There are many terms that could describe the Dallas Cowboys’ situation, but one word stands out: undisciplined.
This problem originates from the very top and trickles down through the entire organization. Unfortunately, this has been a reality for decades.
Reflect on the late 1990s, when the Jimmy Johnson-led teams that secured three Super Bowl titles began to age or transition to other franchises.
In A Football Life: Troy Aikman, there’s a telling moment where Aikman criticizes the Cowboys’ coaching under Barry Switzer. This serves as one of the earliest indicators of the issues at play.
The turning point was Jerry Jones’ infamous comment about “500 coaches” following the Cowboys’ second consecutive Super Bowl victory over Buffalo.
That reckless statement may have cost the franchise at least two additional Super Bowl championships, with Jones being the source of the deterioration.
All Talk and No Action
This saying is often heard in Texas: “That boy is all hat and no cattle.”
It should be a slogan for Jerry Jones as the Dallas Cowboys’ General Manager.
In the 25 years since Jones’ ego led to Johnson’s departure and the players he chose took control, the Cowboys have achieved little.
While they have secured a few division titles, the real measure of a franchise lies in playoff performance. Since their Super Bowl victory at the end of the 1995 season, the Cowboys have not won a single divisional playoff game.
