Dallas Cowboys accepting change to create a perfect roster
To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often. — That might be a good quote about life, but can it apply to the Dallas Cowboys roster?
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones may be a fan of Winston S. Churchill who’s quoted as saying, “To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.” That might be a good quote about life, but can it apply to the Dallas Cowboys’ roster?
Members of Cowboy Nation expect change when change is better. That’s why nobody alters great-grandma’s recipe that’s been passed down over generations. Some formulas aren’t meant to be messed with.
Change is largely uncomfortable. We bond with players as we celebrate their on-field accomplishments, wear their jerseys and send them well wishes and a rapid recovery when they are injured.
In the football world, we accept change faster if the newest addition is the better option. It didn’t take long for Cowboy Nation to accept the dismissal of offensive lineman Chaz Green. It’s safe to say that not a single tear was shed for the Cowboys third-round draft pick in 2015. Green allowed multiple sacks to Atlanta Falcons’ defensive end, Adrian Clayborn.
The Dak-Riders can debate if quarterback Dak Prescott missed a few receivers, held the ball too long and dropped back too far in the pocket. Doesn’t matter because the blame fell on Green and his continued poor play caused Cowboy Nation to cheer his release.
There are the players at the opposite end of the Chaz Green fan love spectrum. Kicker Dan Bailey was ready to start his 8th NFL season with the Dallas Cowboys. A fan favorite who’s leg strength and accuracy helped win many close games. In my circle of friends – Bailey was simply known as “Money”. Attend any Cowboys game at The House That Tony Romo Built aka AT&T Stadium and you will spot Bailey jerseys in the crowd. That’s respect.
It came as quite a shock to learn that Bailey was released for those of us that don’t believe the Cowboys front office is worried about saving a mere $4 million per season.
Bailey’s departure was met with sadness as we say hello to kicker Brett Maher. Cowboy Nation can worry that Maher has never kicked a field goal or extra point in a regular season game, but that was also once true for Bailey.
Fun Fact: Tony Romo’s first NFL pass went 33 yards in the air. A true sign of what was to come.
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Hopefully, the constant churn of roster changes means the Cowboys can finish the season with a perfect roster that brings home a Super Bowl trophy.
These changes also make me wonder – Are we watching the Dallas Cowboys transition into a team where personnel decisions are dictated by accountants?
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