CFZ Whatever happened to the Wildcatter of the old days?

[john van brocklin]

Jerry Jones bragged for years that one of the advantages of him being both owner AND General Manager was he could save time not having a middle man. He could act quickly and decisively without getting bogged down by having someone else making decisions. He was aggressive.































































In the early days of JJs ownership he took chances. Some worked some didn’t. But he was almost always aggressive to obtain players that could give us a chance to win. Certainly Jimmy Johnson in the early days deserves the lions share of credit for most of those early moves. But Jerry was agreeable when some owners wouldn’t have.































































Not all of his aggressive moves worked. But many did- like the Herschel Walker trade, the Charles Haley acquisition, signing Deion Sanders as a free agent, the trade for Amari Cooper to name a few. But there were also the bad WR trades for Joey Galloway and Roy Williams. There were several bad FA signings. The trade up to get Mo Claiborne.































































But here’s my question- What happened to the wildcatter? When was the last time JJ and his FO took a big chance in a bold roster move? Apparently, Stephen Jones sees the salary cap as a wall while GMs like Les Snead of the rams, Jason Licht of the Bucs or Brett Veach of the chiefs- they all see the cap as a speed bump. They make aggressive moves. Stephen tells why we can’t.































































SJ has turned Jerry from being a wildcatter oil man taking football chances to a billionaire tycoon who’s more interested in playing with his toy and counting his money than doing whatever it takes to win. We keep watching other teams make aggressive roster moves while Stephen reminds us of the cabyp.



















































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What ever happened to tgothe old wilHe gotdcatter?

He got neutered

Jerry Jones bragged for years that one of the advantages of him being both owner AND General Manager was he could save time not having a middle man. He could act quickly and decisively without getting bogged down by having someone else making decisions. He was aggressive.



In the early days of JJs ownership he took chances. Some worked some didn’t. But he was almost always aggressive to obtain players that could give us a chance to win. Certainly Jimmy Johnson in the early days deserves the lions share of credit for most of those early moves. But Jerry was agreeable when some owners wouldn’t have.



Not all of his aggressive moves worked. But many did- like the Herschel Walker trade, the Charles Haley acquisition, signing Deion Sanders as a free agent, the trade for Amari Cooper to name a few. But there were also the bad WR trades for Joey Galloway and Roy Williams. There were several bad FA signings. The trade up to get Mo Claiborne.



But here’s my question- What happened to the wildcatter? When was the last time JJ and his FO took a big chance in a bold roster move? Apparently, Stephen Jones sees the salary cap as a wall while GMs like Les Snead of the rams, Jason Licht of the Bucs or Brett Veach of the chiefs- they all see the cap as a speed bump. They make aggressive moves. Stephen tells why we can’t.



SJ has turned Jerry from being a wildcatter oil man taking football chances to a billionaire tycoon who’s more interested in playing with his toy and counting his money than doing whatever it takes to win. We keep watching other teams make aggressive roster moves while Stephen reminds us of the cap.



What ever happened to the old wildcatter?

He got neutered by Stephen

 

[xwalker]

Jerry Jones bragged for years that one of the advantages of him being both owner AND General Manager was he could save time not having a middle man. He could act quickly and decisively without getting bogged down by having someone else making decisions. He was aggressive.

In the early days of JJs ownership he took chances. Some worked some didn’t. But he was almost always aggressive to obtain players that could give us a chance to win. Certainly Jimmy Johnson in the early days deserves the lions share of credit for most of those early moves. But Jerry was agreeable when some owners wouldn’t have.

Not all of his aggressive moves worked. But many did- like the Herschel Walker trade, the Charles Haley acquisition, signing Deion Sanders as a free agent, the trade for Amari Cooper to name a few. But there were also the bad WR trades for Joey Galloway and Roy Williams. There were several bad FA signings. The trade up to get Mo Claiborne.

But here’s my question- What happened to the wildcatter? When was the last time JJ and his FO took a big chance in a bold roster move? Apparently, Stephen Jones sees the salary cap as a wall while GMs like Les Snead of the rams, Jason Licht of the Bucs or Brett Veach of the chiefs- they all see the cap as a speed bump. They make aggressive moves. Stephen tells why we can’t.

SJ has turned Jerry from being a wildcatter oil man taking football chances to a billionaire tycoon who’s more interested in playing with his toy and counting his money than doing whatever it takes to win. We keep watching other teams make aggressive roster moves while Stephen reminds us of the cap.

What ever happened to the old wildcatter?

Stephen Jones makes the decisions now.

Jerry's joke to the media in the off-season when asked about who makes draft decisions:

"I made the Parson pick. Stephen picked Taco"...Wink...


If they cut Zeke in 2023 or if he takes a pay cut for 2023, then we know Stephen is 100% in control.

If Zeke stays at his scheduled salary then Jerry is still involved.

The reason the Randy Gregory ordeal got weird is because Jerry wanted to re-sign him but Stephen did not. Stephen offered the contract to placate Jerry but intentionally irritated Gregory/Agent to keep it from happening.

Zeke is the last of the Jerry Mohicans.

 

[rags747]

Rams got a SB and now will be dead for years. Was it worth it?!

 

[Bobhaze]

Stephen Jones makes the decisions now.

Jerry's joke to the media in the off-season when asked about who makes draft decisions:

"I made the Parson pick. Stephen picked Taco"...Wink...


If they cut Zeke in 2023 or if he takes a pay cut for 2023, then we know Stephen is 100% in control.

If Zeke stays at his scheduled salary then Jerry is still involved.

The reason the Randy Gregory ordeal got weird is because Jerry wanted to re-sign him but Stephen did not. Stephen offered the contract to placate Jerry but intentionally irritated Gregory/Agent to keep it from happening.

Zeke is the last of the Jerry Mohicans.

I believe Stephen definitely has the most influence. But I still believe JJ makes the final call. And honestly X, can we feel a lot better knowing SJ is mostly or totally in charge? He talks a lot about why we can’t do many roster moves - meanwhile teams like Filly, rams, chiefs, bucs, etc tell us how they just made moves.

I’m not saying we should be making a ton of risky moves just to be doing something. But this FO stands pat a lot more than it used to. It’s frustrating.

 

[Bobhaze]

Rams got a SB and now will be dead for years. Was it worth it?!

In 2018, they mortgaged a lot of their future, won the NFC and lost in the SB. Three years later, they won the SB. If they don’t win again for 27 more years, I guarantee that SB win and the NFC championship won 3 years prior will be cherished.

I would rather win one SB than win zero. The Cowboys aren’t mortgaging their future. But they also aren’t winning playoff games.

 

[phildadon86]

Jerry Jones bragged for years that one of the advantages of him being both owner AND General Manager was he could save time not having a middle man. He could act quickly and decisively without getting bogged down by having someone else making decisions. He was aggressive.

In the early days of JJs ownership he took chances. Some worked some didn’t. But he was almost always aggressive to obtain players that could give us a chance to win. Certainly Jimmy Johnson in the early days deserves the lions share of credit for most of those early moves. But Jerry was agreeable when some owners wouldn’t have.

Not all of his aggressive moves worked. But many did- like the Herschel Walker trade, the Charles Haley acquisition, signing Deion Sanders as a free agent, the trade for Amari Cooper to name a few. But there were also the bad WR trades for Joey Galloway and Roy Williams. There were several bad FA signings. The trade up to get Mo Claiborne.

But here’s my question- What happened to the wildcatter? When was the last time JJ and his FO took a big chance in a bold roster move? Apparently, Stephen Jones sees the salary cap as a wall while GMs like Les Snead of the rams, Jason Licht of the Bucs or Brett Veach of the chiefs- they all see the cap as a speed bump. They make aggressive moves. Stephen tells why we can’t.

SJ has turned Jerry from being a wildcatter oil man taking football chances to a billionaire tycoon who’s more interested in playing with his toy and counting his money than doing whatever it takes to win. We keep watching other teams make aggressive roster moves while Stephen reminds us of the cap.

What ever happened to the old wildcatter?

The Brandon Carr deal is the last "big name" FA this team acquired. Since then Stephen Jones has been in firm control and refuses to 1 trade picks and 2 to sign anyone of note. Building thru the draft is one thing. You need to supplement that with FA.

 

[GMO415]

Coward Jerry and Sniveling Stephen just make me sick to my stomach.

HAS BEENS. No team wanted them before now. That's why they were at home.

 

[Motorola]

Stephen and then Spaulding aren’t gonna be any better

I see what you did there

 

[TequilaCowboy]

Jerry Jones bragged for years that one of the advantages of him being both owner AND General Manager was he could save time not having a middle man. He could act quickly and decisively without getting bogged down by having someone else making decisions. He was aggressive.

In the early days of JJs ownership he took chances. Some worked some didn’t. But he was almost always aggressive to obtain players that could give us a chance to win. Certainly Jimmy Johnson in the early days deserves the lions share of credit for most of those early moves. But Jerry was agreeable when some owners wouldn’t have.

Not all of his aggressive moves worked. But many did- like the Herschel Walker trade, the Charles Haley acquisition, signing Deion Sanders as a free agent, the trade for Amari Cooper to name a few. But there were also the bad WR trades for Joey Galloway and Roy Williams. There were several bad FA signings. The trade up to get Mo Claiborne.

But here’s my question- What happened to the wildcatter? When was the last time JJ and his FO took a big chance in a bold roster move? Apparently, Stephen Jones sees the salary cap as a wall while GMs like Les Snead of the rams, Jason Licht of the Bucs or Brett Veach of the chiefs- they all see the cap as a speed bump. They make aggressive moves. Stephen tells why we can’t.

SJ has turned Jerry from being a wildcatter oil man taking football chances to a billionaire tycoon who’s more interested in playing with his toy and counting his money than doing whatever it takes to win. We keep watching other teams make aggressive roster moves while Stephen reminds us of the cap.

What ever happened to the old wildcatter?

Well this wildcatter is working on his 27th straight dry hole if he is seriously interested in winning SBs. . With that kind of shameful record he would be in the unemployment line being served soup. Instead we got a billionaire tycoon running the business like a Jones & Sons Salvage Yard.

 

[kskboys]

Ok Bruh…. You offended because I question your philosophy? Reader is good I don’t see him stopping the off tackle run. Sam, Armstrong, and Fowler together are out performing Hendrickson. You need to understand money and resources better. Take an Economic class or something.

Sorry, but what you said was completely off concerning the players I named. I doubt if you understand economics either, w/ your poor grasp on players.

 

[black label]

the old days were rodger and usa today in different continents, now its sleep beds