Tap the brakes on the credit

[Bobhaze]

I have found it ironically humorous reading so many folks suggesting Jerry and the FO deserve huge credit for the Amari Cooper trade and the firing of Paul Alexander coupled with the Marc Columbo hire. Those certainly proved to be great moves for the turnaround it has provided but let’s wait and see how the playoffs go before anointing Jerry and the FO.

Here’s why...

1. The need for those moves were based on how poorly this FO handled the off season. They waited way too late to cut Dez which left us as late entrants to the WR FA market. The result was this team entered the season with a sub par set of receivers for a developing young QB to struggle with.

2. The Paul Alexander hire was a strange one to begin with. His style and methods were a departure from what had made the Cowboys OL a top unit for the last 4 years. And couldn’t Columbo have been named OL coach in the off season?

3. The corrective moves that turned this season around were good ones but they were “reactive” moves made because of the bad “proactive” job done by JJ, SJ and the FO in the offseason.

It’s like throwing two TDs in a game in which you also threw two interceptions.

Again...credit is due for saving the season. The season was saved. But it’s also a reminder how important the offseason is to a team’s success. All will be forgiven and forgotten with a deep playoff run. But I’m tapping the brakes on any “Executive of the year” talk for Jerry until the final results are in.

 

[THEHEREAFTER]

Good job. Can't have too much positivity around here. CZ has standards ya know ..

 

[Diehardblues]

I think the credit is for turning around a 3-5 team spiraling down on the brink of collapsing to a 5 game winning streak propelling to division title.

That in itself is worthy of recognition despite what occurs in the playoffs.

 

[conner01]

Who thought changing the blocking technique was a good idea?
Who really thought a bunch of marginal WR’s and a young QB was a good idea?
The “front office” has made some great picks and signings of late, and some bad signings
I’d love to know the process of deciding changing the oline blocking technique was a smart move
I honestly couldn’t assign credit or blame without knowing who the Einstein was that thought Alexander was a good move
Jerry gets credit or blame but sometimes I think he gets credit when he just listened to others or blame

 

[robjay04]

I have found it ironically humorous reading so many folks suggesting Jerry and the FO deserve huge credit for the Amari Cooper trade and the firing of Paul Alexander coupled with the Marc Columbo hire. Those certainly proved to be great moves for the turnaround it has provided but let’s wait and see how the playoffs go before anointing Jerry and the FO.

Here’s why...

1. The need for those moves were based on how poorly this FO handled the off season. They waited way too late to cut Dez which left us as late entrants to the WR FA market. The result was this team entered the season with a sub par set of receivers for a developing young QB to struggle with.

2. The Paul Alexander hire was a strange one to begin with. His style and methods were a departure from what had made the Cowboys OL a top unit for the last 4 years. And couldn’t Columbo have been named OL coach in the off season?

3. The corrective moves that turned this season around were good ones but they were “reactive” moves made because of the bad “proactive” job done by JJ, SJ and the FO in the offseason.

It’s like throwing two TDs in a game in which you also threw two interceptions.

Again...credit is due for saving the season. The season was saved. But it’s also a reminder how important the offseason is to a team’s success. All will be forgiven and forgotten with a deep playoff run. But I’m tapping the brakes on any “Executive of the year” talk for Jerry until the final results are in.

The reason they deserve credit is they admitted their mistakes and took corrective measures to fix it.

Old Jerry would’ve just doubled down.

 

[charron]

Many thought the Alexander hire was a decent move at worst. He came with experience and a decent resume so when things obviously we're not working it was great to see someone admit it and cut ties. That is what I like to see. Plan failed let's fix it now instead of waiting. Same with the Cooper trade. They failed to land Watkins, but did bring in 3 other guys that didn't pan out so they manned up an traded for coop. Good for them for making these changes. While it's better to be right the 1st time it's good to know they are willing to make changes to fix their mistakes.

 

[Ranching]

All the credit belongs to Garrett.

 

[Diehardblues]

At 3-5 headed to Philly most of this forum were circling the wagons ready to crucify our front office and coaching staff.

This was one of the greatest turn arounds in Cowboys history. That sentence might make a good thread.
Na.. probably too positive . Ha

 

[Bobhaze]

The reason they deserve credit is they admitted their mistakes and took corrective measures to fix it.

Old Jerry would’ve just doubled down.

Great point.

 

[Diehardblues]

The reason they deserve credit is they admitted their mistakes and took corrective measures to fix it.

Old Jerry would’ve just doubled down.

It didn’t have to work.

I said after the trade for Cooper he’d need to uplift the passing game and offense sparking us to the playoffs or it wouldn’t have been worth it. We could have missed the playoffs with or without him and still had our #1 pick.

But it worked . For all the reasons we’d bash if it didn’t , we must give accolades for the success.
Results matter!!

 

[nightrain]

I have found it ironically humorous reading so many folks suggesting Jerry and the FO deserve huge credit for the Amari Cooper trade and the firing of Paul Alexander coupled with the Marc Columbo hire. Those certainly proved to be great moves for the turnaround it has provided but let’s wait and see how the playoffs go before anointing Jerry and the FO.

Here’s why...

1. The need for those moves were based on how poorly this FO handled the off season. They waited way too late to cut Dez which left us as late entrants to the WR FA market. The result was this team entered the season with a sub par set of receivers for a developing young QB to struggle with.

2. The Paul Alexander hire was a strange one to begin with. His style and methods were a departure from what had made the Cowboys OL a top unit for the last 4 years. And couldn’t Columbo have been named OL coach in the off season?

3. The corrective moves that turned this season around were good ones but they were “reactive” moves made because of the bad “proactive” job done by JJ, SJ and the FO in the offseason.

It’s like throwing two TDs in a game in which you also threw two interceptions.

Again...credit is due for saving the season. The season was saved. But it’s also a reminder how important the offseason is to a team’s success. All will be forgiven and forgotten with a deep playoff run. But I’m tapping the brakes on any “Executive of the year” talk for Jerry until the final results are in.

I believe everyone makes mistakes (at least I do) and a sign of good management acumen is being able to identify and correct your mistakes with corrective action.

We see costly, bad decisions all the time in the NFL, but as fans we naturally will pounce on the blunders of our team for which there is ample opportunity to criticize and guaranteed there will be more to come.

 

[Diehardblues]

The timinng of the trade was critical.

We were at our lowest point. A loss in Philly dropping to 3-6 and 2018 was all but over. As much as I’ve supported Garrett I couldn’t have argued to maintain him.

Which Jason deserves some credit too. He always seems to find a way to prevent these total collapses which have plagued his predecessors this era.

 

[nightrain]

The reason they deserve credit is they admitted their mistakes and took corrective measures to fix it.

Old Jerry would’ve just doubled down.

Like minds

 

[75boyz]

I have found it ironically humorous reading so many folks suggesting Jerry and the FO deserve huge credit for the Amari Cooper trade and the firing of Paul Alexander coupled with the Marc Columbo hire. Those certainly proved to be great moves for the turnaround it has provided but let’s wait and see how the playoffs go before anointing Jerry and the FO.

Here’s why...

1. The need for those moves were based on how poorly this FO handled the off season. They waited way too late to cut Dez which left us as late entrants to the WR FA market. The result was this team entered the season with a sub par set of receivers for a developing young QB to struggle with.

2. The Paul Alexander hire was a strange one to begin with. His style and methods were a departure from what had made the Cowboys OL a top unit for the last 4 years. And couldn’t Columbo have been named OL coach in the off season?

3. The corrective moves that turned this season around were good ones but they were “reactive” moves made because of the bad “proactive” job done by JJ, SJ and the FO in the offseason.

It’s like throwing two TDs in a game in which you also threw two interceptions.

Again...credit is due for saving the season. The season was saved. But it’s also a reminder how important the offseason is to a team’s success. All will be forgiven and forgotten with a deep playoff run. But I’m tapping the brakes on any “Executive of the year” talk for Jerry until the final results are in.

Excellent analysis and breakdown Bob. Another thought provoking and discussion worthy thread which you truly excel at.
I share your wait and see approach in this particular circumstance.

 

[Diehardblues]

I believe everyone makes mistakes (at least I do) and a sign of good management acumen is being able to identify and correct your mistakes with corrective action.

We see costly, bad decisions all the time in the NFL, but as fans we naturally will pounce on the blunders of our team for which there is ample opportunity to criticize and guaranteed there will be more to come.

Im not sure Jerry wanted to release Dez. And Wittens retirement was unexpected. It was going to be more impacting than they thought.

It was probably Stephens decision much like the running back by committee was. We had fans here supporting the move and receivers we picked up. What they failed to recognize is, talent matters. Just like with losing Murray.

After 3-4, Jerry had enough and didn’t waste any time.

 

[Reality]

 

[davidariust24]

Great point.

They admitted their mistakes which was huge and they corrected it. Getting Amari Cooper was huge. We had to outbid other teams for a high price but it looks like the price was nice for what cooper would project for 16 games. He has been doubled the last two, which is what we want so that we can run more. The key stat is we are 6-1 since that trade. He is 24 years old and doesnt turn 25 until after the season. His production and connection with Dak makes him a steal.

 

[davidariust24]

Lol . That's not pump the brakes. Thats drop the brakes and STOP your engine

 

[cowboyec]

they screwed up.
recognized it.
owned it.
fixed it.
they deserve credit for that...because those corrections did have a major part of the season re-set.

 

[KingintheNorth]

mistakes are to be ignored and great moves are all the evidence needed to validate fan boys' worldview that Jerry is a football guy.

Amari Cooper has turned out to be a great move. But you are right, it was a correction of a huge oversight.

Paul Alexander was a bad hire from day one. The Cowboys where just so dang proud of this offensive line that someone had to be held accountable for its deterioration.

Kellen Moore was and equally bad decision that has yet to be rectified.