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[Stash]

I read a recent article from Mike Fisher, and it's lambasting the Cowboys and their handling of the Dez Bryant situation.

While I realize that Fisher isn't the greatest source and a big baby himself, I also realize that he does have ears inside the team. Remember, he broke the Doug Free retirement story before even Garrett knew it was happening.

And I also realize that he's an unabashed Dez Bryant guy, so that inevitably influences his position.

But, in reading this piece, it paints an alarming picture of what's currently going on with the Cowboys, and if true, "Dysfunction Junction" is in full effect.

https://scout.com/nfl/cowboys/Artic...-Is-Anti-Dez-Bryant-Please-Stand-Up-116519608

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

I guess that would explain a tweet I read last night or the other day when some fan was asking Broaddus or one of the local reporters if it was true that Linehan was the driving force trying to get rid of Dez.

Also noticed that Fish has posted, on a couple of different occasions, a tweet asking who was trying to get rid of Dez in a negative fashion..Never clicked on them to see as I figured it was just another click bait.

However I will say that Fish is without a doubt a Dez fan and he really has seemed to be upset with the cowboys about how this is going down.

I just wonder if what he said about Linehan and the other coaches being let go is true or just his opinion to fit his own narrative for Dez.

 

[Jake]

I don't know why anyone would think "dysfunction junction" has changed when the leadership has not.

 

[Stash]

I guess that would explain a tweet I read last night or the other day when some fan was asking Broaddus or one of the local reporters if it was true that Linehan was the driving force trying to get rid of Dez.

Also noticed that Fish has posted, on a couple of different occasions, a tweet asking who was trying to get rid of Dez in a negative fashion..Never clicked on them to see as I figured it was just another click bait.

However I will say that Fish is without a doubt a Dez fan and he really has seemed to be upset with the cowboys about how this is going down.

I just wonder if what he said about Linehan and the other coaches being let go is true or just his opinion to fit his own narrative for Dez.

Everywhere I'm looking, I'm seeing what I see as bad news. And bad decision-making. Even watching the Periscope piece that Broaddus did with Ambar Garcia (where he mentions Randy Gregory), he reiterates that their plan was to sign Watkins and cut Dez Bryant (no guarantee of improvement). And then he says he feels the reason they visited with Hurns would be as a Bryant replacement (not a chance).

If this is the plan, it's an awful one. Not because Bryant is perfect, but because the guy is better than any of these replacement options they're considering overpaying now. And, that if those moves don't happen, you joe have adisgruntled player who knows you tried to did your best to get rid of.

To say nothing of the Joneses making franchise-altering decisions based on the campaigning of someone who is lucky that they still have a job themselves. No matter who it is, why would they have the "stroke" to influence anything after a season in which they set a franchise record going back to 1960 for offensive futility?

I don't like any of it.

 

[G2]

I don't have an issue with Fisher, I actually kind of like the guy and I've talked with him on a couple of occasions. But, there's a bunch of speculation in regard to Dez.
Just because it's FA and we're bringing players in to visit doesn't mean the same position is going to be wiped out.
Could it be possible that the staff wants to find a WR to ADD to the roster that includes Dez?
Imagine a better no. 2 WR, it would help the offense immensely. I'm not the biggest Dez fan because of last season but if he can play better and we get more talent at WR, I'm all for that idea.

That all being said, I find it interesting that Linehan may have had a hand in Pollard, Dooley and Wilson's departure. The reason I'm a little concerned is because he doesn't seem to me to be that great of an OC. His play calling, time management and game time decisions are in question. I don't think many will argue that he's rather average.

So do we want him to have such a big hand in staff decisions? I know I don't, fans make comments during games every game about his play calling mess.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Never really been a big FO-basher fan/poster but sounds like the best thing for this team is for Jerry either bring in GM or sell. Hell sounds like as many issues in FO as on the field last season........that's crazy

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Funny I always thought of Linehan as the mild-mannered push-over type, LOL. Guess I was wrong, he's the DEVIL lol

 

[Stash]

I don't have an issue with Fisher, I actually kind of like the guy and I've talked with him on a couple of occasions. But, there's a bunch of speculation in regard to Dez.
Just because it's FA and we're bringing players in to visit doesn't mean the same position is going to be wiped out.
Could it be possible that the staff wants to find a WR to ADD to the roster that includes Dez?
Imagine a better no. 2 WR, it would help the offense immensely. I'm not the biggest Dez fan because of last season but if he can play better and we get more talent at WR, I'm all for that idea.

This is several people that have now said that the team's pursuit of Sammy Watkins - at those prices - was real. Now even coming from someone working inside the building. As they're working inside the building!

If that was the case, it wasn't an add, but a replacement. You simply can't afford to add $16 million a year when you're also paying Bryant, especially not this team.

The same, to a lesser degree, with Hurns. Hurns last deal was paying him $10 million a year, and he's got multiple teams pursuing him now. He's not coming here cheap, and he's not coming to be a no. 2.

That all being said, I find it interesting that Linehan may have had a hand in Pollard, Dooley and Wilson's departure. The reason I'm a little concerned is because he doesn't seem to me to be that great of an OC. His play calling, time management and game time decisions are in question. I don't think many will argue that he's rather average.

So do we want him to have such a big hand in staff decisions? I know I don't, fans make comments during games every game about his play calling mess.

I have to ask why he should? Under his charge, this team set franchise records for least points scored! A 50-year record! First of all, I'd have fired him two years ago after the Green Bay playoff loss I blame him for. But last year should have been it.

But now, to listen to Mr "Pass it on First and Goal"? No.

And remember that this is also a guy who's players hated him when he was the head coach in St Louis. Ask Marc Bulger, ask Steven Jackson. He's never had a good history and I didn't like the move from the start. But he's a Garrett buddy and it was yet again an example of someone doing someone else a favor.

But the idea that they're listening to this guy and giving him even more influence is scary.

 

[Stash]

Funny I always thought of Linehan as the mild-mannered push-over type, LOL. Guess I was wrong, he's the DEVIL lol

He's the worst kind of weasel. The gutless type who does their talking behind people's backs, badmouthing them to the boss when they're not around. Lobbying from the shadows while they smile at you to your face. A coward.

 

[John813]

Scott Linehan has this type of power? Well I'm all for dysfunction if it clears out the coaching staff completely.

 

[Stash]

Scott Linehan has this type of power? Well I'm all for dysfunction if it clears out the coaching staff completely.

He's obviously got some, given the Kellen Moore move. How much more than that is up for speculation.

I'm sure that some fans won't want to believe anything that might cast the team in a negative light, but at the minimum, there's no denying that Linehan had the influence to get Moore that job.

 

[northerncowboynation]

I take most things I read with a grain of salt and a drop of tequilla. Doesn't matter who writes it. Everyone has an opinion, an axe to grind, a motive, a reason for expressing their thoughts. Mostly it's just an expression of thought and opinion. All valid, none more than others. Read 1 guy get one opinion. Read another, get another opinion. Read 1000 and you get the trend . Who has time to read a 1000 opinions though. Easier to read one and agree or disagree. Google Dez Bryant opinions and you'll get many hits. Read away

 

[G2]

This is several people that have now said that the team's pursuit of Sammy Watkins - at those prices - was real. Now even coming from someone working inside the building. As they're working inside the building!

If that was the case, it wasn't an add, but a replacement. You simply can't afford to add $16 million a year when you're also paying Bryant, especially not this team.

The same, to a lesser degree, with Hurns. Hurns last deal was paying him $10 million a year, and he's got multiple teams pursuing him now. He's not coming here cheap, and he's not coming to be a no. 2.

I get what you're saying. Watkins has the potential to be as good or better but struggles with injury. Everyone else seems to me to be a downgrade. And I'm one of the bigger Dez critics here.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Everywhere I'm looking, I'm seeing what I see as bad news. And bad decision-making. Even watching the Periscope piece that Broaddus did with Ambar Garcia (where he mentions Randy Gregory), he reiterates that their plan was to sign Watkins and cut Dez Bryant (no guarantee of improvement). And then he says he feels the reason they visited with Hurns would be as a Bryant replacement (not a chance).

If this is the plan, it's an awful one. Not because Bryant is perfect, but because the guy is better than any of these replacement options they're considering overpaying now. And, that if those moves don't happen, you joe have adisgruntled player who knows you tried to did your best to get rid of.

To say nothing of the Joneses making franchise-altering decisions based on the campaigning of someone who is lucky that they still have a job themselves. No matter who it is, why would they have the "stroke" to influence anything after a season in which they set a franchise record going back to 1960 for offensive futility?

I don't like any of it.

If they could have signed the player they liked and pulled it off...might consider it a good plan.

But since it did not and we all know that Dez let's his emotions get the better of him...this really looks bad all the way around.

But that is just an opinion.

Maybe it helps them in getting Dez to redo his deal for a cheaper price...but If I was Dez I don't think I would do it after it looks like they were going to do this deal and get rid of him.

 

[Bobhaze]

I read a recent article from Mike Fisher, and it's lambasting the Cowboys and their handling of the Dez Bryant situation.

While I realize that Fisher isn't the greatest source and a big baby himself, I also realize that he does have ears inside the team. Remember, he broke the Doug Free retirement story before even Garrett knew it was happening.

And I also realize that he's an unabashed Dez Bryant guy, so that inevitably influences his position.

But, in reading this piece, it paints an alarming picture of what's currently going on with the Cowboys, and if true, "Dysfunction Junction" is in full effect.

https://scout.com/nfl/cowboys/Artic...-Is-Anti-Dez-Bryant-Please-Stand-Up-116519608

The pattern that seems to continue with the Jones FO year after year is this: They have a plan but the plan is all based on a “best case scenario”. There never seems to be a “Plan B” when the original one doesn’t work out. It’s like a bunch of fantasy football guys running this franchise.

When you don’t have a clear big picture vision for the kind of team you’re trying to build, you drift. This team seems to make their roster a reactive “year to year” thing. That’s why you get roster moves like Greg Hardy- one year short sided band aids.

 

[RodeoJake]

Scott Linehan has this type of power? Well I'm all for dysfunction if it clears out the coaching staff completely.

No you're not. He's positioning himself to be the next HC. Garrett maybe mediocre but Linehan is Kotite bad.

 

[Stash]

If they could have signed the player they liked and pulled it off...might consider it a good plan.

In Sammy Watkins, you'd be paying potential, not proven production. I'm not crazy about that idea, not at $16 million a year for sure.

But since it did not and we all know that Dez let's his emotions get the better of him...this really looks bad all the way around.

But that is just an opinion.

It's one I share. I think the genie's out of the bottle. An emotional player now knows that you tried to replace him.

Maybe it helps them in getting Dez to redo his deal for a cheaper price...but If I was Dez I don't think I would do it after it looks like they were going to do this deal and get rid of him.

I don't see it after the money that was thrown at far lesser receivers either. I have to call this yet another thing that's they've mishandled. And this dealing with Hurns only reinforces that feeling for me.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

He's the worst kind of weasel. The gutless type who does their talking behind people's backs, badmouthing them to the boss when they're not around. Lobbying from the shadows while they smile at you to your face. A coward.

Oh give me a break. At the end of the year they do team and player evaluations where the coaches evaluate the roster. It his duty to give his opinion on all the players and not just Dez. You have no idea what has or has not been relayed to Dez about that evaluation.

 

[LittleD]

Stephen needs to send his father to Vegas and his stable of bimbos. Then he needs to cut Witten, Dez and other dead weights. That is
the only way to try and save the season.

 

[Stash]

The pattern that seems to continue with the Jones FO year after year is this: They have a plan but the plan is all based on a “best case scenario”. There never seems to be a “Plan B” when the original one doesn’t work out. It’s like a bunch of fantasy football guys running this franchise.

When you don’t have a clear big picture vision for the kind of team you’re trying to build, you drift. This team seems to make their roster a reactive “year to year” thing. That’s why you get roster moves like Greg Hardy- one year short sided band aids.

Oh I agree.

It's completely reactive. "Let's fix what cost us our Super Bowl last year!" Type stuff. They always operate as if they were "one piece away".