Jerry Jones explains special teams value

patchick · Nov 25, 2019

For any of us who have been frustrated at Belichick's insistence on devoting such a chunk of the roster to special teams "aces," I have good news--Jerry Jones agrees completely. He explained it after the game last night: anybody can do something as basic as special teams play.

“Special teams is 100% coaching,” Jerry said, just getting warmed up. “It’s 100% coaching. It’s strategy. It’s having people ready. Special teams is effort. Special teams is savvy. Special teams is thinking. Anybody that can play a position ought to be a great special teams player.

“There shouldn’t be anybody on our roster who can’t play special teams.”

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Yep, GM Jerry builds his roster with the belief that you choose position players period, and special teams roles are just plug-and play afterthoughts. And after losing a game due to a difference in special teams play to a team that values ST specialists, his response is to expound on how right he is about the fact that absolutely anybody could do what guys like Matthew Slater do.

Surely the best wager in the NFL over the past 20 years would have been to take the under on preseason projections of the Cowboys' win total, always based on an assessment of their shiny collection of talent. Because their "GM" has never learned the lesson about building a team.

PP2 · Nov 25, 2019

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

shmessy · Nov 25, 2019

patchick said:
For any of us who have been frustrated at Belichick's insistence on devoting such a chunk of the roster to special teams "aces," I have good news--Jerry Jones agrees completely. He explained it after the game last night: anybody can do something as basic as special teams play.

Yep, GM Jerry builds his roster with the belief that you choose position players period, and special teams roles are just plug-and play afterthoughts. And after losing a game due to a difference in special teams play to a team that values ST specialists, his response is to expound on how right he is about the fact that absolutely anybody could do what guys like Matthew Slater do.

Surely the best wager in the NFL over the past 20 years would have been to take the under on preseason projections of the Cowboys' win total, always based on an assessment of their shiny collection of talent. Because their "GM" has never learned the lesson about building a team.

Right on, chick. Jerry is the prototypical owner for the AB crowd here. He loves the shiny objects and bends over backwards to accommodate it. I read somewhere last week (I could not verify) that the Patriots game yesterday was their first game all season where the Cowboys were NOT the betting line favorite??? That says it all with their style over substance fooling the FFLers.

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Sicilian · Nov 25, 2019

When Belichick does the breakdown with Zolak every week on the upcoming opponent, it's always very complimentary (that's his style, build up your opponents, don't take anything lightly, etc). This week, both on offense and defense, he made a point to always bring up the Cowboys speed. "They got a lotta speedy players in the receiving game, the backs are fast," or "You know they've got great team speed on defense, just at all three levels, they're really fast."

And all I could think of is, "Well, duh! 97% of Jerry Jones' draft strategy is based on 40 yard dash times!

maust · Nov 25, 2019

JJ just can't not de-pant himself, he's as dependable as the tides

Wordsmyth · Nov 25, 2019

I hope JJ retains the GM for years to come. Guaranteed ineptitude and overconfidence galore.

scout · Nov 25, 2019

Were there any kicks that the Cowboys handled cleanly? I was amazed that it seemed each kick seemed bobbled. Slater was amazing on that block! The third part of the game.

The Scrizz · Nov 25, 2019

I can't wait for Dak to get $140+ Million for being slightly above average. Kill that cap Jerruh.

RobertWeathers · Nov 25, 2019

I can't believe I'm saying this but I feel sorry for Cowboys fans.

Hammer of Thor · Nov 25, 2019

Wordsmyth said:
I hope JJ retains the GM for years to come. Guaranteed ineptitude and overconfidence galore.

Having a little knowledge is more dangerous than having no knowledge. We know where Jerruh is in this chart.

PP2 · Nov 25, 2019

The Scrizz said:
I can't wait for Dak to get $140+ Million for being slightly above average. Kill that cap Jerruh.

He already did, with his mouth.

Jerry Jones wouldn’t trade Dak Prescott for two first-round picks

SHOWTIME15 · Nov 25, 2019

The Scrizz said:
I can't wait for Dak to get $140+ Million for being slightly above average. Kill that cap Jerruh.

He's a good QB, but doesnt have the coaching to make him elite...

Kontradiction · Nov 25, 2019

shmessy said:
Right on, chick. Jerry is the prototypical owner for the AB crowd here. He loves the shiny objects and bends over backwards to accommodate it. I read somewhere last week (I could not verify) that the Patriots game yesterday was their first game all season where the Cowboys were NOT the betting line favorite??? That says it all with their style over substance fooling the FFLers.

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My God, the irony in this post. Thanks. I needed that laugh today.

maust · Nov 25, 2019

robertweathers said:
I can't believe I'm saying this but I feel sorry for Cowboys fans.

I can't believe you said it either. Screw em, screw em all.
If you are feeling the need to exhibit empathy I'd like to direct your attention to the very worthy folks who inhabit The Factory of Sadness. Brownies fans merit it. Cowboys fans are...well...Cowboys fans

RobertWeathers · Nov 25, 2019

maust1013 said:
I can't believe you said it either. Screw em, screw em all.
If you are feeling the need to exhibit empathy I'd like to direct your attention to the very worthy folks who inhabit The Factory of Sadness. Brownies fans meri it. Cowboys fans are...well...Cowboys fans

I spend too much time in Ft Worth, TX. I've grown attached to them.

I need to find my unsympathetic side again....

Clonamery · Nov 25, 2019

Hey, Jerruh, I’ve got a new HC candidate for you: Jeff Fisher. It was meant to be.

maust · Nov 25, 2019

robertweathers said:
I spend too much time in Ft Worth, TX. I've grown attached to them.

I need to find my unsympathetic side again....

I don't know why but it saddens me to think your inner Masshole is anywhere other than just below the surface.

maust · Nov 25, 2019

Clonamery said:
Hey, Jerruh, I’ve got a new HC candidate for you: Jeff Fisher. It was meant to be.

Mediocrity, the new water, finding it's level?

shmessy · Nov 25, 2019

KontradictioN said:
My God, the irony in this post. Thanks. I needed that laugh today.

My pleasure, I’ll be here all week! I know you are a big fan of irony - What was the post you had the other day about trolling so hard if the Pats signed AB?

RobertWeathers · Nov 25, 2019

maust1013 said:
I don't know why but it saddens me to think your inner Masshole is anywhere other than just below the surface.

Its the holidays.....I'm anti Grinch.

Maybe I'll go pick on Deus or something...

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