And until we rectify them, mistakes will continue to claim their tax on us.

Nov 18, 2012; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on the field before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Cowboys Stadium. The Cowboys beat the Browns 23-20 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

General Manager Jerry Jones is hurting The Dallas Cowboys. His inability to see his mistakes has cost his organization embarrassment. And while he continues to receive piles of cash, fans are left with empty hearts.

Somebody must pay.

Here are top 5 mistakes made by our General Manager:

5. Wide Receiver Roy Williams Trade

The Cowboys sent their 1st, 3rd, and 6th round picks to The Detroit Lions for the services of Roy Williams.

Oh crap, that was bad.

Former Super Bowl winning Quarterback Troy Aikman went on record to say that if this blockbuster trade did not work out, it would not only be the worst trade in Cowboys history, but in the history of the NFL.

Williams received a 5 year extension worth 45 million. He played less than 3 seasons.

In 40 games played, Williams caught 94 balls along with 13 touchdowns. He had 1,324 receiving yards.

To put this in perspective, current Wide Receiver Dez Byrant finished this season with 92 receptions, 12 touchdowns and 1,382 receiving yards.

How is your math?

4. The Passing On Wide Receiver Randy Moss in 1998

This one is debatable. But what you can’t argue is how well Moss played against the Cowboys. He simply ruined Thanksgiving dinner. Take a look at his numbers:

1998: 3 catches, 163 yards, 3 touchdowns (Vikings 46, Cowboys 36)
1999: 6 catches, 91 yards, 2 touchdowns (Vikings 27, Cowboys 17)
1999 playoff game: 5 catches, 127 yards, 1 touchdown (Vikings 27, Cowboys 10)
2000: 7 catches, 144 yards, 2 touchdowns (Vikings 27, Cowboys 15)
2004: 4 catches, 27 yards, 2 touchdowns (Vikings 35, Cowboys 17)

As a Viking, Randy Moss never lost to the Cowboys. He had his turkey and some. So much for taking the chip off your shoulder.

Thanks Randy. Thanks a lot.

3. The Joey Galloway Trigger

This mistake cost Dallas two first round draft picks (Seahawks went on to draft Running Back Shaun Alexander). In his first season as a Cowboy, Galloway played in only one game after tearing the ACL in his left knee. His numbers as a Cowboys?

Glad you asked.

So how many rings did this cost The Cowboys?

1. General Manger Jerry Jones Refuses To Fire Himself

NBC’s Bob Costas asked Jones whether the owner himself, would have fired Jones the General Manager. Jerry Jones replied:

“Well, I think so.” He went on to say, “I’ve always worked for myself and you can’t do that. You basically have to straighten that guy out in the mirror when you work for yourself. But certainly, if I’d had the discretion, I’ve done it with coaches and certainly I would have changed a general manager.”

Witness the interview here.

Issues. A lot of it. But we all know the truth: Jerry Jones is staying. He knows it. We know it.

Somebody please ask the fat lady to sing.

The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint to keep from meddling with them while they do it.”

–Theodore Roosevelt, U.S. president

A recurring conversation is discussed year in and year out amongst the Dallas Cowboy faithful – when will Jerry Jones hire a general manager.  Word across the state of Texas and within the organization itself is NEVER!  A great leader surrounds himself with great (more…) ]]> http://thelandryhat.com/2012/02/02/views-from-the-loon-will-you-listen-jerry-jones/feed/ 0 http://thelandryhat.com/2012/01/10/what-will-it-take-for-jerry-jones-to-step-down-as-general-manager/ http://thelandryhat.com/2012/01/10/what-will-it-take-for-jerry-jones-to-step-down-as-general-manager/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:09:54 +0000 Steven Mullenax http://thelandryhat.com/?p=13077 Three Superbowl wins in four years. Those glory years for the Dallas Cowboys are now nothing but distant memories. It’s been 15 years since America’s Team hoisted the Lombardi Trophy. Fifteen long and lean years. And through all those losing seasons, there has been one constant: Owner and general manager, Jerry Jones. The man who [...]

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Three Superbowl wins in four years. Those glory years for the Dallas Cowboys are now nothing but distant memories. It’s been 15 years since America’s Team hoisted the Lombardi Trophy. Fifteen long and lean years. And through all those losing seasons, there has been one constant: Owner and general manager, Jerry Jones. The man who fired Tom Landry and brought those Superbowl titles to our beloved franchise may now be the biggest single reason they haven’t returned to the promised land. The question is: Will Jerry Jones ever admit that he needs help and step down as general manager?

I honestly believe the answer is no. Never, in fact. Jones identifies himself with the Dallas Cowboys in such a way that stepping down from the GM position would be like cutting his own heart out of his chest. And as the owner the team, he simply doesn’t have to do it. Like a spoiled child who refuses to share his toys with others, Jones’ immense selfish love for the franchise may be exactly what’s killing it. His track record of bad trades, terrible player drafts, and mismanagement of the salary cap would have been enough to have any GM in the league fired by now. (more…)

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