Ty Cobb Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 IRVING, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys’ success has helped benefit the players and coaches. And now it extends to owner and general manager Jerry Jones -- and not in a business sense. Jones was named the NFL Executive of the Year by the Pro Football Writers of America on Thursday, the first time he has been so honored by the group. The Cowboys finished 12-4 and won their first playoff game since 2009 this season. The moves made in the offseason helped direct them to an NFC East title. It started with the decisions to say goodbye to long-time players DeMarcus Wareand Miles Austin, in salary-cap moves. The Cowboys passed on a big-money offer to Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jason Hatcher and brought in low-cost free agents like Jeremy Mincey, Henry Melton and Terrell McClain. Jones was able to talk Rolando McClain out of retirement and worked a trade with the Baltimore Ravens, giving up what turned out to be a 2015 sixth rounder for the linebacker as well as the Ravens’ seventh rounder. The Cowboys added players like C.J. Spillman and Jack Crawford after the final cuts that made significant contributions. But the best move Jones made might have been the one he initially regretted the most. With the 16th overall pick in the first round the Cowboys took guard Zack Martin even though Jones had an infatuation with quarterback Johnny Manziel. Martin started every game, was named to the Pro Bowl and became the first Cowboys’ rookie since 1969 to be named All-Pro. Martin became the third first-round pick the Cowboys used on an offensive lineman since 2011, joining Tyron Smith and Travis Frederick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullets13 Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 I'm okay with it. I'm still ready for him to be gone, but nobody can deny that the moves they made this past year completely turned the franchise around. that being said, we'll see what they do this year with all of those free agents to keep the team together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxHoops Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Pains me to admit it but it's pretty much deserved. Then again, he's had the blueprint for 25 years and finally found it. Mr. Buddy Garrity and jv_coach 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDNation Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Jones did good this year. He kinda grew on me. jv_coach 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baba Ganoush Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 He kinda grew on me. So will a wart NDNation 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS Wildcats Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 So will a wart LMAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shovel Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 This is silly. Of the 32 teams, they give an award for executive the year! The same executive that was 8-8 for the last 3 years? So he did better than Dan Snyder and Mark Davis! Lets get this clown a trophy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badndn Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 All started when he (they) focused on the O Line in the top part of the draft a few years back. Culminated in the emphasis in the running game this year. They will re-sign Bryant. Cant find a better or even suitable young replacement out there. Murray on the other hand will have to test the market and unfortunately he'll find the market sux for RBs. Randall averaged 6.7 ypc. If Jerry lets Murray go and signs or drafts a RB for far less, I'll say he's learned his lesson. If he re-signs him for a bloated deal then back to Jethro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Buddy Garrity Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 This award is gonna go to his head IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullets13 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 This award is gonna go to his head IMO. Hopefully he gets really puffed up about what he did this year and does the same thing next year ;) Mr. Buddy Garrity 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baddog Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Jerry Jones doesn't care what people think about him. He just laughs all the way to the bank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Maybe this year but if he lets Murray walk he's back to being the fool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullets13 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Maybe this year but if he lets Murray walk he's back to being the fool Dez is more important. any decent running back can put up pretty good numbers in that offense, plus probably not fumble 62 times during the season. there's only a couple of guys in the league who can do what dez does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 OK. Who was the difference this year? They finally give him the ball, he wins rush title and Dallas wins in playoffs. Compare to recent past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Buddy Garrity Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 OK. Who was the difference this year? They finally give him the ball, he wins rush title and Dallas wins in playoffs. Compare to recent past Jerrah gave Marion major money and look what happened afterwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullets13 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 OK. Who was the difference this year? They finally give him the ball, he wins rush title and Dallas wins in playoffs. Compare to recent past The difference was the play of the o-line, And them finally committing to the run in general. i would rather replace him with a capable back who might not be quite as good, but will still perform pretty well behind the O-line than try to replace matchup nightmare Dez and his 16 TD catches. And that's not even factoring in the success of the other WRs who benefited from single coverage or holes in zones because opponents had to concentrate so hard on slowing him down. Factor in all of the fumbles by Murray, along with how interchangeable backs have started to become in the NFL, and dez is a no-brainer. STiger85, Mr. Buddy Garrity and Ty Cobb 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 A major difference this year was the play calling. They used the run much more this years not solely relying on the passing game. Murray averaged around 5 yards a carry last year but he seldom got 20 carries. With that being said, I think Dez is the best investment. Mr. Buddy Garrity 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badndn Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Maybe this year but if he lets Murray walk he's back to being the fool I'd argue that he's a fool if he pays what Murrays gonna ask. Unless he gets him at a considerable discount JJ would be a fool to sign him. Thats the old Jerra. New JJ lets Ware go instead of hamstringing the team with a silly contract. New JJ lets Murray go for same reason. Gabe go check the stats on Randall. It's an O Line thing and a Linahan thing. And to answer the question, "Who made the difference this year?" Zach Martin. He solidified that line from right side to left side. And the worst move this offseason is the lose of Callahan with that O Line, but its one JJ could do very little about. Mr. Buddy Garrity 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shovel Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Murray is gone. Did y'all forget about Jerrah's new best friend AP? Peterson will come at a discount with his legal troubles, but he also has fresh legs and a healed body. It does make business sense. The Cowboys will give what little cap room they have left to Dez. Wait and see! Mr. Buddy Garrity 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baddog Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Murray will sign with someone like the Skins and come back to kill us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Buddy Garrity Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Murray will sign with someone like the Skins and come back to kill us. *Giants Murray not dumb enough to go to that traditional mess of the Redskins. Giants got a proven QB, WR and kept Coughlin and we all know what they do after a bad year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty Cobb Posted January 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 I hope Murray goes to an AFC team if he leaves the COWBOYS. Mr. Buddy Garrity 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKINS Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 *Giants Murray not dumb enough to go to that traditional mess of the Redskins. Giants got a proven QB, WR and kept Coughlin and we all know what they do after a bad year. We don't need him, RB position is strong for a fraction of the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badndn Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 the AP thing is not a bad idea. Three year deal for some chump change. I'd bet that AP plays more than Murray the next three years. Murray is fragile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST413 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Dez is a must. finances make it hard to keep both. I wouldn't be surprised to see AP a cowboy. With that said I am not sure too many other Rbs will be as big a difference maker as Murray has been this year even behind that line. The line was the key but Murrays vision and one cut running style make him stand out. The contribution Murray made this year took loads of pressure off Romo and his play showed it. AP would be a good replacement but other than that I hope something is worked out with Murray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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