This Was My Tipping Point

[Flamma]

Might I also add that when Overshown had that stupid late hit, which was about the only time he actually flashed, albeit for the wrong reason, his teammates basically left him there to deal with the Giants by himself.

Not defending the hit. It was stupid. But where the hell were his teammates?

There was absolutely no “us vs. them” mentality in that moment. That bothered me almost as much as the hit itself.

I hate 95% of penalties. It's a result of either a lack of discipline, or doing something stupid. But I'm not going to put much blame on Overshown for sending the little man flying. Dart had a foot out of bounds. I know through experience when you're in pursuit, you can lose track of the sideline. I know this isn't high school, but either way, you have to make a mental note when you make a mistake like that. Sometimes you can get too pumped up.

 

[Cowboyz88]

I hate 95% of penalties. It's a result of either a lack of discipline, or doing something stupid. But I'm not going to put much blame on Overshown for sending the little man flying. Dart had a foot out of bounds. I know through experience when you're in pursuit, you can lose track of the sideline. I know this isn't high school, but either way, you have to make a mental note when you make a mistake like that. Sometimes you can get too pumped up.

The hit is what it is, but my point is where were his teammates? No pack mentality.

 

[Rockport]

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

Bye bye

 

[Darkhound]

I am in the same boat of the OP. I no longer care for this pathetic organization. I have tried to root for another team but I SIMPLY CANT. So I just gradually stopped caring. This organization is mediocre

 

[diamonddelts]

Every year people who pay attention to the games tell the Cowboys fanbase exactly what is coming. And every year we are called a malcontent or fake fans. I no longer feel sorry for anyone who continues to fall for the annual okie doke after 30 years of the same ol ish.

 

[Rockport]

all 32 teams can be classified as a cult like fanbase. That's why fan is short for fanatic. Aren't cults basically fanatic? Imagine being a Browns fan lol. At least the Browns fans I guess, already know they will lose so they never get hyped. We just keep taking the bait each offseason. Its because of who came before...ie Tom,Jimmy J,Roger, Troy, Tony D, Drew, Lilly, on and on...we were spoiled for decades, now we are paying the Devil his due I guess.

Another one giving up already.

 

[sacase]

When I got more enjoyment from George and Kimi's HPE commercial than I did the game I knew F1 took over as my #1 sport. I'll watch games when it's convenient but that's about it. Hell I barely know the players other than the big names and have no desire to dig in. I had zero excitement for the game and didn't care if they won or lost. But they did look like the same old cowboys. Lots of promises and underperforming.

 

[KMY_Amber]

So we won't see you until they start winning?

Ask yourself, Jazz, if the Cowboys won the Superbowl this year, how gratifying would that really be for you?

 

[DanTanna]

This isn't an airport , you do not have to announce your departure.

I departed when Jerry drafted Quincy Carter, but I flew back the next year...

 

[Zordon]

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.

To be fair, Schotty needs more time to implement his #culture and get rid of the remnants of Mike McCarthy's evil reign of terror.

 

[Rockport]

I am in the same boat of the OP. I no longer care for this pathetic organization. I have tried to root for another team but I SIMPLY CANT. So I just gradually stopped caring. This organization is mediocre

Then don’t post anymore and spare us your misery.

 

[jazzcat22]

I am in the same boat of the OP. I no longer care for this pathetic organization. I have tried to root for another team but I SIMPLY CANT. So I just gradually stopped caring. This organization is mediocre

So we will not see you again, either, until they start winning?

 

[Pass2Run]

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

You could do what I do and just passively watch. But yeah, I hear you.

Dak has to know not to throw that interception as well.

 

[KMY_Amber]

An AI wrote it. I can tell because of the perfect paragraphs and the diction.

My Mother would be so proud to hear someone use "perfect paragraphs and diction" after reading something I wrote.

This is a high compliment, Biggy, thanks.

 

[diamonddelts]

To be fair, Schotty needs more time to implement his #culture and get rid of the remnants of Mike McCarthy's evil reign of terror.

This is either blatant sarcasm or blatant buffoonery.

 

[Whyjerry]

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

I feel you. Thanks for this. I think any time analyzing or debating about this team is probably a waste of time. Nothing will ever change. The culture is toxic to winning and unserious. It won't change no matter the players or the coaches as long as the Jones family is involved. Shottenheimer will make things worse because he will get the least out of a decent roster. There is a reason he never got another HC job and likely wouldn't be an OC in the league now. I said the last couple weeks that the start to the season was going to be tough. I think people need to prepare for the 2-5 and an implosion. It's going to happen. Their most winnable games were these first 2. It's going to get ugly.

 

[jazzcat22]

Ask yourself, Jazz, if the Cowboys won the Superbowl this year, how gratifying would that really be for you?

Very gratifying. Why would it not be. This is a weird question.

So you are saying if they win the SB. You, and probably others will say.
They still suck, it is 1 SB win in 30 years?

If they win, would they not be a top favorite to get there the following year as well?

 

[ShortRound]

No you're not.

 

[KMY_Amber]

So why do they continue to come in here to post about it?
If a person is that dissatisfied and say they will walk away, won't watch, or whatever. Then why even post.
I know many vent. But if you are done then be done. Unless your only goal is to make others miserable.

The goal is to wake more of you up from this morass...because you're in a meaningless, toxic cult, with no upside. This is, literally, a waste of your time. We're just making billionaires richer. The feeling you would get if the Cowboys would ever win the Superbowl is simply not worth it.

Your heart and soul know it, but you're in a cult...so you can't quit.

Until you do.

Get. Out.

 

[KMY_Amber]

So we will not see you again, either, until they start winning?

Winning doesn't cure this toxic culture.

After last night, I would rather the young, upstart Giants win...for the love of the game, and with all that passion....rather the Giants win than the soulless, joyless Cowboys win with Javonte running into the end zone in the 4th quarter taunting another player, while the Cowboys are on the verge of losing.

I simply am not rooting for this crap any longer.

And at some point, I hope you don't either.

But if you do, so be it....you'll see what a waste this is and has been, at some point.