Skip Bayless: America's Team Gone Bad

Zordon · Feb 7, 2014

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/1...dallas-cowboys-america-team-endless-free-fall

History repeats: Now Jerry seems to prefer style over substance. Wildly entertaining losses are as important as boring wins. Making money and making "Jerry Says ..." headlines rival making the playoffs.

The rise and fall of Landry and Jerry also have this in common: Each benefited greatly -- even was made by -- one franchise-changing force. For Landry, it was the transcendent leadership and "Hail Mary" miracle-making of quarterback Roger Staubach, who created many of his most famous plays by changing Landry's play call. For Jones, it was coach Jimmy Johnson's rage to win.

Landry's teams began their slide after concussions forced Staubach into retirement. Jerry's descent began soon after he fired a Johnson who could no longer stand working for him.

Yet here's the painful irony: In the end, Jerry was the greatest thing that could have happened to Landry. He needed "Jethro" Jones from Arkansas to free him and turn him back into the celebrated martyr he deserved to be.

Jerry needs a Jerry to fire Jerry. But, even at 71, he is more dug in than ever, insisting that he won't even fire himself as GM, and he certainly has no plans to sell the team. So, generations of Cowboys fans remain Jerry's prisoners, still flaunting their blue caps and jerseys and vintage arrogance, even in New York during Super Bowl week.

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Alexander · Feb 7, 2014

{In before disparaging comments about Bayless and the evil media.}

cowboyvic · Feb 7, 2014

Alexander said:
{In before disparaging comments about Bayless and the evil media.}

Some times the truth hurts. i don't blame Smith or Bayless. Jerry is a joke. 1 playoff win in 17 years.

DBOY3141 · Feb 7, 2014

Question for the media....if Dallas is so bad why talk about them....that's right they still matter to a lot of folks which equals ratings.

Don't disagree that Dallas is a badly run franchise, but i find it funny that ESPN still talks about them all the time.

rcaldw · Feb 7, 2014

His take that Landry was made by Staubach reveals he is an absolute, off the charts, idiot. Dallas played in championship games prior to Roger with Meredith. Dallas went to the NFC Championship game 3 times with Danny White. Landry was a genius. Skip Bayless is a sports prostitute.

Bullflop · Feb 7, 2014

Bayless is only saying what most of us hate to even think about. Jerry's presence ensures more of the same until at least such time as he's no longer around. Even then, there'll still be no guarantee his heirs won't be inclined to commit many of his same mistakes. But, hey, let's not even consider that possibility -- it's tough enough facing up to the reality of our situation as it is. Let's just hope the rest of the family knows better than to follow his blueprints.

Nova · Feb 7, 2014

DBOY3141 said:
Question for the media....if Dallas is so bad why talk about them....that's right they still matter to a lot of folks which equals ratings.

Don't disagree that Dallas is a badly run franchise, but i find it funny that ESPN still talks about them all the time.

We're not a poorly run franchise, I agree.

We're a poorly run football team.

ScipioCowboy · Feb 7, 2014

Just. One. Good. Offseason.

That's my mantra. Not that I believe it will happen, but I can hope.

LatinMind · Feb 7, 2014

cowboyvic said:
Some times the truth hurts. i don't blame Smith or Bayless. Jerry is a joke. 1 playoff win in 17 years.

Dallas has been to the playoffs 8 times in those 17 yrs. Obviously there was talent to get to the playoffs, why is it Jerrys fault they couldnt win once they got there?

Common Sense · Feb 7, 2014

LatinMind said:
Dallas has been to the playoffs 8 times in those 17 yrs. Obviously there was talent to get to the playoffs, why is it Jerrys fault they couldnt win once they got there?

Why is it the fault of the man who is in charge? Is that a serious question?

DavidS · Feb 7, 2014

Skip Bayless = Won't watch nor read

Bullflop · Feb 7, 2014

LatinMind said:
Dallas has been to the playoffs 8 times in those 17 yrs. Obviously there was talent to get to the playoffs, why is it Jerrys fault they couldnt win once they got there?

Actually, I believe it's seven but that doesn't necessarily mean Jerry had nothing to do with the team not being good enough to advance further. He surely isn't immune to criticism for playing a part in those failures. You don't necessarily have to be a player to deserve to share in the blame.

Idgit · Feb 7, 2014

Alexander said:
{In before disparaging comments about Bayless and the evil media.}

Dang it.

Bayless and ESPN do both suck, though.

WV Cowboy · Feb 7, 2014

Sometimes you don't have to be a great team to make it into the playoffs, .. just a little above average.
8-8 makes it sometimes, .. even 7-9 made it once I think.

You do have to be a pretty good team to win and advance once you get in the playoffs.

I don't think it is all that impressive to just say you qualified. Better than a lot of other teams that didn't qualify, .. but not that great just to qualify.

If an organization is proud or content with just qualifying, .. that's sad.

LatinMind · Feb 7, 2014

Common Sense said:
Why is it the fault of the man who is in charge? Is that a serious question?

they were good enough to get there, but its Jerrys fault they didnt win?

WV Cowboy · Feb 7, 2014

LatinMind said:
they were good enough to get there, but its Jerrys fault they didnt win?

It's the team that Jerry's crew built to get there.

http://cowboyszone.com/threads/skip-bayless-americas-team-gone-bad.282817/#post-5442077

mldardy · Feb 7, 2014

DavidS said:
Skip Bayless = Won't watch nor read

Exactly I've said this before but please stop posting articles by Skip Bayless and Stephen A Smith. They are both nothing more than shock jocks.

foofighters · Feb 7, 2014

Who are Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith? They look like they were picked on in high school...

Whether what they say is true or not, why does what the media say matter? We know Jerry is the issue. These guys are like Captain Obvious, they don't really say much until their facts have already been proven OR will bring more viewership by creating controversy. I haven't watched espn and sportscenter in years and I am the better for it. It's emancipating...

mldardy · Feb 7, 2014

DBOY3141 said:
Question for the media....if Dallas is so bad why talk about them....that's right they still matter to a lot of folks which equals ratings.

Don't disagree that Dallas is a badly run franchise, but i find it funny that ESPN still talks about them all the time.

Exactly. If the Cowboys are a terrible team the media sure loves to talk about us. They can't get enough of the Cowboys.

big dog cowboy · Feb 7, 2014

Remember the thread about us still being relevant?

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