What will Stephen (and his siblings) actually do once Jerry's gone?

[TexasBacon]

Whether it's senility or father time that eventually removes Jerry from his role as GM, I know I've personally feared the idea of Stephen inheriting the team because he seems to be the primary decision maker in terms of how cheap the team is in free agency ("we like our guys", etc.). I used to dread Jerry going to that big bottle of Johnny Walker Blue in the sky because I thought Stephen could be even worse, but should it be such a foregone conclusion that he will do what his dad did and make himself GM? Is there a chance that Stephen sees all of the vitriol his dad and family are getting these days and decide to become the more traditional owner that we all wish Jerry was, and hire an actual GM? I'm curious if Stephen has ever given any indication what he will do? Will he even become the outright owner of the team, or will it be split between the 3 ("legitimate") kids? Anyone know?

 

[DallasEast]

I see no indication Stephen Jones is more intelligent or wiser than his father. There is not any reason to believe he will take a less co-ownership role in the post-Jerry Jones era, since his siblings have not demonstrated the same level of 'dedication' as him.

It would be prudent for Stephen to not follow his father's footsteps and relinquish all general manager responsibilities. His father and he have never been qualified for the position. Hopefully, Stephen will come to that realization when time demands it.

 

[noshame]

It's impossible to say. The only thing I can guarantee you is what I'll do.

 

[Tabascocat]

Hopefully, the siblings fight over the money leading to the sell of the team. They all get a massive cut and go on their way. The franchises value will probably never be higher because I think they can’t market like Jerry. Sell high is my wish.

 

[big dog cowboy]

What will Stephen (and his siblings) actually do once Jerry's gone?

Hire a real GM.

 

[Mannix]

Chuckles may be the cheapest person on earth...he treats spending in Free Agency as if it's directly dipping into his inheritence.

 

[IceStar-D7]

Stephen will go into an asylum. Charlotte will start a Victoria's Secret -Secret Company. Jerry Jr. will become a used car salesmen in lower Texas. That's after being sued by a string of unknown women from the past. Money starts to dry up. Mrs. Jones- surviving widow. Put's the Dallas Cowboys up for sale.......One year later after the new owner takes over. Dallas wins their 6th Super Bowl title.

 

[dreghorn2]

I've been saying for a long time that selling is the most likely scenario.

However there is a tragedy scenario where they bring private equity on board to reap a huge windfall for inheritance purposes and retain a controlling interest.

Equity firms are limited to how much they can buy into a franchise for, but other private interests are not.

Legacy owners need only a 10% ownership share to remain as controlling partners.

 

[Wolfpack]

The ownership is already spit up between Jerry, Stephen, Charlotte and Jerry Jr. I'm sure. they have a plan for dealing with Jerry's shares when his time comes. If there is any in-fighting, it will be over the other business interests that Jerry owns/holds.

They could sell the team at that point and each pocket about 4B in cash (each) but I think the whole family is too wrapped up in this to let it go. Hope I am wrong.

 

[Praxit]

... I can see them being more open with player relations and such.
Where Jerry treats situations almost closed doors.

 

[CCBoy]

Get richer and buy more yachts and planes.

 

[dreghorn2]

The ownership is already spit up between Jerry, Stephen, Charlotte and Jerry Jr. I'm sure. they have a plan for dealing with Jerry's shares when his time comes. If there is any in-fighting, it will be over the other business interests that Jerry owns/holds.

They could sell the team at that point and each pocket about 4B in cash (each) but I think the whole family is too wrapped up in this to let it go. Hope I am wrong.

If they don't sell they don't see the money.

You can split Cowboys and family business venture monies and live extremely well, but the present value of money dictates that when splitting billions through selling all, or some, of the Cowboys franchise, it doesn't take long to figure out that 2 or 3 billion each in hand with the ability to invest that money now heavily outweighs any other consideration.

See my post above for the nightmare scenario for Cowboy fans.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Run it the way their father taught them too.

 

[Mannix]

Stephen will go into an asylum. Charlotte will start a Victoria's Secret -Secret Company. Jerry Jr. will become a used car salesmen in lower Texas. That's after being sued by a string of unknown women from the past. Money starts to dry up. Mrs. Jones- surviving widow. Put's the Dallas Cowboys up for sale.......One year later after the new owner takes over. Dallas wins their 6th Super Bowl title.

Some us know one of them...wink....wink.

 

[Steve007]

Whether it's senility or father time that eventually removes Jerry from his role as GM, I know I've personally feared the idea of Stephen inheriting the team because he seems to be the primary decision maker in terms of how cheap the team is in free agency ("we like our guys", etc.). I used to dread Jerry going to that big bottle of Johnny Walker Blue in the sky because I thought Stephen could be even worse, but should it be such a foregone conclusion that he will do what his dad did and make himself GM? Is there a chance that Stephen sees all of the vitriol his dad and family are getting these days and decide to become the more traditional owner that we all wish Jerry was, and hire an actual GM? I'm curious if Stephen has ever given any indication what he will do? Will he even become the outright owner of the team, or will it be split between the 3 ("legitimate") kids? Anyone know?

Stephen is basically running the team now. It looks like Jerry has already set up Stephen to take over when he is gone. Don't expect much change when Jerry is gone.

 

[Ranching]

It's impossible to say. The only thing I can guarantee you is what I'll do.

What is that?

 

[Ranching]

Some us know one of them...wink....wink.

Did you get anything?

 

[Hadenough]

You better hope Jerry relinquishes control when he starts losing it mentally. He might get angry and continue to make more bad decisions. This could go on for 10 + more years.

 

[ICP]

I'm sure there will be a monument

 

[IceStar-D7]

Some us know one of them...wink....wink.

Details...Details....Don't leave us all swinging in the wind......Maybe "some" could get them to tell daddy to give up the GM spot...wink....wink....