Twitter: Stephen Jones admits they would have reached for a cornerback had Horn or Surtain been there

[kskboys]

Injuries, suspensions, players not studying and putting in the work, young players happy with getting paid and slacking, players not growing, tipped balls, fumbles, stupid plays, coaches’ brain farts, etc. Some things just can’t be predicted.

Is it the Gm’s fault for what QB Watson allegedly did?

The navy puts everything on the captain. If the ship goes aground, doesn’t matter why. Captain gets relieved. Not close to being fair. Even the navy is moving away from that.

If you pay attention to who you're drafting and all the intangibles, then yes, it is on the GM. LVE, Jaylon, Gregory, Tyron, DLaw, Zeke, all of their travails were easy to see coming.

 

[TwoCentPlain]

Generally speaking the ones responsible for hiring are held responsible if they continue hiring flakes.

That is not the case here. Who are the flakes?

 

[TwoCentPlain]

Hold it. You're saying winning is beyond the control of the GM? Holy Larry.

Winning a SB is beyond the control of a GM, winning in the season is not.

 

[TwoCentPlain]

If you pay attention to who you're drafting and all the intangibles, then yes, it is on the GM. LVE, Jaylon, Gregory, Tyron, DLaw, Zeke, all of their travails were easy to see coming.

All of those players have talent. The fans were on board with the picks and the second contracts. Those players all produced. You can argue about contract money but Jerry paid market price.

 

[Diehardblues]

That is not the case here. Who are the flakes?

That’s a broad stroke description I had hoped would be self explainable . Perhaps a better description is needed.

But the “ flakes” would be those risk who haven’t met expectations and or higher picks which didn’t meet potential.

All of which could be considered as contributors for not meeting the team goals which ultimately is on the person or persons assembling the group.

 

[Diehardblues]

Winning a SB is beyond the control of a GM, winning in the season is not.

Ultimately the success or failure of the team is on the person or persons assembling the pieces including the coaches and the players.

 

[TwoCentPlain]

That’s a broad stroke description I had hoped would he self explainable . Perhaps a better description is needed.

But the “ flakes” would be those risk who haven’t met expectations and or higher picks which didn’t meet potential.

All of which could be considered as contributors for not meeting the team goals which ultimately is on the person or persons assembling the group.

Who specifically are the flakes? And just who’s expectations are not being met? Your unrealistic expectations? And just who’s level of potential is not being met?

You get to set the bar and grade in hindsight? Great gig. How do I get that job?

 

[CATCH17]

Maybe so but I expect Parsons to have more impact on games than Byron Jones ever will. Few CBs will be more impactful than Parsons on my opinion.

When Byron Jones takes away a guy like Michael Thomas all game it will be hard for Parsons to be better than that and he will have to do it by hitting the QB.

If he doesn’t provide anything against the pass whether it be rushing the QB or cover then it was a horrible pick.

What he does when the other team is throwing will prove his worth.

 

[Diehardblues]

Who specifically are the flakes? And just who’s expectations are not being met? Your unrealistic expectations? And just who’s level of potential is not being met?

You get to set the bar and grade in hindsight? Great gig. How do I get that job?

How would rate the achievements this era ? Do you feel we’ve met the team goals set forth. Have we met or under achieved ?

 

[Diehardblues]

Do we actually have fans who believe this franchise has been successful on the football field this era?

 

[TwoCentPlain]

When Byron Jones takes away a guy like Michael Thomas all game it will be hard for Parsons to be better than that and he will have to do it by hitting the QB.

If he doesn’t provide anything against the pass whether it be rushing the QB or cover then it was a horrible pick.

What he does when the other team is throwing will prove his worth.

Take away the slant and Thomas is nothing

I think Parsons will have more INTs than Jones. Parsons can cover and match up with players like Pitts better.

Parsons gives pass rush ability along with covering TEs and RBs. Who’s covering Kamara in the flat?

Parsons will be doing a lot. Jones will be matching up on the teams’ #2 WR.

 

[eromeopolk]

They were not going to pass on Parsons. I said he was the best D player in the draft and would have more impact than a CB +10-15 yds from the action. Parsons will make more impact plays than Surtain and Horn combined.

 

[HungryLion]

Injuries, suspensions, players not studying and putting in the work, young players happy with getting paid and slacking, players not growing, tipped balls, fumbles, stupid plays, coaches’ brain farts, etc. Some things just can’t be predicted.

Is it the Gm’s fault for what QB Watson allegedly did?

The navy puts everything on the captain. If the ship goes aground, doesn’t matter why. Captain gets relieved. Not close to being fair. Even the navy is moving away from that.

These excuses work for a season or two here and there, but 25?

come on man. The excuses only work for so long. Sooner or later the buck has to stop. The buck stops with the GM and his son who run the team.

 

[kskboys]

All of those players have talent. The fans were on board with the picks and the second contracts. Those players all produced. You can argue about contract money but Jerry paid market price.

No, the fans were not.

There's your disconnect. There's more to it than just picking talent.

 

[Diehardblues]

No, the fans were not.

There's your disconnect. There's more to it than just picking talent.

I guess he’s missed all of these discussions over the years on players contracts. This guy is a special kind of Homer . A Jethro sympathizer. Lol

 

[kskboys]

I guess he’s missed all of these discussions over the years on players contracts. This guy is a special kind of Homer . A Jethro sympathizer. Lol

I guess that's the only way you can defend Jerry, simply claim it's not his fault. Weird stuff.

 

[JoeyBoy718]

When you take a lesser rated player on your board you are reaching for that player.

You didn’t factor in drug or sexual assault charges. That usually moves them up a round.

 

[TwoCentPlain]

I guess he’s missed all of these discussions over the years on players contracts. This guy is a special kind of Homer . A Jethro sympathizer. Lol

How many posters here wanted to pay Romo, Dak and Elliott and Lawrence and Jaylon and others? The majority here. You did not notice the cult of Dak here? The clowns who said just pay da man when Elliott was in Cabo?

Jerry gave the fans what they wanted.

 

[TwoCentPlain]

No, the fans were not.

There's your disconnect. There's more to it than just picking talent.

Yeah, the fans were.

 

[Diehardblues]

How many posters here wanted to pay Romo, Dak and Elliott and Lawrence and Jaylon and others? The majority here. You did not notice the cult of Dak here? The clowns who said just pay da man when Elliott was in Cabo?

Jerry gave the fans what they wanted.

I’m not sure where you were but it’s definitely not how I’d describe the vibe on this forum during any of that.

I think you must be confused by a vocal minority as most pushed back.