CFZ The worst smell coming out of AT&T

[Bobhaze]

Honestly, I could also see it being a passive aggressive thing.

Big Mike or whoever being like. Ok Jerry, you want Zeke to get more touches? Here is Zeke up
The middle for 2 yards on every first down. Happy birthday Jerry.

Of course that isn’t healthy for a football team either but this is also one of the problems with having lame duck coaches. They know they’re toast after this year. They know it.

I know this will never happen but my respect for Mike McCarthy would increase if he stood at a podium tomorrow and just announced that for the rest of this year, “I’m in control of this football team, and we are going to do things my way.” LOL! Why not? What does he have to lose?

Send a public message to JJ that if he’s going down it will be on his terms. As I said it will never happen but it would sure be fun if he did. The rest of the year might even be more fun.

 

[12+88=7]

Why write all these threads about Jerry and the organization.

You're fighting windmills at this point. Nothing is going to change. Completely futile.

Before the seasons out there will be dozens of the same thread.

Reality is the front office isn't going to change. The only hope for change is Jerry dying and Stephen to become owner. He than appoints McClay GM. And McClay makes all the football decisions and runs the team. Stephen will probably remain president and be in charge of contracts and the day to day running of an NFL team.

This is the only hope for change.

Save your energies for threads about the players and what actually occurs on the field. As a fan that's all we should worry about are the games.

Dallas is 3-3, three losses at home, three wins on the road. Dallas has the bye and a road date with SF. Let's heal the wounded and show up on October 27th ready to go.

 

[fansince68]

Oh I'm sorry did my Cowboys lose again? I've been watching Netflix all day and my phone is off. I haven't even checked my scores in a 3 of my fantastic football leagues. Thanks Jerry.

 

[john van brocklin]

That was the definition of an embarrassing loss. Fourth straight loss at home, where the Cowboys average giving up 42 points per game in 2024. A really bad smell is coming out of AT&T and the list of what stinks the worst when a football team loses this badly usually starts with the head coach, the QB, the coordinators, the players getting paid the most. And those people all stunk it up Sunday vs the lions.

But my fellow Cowboys fans, as frustrating as it was watching the lions absolutely embarrass us in our home palace, the worst smell coming out of the “stayjum” is not the players and coaches. The stink worse than a trash bag of rotten food sitting in the Texas heat for a week is coming from the owner’s box, where the oldest General Manager in NFL history sits surrounded by his entitled children. All with their lifetime contracts and a talent for refusing to hold themselves accountable.

So when you feel the frustration of another embarrassing loss, and a dim future for this team, try to remember that the guy who owns and runs this once proud franchise like his personal fantasy football gig has done all these things:

• Hired all six head coaches we’ve had in the last 29 years since our last SB appearance and last divisional playoff win.
• Hired eight different offensive coordinators and eight different defensive coordinators in that time.
• Seen 9 different starting QBs in that 29 year period, two of which have earned top dollar at the time in Romo and Prescott.
• Had multiple current and future Hall of Fame players on the team with none of them ever experiencing even one divisional playoff win.

The winning owners of the last 28 SBs all had this in common: They hired someone else to be their GM.

So the next time Dak throws a bad pick, the running game averages 2.6 yards in a game, Lamb quits on a route, the defense gives up over 40 points at home and over 500 yards, and the HC looks lost, just remember who hired ALL those guys. And remember he’s been in charge of everything from “jocks to socks” all these years.

The worst smell coming out of AT&T is in the owner’s box. That is the where all this started.

Truth,
That's why I have no hope.
The problem can't be fixed when the owner/gm won't remove himself.

The only hope I see is if we continue to lose so badly, Jerry gets embarrassed and steps down.
Not holding my breath.

 

[HungryLion]

Why write all these threads about Jerry and the organization.

You're fighting windmills at this point. Nothing is going to change. Completely futile.

Before the seasons out there will be dozens of the same thread.

Reality is the front office isn't going to change. The only hope for change is Jerry dying and Stephen to become owner. He than appoints McClay GM. And McClay makes all the football decisions and runs the team. Stephen will probably remain president and be in charge of contracts and the day to day running of an NFL team.

This is the only hope for change.

Save your energies for threads about the players and what actually occurs on the field. As a fan that's all we should worry about are the games.

Dallas is 3-3, three losses at home, three wins on the road. Dallas has the bye and a road date with SF. Let's heal the wounded and show up on October 27th ready to go.

Your post doesn’t make sense. You’re telling us to ignore the FO and to save our energy for the players and what happens on the field.

But the FO is directly tied to the playeds and what happens on the field. They draft/sign/trade for the players. They sign the coaches.

The players and their performance on the field is ultimately a direct reflection of the FO’s performance.

 

[JohnnyTheFox]

I am numb to the losses, what really gets me though is the blind ignorance and stubbornness to do anything to fix the problems. Both are in way over their head

 

[john van brocklin]

Why write all these threads about Jerry and the organization.

You're fighting windmills at this point. Nothing is going to change. Completely futile.

Before the seasons out there will be dozens of the same thread.

Reality is the front office isn't going to change. The only hope for change is Jerry dying and Stephen to become owner. He than appoints McClay GM. And McClay makes all the football decisions and runs the team. Stephen will probably remain president and be in charge of contracts and the day to day running of an NFL team.

This is the only hope for change.

Save your energies for threads about the players and what actually occurs on the field. As a fan that's all we should worry about are the games.

Dallas is 3-3, three losses at home, three wins on the road. Dallas has the bye and a road date with SF. Let's heal the wounded and show up on October 27th ready to go.

I disagree.
It's helpful to have an avenue to vent your frustrations about the team with others who care as much we do here.

I don't think any of us here are under the delusion that what we post is gonna change anything.

 

[SlammedZero]

100%. If McCarthy played Zeke that much because he was “commanded“ to do so, he should resign. Any self respecting HC would never stay in a circus where the owner lands helicopters on the practice field and allows any player to talk to him about playing time.

I've thought about this. I think it would be hilarious if Big Mac just bounced out and said "I'm outta here!". I wish he would.

 

[JohnnyTheFox]

I've thought about this. I think it would be hilarious if Big Mac just bounced out and said "I'm outta here!". I wish he would.

Would be funny yes, would love to see an ex coach write a book about the inner goings on with the organization and the front offices incompetence

 

[big dog cowboy]

The worst smell coming out of AT&T is in the owner’s box. That is the where all this started.

Has been for years.

Won't be changing any time soon.

 

[12+88=7]

Your post doesn’t make sense. You’re telling us to ignore the FO and to save our energy for the players and what happens on the field.

But the FO is directly tied to the playeds and what happens on the field. They draft/sign/trade for the players. They sign the coaches.

The players and their performance on the field is ultimately a direct reflection of the FO’s performance.

Because once the season starts all moves have been made. Very few NFL teams add players that make a difference during the regular season. The number can be counted on one had, even if you're missing some fingers.

The time to worry about the FO is in the off season.

You root for the 53 that are available for that week. I had Dallas at 4-2 at this point in the season with losses to Baltimore and Detroit. New Orleans has been the only difference after six games.

Dallas has gotten blown out in their three losses, with all being at home. This has fans jumping off bridges. But Dallas is basically where they should be.

Usually Dallas has an easy schedule in the beginning and it is brutal late. This year it's the opposite. Dallas just needs to stay in striking distance. If they do this the perception of this team will change in the second half of year.

 

[12+88=7]

I disagree.
It's helpful to have an avenue to vent your frustrations about the team with others who care as much we do here.

I don't think any of us here are under the delusion that what we post is gonna change anything.

But it's all wishful thinking, it's not based in reality.

I can wish to date a different super model every week, but that's not being realistic.

Why vent and waste energy on something that you know will not happen. The threads all state that there will be no change. But they keep expecting change.

 

[Bobhaze]

But it's all wishful thinking, it's not based in reality.

I can wish to date a different super model every week, but that's not being realistic.

Why vent and waste energy on something that you know will not happen. The threads all state that there will be no change. But they keep expecting change.

It is interesting to see your third post on a thread you said was a waste of time. Thanks for keeping this topic alive.

Seriously I respect your opinion and glad you are sharing it. That’s the value of this place - we get to express our opinions about the Cowboys whatever those opinions may be. I never see that as a waste of time. And as far as bringing about change - this post may not but I can guarantee nothing will change if we just accept that nothing will change. Change happens all the time and often when we least expect it.

Someday Jerry won’t be running this thing. I hope I live long enough to see that change.

 

[KJJ]

I’ve never smelled a dead body before, but from what I hear it’s the worst odor ever. That was probably the stench coming out of AT&T Stadium.

 

[GoCowboysGo]

G R O J

 

[nobody]

If the story is true about Zeke crying to Daddy Jones, this coaching staff might as well all resign. Because they have no control nor clout and they are all hanging over a cliff with their contracts and the players know it.

This has been the case for a couple of decades. Players have known since Jimmy left that they can go over the coaches head to Jerry. Jerry undermines his coaches daily with his policies.

 

[ICP]

I love it when someone points out the actual problem

 

[Streifenkarl]

That was the definition of an embarrassing loss. Fourth straight loss at home, where the Cowboys average giving up 42 points per game in 2024. A really bad smell is coming out of AT&T and the list of what stinks the worst when a football team loses this badly usually starts with the head coach, the QB, the coordinators, the players getting paid the most. And those people all stunk it up Sunday vs the lions.

But my fellow Cowboys fans, as frustrating as it was watching the lions absolutely embarrass us in our home palace, the worst smell coming out of the “stayjum” is not the players and coaches. The stink worse than a trash bag of rotten food sitting in the Texas heat for a week is coming from the owner’s box, where the oldest General Manager in NFL history sits surrounded by his entitled children. All with their lifetime contracts and a talent for refusing to hold themselves accountable.

So when you feel the frustration of another embarrassing loss, and a dim future for this team, try to remember that the guy who owns and runs this once proud franchise like his personal fantasy football gig has done all these things:

• Hired all six head coaches we’ve had in the last 29 years since our last SB appearance and last divisional playoff win.
• Hired eight different offensive coordinators and eight different defensive coordinators in that time.
• Seen 9 different starting QBs in that 29 year period, two of which have earned top dollar at the time in Romo and Prescott.
• Had multiple current and future Hall of Fame players on the team with none of them ever experiencing even one divisional playoff win.

The winning owners of the last 28 SBs all had this in common: They hired someone else to be their GM.

So the next time Dak throws a bad pick, the running game averages 2.6 yards in a game, Lamb quits on a route, the defense gives up over 40 points at home and over 500 yards, and the HC looks lost, just remember who hired ALL those guys. And remember he’s been in charge of everything from “jocks to socks” all these years.

The worst smell coming out of AT&T is in the owner’s box. That is the where all this started.

You know what? I kinda breaks my heart to see you being so heartbroken and frustrated. You're a good guy and have been a loyal fan for so many more years than I have been. And it's been more than three decades for me already.

Guys like you deserve better. For guys like you Jerry should leave his friggin chair. How can the homers even dare to call the critics quitters or band wagon fans? Watching the Cowboys lose is one thing. But witnessing the absolute lack of concept, of a plan to build something, keeping the rotten apples in the basket because change would mean admitting a mistake... that's the real paper cut here.

 

[Shinaoi]

Always enjoy your takes. I agree.

 

[CyberB0b]

Well, when you put it that way...

Giving up 42 points per game at home is a comical stat.