Well, look on the bright side about Jerry Jones

[lopey]

There is no bright side. He is the definition of the dark side. He is Darth Vader

 

[baltcowboy]

The Cowboys have the best owner in the NFL (business perspective) and a top 10 front office. Jerry is more of an entertainer nowadays.

 

[CCBoy]

"Not the worse" isn't exactly the standard that has been set for this franchise. It is not indicative of the Cowboys legacy.

In 29 seasons, the management team of Tex Schramm, Bil Brandt, and Tom Landry produced teams that resulted in 20 consecutive winning seasons, 12 conference championship games, 5 Super Bowls and 2 championships. They built this franchise from scratch. They didn't even get to draft players before their first season.

If the Cowboys weren't winning championships, they were the team that had to be defeated in order to get there. In other franchise's "Golden Age", their historic games were the times they actually beat the Cowboys. They were team like.....The Steelers....the 49ers.....Washington....Cowboys fans loved them and other NFL fans loved to hate "America's team"

All of this was built before Jerry Jones bought the Cowboys. Over 30 years later, he is still making money based on that past.

Jerry's greatest achievement and the one that put him in the Hall of Fame was his ability to make money for himself and for all the owners of the other teams. The franchise is the "most valuable" of all professional franchise sports.

Where did he get all this money? He got it from you and me. Jerry Jones was honored in the HOF for the degree to which he deceived the fans of the Dallas Cowboys. He still does it to this day.

The predatory methods he uses for ticket purchases has practically banished "Joe Fan" from his stadium. Corporate sales means that tickets go out as a "reward" or "job perk" to some who would not attend otherwise. In fact, they often go out to fans of the Cowboys opponent that week. I've seen it firsthand. That effects the ability of the crowd to influence both teams.

Lately, he's been getting some things right. Many times he's just been plain lucky. Remember, he wanted Johnny Manziel. Instead , he got Zack Martin. He wanted Paxton Lynch. He got Dak Prescott. He wanted Pat Surtain. He got Micah Parsons.

He hired football experts that were willing to trade credit and job titles for more money. He's got some good ones. However, NFL GM's get a window. Granted, it's longer than a HC's. Still, it's a window. By my count, Jerry is working through his 4th window.

It's only natural that such an extensive amount of experience would elevate him to the status of "not the worse".

Satisfaction can be valid on a variety of levels.

There were standards discussed prior to all contracts signed by coaches signed. To imply they weren't professional satisfied to come onto a Jerry Jones owned team, just isn't true. They all volunteered to come on board for professional reasons as well. No one took the job naive or not appreciative of contributions that Jerry did for their team's benefit. The team has had respectable head coaches, that were valid winners as well. Quality as well as respectable didn't up and walk out the door when Jimmy Johnson was told to leave.

Green Bay, Buffalo, Philadelphia, New England, San Francisco, Giants...all have been through significant down periods as well.

Who beyond perhaps New England have really approached the Tom Landry period of time, where Murchisan could go out and buy players wanted?

This team did win three Lombardis that the Cowboys would not have had if Jerry Jones hadn't purchased the Dallas Cowboys. If disappointment is solely dependent on not winning more NFC games, that isn't due to not having any deserving teams to have the ability to make it that far. Parcells had one.

No, Jerry Jones didn't up and make Dallas an unrespectable eye sore. Lot of pride can still be given to the franchise, and if one claims it was on greed of money....I won't agree for a minute.

 

[CCBoy]

The Cowboys have the best owner in the NFL (business perspective) and a top 10 front office. Jerry is more of an entertainer nowadays.

He directed team analysis as he did when he and Jimmy came in. He pushed for internal changes all through his ownership.

 

[fredp22]

Well, look on the bright side about Jerry Jones. He's not the worst FO in the league. Firstly, we have a really good squad that he helped build. Secondly, let's look at some FOs who are worse. Yes, it could be much worse:

Bears - The Bears are an absolute disgrace. They have a solid QB in Fields, and they have practically killed them. They traded for a WR last year who couldn't want to leave Chicago more quickly. Their last few coaches have been horrible. All in all, disgrace to Chicago.

The Giants - Yes, the Giants. Honestly, they have been so inept, it's not even funny of late.......well, as a Cowboys fan, it's hilarious, but you get my point. Imagine paying $40 mil for Daniel Jones. Need I say more? Honestly, they must've bribed the scriptmakers to get in the playoffs last year.

Denver - did they make a deal to win their last SB? They have been terrible and can't even make the playoffs since Peyton left. Being bought by Walmart hasn't made them more competitive. It has just left them as a bargain brand doormat to most teams.

Browns - I live in Cleveland, and yeah, they're not great. Deshaun Watson........I'll leave it at that.


There are plenty others, these are just 4 examples. Like I said, it could be worse.

Jerry is closer to the group you mention that the top teams (for management capabilities not team talent). Hes won nothing for 28 years which really puts him in the sad group you list

 

[Diehardblues]

Well, look on the bright side about Jerry Jones. He's not the worst FO in the league. Firstly, we have a really good squad that he helped build. Secondly, let's look at some FOs who are worse. Yes, it could be much worse:

Bears - The Bears are an absolute disgrace. They have a solid QB in Fields, and they have practically killed them. They traded for a WR last year who couldn't want to leave Chicago more quickly. Their last few coaches have been horrible. All in all, disgrace to Chicago.

The Giants - Yes, the Giants. Honestly, they have been so inept, it's not even funny of late.......well, as a Cowboys fan, it's hilarious, but you get my point. Imagine paying $40 mil for Daniel Jones. Need I say more? Honestly, they must've bribed the scriptmakers to get in the playoffs last year.

Denver - did they make a deal to win their last SB? They have been terrible and can't even make the playoffs since Peyton left. Being bought by Walmart hasn't made them more competitive. It has just left them as a bargain brand doormat to most teams.

Browns - I live in Cleveland, and yeah, they're not great. Deshaun Watson........I'll leave it at that.


There are plenty others, these are just 4 examples. Like I said, it could be worse.

Yes, it could be worse . But the fact we are using current bottom feeders to prop us up is an indication how far we’ve fallen .

We used to compare our franchise to the more successful franchises. And until we reach that category consistently again the narrative will remain on the one constant this era which has prevented such excellence.

 

[DallasEast]

 

[acr731]

Yes, it could be worse . But the fact we are using current bottom feeders to prop us up is an indication how far we’ve fallen .

We used to compare our franchise to the more successful franchises. And until we reach that category consistently again the narrative will remain on the one constant this era which has prevented such excellence.

The Lions could reach an NFCCG before Jerry. THE LIONS.... Let that sink in.

 

[Darkhound]

Hey, would you rather have the Bears FO? They've ruined two coaches and can't find a coach to save their lives. I'm not saying he's the best FO in the league. I'm just saying it could be worse. MUCH worse

THAT is my point, you are now setteling for the least worse

 

[Darkhound]

Why? Bc he's pointing out that there are positives in the way that the team has been managed vs other teams?

It's ok to see the good that has come from Jerry as owner, it's also ok to criticize a lot of the crap too...

Rusty is a balanced poster who also tries to see the positives

There is nothing positive to say after 25 years of the "same show"

 

[CCBoy]

THAT is my point, you are now setteling for the least worse

Oh, throw some real comparative stats around and let's just see the facts...

 

[CCBoy]

There is nothing positive to say after 25 years of the "same show"

I'll inform Jerry...

 

[MyFairLady]

Jerry is the man. Just ask him he will tell you.

 

[RodeoJake]

He has done some pretty smart things as well....oh, I bet you will say it was someone else though.

The spirit of Tex Schramm occasionally possesses Jerry. That explains the smart things he's done and the instances where he was saved from himself.

 

[morat1959]

Nailed it!

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

"Not the worse" isn't exactly the standard that has been set for this franchise. It is not indicative of the Cowboys legacy.

In 29 seasons, the management team of Tex Schramm, Bil Brandt, and Tom Landry produced teams that resulted in 20 consecutive winning seasons, 12 conference championship games, 5 Super Bowls and 2 championships. They built this franchise from scratch. They didn't even get to draft players before their first season.

Doesn't matter, they didn't have a salary cap.

 

[TexasHillbilly]

Why? Bc he's pointing out that there are positives in the way that the team has been managed vs other teams?

It's ok to see the good that has come from Jerry as owner, it's also ok to criticize a lot of the crap too...

Rusty is a balanced poster who also tries to see the positives

It's funny. If we are losing, Jerry sucks. If we are winning Jerry's not a bad owner.

 

[zrinkill]

Those other owners just do not really care about their teams ...... Jerry's problem is that he wants to be seen as the guy who makes every decision ...... socks to jocks.

He starts crap in the middle and end of season that distracts his football team ..... he gives the appearance of undermining the coaching staff (whether he really does or not) which weakens the head coaches ability to manage the team.

He is a clown who sometimes hires good people to do a job so he can take credit for it.

28 years since Jimmy's team finally exploded under his stupidity.

 

[Blast From The Past]

Hey, would you rather have the Bears FO? They've ruined two coaches and can't find a coach to save their lives. I'm not saying he's the best FO in the league. I'm just saying it could be worse. MUCH worse

Jerry has advisors who he now wisely listens to and not always sure that was the case early on in his tenure after Jimmy scrammed. Matt Eberflus is treading water in Chicago.

 

[Potenza]

Ahh, I feel that he doesn’t really set the bar high if ya know what I mean? Haha