What do you think about Jerry Jones?

Question

Landry was known as a quiet, religious man, unfazed by the hype that surrounded the Cowboys, then being billed as "America's Team". He was in a comic book promoting Christianity in the 1980s. Landry was active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Landry's departure came shortly after the Cowboys were sold to Jerry Jones before the 1989 season. Jones hired Jimmy Johnson, his former teammate at the University of Arkansas, from a position coaching the University of Miami football team. When Landry met with his players two days later, to tell them how much he would miss them, he began to cry. The players responded with a standing ovation.[1] Landry's unceremonious dismissal by Jones was denounced by football fans and media as totally lacking in class and respect. In the years since, while most fans retain their support for the team, there persists significant levels of derision towards Jones over his mistreatment of Landry.[citation needed]

Landry's success during nearly three decades of coaching was the impetus for his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990, less than two years after his last game. Landry was inducted into the "Ring of Honor" at Texas Stadium in 1993. Landry had declined several earlier offers by Jones (a one man committee) to enter the Ring of Honor before accepting in 1993.

Landry died in Dallas of leukemia on February 12, 2000. He was interred in the Sparkman-Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery in Dallas. The Cowboys wore a patch on their uniforms during the 2000 season depicting Landry's trademark fedora.

A bronze statue of Landry stands outside of Texas Stadium. The section of Interstate 30 between Dallas and Fort Worth was named the Tom Landry Highway by the Texas Legislature in 2001. The football stadium in Landry's hometown of Mission, Texas was named Tom Landry Stadium to honor one of the city's most famous former residents.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Landry

Answer 1

The reason the Cowboys even earned the name America's team was because of Tom Landry. America respected the values he brought to the game.

Answer 2

The classless handling of Tom Landry was only the beginning. Even when he had a great coach like Jimmy Johnson, Jones still wanted to meddle in everything!!! I once saw an interview (shortly before Johnson left) where Jones said he would coach the Cowboys if he wanted. He added that he had great knowledge of the NFL and the game in general. (apparently four years of playing for the Razorbacks is enough to make you Vince Lombardi)
Then came the hiring of Barry Switzer as a puppet. I grew up a Husker fan, and while I hated Switzer, I always respected what he was able to accomplish. I think the year on the Cowboy's sideline (Super Bowl ring or not) did a lot to tarnish Switzer's coaching legacy. Remember how Switzer and Jones fought over the Lombardi Trophy after the Super Bowl win? At a time when classy owners let their team and coaches celebrate, it was clear Jones (as always) wanted the spotlight.
After that, it seemed like any coach who tried to assert himself was sent packing (I forget how many there were between Switzer and Parcells). I will say that Jones finally seemed to get it when he hired Parcells- for a little while.
Thursday night, the Cowboys proved they are the best in the NFC and Parcells had to know that this team had a chance to add to his already great legacy. Makes you wonder what Jones had to do with Parcells retirement last year. Maybe nothing, but given past history- I doubt it!!!

Answer 3

He'd step on his mother for a buck. He'd sell out the Cowboy fans in a heartbeat. He's leading the charge for the NFL network. All he wants is your $$$$$$

Answer 4

Yes, but Jerry Jones has also done some good things. Gosh... People always look at the negative things.

Answer 5

These guys above me have stated many reasons to dislike Jerry Jones, and for all those reasons I dislike him.

Answer 6

jerry jones is a money loving, fake smiling, pig who disgust me.