I can understand your perspective on African- Americans in leadership roles in the NFL. I think it would apply more in this position if it were Jerry just not giving will McClay the title even though he's earned it. Jerry's never given out the title to any of Will McClay's predecessors such as Tom C. or Jeff Ireland.
What do they ask for when you go out shopping? "Power and recognition" or the other thing?
You do not understand my perspective on African Americans in leadership roles...if you think it is OK for Jerry Jones to retain the title of GM...when anyone who knows anything about football KNOWS he is not a GM. And since Will McClay has proven he can do the job...and Jerry never gives the title to anyone...that is WHY I want him to leave. Again...the Jones keep people around that make them comfortable. That is their right...as owners. And the dollar signs embolden them to install any sort of structure they want without impunity. But the results do not lie. This team has not advanced past the divisional round in over 20 years...yet the same structure remains in place. And like I said....when Jerry is gone from this earth....I can see his son installing the same structure...let's just hope the results will be different.
I think you are bundling two separate issues. There should be more minorities in upper management roles. Not debatable. Jerry making himself the GM is a separate issue. Jerry is not holding him back, not when he has retained the GM role throughout McClays white predecessors. McClay has even stated that he had opportunities to leave which is what he earned. Jerry is not holding him back, he is choosing to stay. McClay is getting the recognition he deserves in NFL circles, and Jerry the GM dynamic is widely known.
I did not say Will wanted to leave....I said "I" want him to leave. Why? Because this is bigger than my fandom. I've been a Cowboy fan long before I even knew who Jerry was. And I do not hide the fact that I do not care for Jerry Jones. I care about winning football games. And I feel the strongest impediment to winning football games over the past 20 years is Jerry Jones. And I strongly feel like installing himself as the GM (which he has the right to do)...is just one of many things that have created a culture that has led to the results we have seen over the past 20 years.
I will refrain from taking personal shots at you...because that is not my style...and furthermore....I generally ignore people who I feel cannot debate on my level. But in parting on this topic...I will say this...this is BIGGER than the shortcomings of the Cowboys for me. This about the shortcomings of the NFL when it comes to Executive/Leadership positions. And to do a credible job....in THIS environment...and not be recognized with the proper title...is a detriment to the bigger issue in the NFL. I am fully aware that men of other races have not held this title in Dallas....but it does not nearly have the same impact...because they hold that title in I am going to guess 85% of other eligible situations across the NFL. So to have a more than capable/qualified AA candidate...not be properly recognized...is detrimental to progress. If the status quo goes unchallenged...the benefits of an inclusive society will go unrealized.
Apparently he doesn't...so that should keep everyone around here happy. It's his life...he can do what he wants with it. All I said is what "I" would prefer he did.
Thank you for having style, and even some substance. You are the driver to your own destination, enjoy the journey. Your inherent right to fully participate in society is only limited by your own acceptance of our differences.
For what it's worth, I understand your point.
Thank you for understanding his point and not overreacting.
