There’s a certain segment of Dallas Cowboys fans that believes owner Jerry Jones shouldn’t also serve as the organization’s general manager.
Well, this wasn’t a banner year for that segment.
See, Dallas claimed the NFC Eastern Division title with a 12-4 record after three marginal 8-8 campaigns and won a playoff contest for the first time since 2009.
This was the Cowboys’ best season record-wise since 2007. And Dallas, save for that ouster last week in Green Bay by five points, was the simply the best road team this year.
Earlier this week, the Pro Football Writers Association named Jones its National Football League Executive of the Year.
In part, the decision to give Jones this honor comes from the fact he listened to his son, Stephen, during the 2014 Draft.
The Cowboys selected Zach Martin from the University of Notre Dame rather than make the sexy, sizzling, splash pick of Johnny Manziel.
Martin has given Dallas an anchor on its offensive line for many years to come.
It’s time for Cowboys’ fans to be honest with me.
Did you truly expect your team to have this great a season?
After all, if wide receiver Dez Bryant completed a football act late last Sunday, your team would be playing for the NFC title tomorrow in Seattle.
This sports editor distinctly recalls a certain narrative on radio and television back in August, “The Cowboys aren’t good.” I heard fans say Dallas would finish with a record at .500 again – or possibly even below the Mendoza line.
But, the Cowboys’ 2014 off-season was a smart one, and I knew Dallas and the Philadelphia Eagles would vie for the division title. That’s how it played out, with the star emerging ahead of the wing. Read more of this column in the weekend Bowie News.

Editor’s Note: The Storm Center column is the expressed written views of sports editor Eric Viccaro and not The Bowie News. 

Will both wide receiver Dez Bryant and running back DeMarco Murray play for the  Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium during the 2015 season? Well, that will be up to owner Jerry Jones and Dallas’ leadership. (Courtesy photo by James Smith/The Dallas Cowboys)