Revisiting Jerry the GM...
by DalaiLuke on Nov 28, 2008 1:24 PM CST
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Anyone impressed with the performance of Montrae Holland yesterday has to offer yet another tip of the hat to the GM behind the move.
Jerry Jones has had an intriguing career in the NFL. As an owner, his rather dubious entry left a bad taste in people's mouth (myself included). But with time he's won over most, including myself. How can you not like an owner that has three Super Bowl wins?
There is an unwritten rule in sports: owners should not dabble in the business of the GM. Jerry Jones seemed to learn that lesson the hard way.
Yet lately it seems he's re-written that rule. Perhaps he learned a thing or two from Parcells, but in recent years, Jerry's GM moves have put him in an elite crowd. He's arguably the BEST GM in the NFL right now.
Not all agree. Three weeks ago, the media opinion du jour questioned Jerry's choice of not only coach, but also players with lack of heart. Wade was the easy scape-goat, but few players escaped criticism.
Losing streaks will do that to America's Team. Especially when the year started with Super aspirations. But upon closer look at the job Jerry Jones has accomplished in recent years as the Cowboy's GM, it's hard to deny the wisdom of so many recent moves:
1. Great Drafts - while it takes years to truly judge, the Cowboys seem to be choosing wisely in the post-Parcells era.
2. Bigg Davis - Everyone laughed until Davis and Pro-Bowl were mentioned in the same breath.
3. Hamlin - From cast-off to defensive QB, Hamlin may be Jerry's most valuable move of all.
4. Tank - Who in Texas doesn' t like a gun-lover? He's been an asset both on the field and in the locker room.
5. Zach Thomas - yet another leader both on and off the field.
6. Roy Williams - though he's just begun to unpack, few can question getting a proven stud versus the lottery WRs are in the draft.
7. ** Pacman? I'm not one to write him off yet! Jerry certainly isn't afraid to stick his neck out. Pacman's upside is huge, and the downside is off-set by an extra draft pick.
... and now Holland? One game does not make a career, and the remaining games will be the real test, but Holland seems a clear upgrade to Proctor.
At what point does Jerry Jones finally win over the skeptics?
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Let me add in… if people want to hate on Wade, it’s ignoring the rapidly improving Defense. It also is putting the blame of injuries and the performance of Jason Garrett on the head coaches shoulders. Hate if you want, but my theory is wait until after the year before you offer true judgement.
Duane Thomas, Calvin Hill, Tony Dorsett, Emmitt Smith ... and now BOTH Marion Barber and Felix Jones
by DalaiLuke on Nov 28, 2008 1:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i agree
The cowboys as a team are headed in the right direction. I think this Pitt game will be a barometer of where the team is, assuming Ware and Barber can go..
Am I the only one hoping NE vs. Pitt is a dawg fight..
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by Wmillion on Nov 28, 2008 1:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly I think the Washington game was the barometer
They were still in their ‘funk’, they were getting back injured players that might take some time to get back into things, and they were playing the most hated division rival ON THE ROAD.
That was the win that got this whole thing started. Now, the last 4 games could make that win irrelevant if we don’t win at least 3 of the next 4.
by mhuff13 on Nov 28, 2008 2:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
nope. i stated that earlier as well, Wmillion.
i hope that da Pats and Steelers beat the he** out of each other and come out battered, bloodied, and bruised… but moreso Pittsburgh :~)
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by silverblue5 on Nov 28, 2008 9:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
People who refuse to give Jerry credit are just haters
And I’m talking non-Cowboy fans. Some Cowboy fans just have their opinions, but the mediots are just pure Cowboys haters. He has had 2 of the best drafts in the past few years, with the 2005 draft and the 2008 draft. Pundits like to grade drafts on draft day, which I think is a complete joke. Grade them after a few years.
I personally think that the 2005 draft is the best in recent memory. Just think of the players we got. Ware (best OLB in football), Spears and Canty (2 solid, starting DE’s), Barber (stud Pro Bowl RB), Ratliff (potential Pro Bowl NT), and Burnett (solid backup and special teams stud).
In a few years though, this 2008 class could end up being just as good. We all saw what Felix can do. Jenkins will eventually end up being a starter IMO. Scandrick is playing like he was drafted about 4 rounds too late. And most of all, I really think Martellus is going to be a superstar. This kid really seems to be getting it now. He is obviously a stud in the passing game, but what’s been impressing me is his lead blocking in some situations, and his contributions on special teams. He caught that TD against Washington, and then made the tackle on the ensuing kickoff return. Gotta love that.
Then you factor in the free agent signings and resigning our own players. One thing Jerry thankfully realized, you win in the NFL with your OL. He spent big money on Gurode and Flozell to get them locked up. I’m willing to bet he’ll do the same with Columbo after this year. And then he signed free agents Koiser and BIGG to really cement the line.
He has done nothing but provide this team with the talent to be Super Bowl contenders for the forseeable future. Far cry from the 3 straight 5-11 seasons.
by mhuff13 on Nov 28, 2008 3:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He's Gotten Much Better
And so much of the criticism Jerry receives seems to be based on a stereotype of the 1994-2001 days framed by the Shante Carver and Quincy Carter busts. I think during the Parcells era he built up a strong scouting department, and has been listening carefully to them ever since. I only wish he could draft some top-notch offensive linemen
His free agent signings have been fantastic since the 2005 season. I don’t know if he’s the best GM in the league, but he’s very, very good. We didn’t get from 5-11 to 13-3 through incompetence.
by kindablue on Nov 28, 2008 5:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jerry has learned a lot over his years as GM
including the 4 years learning from Parcells, and I think he gets better each and every year.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Nov 28, 2008 9:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
co-sign
"I got a fever. And the only prescription is more cowbell." -- Bruce Dickinson
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by silverblue5 on Nov 28, 2008 9:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I have always contended the Jerry Jones is 2008 NFL Executive of the Year
No GM in the league has done more to produce the best 53 man roster in the NFL …..His lack of obtaining a better #2 QB is the only thing keeping him from being a unanamous vote getter..
A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.
"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones
by BoyzRback on Nov 29, 2008 5:24 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
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