Stephen Jones conference call with season-ticket holders

[Teague31]

I think they'll eventually post it on the website. I'm not sure of the waiting time.

Think it's already there

 

[Cowboy4ever]

Very good news. Thanks for the recap.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Interesting that he put last season on Garrett. That's a noticeable change from Jerry who typically would defend his coaches.

Gives me hope that if Garrett spits out another .500 or so season this year or worse, that a change could be a possibility.

Ive always thought its playoffs or unemployment for Garrett

 

[BlindFaith]

"The only two players we're missing from the 2014 defense of note are Mincey and Selvie"

Ouch, when those two are of note and you're not - no bueno Mr. Hayden

 

[Risen Star]

Very good news. Thanks for the recap.

What's good news? I didn't see any news. I just saw a bad failed fake talent evaluator tell us what he thinks. The Mayowa comment was common sense.

Rah rah and all that but what Stephen thinks of any player couldn't possibly mean less to me.

 

[Fletch]

I expect kickoffs will be gone in 5 years. Just the way the game is moving

Bunch of pansies running the show. We'll probably be looking at flag football or two-hand touch in the next twenty years.

 

[Risen Star]

Hey, do you guys remember when you loved the Brandon Carr signing?

 

[reddyuta]

Chaz Green can play,he has good feet for a RT.His only problem is injuries,i would be surprised if he doesnt beat out Free.

 

[reddyuta]

The silver lining of Carr is that getting burned so badly has gotten them out of the FA business.

It hasnt stopped other teams from signing middle tier CBs to huge contracts though.

 

[erod]

"The only two players we're missing from the 2014 defense of note are Mincey and Selvie"

Ouch, when those two are of note and you're not - no bueno Mr. Hayden

Or Bruce Carter.

 

[zrinkill]

I love when Stephen sounds tough and pretends he is in charge ..... it almost make you miss the leash behind the curtain and his daddies right hand on the other side ...... (Jerry's left hand is of course reserved for teenage strippers)

 

[CrownCowboy]

Stephen has alot to prove when it comes to evaluating talent, or shall I say, alot to learn. Some say that he has been given more control from pops, but nobody really knows that for sure.

The one thing I can say is that I am glad that they have adopted the policy of not signing any so-called "big time" free agents to any astronomical deal that they have no chance of living up to. I don't hate Brandon Carr the player, but he is mediocre at best. I'm hoping that that will be the last mistake in free agency this team makes.

Ultimately, until we start hitting on players drafted from rounds 3-7, hell even some 2nd rounders, we'll keep getting the same results.

 

[erod]

Who says Stephen is evaluating talent?

He negotiates the contracts, let's McClay evaluate the talent, and runs interference with Jerry as much as possible.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Oh joy!

It's turned into another one of those threads!

 

[erod]

Oh joy!

It's turned into another one of those threads!

So what's your opinion on Zeke anyway? LOL

 

[Risen Star]

Who says Stephen is evaluating talent?

He negotiates the contracts, let's McClay evaluate the talent, and runs interference with Jerry as much as possible.

His job title says that, Rowdy.

If you think he just sits there and lets the historic legend Will McClay pick players you're more clueless than even I believed after reading your gem that C.J. Mosley was a nobody.

Stephen's 2nd in command in personnel. Jerry's the GM. These are your top two talent evaluators and decision makers and no amount of fantasy land crap you can come up with will change that fact.

 

[DandyDon52]

The silver lining of Carr is that getting burned so badly has gotten them out of the FA business.

Could it be that they aquired a talent and then failed to utilize him in a manner that would allow
him to be his best ??

Carr was good under romeo crennel, but not as good under ryan, kiffen, marineli.
Wash will find out about this with norman, if they dont use him in the same way and scheme used
in Carolina, he wont be as good.

Last year in phil kelly did not use Murray in the same way and scheme as in Dallas, and so
no where near the same results, it was like night and day,

Players are not plug and play, they have to be a good fit with the dc or oc, and the schemes used.

If your going to buy a top dollar player you best know how to use them otherwise it is a waste of money.

 

[erod]

His job title says that, Rowdy.

If you think he just sits there and lets the historic legend Will McClay pick players you're more clueless than even I believed after reading your gem that C.J. Mosley was a nobody.

Stephen's 2nd in command in personnel. Jerry's the GM. These are your top two talent evaluators and decision makers and no amount of fantasy land crap you can come up with will change that fact.

I overlooked a name. Lighten up, Francis.

Stephen is not that interested in player evaluation. He's the CEO type. He's interested in not overpaying players in free-agent auctions, and he's interested in sensible contracts worthy of what players WILL do, not what they've done in the past. If anything, I wish he'd be a little less stingy at times.

But he's not breaking down film like Jerry likes to think he does.

 

[CowboyChris]

i think Stephen is more in charge than Jerry, hence Jerry getting overruled in drafting Manziel, and lately when Jerry said he could've sweetened the pot for Lynch. I think Stephen is coming around, he too was a work in progress.

 

[jday]

Every year, Stephen Jones does a one-hour call-in show for season-ticket holders with Brad Sham moderating. It's actually pretty insightful because Stephen obviously feels somewhat obligated to give his prime customers more than just canned answers. He even called out some guys.

Unfortunately, when he talked about Gregory and Lawrence, I was on another call. No details there.

Among the interesting takewaways (and please excuse the paraphrasing, but it makes for fewer words and an easier read for you):

- Free agency is not a place to get great players. We paid Brandon Carr like he was the best corner in the NFL, and he's just not. He hasn't made one pro bowl. Free agency forces you to pay good players like they're Hall of Famers, and they almost never turn out to be. We stay out of that trap now. And we got excellent value on Thornton and the other guys.

- We are incredibly excited about Chaz Green. Doug Free is going to have a hard time beating him out for that starting position. Chaz could be both a swing guard and a swing tackle for us. He's that athletic. We love that draft pick, and it's going to pay off for us.

- On talent alone, the three players in the draft we most liked were Jaylon Smith, Eziekiel Elliott, and Jalen Ramsey.

- The two undrafted guys to look out for are Andy Jones and Rodney Coe. We almost drafted both of them. Coe has had some issues, but Marinelli is the perfect coach for him. Jones is a very serious-minded kid who has tremendous quickness.

- Last year is largely on Jason Garrett and the coaches. And of course, Jerry and I, too. Cincinnati won some key games with McCarron, and they would have one a playoff game with him without some key penalties. Weeden won games after he left. Cassel has won games. We need to do a better job as a staff and as an organization because we have enough talent.

- The NFL is seriously considering getting rid of kickoffs altogether.

- Orlando Scandrick's rehab has gone very well. He hasn't lost any speed or quickness. That was fortunate.

- Will McClay did a tremendous amount of research on Benson Mayowa. That was his "find" in free agency. We feel very good about what he could become for us in time. Watch him closely.

- The only two players we're missing from the 2014 defense of note are Mincey and Selvie, and we think we have better players than them now with a lot more athleticism.

- We think Damien Wilson is going to be a really fine football player for us. Sean stayed healthy last year, so he didn't see much time, but he's got a chance to be a strong player for us.

- The Cowboys have placed their bid to host the NFL Draft, and we'd do it out at The Star, which has a 12,000 seat concert hall.

Fire away.

Good stuff Erod....thanks for sharing!