Steven Jones as future GM

[Diehardblues]

I wouldn’t assume Stephen will take over as President and GM. Char and Jerry Jr have actually had as much or more success in their positions.

I believe this is where Garrett comes into the plans as GM in some capacity even in a temporary stewardship or in conjunction with Stephen. Remember Stephen has been co contributor with Jerry this era and no reason to believe he’d be any better or worse. And I don’t see him taking the same flamboyant role as his father.

It will be interesting how this plays out when Jerry passes. We might see a different version if he’s still alive but incapacitated by his health which I believe is only way he steps down. This is most likely headed for an ugly ending as Jerry maintains his control into his 80’s and beyond.

His wife, if he’s still alive, could maintain the same order as we see now but once Jerry is gone there is 3 personalities then with equal voices I’m assuming. If they can’t agree on who’s going to run the team or sell out their shares to the other or others we could see them sell out totally or all agree to hire outside and all be co owners in a lesser role in football operations .

Would Char and Jerry Jr let Stephen run football operations as he sees fit without any oversight from them? I’d use other NFL franchises as a guideline . Usually 1 Heir takes control or inherits power. We haven’t seen 3 Heirs run a team or franchise equally. Jerry’s wife could sell it to keep her children from fighting over it if they’re unable to resolve.

The Jones ownership could end with Jerry.

 

[Jake]

Do you guys think Steven will change anything if and when he becomes the GM of the Cowboys? If you think it will be different, in what way?

The concept of an owner being GM-for-life is flawed. Everyone else is accountable for his mistakes, and there are never fresh ideas brought to leadership.

 

[visionary]

Do you guys think Steven will change anything if and when he becomes the GM of the Cowboys? If you think it will be different, in what way?

No

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

I don't think Stephen would be any worse than his father, and he might well be better,

He could be worse. At least Jerry had the good sense to hire Jimmy once upon a time.

 

[WLJG]

I think the changes if and when fat Stevie takes over full control of the Cowboys would be subtle. I would hope that he would at least give his HC the opportunity to be the real leader of the players. I would hope he does not cast a big dark shadow over his coaches the way his old man does. One could hope that he would hire a real GM but his current interest in the team and everything Cowboy makes me feel like he will be just as inept in most areas as Jerry.

 

[Rogerthat12]

I hope he's smarter than his father and hires a real GM.

Stephen is in training...lol.

 

[robjay04]

Every GM on the planet has a director of scouting responsible for putting together the draft board and a cap man. This isn't being powerless. This is having a staff under you. He is the ultimate decision maker and uses that authority on a yearly basis. He is not some yes man being led around by those he employs.

You want to believe that but I know better.

Then why do we have Martin right now knstead of Manziel?

 

[Montanalo]

Charlotte Jones for GM! Something tells me she is the smartest of the bunch

 

[waving monkey]

It’s probably not going to change much.

Jerry is only GM in name only. Dallas has employed a committee approach to roster building for quite some time and I doubt that changes.

Don't even bother

 

[waving monkey]

He's going to be just as bad as his father.

from the trend later I beg to differ

 

[Longboysfan]

Until the Garrett crew is banished from VR along with Lacewell, it’s probably not gonna matter...

It's not Valley Ranch - it's "The Star" now.

 

[Longboysfan]

He seems like his father but with less shrewdness. I don't think he'll be any less of a hands on guy and will probably lose just as much.

Stephen does not have to be shrewd. That is what Charlotte covers.
Stephen has to have the ability to see the parts that need changing and change them.

Like Risen Star says one thing about what he hopes for.
I have another hope.

Charlotte Jones Anderson is in charge of the Dallas Cowboys.
Stephen Jones covers the Dallas Cowboys football operations.
Jerry Jr. looks after the Dallas Cowboy properties and special projects.

They run it as a group.

I hope Charlotte and Stephen will kick some butt on the football side if the results do not show on the field.

 

[jazzcat22]

Do you guys think Steven will change anything if and when he becomes the GM of the Cowboys? If you think it will be different, in what way?

Who is the HC and who is on his staff? That will answer that question right away.

 

[Verdict]

Who is the HC and who is on his staff? That will answer that question right away.

You may be on to something there. Will he cut Dez or a Witten would also be strong indicators.

 

[Verdict]

No

I love the detail you went into to respond to this thread. Well played.

 

[cowboy_ron]

Stephen has stated on a couple of occasions that when the time comes that he would hire a GM rather than assume the position himself.........I personnaly believe that is why they keep retaining Wil McClay.

 

[blueblood70]

Sorry but as much as I’ve ehated jj being gym and his big mouth in media all the time, that’s something that went on 15 years ago..it set this team back..

HOWEVER REALLY JUDGE THIS TEAM FROM WHATS GONE ON the 5 years and SJ has something to do with this, better drafts, less risk in FA , and making decisions like lettting ware and Murray go were tough but were made, and having an identity ..this team has been good sans the romo 2015 debacle..yes even 2017 as horrible as it was 9-7 with tons of injuries and suspensions..we are a playoff team..

I believe SJ ISNT HIS FATHER and when the time comes he will have a true gm. IMO will McClay is the gm and like was said above more of a committee right now...


You cant keep going back so far and act as if positive change isnt happening..5 years now ive seen change so i think going forward we will be ok..

 

[Bullflop]

I distinctly recall Stephen publicly stating in the past that he has no intention whatsoever of being the Cowboys' GM whenever Jerry ceases to do so.

I'm not inclined to disregard his statement since I have no cause to ignore such things. I'd presume he meant what he said until he states otherwise.

 

[ShiningStar]

4 words

Does not inspire me.

 

[JustChip]

Something tells me that Stephen is more likely to cut a Dez or Witten than Jerry.

Agreed. I'm in on Stephen if for not other reason than he was instrumental in Hog Jowls not forcing Johnny Manziel on us. He wasn't alone in that, but I think he's the voice Jerry is most apt to listen to.