Some questions need answered about this team and its future

[Sydla]

Maybe you guys can help me out?

1. If they always intended to sign Dak and Lamb why did they wait until the worst possible time when free agency dried up?

2. Why did you trade for Lance? You traded for a 3rd stringer…

3. So the team who has Jordah Mason and the best running back in the league…felt the need to draft a running back with our 4th rounder….then he proceeded to run down our throats…why did you not draft a running back?

4. Two rookies on the OL with a washed Martin and a never was in Steele. This was gonna improve the line?

5. Why is Mike not fired? So let me get this straight the team collapses to the Packers and lose by 50…and how do you improve the team? You don’t? You set Mike up to fail. Why? Ego? Why did you not fire him when you clearly didn’t want him? You have him coach on a one year deal so no actual good coordinator would come here because they know there’s no future…..


I think all these questions are connected. We knew this front office was incompetent. But I don’t think this is some solid unit. I suspect there’s division amongst McClay, Jerry and Stephen. They are not on the same page and that’s why they can’t contend or even tank effectively.

For #1 its because the Cowboys are cheap and want to pretend they are cap strapped so they don't have to spend cash.

 

[Chasing6]

Maybe you guys can help me out?

1. If they always intended to sign Dak and Lamb why did they wait until the worst possible time when free agency dried up?

2. Why did you trade for Lance? You traded for a 3rd stringer…

3. So the team who has Jordah Mason and the best running back in the league…felt the need to draft a running back with our 4th rounder….then he proceeded to run down our throats…why did you not draft a running back?

4. Two rookies on the OL with a washed Martin and a never was in Steele. This was gonna improve the line?

5. Why is Mike not fired? So let me get this straight the team collapses to the Packers and lose by 50…and how do you improve the team? You don’t? You set Mike up to fail. Why? Ego? Why did you not fire him when you clearly didn’t want him? You have him coach on a one year deal so no actual good coordinator would come here because they know there’s no future…..


I think all these questions are connected. We knew this front office was incompetent. But I don’t think this is some solid unit. I suspect there’s division amongst McClay, Jerry and Stephen. They are not on the same page and that’s why they can’t contend or even tank effectively.

Number 2 says it all. He was proud he made that trade all by himself. He made it by himself because he knew everyone would be 100% against it. He over paid for a trade that never had a chance to step on the field. He made the trade with the number 1 team in the conference. Lynch and Shanahan laughed about it. They were shocked they got the compensation they got in return.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

But he's not an All Pro. They had 8 years to figure that out. Letting him go would have been equal to or greater than Jimmy's trade in reverse. We could have gotten better while making someone else way worse.

He was an all pro last year. We can sit here and argue what we will do but fact is no one is getting rid of a qb coming off an all pro. Some things just don’t happen. Pass rushers and QBs are just too hard to come by and it doesn’t happen. So it’s a waste of time arguing something no one has ever done.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

For #1 it’s because the Cowboys are cheap and want to pretend they are cap strapped so they don't have to spend cash.

Why are they cheap though? What am I missing?

 

[Chasing6]

Why are they cheap though? What am I missing?

Cheap or just stupid???

 

[McKDaddy]

He was an all pro last year. We can sit here and argue what we will do but fact is no one is getting rid of a qb coming off an all pro. Some things just don’t happen. Pass rushers and QBs are just too hard to come by and it doesn’t happen. So it’s a waste of time arguing something no one has ever done.

Not even just letting him play out his contract & make a decision at the end of the year?

You are still wanting him to be good rather than accept that he isn't.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Cheap or just stupid???

I’m leaning towards stupid I don’t understand why they would be cheap.

 

[10mike360]

How does this team go from "all in" to "rock bottom" in 7 games or less, since the GB game? I'll tell you how. You're looking at it, along with mismanagement and all those egos.

 

[DillusionalFans]

Maybe you guys can help me out?

1. If they always intended to sign Dak and Lamb why did they wait until the worst possible time when free agency dried up?

2. Why did you trade for Lance? You traded for a 3rd stringer…

3. So the team who has Jordah Mason and the best running back in the league…felt the need to draft a running back with our 4th rounder….then he proceeded to run down our throats…why did you not draft a running back?

4. Two rookies on the OL with a washed Martin and a never was in Steele. This was gonna improve the line?

5. Why is Mike not fired? So let me get this straight the team collapses to the Packers and lose by 50…and how do you improve the team? You don’t? You set Mike up to fail. Why? Ego? Why did you not fire him when you clearly didn’t want him? You have him coach on a one year deal so no actual good coordinator would come here because they know there’s no future…..


I think all these questions are connected. We knew this front office was incompetent. But I don’t think this is some solid unit. I suspect there’s division amongst McClay, Jerry and Stephen. They are not on the same page and that’s why they can’t contend or even tank effectively.

Agree. Replacing the head coach and expecting different results is like crapping in your pants and changing your shirt!!!

 

[triplets_93]

Maybe you guys can help me out?

1. If they always intended to sign Dak and Lamb why did they wait until the worst possible time when free agency dried up?

2. Why did you trade for Lance? You traded for a 3rd stringer…

3. So the team who has Jordah Mason and the best running back in the league…felt the need to draft a running back with our 4th rounder….then he proceeded to run down our throats…why did you not draft a running back?

4. Two rookies on the OL with a washed Martin and a never was in Steele. This was gonna improve the line?

5. Why is Mike not fired? So let me get this straight the team collapses to the Packers and lose by 50…and how do you improve the team? You don’t? You set Mike up to fail. Why? Ego? Why did you not fire him when you clearly didn’t want him? You have him coach on a one year deal so no actual good coordinator would come here because they know there’s no future…..


I think all these questions are connected. We knew this front office was incompetent. But I don’t think this is some solid unit. I suspect there’s division amongst McClay, Jerry and Stephen. They are not on the same page and that’s why they can’t contend or even tank effectively.

Answer To All Questions:

Because Insane GM / Genius Marketing Owner Jerry Jones

 

[StarOfGlory]

Maybe you guys can help me out?

1. If they always intended to sign Dak and Lamb why did they wait until the worst possible time when free agency dried up?

2. Why did you trade for Lance? You traded for a 3rd stringer…

3. So the team who has Jordah Mason and the best running back in the league…felt the need to draft a running back with our 4th rounder….then he proceeded to run down our throats…why did you not draft a running back?

4. Two rookies on the OL with a washed Martin and a never was in Steele. This was gonna improve the line?

5. Why is Mike not fired? So let me get this straight the team collapses to the Packers and lose by 50…and how do you improve the team? You don’t? You set Mike up to fail. Why? Ego? Why did you not fire him when you clearly didn’t want him? You have him coach on a one year deal so no actual good coordinator would come here because they know there’s no future…..


I think all these questions are connected. We knew this front office was incompetent. But I don’t think this is some solid unit. I suspect there’s division amongst McClay, Jerry and Stephen. They are not on the same page and that’s why they can’t contend or even tank effectively.

1. I'm not so sure they intended to always sign Dak. But realizing that there was no other option, or better option than Dak, they had no choice. Not getting Lamb signed earlier was a major screwup, though once Jefferson signed his contract, I'll bet Jerrah secretly kicked himself in the butt for not getting Lamb locked up earlier.

2. The Boys took a flyer on a former first-round pick. Lots of teams do this--the Eagles did it with Dotson. And as underwhelming as Dotson has been, he has given the Eagles more than Lance has given us. If Lance had shown any indication of being a good QB, maybe Dak would have been left to play out his contract.

3. If your team depends on certain positions of strength, you keep that position strong. If you see talent, you get that talent. San Fran has been lucky to keep McCaffery healthy all this time. No sense in keep riding that bet. Be prepared for the worse.

4. IDK what to say. Perhaps they were counting on Steele, being almost two years removed from injury, to show the promise of two years ago. I don't think they thought Martin would suddenly look ordinary. They also believe in their own ability to draft good o-line talent. But no team hits on all their picks.

5. Does firing MM actually accomplish anything? Maybe they finally realize behind closed doors they the team is simply not good enough, and that no coach will change that. Might as well play out the season and clean house when its over.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Not even just letting him play out his contract & make a decision at the end of the year?

You are still wanting him to be good rather than accept that he isn't.

My opinion of Dak is irrelevant to the discussion. I can easily sit here and say it was a mistake giving him a deal. I said all offseason both sides needed to move on.

But I also understand his 59 million dollar cap hit was an issue.

You are arguing what they should’ve done. What I’m saying is we knew he was gonna re-sign. If you didn’t you were delusional. You had one option. Get the deal done and build a proper team. They didn’t.


I’m speculating someone didn’t want to re-sign him. Jerry or Stephen. Not sure. I believe old Jerry signs Dak and signs Henry. I think Stephen and Jerry were on opposite sides of signing Dak. Whoever did was also the one who traded forvm Lance.

 

[Chasing6]

I’m leaning towards stupid I don’t understand why they would be cheap.

Paying a QB $60M a year does not sound cheap to me.

I think they paid him so they could trade him. I know he has a no trade clause. If I am Dak, I would waive it and go to the Steelers in the off season.

Jerry is not going to be building anything competitive anytime soon.