He was a salesman, a huckster, a flim-flam man. Irvin took him to fucking school every time we played the Falcons while Deon was there. And even when there, he wouldn't hit anyone or make many tackles.He was the best at his position when he played
He played both sides of the ball
And he was great at both
He may not have been there long but he made an impact while he was there
That's right, The Manster. One player who all the other players both in Dallas and the rest of the league, were legitimately afraid of.Staubach and Lilly are at the top of the list, but Randy White is my favorite all-time player.
We don't have "idea" we know, because many have said so. On film and on tape.You have no idea how all the other players felt about him.
We don't have "idea" we know, because many have said so. On film and on tape.
Irvin Played for Dallas before 1990. As did many of the starters on those 90s SB teams - like Nate Newton, Mark Tuinei, Jim Jeffcoat, Ken Norton Jr, Chad Hennings, and so on.I don't give even half a fuck about anyone that played before 1990.
I guess Irvin.
You don't understand because you weren't around. White scared the shit out of people. So did John Dutton. Opponents literally feared pissing them off. It was the same way with Lilly too. It was a different era, one you're not capable of comprehending. It wasn't this antiseptic, comparably weenie sport you grew up watching.These are professional athletes. The idea that they "fear" opponents is adorable.
Irvin Played for Dallas before 1990. As did many of the starters on those 90s SB teams - like Nate Newton, Mark Tuinei, Jim Jeffcoat, Ken Norton Jr, Chad Hennings, and so on.
The truth is when you include Troy Aikman - who was all set to be drafted in '89 by the Tex Schramm regime anyway - and Moose Johnston, Tony Tolbert and Mark Stepnoski (who were also high on that draft board Jerry inherited and it's no coincidence they were all drafted in '89) it is clear Schramm was quietly building a core group that would be all set to compete and return Dallas to prominence. Trouble was, it probably would have taken way, way longer than what Jimmy did - because there's no way in Hell Tom Landry ever trades Hershel.
Tex had his eye on Jimmy Johnson way before '89, in fact Jimmy was a regular Schramm guest up in the owner's luxury booth at Dallas games, and was offered a Defensive Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach position back in '87 and turned it down. The job came with the understanding that Landry was going to gracefully retire after a couple of years, and Jimmy would be the HC. All of this according to Jimmy, in his book.
All Jerry did was what Tex really wanted to do but didn't have the heart to do - bring Jimmy in and turn him loose. There weren't any "genius personnel moves" by Jerry that weren't already in Schramm's pipeline.
You kids should study the old days and the Silver Stars and learn about them, embrace your Cowboys legacy.
You mean right now this minute, with Dez and Tony hurt? They're shoo-ins for the RoH.There is only one Cowboy playing right now as it stands that will end up on the ring of honor and that's Witten
That was Bum Bright, not Tex. Tex himself didn't have anything to do with those negotiations, because Jerry would deal ONLY one on one with Bright. No middlemen.And that he took a lesser offer from Jerry for the Cowboys because he was the only one who said they planned to replace Landry (with Jimmy)
No Man, Jerry will put all three up there in one fail swoop. Romo and Witten definitely deserve it.Right now with their current resume
I see Dez becoming one of the greatest and ending up there. Romo probably will too. But if all three of their careers ended today only Witten is for sure
If Romo wins a SB then it's automatic. Without one I don't know. Dez hasn't done enough "yet" but he will eventually if he stays a Cowboy. But Witten could retire tomorrow and Jerry would put him on the Ring in a season or two
I think both Witten and Romo get into the HoF, Supa Bow or no. First ballot, maybe not but I think they both definitely will.I myself still think Romo needs to win the big games before he is afforded that honor. Unfortunately he will have to win them in spite of his head coach as opposed to because of him