The Cowboys Cut To 53: What It Means Philosophically

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Since I live in Redskin territory, I smiled a mile when I read that you labeled them “Foreskins.” Perfect!

I also agree that Stephen Jones is behind much of the level headed personnel changes, but I also feel that this new approach is heavily influence by the Head Coach.

I’m a lot like Jerry in the fact that I feel very supportive and loyal to the tried and true vets on the team. I usually, initially think that it is a bad idea to release the likes of Crayton and company, but I am slowly but surely changing my mind to line up with the idea that it is better to release a player “one year early” rather than “one year late.” That takes balls in the front office.

If this were the 90’s Jerry would have been signing Revis and T.J. Housh. But these days, he keeps to the task at hand – punish the Foreskins in the national limelight this Sunday evening.

Since I live in Redskin territory, I smiled a mile when I read that you labeled them “Foreskins.” Perfect!

I also agree that Stephen Jones is behind much of the level headed personnel changes, but I also feel that this new approach is heavily influence by the Head Coach.

I’m a lot like Jerry in the fact that I feel very supportive and loyal to the tried and true vets on the team. I usually, initially think that it is a bad idea to release the likes of Crayton and company, but I am slowly but surely changing my mind to line up with the idea that it is better to release a player “one year early” rather than “one year late.” That takes balls in the front office.

If this were the 90’s Jerry would have been signing Revis and T.J. Housh. But these days, he keeps to the task at hand – punish the Foreskins in the national limelight this Sunday evening.

I thought it was very interesting that it was Stephen Jones handling the press conference to announce the 53 man roster, not Jerry.

It almost looks as if they’re starting to get the fans and media accustomed to Stephen handling GM duties.

Not sure how long it’s been since you participated in the BTB community but if my lurking has taught me anything, you probably aught to wear your cup everyday until you get back into the swing of things. In the last few days I’ve taken it upon myself to insert some badly needed LOL’s and I’ve already got a couple of bruises (thanks Uncle!). Gosh help me if I ever comment with a LOLCat.

Just sayin…

Tom Landry and Tex Schram had a player philosophy..If it was determined that a back up had no chance of starting, it was time to let that player go. It worked well for the Cowboys and kept them from hanging on too long..

I wish you well but easy on the 49er legend crap..We hate them too..

Yet their workmanlike attitude, not to mention their fresh legs in December, help a team win. To make room for these and other similar players, especially free agents and low-round draft picks, has required that the team operate contra Jerry’s first instinct in the last couple of seasons. This is one of many signs that the comparatively level-headed Stephen Jones has seized more philosophical control of the franchise. Although we all love Jerry’s enthusiasm and commitment to winning, the fact that the Cowboys increasingly seem to be operating as a franchise with a coherent mission can only give Cowboy fans reason to celebrate.

This gives me hope for the future.

I’m very glad that da King seems to be showing more and more trust in Stephen — and it seems to be paying off thes past few years.

Love da insight, rabblerousr!

getting players on the cheap and cutting some with bigger salaries in order to pay for Jerry’s bright, shiny things, but if the net effect is a younger, better team, I’m all for it. Operative word being “better.” I’m still kind of reserving judgment.

i was thinking last night about some of the things you mentioned & i wonder if its more to do w/ Jerry’s lack of cash flow then him actually building through the draft & staying young. w/ the cost of the new Cowboys Stadium & lack of sponsors did it force Jerry to make some moves he normally wouldn’t? i say it did. say what you want about the Crayton situation but it had more to do w/ money then giving the younger guys a chance to develope. as of right now you could argue that Crayton was our best & most dependable WR. Austin had a wonderful season last year but we all know he’s been up & down through his time here or he would’ve been on the field sooner,especially when T.Glenn got released & Jerry was looking for #2 oppisite of TO. Austins is kinda of an unknown at the moment & he could either shine or fall flat on his face. now comes Roy, the guy Jerry went & got to play oppisite of TO so far Roys been a disapointment. its easy to argue that Crayton was/is a better WR then Roy but no one was going to trade for that contract so he’s here by default. then we have the new #88 & theirs a lot to be excited about but so far he’s unproven. getting rid of Crayton had nothing to do w/ getting old bc he was still our most dependable WR & the saying its better to get rid of them a year early then a year late doesn’t apply to this move by Jerry, it had everything to do w/ money.
 also the release of F.Adams, say what you want about him not getting up field on running plays or false starts but his pass protection allowed RoMo to be comfortable in the pocket. this was more to do about money then Free being a better LT bc its still unknown how Free will stand up against the pass rush or how he will do over an entire season. i’m not saying Free won’t be decent LT but i will say he won’t be close to how good Flo was over his years in Dallas. Flo was a leader on that OL & now that he’s gone we’ll see if RoMo reverts back to his old bad habits bc of looking over his shoulder on passing down. by all means i hope Free does well & i understand its Free’s final year in his contract so they wanted to “see what he could do” but if they were more concerned about winning a SB then starting an unknown at LT is a huge risk. the same goes for trading Crayton in a year when we don’t know what we have at WR, wasn’t the smartest move.
 also its been obvious the OL depth has been a problem but where was Jerry during FA. instead we trade 1 LB that was a bust for another OT that was bust. in all honesty do you really think the Rams would give up on a OT if he could give them a glimpse of hope? Barron is not the answer & this is going to be a huge problem bc Jerry didn’t or couldn’t spend any money for quality depth or replacments. just like useing Ball at FS, instead of getting a quality one in FA, look back at all the SB winning teams & you’ll see a talented FS. they make a huge difference & thats why the Giants got one.
 i’m all in & i support the players w/ a star on their helmet but i also see the big picture & what Jerrys doing. he’s dragged the team around the country marketing them & wearing them down. its no wonder they looked horrible in preseason, they were like a traveling circus. Jerrys more worried about marketing that stadium w/ boxing matches, concerts & other sports events then anything else & if Dallas has a bad season or loses a playoff game then Wades the scapegoat. i know Jerry once cared more about football & the Dallas Cowboys but thats not the case anymore. when your pinching penny’s on a superbowl run, i’m not buying the kool aid that this about the youth. in fact its about Jerry making more money…
 i don;t mean any disrespect & i support the Dallas Cowboys but these moves made this year weren’t for the good of the team or making them a better. i much rather have Flo at LT & Colombo at RT w/ Free being the swing tackle or i rather have Crayton over Ogletree, JWill or Church, Lissemore. Barron & Holland are scrubs, were in huge trouble if 1 or both have to play multiple games this season, we could’ve gotten a playmaking FS but Jerry was hiding during FA. pinching pennies

that Philip Buchanan had “Deion-like” skills?
Oh LORD!

We appreciate your commitment of time and effort to the blog, as well as your total lack of regard for self-preservation…

the trick is to balance the present needs with the future, and to simultaneously get younger wherever possible while still maintaining every edge to be contender right now. Their record recently has been very good, decided when to let guys go and when the younger generation is ready to step up. Spencer for Ellis, Jenkins for Henry, and Austin for TO (even if a bit delayed) all turned out to be both younger and better, and now Free and Ball have a good chance to continue that good record, along with Dez/Hurd/Tree in place of Crayton.

I love the “shiny things” comment. I can imagine Stephen and Wade having this conversation on draft day:

“Wade, Dad has got his heart set on this Bryant kid.”

“Well, if we get lucky, he can cut some deal for him, and then while he’s off celebrating his new toy, we can draft us some players.”

“Hmm, sounds good. Let me make sure he has some full bottles in the wet bar.”