This Cowboys’ season is the epitome of CHAOS! Between QB uncertainties, a defense that’s leaking points, and injuries piling up faster than hot takes on social media, things were already rough. But now, the Sun has entered the chat. Yep, that blinding Arlington glare at AT&T Stadium, a.k.a. Jerry’s World, has officially become a “player” on the field…and a menacing one.
As Travis Kelce so eloquently put it: “That f—ing glare coming through that end zone in the afternoon is f—ing ridiculous.” Couldn’t have said it better myself, Travis. But here’s the kicker: even the Giants, who are prepping for their late-afternoon showdown, are keeping their sun-strategy under wraps. Competitive edge, they claim. But let’s be honest, it’s not paranoia if everyone knows you’re scouting the sun.
I mean, at this point, teams across the NFL have taken to analyzing how those pesky rays filter into the stadium. It’s like game tape but for light angles. And the interpretations? All over the place. Some say it’s minor; others think it’s a game-wrecker. Cowboys fans might lean toward the latter, especially when star players like CeeDee Lamb and Jake Ferguson are missing crucial plays because of it.
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CeeDee Lamb on not catching the potential touchdown pass from Cooper rush in the sun:
“I couldn’t see.”
Are you in favor of curtains in AT&T stadium?
“1000 percent.”#DallasCowboys #cowboys #NFLpic.twitter.com/1oZnkE6gIg— Terry Goldman (@GoldmanTer5592) November 19, 2024
Take the Eagles game, for instance. On what should’ve been an easy touchdown, Lamb and Ferguson were literally blinded by the light—cue the classic tune. Ferguson raised his hands like he was signaling a surrender, while Lamb, wide open, couldn’t react in time. The ball dropped, untouched. Lamb’s post-game analysis? Simple: “I couldn’t see because of the sun.”
And yet, Jerry Jones is playing defense for the drapes, too. His response to the sun complaints? Classic Jerry: “Well let’s tear the damn stadium down and build another one? Are you kidding me? What about the sun? Where’s the moon?” I mean, you’ve got to be kidding me… Seriously, Jerry? Your WR1, Lamb, is asking for curtains—not a billion-dollar rebuild. His reasoning is simple “One thousand percent,” curtains would help him catch better.
At this point, Cowboys Nation has to wonder, though: Is this just another example of Jerry Jones’ stubborn streak sabotaging his team?
Jerry Jones vs. the Cowboys?
Congrats to the Cowboys on win number four of the season (winning it against the Commanders)! Small victories, eh? It’s a little wild to think we’re here, celebrating crumbs. But hey, they have broken the Jerry Jones jinx when he said, “I am happy with the three wins.” The vibes around Dallas feel…off. The curse might be broken, but Jerry? He’s still the Cowboys’ kryptonite.
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Watching the owner handle post-game media is like witnessing the same sad rerun, week after week. And let’s not forget the now-infamous quote: “Do you think I’m an idiot?” No, Jerry, we don’t. But the franchise looks lost under your watch. The 4-7 record so far is not what you promised, preseason: “We are all-in for the Super Bowl.” Not even close…
Take that loss against Detroit—a 47-9 drubbing where the Lions were practically clowning the Cowboys with trick plays while up big. Disrespectful? Absolutely. But also telling. This isn’t just about bad coaching or poor execution on the field. It’s about leadership, or lack thereof. When Jimmy Johnson ran the Cowboys, they were sharp, adaptive, and untouchable. Now? They’re slow, predictable, and, dare I say, outdated. It does not require a PhD. to know that JJ’s resistance to adapt to the modern game is holding Dallas back…way back.
Football is far from being called America’s Team, the most expensive franchise, or dishing out record-breaking contracts to the players (they literally coughed big bucks to Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb). The game isn’t played in luxury suites. On the field, they’re stuck in neutral, while teams like Detroit are operating at warp speed. Watching them toy with Dallas wasn’t just humiliating—it was a masterclass in what the Cowboys could be.
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And that’s the thing. Jerry Jones was a disruptor once, revolutionizing the NFL’s business model. But in today’s game, he’s no longer ahead of the curve. Until Jerry fires Jerry the GM and lets someone else call the shots, the Cowboys are stuck, at least what the majority of the fans believe in. What do you think?
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