Cowlishaw: Dallas Cowboys really are becoming the Chicago Cubs of the NFL

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1: The number of times Tony Romo has played a full four games without throwing an interception – Joe Flacco’s postseason success didn’t start and end in the Super Bowl. The Ravens quarterback was brilliant throughout the playoffs, posting a 117.2 QB rating while throwing 11 TDs and 0 INTs in four games. In his seven seasons as a starter, Cowboys’ QB Tony Romo has only once played a full four-game stretch without throwing a pick. He did it back in 2009.
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Someone once described madness as what was wrong is now right, and what is right is now wrong. So, why is it the Cowboys continue to sputter for almost two decades never winning anything but still set attendance records, are champions of the TV ratings and in most cases have the top selling clothing. Does winning no longer matter in America or is it a Cowboys/Cubs phenomenen? I thought P. T. Barnum was dead.

The Cowboys really are becoming the Cubs, aren't they? Think you just provided a future column topic. Of course, the Cubs are in their second century without a championship while Dallas is a mere 17 years removed from Super Bowl glory. But I think you're on to something.


Tim, I have become increasingly impressed with the professionalism of Stephen Jones and how he conducts himself - he seems to listen to reason more than emotion (compared to Jerry). Do you think a good PR move would be for Jerry to name Stephen as GM. Or would the fans see this as a transparent move with Jerry still pulling the strings?

Yeah, I don't think that would do any good. We know Stephen is involved in all of the big football decisions as it is. That would only be a move to placate people who want Jerry to name a GM and don't care who it is.


Can you tell me how players contracts are restructured to free up space? Are contracts written with future manipulation in mind?

Yes. Contracts in NFL are written so that they are extended beyond when it's practical to pay players. That keeps the cap figure lower.


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