KMY_Amber
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I am officially out of the Cowboys Cult. This Giants game was my Tipping Point, after years of frustration and disappointment that we can all relate to. It’s not that they lost the game, it’s HOW they lost the game.
1st – Javonte Williams has never had an unsportsmanlike penalty in the NFL, until last night, which was a taunting flag while running into the endzone…at a time when the Cowboys were losing. Who does that? This doesn’t even seem to be in his character, he’s not a showboat kind of a guy. But he is now, as a Cowboys player. The Cowboys culture changes people, and often not for the better.
2nd – I see so little camaraderie on this team. Sure, in interviews, they say all the right things…they talk like they are a family. But on the field, I simply don’t see it. It’s all the little stuff. I rarely see Cowboys defenders helping each other up after a play is over. Why? Your teammate is on the ground, and you’re right there standing right next to them, and instead of sticking out your hand to help them up, you just turn and walk away. Hec, I rarely even see them congratulating each other on a good tackle or anything.
Caleb Downs was supposed to be a new defacto leader on this defense. I didn’t see him doing a lot of communicating on the field, in the huddle, or at the LOS. Nor did I see him make any attempt to help up his peers once the play was over. Yes, he’s a rookie, so he deserves some grace, but things like this rarely improve within the Cowboys. Most times, things get worse. The culture has a general negative affect on the players...
...because the Cowboys culture is simply toxic. I don’t see joy on the faces of the players, nor excitement. Something is genuinely off about this team (and it’s been this way for years). Hec, this is such an easy team and organization to root AGAINST. Even if this team were to go to the Superbowl and win, I don’t think I’d be all that excited. Having JJ hold up the Lombardi trophy, that’s not something I really want to see. That wouldn’t bring ME joy.
So, I’m done, I’m out. The Cowboys don’t deserve any more of my mind space, time or energy. It’s not an organization I can root for, and when I can’t root for the players either, then it’s time to move on. Hec, at this point, I’d rather see Skateboo have a great year than Javonte, if I’m being honest. Watching Skat run, I can actually SEE how much he loves and appreciates football.
Ultimately, I want to (and will) spend my Sundays investing in something other than football. My family, my friends, those in need, local teachers, firefighters, police officers, librarians…they all deserve more of my energy than the overwrought NFL, and certainly deserve it more than the Cowboys.
I will treat the NFL like I do baseball and basketball: Occasionally, I’ll watch some good matchups for the sheer entertainment, and the playoff games are typically interesting, but I’m no longer watching 8+ hours of football on Sundays. 20 minutes of highlights will suffice on Sunday night or on Monday. And at some point, I won't even care to see the highlights from week to week. Spending 1/7 of my life during football season dedicated to watching the NFL (and rooting for the toxic Cowboys) has run its course. And I’m not switching to a new team (nope, not jumping into a new cult), I’ll root for specific players to do well. And since I live in the Baltimore/DC area, I can easily root for Lamar and Jayden.
“Here's an easy way to figure out if you're in a cult: If you're wondering whether you're in a cult, the answer is yes.” So…Get. Out.
When you’re on your deathbed, you’re not going to look back at the number of times the Cowboys won the Super Bowl and be at peace.
Life > NFL
1st – Javonte Williams has never had an unsportsmanlike penalty in the NFL, until last night, which was a taunting flag while running into the endzone…at a time when the Cowboys were losing. Who does that? This doesn’t even seem to be in his character, he’s not a showboat kind of a guy. But he is now, as a Cowboys player. The Cowboys culture changes people, and often not for the better.
2nd – I see so little camaraderie on this team. Sure, in interviews, they say all the right things…they talk like they are a family. But on the field, I simply don’t see it. It’s all the little stuff. I rarely see Cowboys defenders helping each other up after a play is over. Why? Your teammate is on the ground, and you’re right there standing right next to them, and instead of sticking out your hand to help them up, you just turn and walk away. Hec, I rarely even see them congratulating each other on a good tackle or anything.
Caleb Downs was supposed to be a new defacto leader on this defense. I didn’t see him doing a lot of communicating on the field, in the huddle, or at the LOS. Nor did I see him make any attempt to help up his peers once the play was over. Yes, he’s a rookie, so he deserves some grace, but things like this rarely improve within the Cowboys. Most times, things get worse. The culture has a general negative affect on the players...
...because the Cowboys culture is simply toxic. I don’t see joy on the faces of the players, nor excitement. Something is genuinely off about this team (and it’s been this way for years). Hec, this is such an easy team and organization to root AGAINST. Even if this team were to go to the Superbowl and win, I don’t think I’d be all that excited. Having JJ hold up the Lombardi trophy, that’s not something I really want to see. That wouldn’t bring ME joy.
So, I’m done, I’m out. The Cowboys don’t deserve any more of my mind space, time or energy. It’s not an organization I can root for, and when I can’t root for the players either, then it’s time to move on. Hec, at this point, I’d rather see Skateboo have a great year than Javonte, if I’m being honest. Watching Skat run, I can actually SEE how much he loves and appreciates football.
Ultimately, I want to (and will) spend my Sundays investing in something other than football. My family, my friends, those in need, local teachers, firefighters, police officers, librarians…they all deserve more of my energy than the overwrought NFL, and certainly deserve it more than the Cowboys.
I will treat the NFL like I do baseball and basketball: Occasionally, I’ll watch some good matchups for the sheer entertainment, and the playoff games are typically interesting, but I’m no longer watching 8+ hours of football on Sundays. 20 minutes of highlights will suffice on Sunday night or on Monday. And at some point, I won't even care to see the highlights from week to week. Spending 1/7 of my life during football season dedicated to watching the NFL (and rooting for the toxic Cowboys) has run its course. And I’m not switching to a new team (nope, not jumping into a new cult), I’ll root for specific players to do well. And since I live in the Baltimore/DC area, I can easily root for Lamar and Jayden.
“Here's an easy way to figure out if you're in a cult: If you're wondering whether you're in a cult, the answer is yes.” So…Get. Out.
When you’re on your deathbed, you’re not going to look back at the number of times the Cowboys won the Super Bowl and be at peace.
Life > NFL
