Tank... am I the only one appalled at the double-standard?

[Nav22]

Because Jerry is not "the Cowboys." Owners and players come and go, but the team is forever.

Jerry has been running things for 18 years, will continue to run things until the day he dies, at which point his son will take over the operation. The Jones family is synonymous with the Dallas Cowboys, and will be for the foreseeable future, like it or not. When you root for the Cowboys, you're rooting for the Jones family. When you buy a Cowboys jersey, you're putting money into Jerry's pockets.

So if you really felt this strongly about your anti-Jerry convictions, you'd have jumped ship a long time ago. I don't buy it. Your moral standards aren't enough to change your actions, obviously... so evidently, those standards aren't very strong after all.

I'm a metaphorical ****?? This thread has really gone off the rails. Remind me: you're the guy I was defending, right?

Look up "analogy" in the dictionary.

And you defended me because, like 90% of everyone in this thread, you misinterpreted my stance.

I am not the owner of the Dallas Cowboys. I do not have the power to set an example for the rest of the league.

What a cop-out.

You still have the power to stop watching. You still have the power to stop buying Cowboys stuff. This affects the Cowboys ownership that you detest so much. To sit there on your computer and complain about Jerry and his integrity, while sporting a Romo jersey with the Cowboys game on your TV is VERY hypocritical of you. Kinda ironic that you were slamming Jerry for his hypocrisy.

After the Irvin fiasco, JJ vowed to build a team with character, not reform ex-cons. And the second a major player goes down, his ethics conveniently go out the window. We now know it was all lip service.

You want to know why we love Jerry? Because he'll do whatever it takes to WIN, at any cost. He wants to win as badly as the fans do. If that means bringing in a guy with questionable character, so be it. With great risks come great rewards.

Tell me something... Jerry gave "lip service" when he said he'd only go for high character guys, right? To whom was he giving this "lip service" to... the fans, correct? Well, if Jerry changes his mind and decides to bring in a Tank Johnson... and the majority of the fans are on board with his change of heart... what, exactly, is the problem?

Should Jerry just stick to his original word, even if it means the Cowboys' chances of winning games is smaller, just because a small minority of fans (like you) have a problem with bringing these guys in... all for the sake of sticking to his word?

Owners, GMs, and coaches change their minds all the time. It's only an issue when it's not done in the best interest of WINNING FOOTBALL GAMES.

One of my best friends is a diehard Green Bay fan. He's always telling me how lucky I am that Jerry is the Cowboys' owner... Ted Thompson, the GM of the Packers, turned down a golden opportunity to take Randy Moss for a measly 4th round pick, because he was afraid of hurting the team's image. More than that, Thompson was afraid of being fired at season's end if the Moss signing went awry. He turned down the bold move that could've potentially turned the Packers into a major powerhouse. Jerry the GM can't be fired, so he has no fear of bold moves. We're a lot luckier than you think.

 

[Bleu Star]

I guess I don't understand, you'd like to see a lot more outrage?

LOL. I don't understand either. I say welcome to Terrell (again) and also to Tank. This is home for him now and he will behave because he's now a Cowboy. :starspin :starspin :starspin

His presence in that rotation is going to be invaluable during the second half of the season. Good signing.

 

[BigDFan5]

What does this have to do with Jerry keeping his word? He's the issue, not me. Keep your eye on the prize.

Could you direct me to a link to where Jerry ever said we would NEVER sign any player with a character issue

 

[Hostile]

Could you direct me to a link to where Jerry ever said we would NEVER sign any player with a character issue

I better get my Kleenex ready. This revelation could shatter my whole world.

 

[Sandyf]

Tank is a criminal and it is on his record but in his defense he actually came out and apoligize and foremost has followed Godell letter of the law. He has devoid himself of the bad characters in the life unlike Vick, he has been remorseful to fact that he is actually doing something about getting the proper help unlike a certain Pacman.

That said, I would give him the chance and a very short, short lease. No missteps at all. Calvin Hill will most likely mentor him. If you have ever worked with the underprivileged or guys out of prison you would know that most end up back doing the same thing unless someone stands by them and helps them each and every day. It isn't easy but it can and does make a difference. Firm hand, no slack, and make them work for it. If the person is truly changing his ways then you will see a great difference.

That is my hope for Johnson, as an individual and a player. If he can truly change his off the field behavior then we have a helluva player for quite a while.

Time will tell.

 

[Bleu Star]

Tank is a criminal and it is on his record but in his defense he actually came out and apoligize and foremost has followed Godell letter of the law. He has devoid himself of the bad characters in the life unlike Vick, he has been remorseful to fact that he is actually doing something about getting the proper help unlike a certain Pacman.

That said, I would give him the chance and a very short, short lease. No missteps at all. Calvin Hill will most likely mentor him. If you have ever worked with the underprivileged or guys out of prison you would know that most end up back doing the same thing unless someone stands by them and helps them each and every day. It isn't easy but it can and does make a difference. Firm hand, no slack, and make them work for it. If the person is truly changing his ways then you will see a great difference.

That is my hope for Johnson, as an individual and a player. If he can truly change his off the field behavior then we have a helluva player for quite a while.

Time will tell.

You all need to stop fretting... lol

Csalvin Hill will keep Tank on the straight & narrow. Don't worry be happy now. dooo dooo doo doo dooo doooo dooooo doo dooo dooo dooo

 

[theogt]

Could you direct me to a link to where Jerry ever said we would NEVER sign any player with a character issue

http://cowboyszone.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1655353&postcount=6

 

[Big Dakota]

http://cowboyszone.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1655353&postcount=6

bb as happy

 

[BigDFan5]

http://cowboyszone.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1655353&postcount=6

:bastid: :laugh2:

 

[Hostile]

:bastid: :laugh2:

Got me too.

 

[BigDFan5]

Got me too.

What do you think any chance BBgun answer my post or ignores it as he usually does?

 

[theogt]

What do you think any chance BBgun answer my post or ignores it as he usually does?

Very little. His entire goal is to get attention. He doesn't actually believe what he's saying.

Mission accomplished for him.

 

[bbgun]

Could you direct me to a link to where Jerry ever said we would NEVER sign any player with a character issue

You parsing words now? I used the word "never"? I hate to borrow one of Hos's lame stunts, but "Show me. Show me where i used the word never." BTW, you deny that Jerry vowed to clean up the club? Pretty sure you don't do that by signing recidivist turds and hoping to "reform" them. Why did Mosley's ESPN story carry the headline, "Out Goes Character"? Gee, I wonder who or what he could have been referring to. I guess JJ's character vow lasted as long as Fergy's biceps.

BTW, TO's a character; Tank's a criminal.

 

[Hostile]

What do you think any chance BBgun answer my post or ignores it as he usually does?

It cracks me up that he lost his composure so bad he had to take swipes at my job here though I didn't hide behind it at all. He probably thinks I'm bathed in linament by now. Actually only my ribs hurt from laughing.

 

[bbgun]

What do you think any chance BBgun answer my post or ignores it as he usually does?

Ignore you? You're a nothing. Just be glad I even glance in your no-talent direction.

OOH! You just issued another lame challenge! I'll see you at the bike racks, chump.

 

[bbgun]

Very little. His entire goal is to get attention. He doesn't actually believe what he's saying.

Mission accomplished for him.

Yeah, like you're a shrinking violet. Egomania, thy name is theo. Isn't it bad enough that you mangle the law? You gotta be a pop psychologist too? Back to your snarky sniping .. which is all you got.

 

[BigDFan5]

You parsing words now? I used the word "never"? I hate to borrow one of Hos's lame stunts, but "Show me. Show me where i used the word never." BTW, you deny that Jerry vowed to clean up the club? Pretty sure you don't do that by signing recidivist turds and hoping to "reform" them. Why did Mosley's ESPN story carry the headline, "Out Goes Character"? Gee, I wonder who or what he could have been referring to. I guess JJ's character vow lasted as long as Fergy's biceps.

BTW, TO's a character; Tank's a criminal.

YOU are the one saying Jerry broke his word by signing Johnson, so if he broke his word then his words must have been he would NEVER sign anyone with a character issue.

 

[zrinkill]

Someone has hurt bbgun's feelings again ....

 

[BigDFan5]

Ignore you? You're a nothing. Just be glad I even glance in your no-talent direction.

OOH! You just issued another lame challenge! I'll see you at the bike racks, chump.

Notice it took that post to get you to respond even with a non answer.

You dont want to see me at the bike racks BB you dont

 

[theogt]

Yeah, like you're a shrinking violet. Egomania, thy name is theo. Isn't it bad enough that you mangle the law? You gotta be a pop psychologist too? Back to your snarky sniping .. which is all you got.

Awww...him got his feelings hurt.