basis of your point wrong.

 

[Rockport]

Ask me again in mid-late January.

You can’t see that they’re pretty good right now?

 

[Pantone282C]

Is it February already?

 

[john van brocklin]

Of course with the help of Will McClay scouting players. They manage the cap well. They draft well. Yes, Jerry for a long time didn't draft very well after Jimmy Johnson but he's finally adjusted. Mike McCarthy, dumped Kellen Moore and went his own offense. Did not do well but at first but after Niners loss the offense is the #1 in the league. Yes, he has game management blunders but McCarthy is a good coach. The right coach for Dallas at this point. The team is #1 in scoring offense and #4 in scoring defense. On the cusp of 3 straight years with double digit wins. Yes, it's not perfect but they are on the right track.

Looking big picture, like say, the last 28 years, I would say not.
There has been improvements the last several years, so props for those.

 

[john van brocklin]

Who asked you anything?

Hey, don't talk to a HOFer like that!

 

[kskboys]

MM is doing a great job.

Jerry and Stephen suck balls.

 

[KingintheNorth]

And yet, it was his voice that determined the 1st round pick, this proving the entire basis of your point wrong.

So does he get credit or blame for Taco, Trysten, Joseph, and Mazi?


Oh, only for the good picks? Got it.

McClay is trusted by the Jones no doubt. He’s not in charge and he knows not to rock the boat. McClay’s last boss questioned the Jones’ draft meddling and was fired.

 

[big dog cowboy]

You can’t see that they’re pretty good right now?

Only thing they have accomplished so far this year is a participation trophy.

 

[Rockport]

Only thing they have accomplished so far this year is a participation trophy.

That wasn’t my question. Why are you dodging?

 

[big dog cowboy]

That wasn’t my question. Why are you dodging?

Not dodging. The answer to your question is yes for the most part. Which isn't the goal.

If they beat Philly Sunday evening my answer is the same. If they beat Buffalo a week later my answer is the same.

How well they are or aren't playing now isn't the goal. Last time I checked, the league passes out the Lombardi trophy in February. That's the goal.

 

[Rockport]

Not dodging. The answer to your question is yes for the most part. Which isn't the goal.

If they beat Philly Sunday evening my answer is the same. If they beat Buffalo a week later my answer is the same.

How well they are or aren't playing now isn't the goal. Last time I checked, the league passes out the Lombardi trophy in February. That's the goal.

Again you’re dodging the question. But I get it with your type.

 

[DB_Cooper]

Sadly I think they are doing a good job at keeping Jerry’s stadium full and the Cowboys relevant. We seem to avoid making moves that could move us from the pretty good to the serious contender category. If you want a 12-5 team they are doing a terrific job. If you want a Super Bowl champion I think they still have some work to do. The Eagles and 49ers are constantly looking for that one player who can make their team better. We don’t seem to do that anymore because the move may not pay off and it may cause us to go 5-12 next year. That costs Jerry money…

 

[Rockport]

Sadly I think they are doing a good job at keeping Jerry’s stadium full and the Cowboys relevant. We seem to avoid making moves that could move us from the pretty good to the serious contender category. If you want a 12-5 team they are doing a terrific job. If you want a Super Bowl champion I think they still have some work to do. The Eagles and 49ers are constantly looking for that one player who can make their team better. We don’t seem to do that anymore because the move may not pay off and it may cause us to go 5-12 next year. That costs Jerry money…

Must suck to have no hope.

 

[JoeKing]

If the FO and Coaching staff weren't doing a stellar job, the team wouldn't be one of the best in the league.

 

[Pantone282C]

MM is doing a great job.

Jerry and Stephen suck balls.

LOL. Okay Cartman.

 

[acr731]

Ask me again in mid-late January.

Yep. People are way to quick to crown everyone when they still have 5 games left in the regular season. And then comes the playoffs.

 

[Pantone282C]

Yep. People are way to quick to crown everyone when they still have 5 games left in the regular season. And then comes the playoffs.

Set up for disappointment.