Break the Perception – History is History
Why are we calling for GM Jerry’s head?
In 1996, the FBI arrested the Unabomber.
In 1996, scientists introduce Dolly, the world’s first cloned sheep.
In 1996, Tupac Shakur was killed.
In 1996, Braveheart won Best Picture.
In 1996, “Macarena” was Billboard #1.
In 1996, Y2K was still a concern.
Do these events seem like ancient history? Well, in 1996, your Dallas Cowboys won its last playoff game.
Ask yourself this…do you have accomplishments from 12 years ago that allow others to forgive your pisspoor performance since?
So let’s break the perception. Jerry Jones is still basking in the glory of the early 90s. Question his ability and the early 90s are thrown in your face.
It doesn’t work for M.C. Hammer, why does it work for Jerry Jones?
History is history and, unless he’s sporting Zubaz pants, Jerry Jones can’t continue to ride off of the early 90’s.
Fact of the matter is that, since 1996, the Dallas Cowboys have:
- Suffered 5 losing seasons
- Gone 0-6 in the playoffs
- Only two division titles
- With the Top Pick, drafted Quincy Carter, Dwayne Goodrich, Ebenezer Ekuban, David LaFleur, Kavika Pittman.
Again, why are we calling for GM Jerry’s head? It’s because history is long gone and we need the present. Unfortunately, history is all Jerry Jones can claim.
-phildominator
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Man, does that ever put it into perspective.
Excuse me while I go shoot myself.
Posted by Iamtdg | May 13, 2009 11:04 amWow. You claim Jerry Jones is living in the past, but you yourself
epitomize living in the past.
Why won’t you talk about the great drafts of 2007 and 2008 where the
Cowboys got a clutch kicker, quality fullback, Greg Ellis’ eventual replacement,
two cornerbacks who contributed significantly as rookies, more so than the
failed 2004 cornerbacks Parcells drafted, two runningbacks who have made
the Cowboys’ backfield one of the best in football, and a tight end who
gives the Cowboys another receiving threat AND happens to be a pretty
decent run blocker too, thus allowing the Cowboys to run that two tight-end set
that Parcells wanted to run, which prompted the drafting of Fasano?
Why? Because you’re a Diogenes fan. You’re a schlepper who mewls and cries
Posted by The Emperor | May 13, 2009 10:02 pmsalty tears into your coffee. Continue to obsess over ten years ago, you bum you.
The rest of the Cowboys fan base will move forward without you.
Personally, I do plan to continue to obsess not over just the last 10 years, but the last 13.
You say we got some great players in ‘07 and ‘08. That’s still to be determined. Yes, Scandrick looked good last year, but the entire rest of those two drafts haven’t proven anything yet, except Felix and even he hasn’t proven he can stay healthy.
But, the point you seem to be missing is that the one constant in the last 13 years is Jerry. You can’t blame one coach, or one draft class, or 10 draft classes. It’s Jerry that’s been running this charade, and he is the one thing that has to change for us to ever have real change.
Posted by Iamtdg | May 14, 2009 9:33 amThe Emperor mewls like an Irishman.
Posted by mcnuttz | May 14, 2009 12:26 pmEmperor:
First, this pinpointed article is intended for those Jerry Jones supporters that still hold onto the early 90s as reason for keeping Jerry Jones as GM. You missed that point.
Second, you cite 2007/2008 as evidence for Jerry being a solid GM. The biggest point is we finished 9-7 as the Eagles donkeypunched us 44-6. Disappointing, no? Well, this follows our 2007 disappointment that resulted in zero playoff wins.
Blame the coach? Well, Jerry Jones is the one hired Wade Phillips. Typical Jerry to hire an unassuming, non-challenging coach like Wade Phillips.
Or maybe it was because no credible head coach wanted to come to a team where the Offensive Coordinator was already hired. Another Jerry Jones’ trademark.
Furthermore, our cupcake head coach can’t even levy discipline because Jerry Jones overrules them.
Jerry Jones’ infatuation with projects is well-documented. The Pacman Jones experiment failed miserably. The Tank Johnson project failed. T.O. eventually was ran out of town, but not before Jerry Jones gave him a huge contract extension.
You think the 2007-2008 drafts were “great.” I consider them “average.” Anthony Spencer hasn’t cracked the starting lineup. I’ve caught more passes on Texas Stadium’s turf than Isaiah Stanback. Who are James Marten/Doug Free? We picked up some quality “role” players like a 2nd TE, 3rd CB & 3rd RB…I wouldn’t consider that “great.” As for Felix Jones and Mike Jenkins, I’d hope we could hit on a 1st rounder once in a while.
Hell, I’ll give you ‘great’ draft…Jerry Jones can be your Scouting Director. I’ll go hire a real GM.
Final point, motherfucker. No Cowboys’ train gets rolling without me leading the way.
Posted by phildominator | May 15, 2009 7:06 pm‘Motherfucker’ was dramatic and uncalled for, but I thought it gave it an extra ‘umph.’
Point is, to insinuate in any way that I’m not a true Cowboys fan is a one-way ticket to pissing me off.
I’ll disagree with Cowboys fans about this and that, but don’t ever question my loyalty.
Posted by phildominator | May 15, 2009 7:08 pmYou all suck huge donkey balls.
OMG
lulz
kthxbye
Posted by carphalen5150 | May 16, 2009 1:18 pmThat’s the spirit, carp.
Posted by Iamtdg | May 16, 2009 2:35 pmHaha…Ladies & gentlemen, the CFR here actually boasts a Hollywood readership. Carphalen is actually ‘Growler’ from the hit straight-to-DVD series “Banjo & The Growler.”
One movie insight is that there’s a Jerry Jones look-a-like that was taken out in an explosion…the scene involving the plastic explosive detonator attached to the hooves of a donkey in a desert chase, to be exact.
Posted by phildominator | May 16, 2009 10:17 pmCARROT RAISIN SALAD
2 c. shredded carrots
1/2 c. raisins
1 c. marshmallows
1/2 c. salad dressing
1/2 c. sour cream
1 c. crushed pineapple
Blend salad dressing and sour cream together. Mix carrots, raisins, pineapple and marshmallows in bowl. Mix dressing mixture. Chill.
Posted by carphalen5150 | May 21, 2009 3:19 pmYou are not true fans. You are true gay guys. Throw a dart and pick another team.
Posted by Justin | June 2, 2009 5:28 am