Team Silence: Would you rather the team talk to the media or not?

[theogt]

Yes or no. It seems that the team silence is getting under the skin of the media. But their argument is that fans want answers.

So, do you? Or would you rather them give the media the cold shoulder?

 

[WoodysGirl]

It's not that cut and dry.

I'd like it to be more of a controlled environment.

I like the silence coming out VR.

I do think Wade should be the formal spokesman, but I'm ok with Jerry taking the lead. I don't think Wade has much of an ego to care about that particular thing.

Was reading Clarence Hill's article in the Daily zone and he seems to think the silence is a lack of leadership. I tend to disagree. Silence could simply mean you've gone underground and are formulating a plan of action. You don't form that plan by spouting to the media after each brainstorming session.

I do think the staff needs to extend the gag order to the players.

 

[Rampage]

they can do all there talking on the field.

 

[5Countem5]

Can you put in a "Doesn't matter to the team's success or failure"?

I'd take that...

 

[theogt]

Can you put in a "Doesn't matter to the team's success or failure"?

I'd take that...

Of course it doesn't matter in terms of team success. That's not really at issue.

 

[5Countem5]

Of course it doesn't matter in terms of team success. That's not really at issue.

Ok...How about just "Doesn't matter" - if it doesn't affect the team, I really don't care.

 

[peplaw06]

I don't trust the media...... so I'd rather them not talk.

 

[Mr Cowboy]

They should talk to the media, but they should handle their gripes and complaints in house, and not in the media.

 

[5Countem5]

They should talk to the media, but they should handle their gripes and complaints in house, and in the media.

OK...I change my vote to this.

 

[NextGenBoys]

Yes or no. It seems that the team silence is getting under the skin of the media. But their argument is that fans want answers.

So, do you? Or would you rather them give the media the cold shoulder?

I voted no simply because of what has transpired.

But before everyone starts saying no, just know that means we do not get tid bits to read about, and our Cowboys fixes will not be met nearly as much.

That being said, I wish we handled things like the Patriots do regarding the media. So a definite vote of no for me.

 

[GOLDENCHILD1688]

i keep saying why wont everyone just shut the hell up

 

[LatinMind]

is the team really saying anything wrong? or is the media trying to make something out of what theyre not saying?

i havent seen anything that a player, coach, or owner has said that has been bad. the next day espn seems to be trying to disect everything being said, and not being said by injecting their own opinions and coming up with conclusions. then running it and calling it a story.

 

[5Stars]

is the team really saying anything wrong? or is the media trying to make something out of what theyre not saying?

i havent seen anything that a player, coach, or owner has said that has been bad. the next day espn seems to be trying to disect everything being said, and not being said by injecting their own opinions and coming up with conclusions. then running it and calling it a story.

 

[The Panch]

The problem is they cant control themselves when they speak. People make fun of how they sound like Belichick robots in Foxborough, but how often have you heard something controversial coming from the players speaking about teammates or coaches??

I think if the players, coaches and loud mouth owner couldnt actually sound like they were on the same page, they wouldnt have to blame the media for their own idiot and often divided responses. They're basically running around streaking and blaming the media for pointing and laughing.

 

[RoadRunner]

This team needs to do a lot less talking, and a lot more walking.

I know that NFL rules prevent anyone from outright banning players from the media, but there is nothing in the rules that says a player can't voluntarily boycott the media like Marion Barber does. I would encourage all players to take the same approach.

We obviously have some players on the team that seem more worried about their possible ESPN future employment than getting better at taking angles to tackle on kick returns, yeah I'm talking to you Carp. Get your head in the game or get out.

 

[prowess]

No, keep quiet.

And just focus on the next damn game!

 

[Clove]

I would ban all media from VR all together and a mass ban on players or coaches speaking to the media. This way the media doesn't have anything to report, and the dumb fans can't fall into their trap.

 

[Hostile]

I'd be fine with them talking, as long as it was not to critique the team in any way. Self critique is fine.

How do you think you played? I'd be fine with this. If the player mentioned another player, he would be fined heavy.

How do you think the team played? I'd be fine with this too. But again, no mentioning other players. Do that in house, during film sessions, behind closed doors. Break that rule, get fined heavy.

How do you think ______________ played? If you say anything negative about _______________ at all you would expect to be benched and fined.

The fines would be % based. If you make more money than someone else, your fine would be based upon a % of your game pay. Perhaps 10% for each comment. Say 10 things out of line, you play for free.

I would not allow the players or coaches more than 5 minutes with the media at any one time.

All fines would go to a charity of that player or coach's choice and any player who got fined would be subject to team discipline as well.

The lack of news would be hard on fans. Some fans who over react to every report need things to be hard. I could live with the silence, so it doesn't worry me one bit.

 

[JohnnyHopkins]

Let em talk. All it has done is reveal the character of the players/team.

 

[Doomsday101]

I don't see that anything needs to be said right now, this team needs to become focused on the job at hand when you accomplish something then you have something to talk about.