News: The Reason For the Cowboys Lack of Success in One Paragraph

[kskboys]

Glad that your seeing it, many still have issues acknowledging and understanding that Jerry has backed off and finally allowing those that are being payed to evaluate talent, do their jobs.

It sure does appear that way.

I was shocked when we didn't overpay Byron Jones, and that was the first eye opener for me. And then, drafting Osa and BO and Golston and Tyrel and Ridgeway? Those are not Jerry type players. However, we do have the most worrisome Kelvin Joseph pick. That was a Jerry type pick. Aberration? One last fling for the old fert?

 

[Hawkeye0202]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/how-the-dallas-cowboys-were-born-in-1960

A quote by Tex Schram:

:"Tom knew he had authority over the players and everything that had to do with the playing of the game. I had the remainder, There's one thing you must have in football: one continuous line of authority. The players had to understand that, as far as they're concerned, Landry is the boss. They had to understand that the only person I will listen to is Landry. Secondly, they had to understand that I had that kind of backing from Murchison. If everyone doesn't know that there's a definite line of authority, you have chaos."

I understand this and yes it worked but let's keep in mind the structure of most, if not all NFL teams prior to free agency coz players had little or say where they played and limited or no leverage otherwise. Free agency has damn near killed this kind of authority. I'm not defending how Jerry has run/structured the Cowboys, I just don't see this as the best example of how the league is now structured.

 

[RonWashington]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/how-the-dallas-cowboys-were-born-in-1960

A quote by Tex Schram:

:"Tom knew he had authority over the players and everything that had to do with the playing of the game. I had the remainder, There's one thing you must have in football: one continuous line of authority. The players had to understand that, as far as they're concerned, Landry is the boss. They had to understand that the only person I will listen to is Landry. Secondly, they had to understand that I had that kind of backing from Murchison. If everyone doesn't know that there's a definite line of authority, you have chaos."

Thanks for posting this . JJ had what Landry had , the authority . Ever since it’s a revolving door of yes men the players go around . It’s the culture in Frisco .

 

[KJJ]

Jerry has been undermining his head coaches ever since he and Jimmy split. It all starts and ends with Jerry not his head coach and the players know it. Different head coaches, personal moves and nothing ever changes.

 

[RonWashington]

Doug Pederson really won a SB with an inferior team that day . When the wheels fell off it was either him or Roseman leaving . The owner backed the GM . In Jacksonville I think the owners smart enough to get out of the way .

In Dallas you have McClay who I would argue should be the GM . Then a coach who has total authority once the OTA’s and training camp start . Instead you have father and son on competing radio shows and mugging for any camera and microphone near the Art Gallery . Not a heathy chain of command .

 

[xwalker]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/how-the-dallas-cowboys-were-born-in-1960

A quote by Tex Schram:

:"Tom knew he had authority over the players and everything that had to do with the playing of the game. I had the remainder, There's one thing you must have in football: one continuous line of authority. The players had to understand that, as far as they're concerned, Landry is the boss. They had to understand that the only person I will listen to is Landry. Secondly, they had to understand that I had that kind of backing from Murchison. If everyone doesn't know that there's a definite line of authority, you have chaos."

There are not any Head Coaches with that level of authority in the salary cap era.
- Belichick is the closest but ownership has over-ridden him at least once.

 

[xwalker]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/how-the-dallas-cowboys-were-born-in-1960

A quote by Tex Schram:

:"Tom knew he had authority over the players and everything that had to do with the playing of the game. I had the remainder, There's one thing you must have in football: one continuous line of authority. The players had to understand that, as far as they're concerned, Landry is the boss. They had to understand that the only person I will listen to is Landry. Secondly, they had to understand that I had that kind of backing from Murchison. If everyone doesn't know that there's a definite line of authority, you have chaos."

• Super Bowls Wins (I don't care about 2nd place participation trophies):
  • Jimmy: 2 in 5 years.
  • Landry: 2 in 29 years.

• Owner & GM
  • Jerry: 3
  • Murchison & Tex Schramm: 2

 

[nalam]

Cliff notes : The Reason For the Cowboys Lack of Success in one word: Jerry

We need go be clear on the note here ,

Lack of football success after the 3rd SB ( Switzer with Johnson’s ingredients) is Jerry’s inability to get out of the way.

As a Franchise and business , Cowboys success is due to Jerry , but he should have excluded himself from foot ball related decisions 2 decades ago.

 

[RonWashington]

There are not any Head Coaches with that level of authority in the salary cap era.
- Belichick is the closest but ownership has over-ridden him at least once.

Andy Reid seems to be in charge off the top of my head not just coach Bill . And McVay not even 40 in 2 SB’s 2 diff QB’s ahh yeah he’s running the Rams once the season gets going .

 

[fivetwos]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/how-the-dallas-cowboys-were-born-in-1960

A quote by Tex Schram:

:"Tom knew he had authority over the players and everything that had to do with the playing of the game. I had the remainder, There's one thing you must have in football: one continuous line of authority. The players had to understand that, as far as they're concerned, Landry is the boss. They had to understand that the only person I will listen to is Landry. Secondly, they had to understand that I had that kind of backing from Murchison. If everyone doesn't know that there's a definite line of authority, you have chaos."

Jerry knows this.

He wants to BE Landry in that equation but can't get away with standing on the sidelines.

So he thinks he can manipulate it some other way because he is used to getting his way in life and thinks he can do just about anything.

This is why he never hires a HC and allows them to select the coordinators. He has to have hired at least one of them. Even with Parcells.

 

[Truck]

At least we are now drafting non-Jerry players and letting WRs and CBs walk. No idea if it's enough, but it is a change.

Until something changes, it’s still going to bring more disappointment, just in a different way

 

[Bobhaze]

• Super Bowls Wins (I don't care about 2nd place participation trophies):
  • Jimmy: 2 in 5 years.
  • Landry: 2 in 29 years.

• Owner & GM
  • Jerry: 3
  • Murchison & Tex Schramm: 2

• Playoff wins:
  • Tom Landry/Tex Schramm- 20 in 29 years (12 conf championship games, 5 SBs)
  • Jimmy Johnson/Jerry Jones- 7 in 5 years (2 conf championship games, 2 SBs)
  • 7 HCs since Jimmy/Jerry - 8 in 27 years (2 conf championship games, 1 SB, none in 26 yrs)

With context it’s pretty clear- without a strong HC, Jerry cannot win a championship.

 

[xwalker]

• Playoff wins:
  • Tom Landry/Tex Schramm- 20 in 29 years (12 conf championship games, 5 SBs)
  • Jimmy Johnson/Jerry Jones- 7 in 5 years (2 conf championship games, 2 SBs)
  • 7 HCs since Jimmy/Jerry - 8 in 27 years (2 conf championship games, 1 SB, none in 26 yrs)

With context it’s pretty clear- without a strong HC, Jerry cannot win a championship.

Maybe you missed my statement...

"I don't care about 2nd place participation trophies"

 

[noshame]

For instance do you remember when jerry said last year that Zeke was fine and would be running the ball between the tackles next game? (Paraphrasing)

Sure enough Zeke did and got stuffed.

So who's coach?

 

[plasticman]

I understand this and yes it worked but let's keep in mind the structure of most, if not all NFL teams prior to free agency coz players had little or say where they played and limited or no leverage otherwise. Free agency has damn near killed this kind of authority. I'm not defending how Jerry has run/structured the Cowboys, I just don't see this as the best example of how the league is now structured.

How many fans can name more owners or GM's than Head Coaches?
NFL franchises are designed the same as they have always been designed. The Head Coach runs the team, the GM runs the football operations. Of course, it's important for the two to collaborate and the GM is the HC's immediate supervisor. However, most GM's do not interfere with the HC as it pertains to the team itself. The GM does assist in getting the personnel but the attributes of that personnel is usually a collaboration.

Typically, GM's only step in when it's time to make a coaching change and the owners only step in when it's time to make a GM change. GM's don't take a role in the gameplanning or the practice structure. there has to be communication between GM and HC when addressing cap issues or player issues..

The bottom line is that Head Coaches are the voice of the team when it comes to the media. They are the deciison makers when it comes to who starts, who sits. The gameplanning is their strategy.

 

[plasticman]

Jerry knows this.

He wants to BE Landry in that equation but can't get away with standing on the sidelines.

So he thinks he can manipulate it some other way because he is used to getting his way in life and thinks he can do just about anything.

This is why he never hires a HC and allows them to select the coordinators. He has to have hired at least one of them. Even with Parcells.

True that.

I've stated before that if Jerry purchased a five star restaurant he would name himself as the Head Chef and even take credit for great recipes developed by the other chefs.

Sometimes I wonder......

If Jerry bought a hospital would he insist on conducting surgeries?

If he bought a college university would he design a curriculum? Graduates would insist that Jerry discovered America.

If Jerry Jones was president during World War II would he be personally leading the army into Berlin.

 

[slick325]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/how-the-dallas-cowboys-were-born-in-1960

A quote by Tex Schram:

:"Tom knew he had authority over the players and everything that had to do with the playing of the game. I had the remainder, There's one thing you must have in football: one continuous line of authority. The players had to understand that, as far as they're concerned, Landry is the boss. They had to understand that the only person I will listen to is Landry. Secondly, they had to understand that I had that kind of backing from Murchison. If everyone doesn't know that there's a definite line of authority, you have chaos."

This is what I mean when I talk about the current culture in Dallas.

The line of authority is misplaced. Owner and EVP are too influential in the locker room.

 

[slick325]

How many fans can name more owners or GM's than Head Coaches?
NFL franchises are designed the same as they have always been designed. The Head Coach runs the team, the GM runs the football operations. Of course, it's important for the two to collaborate and the GM is the HC's immediate supervisor. However, most GM's do not interfere with the HC as it pertains to the team itself. The GM does assist in getting the personnel but the attributes of that personnel is usually a collaboration.

Typically, GM's only step in when it's time to make a coaching change and the owners only step in when it's time to make a GM change. GM's don't take a role in the gameplanning or the practice structure. there has to be communication between GM and HC when addressing cap issues or player issues..

The bottom line is that Head Coaches are the voice of the team when it comes to the media. They are the deciison makers when it comes to who starts, who sits. The gameplanning is their strategy.

I can't name another franchise where the owner/GM and his son, the EVP have radio shows in their respective city. Both of those shows, I believe, air before the head coaches radio show. That is nuts!

 

[ShortRound]

Jerry: GTFOH

 

[Hardline]

The problem with the Cowboys is YOU.
Keep buying all that merch and selling out the art museum.

How about not spending a single penny on this franchise?
Stop doing business with any corporation that sponsors this franchise?