Jerry Jones The IDIOT

I completely understand with the draft fast approaching that Jerry Jones needed to do something to get the Cowboy fans fired up and ready for the first 3 day NFL draft. There is not of a lot of excitement going into this draft for the Cowboys because they have the 27th pick in the first round, and the fact that they only have 6 picks overall.

What does that mean? It is obvious that the Cowboys will trade down and out of the first round. Unless you love the NFL draft, like me, there is no need to tune in Thursday night.

But that is not my problem. My problem is Jerry's mouth. Why? Thank you for asking.

Jerry tends to be a bit more honest and brash the more alcohol he gets in his system. Any Cowboy fan that has been around the last 15 years knows that the Cowboys had a shot to be the only team to win 4 Super Bowls in a row.
Why didn't they?
Because Jerry got drunk and told off Jimmy Johnson, who left the following week.

I put this latest incident in a similar category.
The Dallas Cowboys are on the verge of being a great team, and now this comes out. Bill Parcells was only here because Jerry needed a name coach to get the stadium bill passed. That is a slap in the face of the people of Arlington. I don't know if Jerry would have got it passed or not without Big Bill, but I like to think so. He could have Roger Staubach, Bob Lilly, Troy Aikman, and on and on, get up and talk, and that probably would have done it.
Is Jerry dumb enough to think that who the coach is means jack squat to the fans? NO!!!
As long as the team wins, nobody cares. Look at the 1995 Super Bowl Championship team. Everyone I knew, hated Barry Switzer, but that didn't keep them from cheering for the champs.

I don't know if Jerry is starting to get senile but he is defiantly losing it.

He needs to realize that the fans are Cowboy fans, not Cowboys coaches fans. With the exception of Tom Landry and Jimmy Johnson, the coach of this team has been a joke. But that in itself is another story.

Jerry needs to understand that as long as he puts a winning team on the field, nobody cares what he does out at bars. But with this team getting close, he needs a big can of SHUT THE HELL UP!

Trust your fans Jerry, because they are starting not to trust you.

Thanks,
John Conner

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Frankie " F'ing" Fransisco

There are 3 things a major league baseball wants to have to truly consider itself a contender.
First off, a solid rotation. Check
Next, a solid lineup. Check
Finally, a good bullpen with a good closer. Check, No check.

The Texas Rangers starting pitching has been great to start the season. The lineup has been good enough to win, and the bullpen has done its job. That is, until you get to their closer. Frank Fransisco has been a total bust to start the season.
The closer is much more important than a position player. Why? I will tell you.
If Nelson Cruz has a great game the team can still lose. If Cruz has a bad game, the team can still win. If the closer has a bad game, then you lose.
This team has seen Fransisco blow leads in 2 games they had won. CJ Wilson and Matt Harrison pitched great games only to see the closer blow it.

So what should the Rangers do?
The change has already happened. For the time being, Neftali Feliz will be closing games. This move reminds me a lot of what The Red Sox did with Jonathan Papelbon. They both have great stuff, and were supposed to be starters.
With the way the starters have been pitching, Feliz becomes much more valuable in the bullpen.
I am not saying keep him there forever, but right now, the team needs someone it can trust to close games out.

If the offense doesn't trust the closer, then they think that they have to score more runs, which makes them press, and ultimately, they fail.
If they trust the pitching, then you have games like Sunday's, where they relaxed, and put up 9 runs.

I don't think Feliz's future is as the closer. I think that distinction goes to Tanner Scheppers. But right now, if Feliz can start closing out games, this team is gonna go on a run.

I don't think Fransisco is totally useless. He was a solid setup man for Fransisco Cordero. Right now, he has to get his confidence back and help this team win games. If not, I have no use for him.

I will scoot over and let more people jump on the Feliz as closer bandwagon. It is a shot that I don't think he fails at. As for Fransisco, rub some dirt on it and get back in the game.

As always, I would love to hear from you. Send it to john@bigbadsportsdaddy.com.

Peace out.

Opening Day

It is that time of year again.
The sun is starting to shine, the temperatures are around 80, and the grass is green.
This is my favorite time of year.

It is OPENING DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nothing is better. You team is still in first place, the ballpark looks brand new, everyone thinks this is the year for their team.
I do have a bit of bad news for some of you though; it is not your year, it is my year.

The Texas Rangers how done just enough to pass the Angels for the Al West division. Seattle could have been a threat, but Cliff Lee is already on the DL, and the pitching in Seattle (beside Felix) stinks.

Everything is going into place.

I know it is odd to say this, but every year that the Rangers have a a good spring, they either stink or just do ok. When their record stinks in the spring, they play great. So don't put too much into the 10-19 record.

Rangers Ballpark in Arlington should be packed tomorrow. A great day, a new year, the smell of hot dogs and peanuts, and in a couple of weeks, a new owner.

This is the year. Nolan Ryan has said this team is gonna succeed, and I believe him. Who isn't?
The team has depth in pitching, the outfield, the infield, and in managers. If Ron Washington struggles, both Clint Hurdle and Jackie Moore have managed in the big leagues. But what am I saying? There will be no struggles.

If any players struggle, there is quality depth in the minors. Not yet veterans, but players like Derek Holland, Kasey Kiker, Mitch Moreland and Justin Smoak are ready to make an impact. If not, you can use those guys and others, to trade for what you do need.

I have not been this excited about Opening day since, well last year, but I believe more this year. I know the first pitch hasn't been thrown, but this team looks and sounds different. They know that if they don't perform, they will be replaced. And they accept that, and believe that is the way it should be. They want to be accountable.

I can't wait until I am out at the ballpark eating nachos and drinking a beer. I want to be a part of what is going to happen this year.

I suggest that you get there as well. This is gonna be special. Don't miss it.

Thanks, as always, and give me a little feedback at john@bigbadsportsdaddy.com.

Peace out.