NY Post: Nine things we learned about Jerry Jones — and one we didn’t

[Midswat]

Wasn't it Stephen who went nuts over Jerry trying to sign Deion? Where they reportedly almost came to blows?

I vaguely remember hearing something like that.

 

[Doomsday]

I vaguely remember hearing something like that.

Yeah it wasn't so much the player involved, it was the money, a huge financial commitment years beyond his playing contributions. Large mortgage of the future.

 

[Rynie]

Exactly. It's like, you'd think after the past 20 years of shit, he'd say hey, maybe my way isn't working.

A room full of guys tells you you're wrong, coupled with you long history of being wrong. Take a hint and stfu. Still has no clue how to win in the NFL.

But... Stephen talking Jerry into releasing Owens a few years ago and into passing on JM gives me a glimmer of hope for the Cowboys post Jerry's death. Which, hopefully comes soon.

I couldn't agree more, Midtwat

 

[cmd34(work)]

Wasn't it Stephen who went nuts over Jerry trying to sign Deion? Where they reportedly almost came to blows?

The story goes Stephen had a plan in place to be able to sign all of the impact players long-term. The Deion signing blew that up.

 

[Iamtdg]

Johnson responded by saying that Jones comes across like a "rich asshole".

 

[peplaw06]

Good point on the Ticket today. Can't remember who said it, since the regulars are all off the air today, but they mentioned the statement about the Martin vs. Manziel draft pick can't be real encouraging. Yeah, he made the right decision, and gave in when the rest of the front office/coaching staff didn't want him. But he said Martin is a parity pick, an 8-8 pick, and Manziel makes us relevant for the next 10 years. That mentality is one of the many problems here. He hasn't changed, and he won't. It's just is he going to have enough "wildcatter" in him from day-to-day to make a ridiculous move like that, rather than the smart one.

 

[Doomsday]

statement about the Martin vs. Manziel draft pick can't be real encouraging. Yeah, he made the right decision, and gave in when the rest of the front office/coaching staff didn't want him. But he said Martin is a parity pick, an 8-8 pick, and Manziel makes us relevant for the next 10 years. That mentality is one of the many problems here. He hasn't changed, and he won't. It's just is he going to have enough "wildcatter" in him from day-to-day to make a ridiculous move like that, rather than the smart one.

He falls in love with players. He is not objective. That's why we see so many unproductive ones stick around for years. Martellus Bennett anyone? Many other examples, not all of them recent.

 

[Rynie]

I don't get the Manziel love-fest. He's looked absolutely terrible all off-season. He isn't going to be elite at all.