Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made an appearance on 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday, marking his first time back since expressing frustration with the team’s flagship radio station last week. He talked about the attention his frustration received and addressed various topics impacting the team and the league. One of the topics he discussed was the Cowboys not signing star running back Derrick Henry in the offseason.
“In my mind, we’re not playing very good football right now at all, and it’s beyond whether or not we have Derrick Henry. … I don’t know if he’d be having a career year in our situation,” Jones said.
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He went on to explain that Henry, who has been performing exceptionally well with the Baltimore Ravens this season, wouldn’t have been the perfect fit for the Cowboys’ offensive style. Jones mentioned that the decision not to pursue Henry was influenced by the team’s need to manage the salary cap in anticipation of signing other key players in the future.
The Cowboys recently secured contract extensions for wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and quarterback Dak Prescott, with All-Pro linebacker Micah Parsons potentially in line for a big contract next offseason. Jones emphasized the importance of managing the salary cap and making strategic decisions to build a competitive team for the long term.
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Jones also addressed former Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman’s recent criticism of the team’s wide receivers, acknowledging Aikman’s credibility and professionalism. He expressed confidence in the team’s coaching staff and the receivers’ potential for improvement.
“He’s very professional,” Jones said of Aikman. “I think he’s very fair. … I’m pretty confident that we’ve got the ability to coach and we got some receivers that take the coaching and can improve. And that’s the big thing – improve.”
The Cowboys are currently 3-3 and coming off a bye week after a Week 6 loss to the Detroit Lions. Despite the team’s current record, Jones remains optimistic about their potential for improvement and success in the remainder of the season.
Overall, Jones’ radio appearance provided insight into the team’s decision-making process and their focus on long-term success. His comments shed light on the challenges of managing the salary cap while building a competitive roster, as well as the belief in their coaching staff and players’ ability to improve.
