CFZ Trying to decode/translate what JJ means by all in

[xwalker]

Listening to a Jerry Jones presser requires the ability to try and make sense out of a word salad that frankly doesn’t usually make much sense. I couldn’t count how many times I’ve listened to him speak and thought, “What is he saying?” I find it quite humorous how often the man says, “Let me be clear“, followed by sentences that are anything but clear.

So in the aftermath of Jerry’s most recent run on sentence extravaganza this week, all most of us could translate from that Jones goulash was that Jerry is now proclaiming that in the upcoming 2024 season, he’s “All in”. (Making me and many others wonder, “I thought we were all in this past season”)

Here are some possible decoded Jones translations to what that “all in” statement actually means:

• Scenario 1: In this scenario “all in“ simply means that Jerry is planning to make new contractual arrangements with the players he believes are the centerpieces of talent here. A new contract for Cedee Lamb, Micah Parsons, and (to the dismay and anger for many here) an extension for Dak Prescott. He already has several other big names already nailed down like Zack Martin and DeMarcus Lawrence. He would sprinkle in some new draft picks, and a couple of mid-level FAs. The scary thing to me about this scenario is JJs long standing habit of “running it back” with teams of players that haven’t really done much of anything in the playoffs. Is the next year bound to somehow be the magic number?

• Scenario 2: The LA Rams and Tampa Bay models from 2020 and 2021. The Bucs behind their aggressive GM Jason Licht in 2020 threw an all in roster around Tom Brady, traded for some big name players like Leonard Fournette, and pushed a lot of cap chips to the center of the table on FAs, especially on defense. They won the SB. In 2021, Rams GM Les Snead got uber aggressive trading QB Jared Goff and some draft picks to Detroit in exchange for Matt Stafford. They also traded for star LB Von Miller with Denver, traded for CB Jalen Ramsey, and were also aggressive in FA, signing guys like S Eric Weddle and WR Odell Beckham. They won the SB in 2021. In this scenario, it’s a philosophy of “Who cares about tomorrow, we’re going for it today.” To do something like this, it would also probably require trading Dak for picks (which I would be for)

• Scenario 3: I would call this the aggressive young roster “all in”. Trade Dak, get some picks, roll with Trey Lance, draft a QB in round 1 and use the other extra picks to bring a large infusion of young talent along with some sprinkled in medium level FAs. If they could draft a good RB in round 2-4 that could play immediately, add some OL talent that could bring back a running game, young talent at LB, they could possibly have a year similar to what the packers and lions had this year where they got better as the year went on and actually have a bright future.

I‘m sure there are other scenarios for “all in”. These just seemed the easiest to conceive. Of all these options I listed, I prefer the 2nd or 3rd scenarios. If I were to guess which one we will actually see, it will probably be the first scenario which is basically what Jerry always does. He believes in his own talent too much.

What do you think “all in“ in 2024 means?

Bob, don't make yourself crazy...Translating Jerry-speak is like herding cats...

 

[Diehardblues]

One thing is going to change. If Dak is resigned to an extension ($50 to $60 million per year) less cap money to surround Dak with
great players to compensate for our qb deficiencies. Fans have already been losing interest. Less fans at stadium and less fans buying
merchandise. Jerry can do his speak about being clear but Jerry is smart enough to know when his Jerry speak is not working.

Actually resigning him will create more Cap space. Signing bonuses absorb the bigger payouts limiting cap.hits until back end.

For example his Cap hits last 3 seasons were 17, 19 and 26 million. This year is 59 million if a deal isn’t reached.

 

[Diehardblues]

I actually see Jethro speak as easy as any year to translate.

He's basically telling us he thinks this team is close. It doesn’t matter what we think. No HC change, No QB change.

And he’s prob going to try and keep as many stars as possible. There will be some Cap casualties.

You have to place yourself in his mindset not what we think is best. Which I’m not sure most critics and many fans do.

The biggest change is going to be DC and whoever leaves with DQ.

 

[SultanOfSix]

The only things Jerry goes “all in” is his ego, a bottle of Jack Daniel’s, and maybe some young booty.

 

[DuncanIso]

good post IMO but yes scenario 2 would require a new QB. We dont have Brady or Stafford.

#Lance

 

[Diehardblues]

“ All In “ to Jethro basically means staying the course. Which isn’t what we might describe as all in.

 

[glimmerman]

Do these contracts and kick the can like other teams. Free up money to get some talented FA to fill needs. Get a really good DC. Draft for the future. Bellycheat could come in at DC and then take over HC next year if MM don’t get us a ring.

 

[BotchedLobotomy]

We should start a JJ “All In“ tracking thread. I suspect we’ll all be disappointed when it’s all said and done.

 

[kskboys]

Bob, don't make yourself crazy...Translating Jerry-speak is like herding cats...

In a wheelchair w/ butterflies as herd dogs.

 

[NDGAEDE]

Jerry saying all in means that we have a coach and QB on one year deals. If they don't win this year, they're gone.

I think people hear all in and assume it means we are gonna spend, spend, spend on strengthening the team. But Jerry thinks he's already done that. Meaning we are all in with the guys we already have, simply by default.

I sincerely doubt they reverse their free agent and draft strategy. It's firmly entrenched as their way of doing business and they (wrongly) believe it's yielded good results.

 

[ottawacowpoke]

Rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic