OT: Dallas Cowboys...What A Joke!

[Enigma869]

Another reason the Cowboys continue to be a completely mis-managed organization! That genius Jerry Jones just hired Dave Campo (their former head coach) to join the staff! Leave it to the Cowboys to have that buffoon Phillips as their head coach, their next head coach in waiting(Garrett), their former head coach (Campo), all on the same staff, along with an owner who thinks he's the head coach!

By the way, for you hardcore Cowboy fans...the latest rumor is that moron Jones is contemplating trading his TWO first round picks AND Marion Barber for Miami's first overall pick! Word is that Jones covets Arkansas running back, Darrin McFadden, and believes he has to have the number one pick to get the guy. Jones is an Arkansas alum, and is completely enamored with this guy! McFadden may or may not be a great player, but it usually doesn't make sense to use the number one pick in the entire draft, on a running back. Running backs can be had anywhere! I would be beyond pissed, if I were a Cowboys fan, and this trade goes down. Barber is a REALLY good player. I know Dallas doesn't start the guy, but he's a far better player than Julius Jones is, and Dallas is out of their mind to think McFadden is worth Barber and two first round picks! At this point, who knows if he's even going to be as good as Barber! Good luck to you Cowboys fans with that dope Jones, running your team into the ground! Somebody needs to step in, and save that dude from himself!


John from Boston

[Rockindeano]

Moron or not, Darren McFadden is a stud and puts Dallas right there to win Super Bowls. They will have QB, RB, Wideouts, and a good solid D.

I think the guy is a moron but a great owner.

[ttango1]

Didn't Jerruh attend Arkansas?
McFadden is awesome and looks like he could be the LT of the upcoming draft.

[NealIsGod]

If I were Parcells, I'd jump on that deal.

[Rick]

Another reason the Cowboys continue to be a completely mis-managed organization! That genius Jerry Jones just hired Dave Campo (their former head coach) to join the staff! Leave it to the Cowboys to have that buffoon Phillips as their head coach, their next head coach in waiting(Garrett), their former head coach (Campo), all on the same staff, along with an owner who thinks he's the head coach!

By the way, for you hardcore Cowboy fans...the latest rumor is that moron Jones is contemplating trading his TWO first round picks AND Marion Barber for Miami's first overall pick! Word is that Jones covets Arkansas running back, Darrin McFadden, and believes he has to have the number one pick to get the guy. Jones is an Arkansas alum, and is completely enamored with this guy! McFadden may or may not be a great player, but it usually doesn't make sense to use the number one pick in the entire draft, on a running back. Running backs can be had anywhere! I would be beyond pissed, if I were a Cowboys fan, and this trade goes down. Barber is a REALLY good player. I know Dallas doesn't start the guy, but he's a far better player than Julius Jones is, and Dallas is out of their mind to think McFadden is worth Barber and two first round picks! At this point, who knows if he's even going to be as good as Barber! Good luck to you Cowboys fans with that dope Jones, running your team into the ground! Somebody needs to step in, and save that dude from himself!


John from Boston

We've been dealing with that dope Jones for a long time now. What we really need is someone else to run it down our throats.

[Enigma869]

Moron or not, Darren McFadden is a stud and puts Dallas right there to win Super Bowls. They will have QB, RB, Wideouts, and a good solid D.

I think the guy is a moron but a great owner.

I'm not sure what you base Jones being a "great owner" on, Dean! I'm not sure you could find 10 Cowboy fans in the country, that would agree with you! He's a meddling owner, who NEVER allows his football people to make football decisions! He's not a great owner, AT ALL! Just because Jones spends money to get players doesn't mean he's a great owner. The guy is a clown!

As for McFadden...As I said, he very well may turn into a great pro running back! Even if he does, he's isn't worth TWO first round picks and Marion Barber! I wouldn't give up two first round picks and Barber for Tomlinson! Football championships aren't won by one guy, and never have been! Ask San Diego what they've won with Tomlinson in their backfield! There have been many great running backs in NFL history who weren't even taken in the first 3 rounds (Curtis Martin and Terrell Davis come to mind)! Let us not forget that Blair Thomas was taken out of Penn State about 15 picks ahead of Emmitt Smith!!!!! Just because a guy is a stud in college doesn't mean he'll continue to be a stud player in the NFL!


John from Boston

[Enigma869]

Didn't Jerruh attend Arkansas?
McFadden is awesome and looks like he could be the LT of the upcoming draft.

Yes, he is an Arkansas alum, which is why he's being blinded by the light! As I already said, even if he is the next Tomlinson, he isn't worth two first round picks and Barber! Parcells would be a fool not to make that deal, and Jones would be a fool to make it! We all know Jones is a fool, so it's probably going to happen!


John from Boston

[Rockindeano]

You're right, if it isn't a Patriot, it sucks. I don't dick about football, so I will stay out of these sports threads. IN fact, I will stay out of all sports threads, as I am not from New England, thus I have no valid take on anything sports.

[NealIsGod]

You're right, if it isn't a Patriot, it sucks. I don't dick about football, so I will stay out of these sports threads. IN fact, I will stay out of all sports threads, as I am not from New England, thus I have no valid take on anything sports.

I thought you were the expert on everything?

[Enigma869]

You're right, if it isn't a Patriot, it sucks. I don't dick about football, so I will stay out of these sports threads. IN fact, I will stay out of all sports threads, as I am not from New England, thus I have no valid take on anything sports.

Come on Dean...don't turn into a whiney bitch, because I know you're not one! Also, don't patronize me with that "I'm not from New England, so I don't know anything" bullshit! I never said you didn't know sports! There are MANY knowledgeable sports fans on MR, and I don't think too many of them are from New England! I simply said you can't find 10 Cowboy fans in the country who think Jerry Jones is a good owner, let alone a "great owner", as you called him! I simply asked what you were basing it on? What makes the the guy great? He and Mark Cuban are the only owners who don't keep their noses out of ANYTHING! There must be something in the water in Texas! Cheer up Dean...maybe a California team will win something next year


John from Boston

[Rockindeano]

The Dallas Cowboys are the most identifiable sports team in sports, period, including yea, the New York Yankees, Montreal Canadiens, and even the New England Patriots. He is a good owner in that he does whatever it takes(see spend) to win. He opens his checkbook when he thinks it will help him, as does Cuban, Hell, there are a lot of owners out there who stick their noses in there, Daniel Snyder, comes to mind, and you ever heard of that Gretzky guy in the desert? He sticks his nose so far, he ended up coaching the fucking club, and mind you, will probably get coach of the year, so it is possible for an owner to be involved and win. Jerruh's problem to me at least, is Wade Phillips. IMO, he isn't Head coach material at this level.

Now, Go Giants, and make this entire season go down the fucking drain for Bostonians. Yes, I despise that region of the country, however, I will gladly accept their electoral college votes in 10 months.

[NealIsGod]

The Dallas Cowboys are the most identifiable sports team in sports, period, including yea, the New York Yankees, Montreal Canadiens, and even the New England Patriots. He is a good owner in that he does whatever it takes(see spend) to win. He opens his checkbook when he thinks it will help him

There's this thing called a salary cap in the NFL, where all teams pretty much spend the same amount. Some just do it more creatively than others.

[Rockindeano]

Backloaded money?

[Saint John]

Backloaded money?

And huge signing bonuses, only part of which count against the cap, but brings a certain amount of risk.

[Arkansas]

How many other owners own international oil companies?
How many other owners are building a billion dollar stadium for their team?
How many other owners own a team known as 'America's Team'?
How many owners have Super Bowl rings, and how many?

Regardless of opinion, Jerry Jones is a proven winner on and off the field. He's a hometown hero around here.
Btw, just because I'm in Arkansas, doesn't mean that I'm a Cowboys fan. But it's hard to deny that their existence is legendary. Jerry Jones is a financial & marketing genius. Millionaires envy him. He knows what he's doing.


later~

[Rockindeano]

I want to work for an NFL team, cleaning lockerrooms, that way I can steal all their painkillers. They take vicodin like candy.

[NealIsGod]

How many other owners own international oil companies?
How many other owners are building a billion dollar stadium for their team?
How many other owners own a team known as 'America's Team'?
How many owners have Super Bowl rings, and how many?

Regardless of opinion, Jerry Jones is a proven winner on and off the field. He's a hometown hero around here.
He knows what he's doing.


later~

The America's Team title was self anointed way before Jones bought the team. I give him props for the Super Bowls, but since then he has never hired a decent coach. Not one of them since Johnson could even sniff a head coaching job anywhere else in the NFL. Barry Switzer. Chan Gailey. Dave Campo. And now Wade Phillips.

[NealIsGod]

How many other owners own international oil companies?
How many other owners are building a billion dollar stadium for their team?
How many other owners own a team known as 'America's Team'?
How many owners have Super Bowl rings, and how many?

Regardless of opinion, Jerry Jones is a proven winner on and off the field. He's a hometown hero around here.
He knows what he's doing.


later~

The America's Team title was self anointed way before Jones bought the team. I give him props for the Super Bowls, but since then he has never hired a decent coach. Not one of them since Johnson could even sniff a head coaching job anywhere else in the NFL. Barry Switzer. Chan Gailey. Dave Campo. And now Wade Phillips, who I admit did surprisingly well this year 'til the playoffs.

[RedWingFan]

You're right, if it isn't a Patriot, it sucks. I don't dick about football, so I will stay out of these sports threads. IN fact, I will stay out of all sports threads, as I am not from New England, thus I have no valid take on anything sports.

He and Mark Cuban are the only owners who don't keep their noses out of ANYTHING!

Never heard the name Al Davis? The "head coach" tried to fire the defensive coordinator and Al Davis allegedly had a resignation letter drawn up for the "head coach" before the defensive coordinator could find a cardboard box to pack his crap.

[Arkansas]

The America's Team title was self anointed way before Jones bought the team. ...

Exactly why he bought the team. Who wouldn't want to own the Cowboys? They are a merchandising gold mine. SuperBowls just add fuel to the already-huge fire.


later~

[Rick]

How many other owners are building a billion dollar stadium for their team?

He's putting the burden of the cost on the citizens of Arlington, while he will make the bulk of the money off of it.

How many owners have Super Bowl rings, and how many?

He's got 3 which is admirable, but hasn't done much since '95. He would have had more if he hadn't run off Jimmy.

He's a hometown hero around here.

You can certainly have him back, we think he's a huge dick around here.

[Enigma869]

Never heard the name Al Davis? The "head coach" tried to fire the defensive coordinator and Al Davis allegedly had a resignation letter drawn up for the "head coach" before the defensive coordinator could find a cardboard box to pack his crap.

I knew as soon as I made the comment about no other owner sticking his nose in would prompt 10 other names to show up. I agree with Al Davis, but I sort of give him a pass! The dude is old, senile, and isn't sure if he's in Oakland or Los Angeles, at this point! Also, for all of Davis' cluelessness, I don't ever recall seeing him standing on the sidelines, DURING games!


John from Boston

[Rick]

The dude is old, senile, and isn't sure if he's in Oakland or Los Angeles...

[Greg]

Another reason the Cowboys continue to be a completely mis-managed organization! That genius Jerry Jones just hired Dave Campo (their former head coach) to join the staff! Leave it to the Cowboys to have that buffoon Phillips as their head coach, their next head coach in waiting(Garrett), their former head coach (Campo), all on the same staff, along with an owner who thinks he's the head coach!

By the way, for you hardcore Cowboy fans...the latest rumor is that moron Jones is contemplating trading his TWO first round picks AND Marion Barber for Miami's first overall pick! Word is that Jones covets Arkansas running back, Darrin McFadden, and believes he has to have the number one pick to get the guy. Jones is an Arkansas alum, and is completely enamored with this guy! McFadden may or may not be a great player, but it usually doesn't make sense to use the number one pick in the entire draft, on a running back. Running backs can be had anywhere! I would be beyond pissed, if I were a Cowboys fan, and this trade goes down. Barber is a REALLY good player. I know Dallas doesn't start the guy, but he's a far better player than Julius Jones is, and Dallas is out of their mind to think McFadden is worth Barber and two first round picks! At this point, who knows if he's even going to be as good as Barber! Good luck to you Cowboys fans with that dope Jones, running your team into the ground! Somebody needs to step in, and save that dude from himself!


John from Boston

Dallas would be stupid to trade Marion Barber. Julius Jones sucks and cannot be a featured back in the NFC East. But heck, I don't care...let Dallas go ahead and screw the pooch. Just makes me happier!

[Enigma869]

The Dallas Cowboys are the most identifiable sports team in sports, period, including yea, the New York Yankees, Montreal Canadiens, and even the New England Patriots. He is a good owner in that he does whatever it takes(see spend) to win. He opens his checkbook when he thinks it will help him, as does Cuban, Hell, there are a lot of owners out there who stick their noses in there, Daniel Snyder, comes to mind, and you ever heard of that Gretzky guy in the desert? He sticks his nose so far, he ended up coaching the fucking club, and mind you, will probably get coach of the year, so it is possible for an owner to be involved and win. Jerruh's problem to me at least, is Wade Phillips. IMO, he isn't Head coach material at this level.

Now, Go Giants, and make this entire season go down the fucking drain for Bostonians. Yes, I despise that region of the country, however, I will gladly accept their electoral college votes in 10 months.

I agree with you 1000% that Phillips is not cut out to be a head coach, and has proven it time and again! I agree with your point on Dan Snyder, but again, he isn't hanging out on the sidelines with his head coach, during a game! As for the Cowboys being the most identifiable sports team...perhaps. I'd say it pretty close between the Cowboys and the Yankees. Even if the Cowboys are the most identifiable team in America, it doesn't have anything to do with Jerry Jones. The legend of the Cowboys has FAR more to do with Tom Landry and Roger Staubach than it will ever have to do with Jerry Jones, and was established long before Jones was the owner of the team!

My final question to you Dean is...what's your problem with Boston? You stated on this forum that is was your favorite city in the northeast when you made your trip to Mansfield for the Journey concert last year(and for the record, Mansfield isn't remotely close to Boston)! Did the Patriots streak piss you off that much to hate an entire region of the country?


John from Boston

[SteveForever]

Yea, Cowboys what a joke.

[Enigma869]

How many other owners own international oil companies?
How many other owners are building a billion dollar stadium for their team?
How many other owners own a team known as 'America's Team'?
How many owners have Super Bowl rings, and how many?

Regardless of opinion, Jerry Jones is a proven winner on and off the field. He's a hometown hero around here.
Btw, just because I'm in Arkansas, doesn't mean that I'm a Cowboys fan. But it's hard to deny that their existence is legendary. Jerry Jones is a financial & marketing genius. Millionaires envy him. He knows what he's doing.


later~

To answer some of your questions...I'm not sure what your point of the "America's Team" thing even is! You do realize that the Dallas Cowboys actually gave themselves that nickname, right? I assume you also realize (or at least should) that they started calling themselves "America's Team", long before Jerry Jones ever became the owner of the team? The final point I'll make is that whether or not their existence is "legendary" is probably open to debate, in other parts of the country. While I will certainly acquiesce to you that as Dean pointed out, they are a VERY identifiable team, it has absolutely NOTHING to do with Jerry Jones! The Cowboys' legend was built long before the 1990's!

As for the marketing and financial "genius" he is, I don't doubt that for a second. Most professional sports team owners aren't owners because they're intellectually challenged! Most of them are VERY savvy business people. That doesn't make him a football genius! As far as Super Bowl rings...Just off the top of my head, I'm pretty sure the Debartolo family, Rooney family and Kraft family have as many and more rings than Jerry Jones has! Jerry Jones won those three rings, because he was actually smart enough to let Jimmy Johnson run the football team! It's all been downhill, since that point!


John from Boston

[conversationpc]

Jones would be stupid to give away Barber. They need to make him the featured back. The dude runs over more people than a senior citizen driving on the sidewalk.

[Rhiannon]

Somewhere at a bar in suburban Texas, Liam is sensing that all is not well with his world.

[Rick]

The Dallas Cowboys are the most identifiable sports team in sports, period, including yea, the New York Yankees, Montreal Canadiens, and even the New England Patriots. He is a good owner in that he does whatever it takes(see spend) to win. He opens his checkbook when he thinks it will help him, as does Cuban, Hell, there are a lot of owners out there who stick their noses in there, Daniel Snyder, comes to mind, and you ever heard of that Gretzky guy in the desert? He sticks his nose so far, he ended up coaching the fucking club, and mind you, will probably get coach of the year, so it is possible for an owner to be involved and win. Jerruh's problem to me at least, is Wade Phillips. IMO, he isn't Head coach material at this level.

Now, Go Giants, and make this entire season go down the fucking drain for Bostonians. Yes, I despise that region of the country, however, I will gladly accept their electoral college votes in 10 months.

I agree with you 1000% that Phillips is not cut out to be a head coach, and has proven it time and again! I agree with your point on Dan Snyder, but again, he isn't hanging out on the sidelines with his head coach, during a game! As for the Cowboys being the most identifiable sports team...perhaps. I'd say it pretty close between the Cowboys and the Yankees. Even if the Cowboys are the most identifiable team in America, it doesn't have anything to do with Jerry Jones. The legend of the Cowboys has FAR more to do with Tom Landry and Roger Staubach than it will ever have to do with Jerry Jones, and was established long before Jones was the owner of the team!

My final question to you Dean is...what's your problem with Boston? You stated on this forum that is was your favorite city in the northeast when you made your trip to Mansfield for the Journey concert last year(and for the record, Mansfield isn't remotely close to Boston)! Did the Patriots streak piss you off that much to hate an entire region of the country?


John from Boston

It isn't the Patriots or the Bruins or the Red Sox, or the Celtics. It's the obnoxious people. I work with quite a few from up there, and I can tell you without question, there is no other city in the US that fosters more intolerable people than your town.