In the world of American football journalism, the hosts had no problem spilling the tea on Jerry Jones’ recent outburst. Bobby Belt, a personality on the show, pulled no punches when he described Jones’ behavior as a rare display of the “real” Jerry. “I think he wanted to come at it like, ‘Oh, let me show my passion,’ but I think he legitimately got mad and then kinda snapped,” Belt said.
Belt pointed out the difference between “showman Jerry” and “genuinely upset Jerry,” and this incident clearly showcased the latter. “There’s not much that genuinely upsets him, but there are a few things,” Belt explained, noting that Jones despises anything that diminishes his importance. “It was universally received as ‘what a little man,'” he added.
Jones’ frustration escalated to a boiling point when he threatened the hosts by saying, “I’ll get somebody else to ask these questions. I’m not kidding,” leaving the radio team feeling uneasy about their careers. Shan Shariff, co-host of Shan & RJ, described the moment as “cringey” and “uncomfortable.”
The fallout from the incident was intense, with Shariff receiving a barrage of calls and texts, some even advising him to seek legal counsel. “It got cringey for me. The belittling, the bullying, the threat that was in there… it sounded even worse listening back,” Shariff admitted. His co-host, Choppy, agreed, saying, “It got cringey, it did. There’s no doubt about it.”
To make matters worse, Jones told The Athletic after the interview that he wasn’t going to be questioned by “the guys I’m paying.” This led to speculation that Jones may have financial ties to the station, a claim Shariff vehemently denied. “For damn sure, it’s a fact that I don’t get paid or compensated by Jerry Jones,” Shariff stated firmly. “Audacy signs my checks.”
Jones’ meltdown occurred shortly after the Cowboys suffered a humiliating 47-9 loss to the Detroit Lions on his 82nd birthday. The timing, coupled with the team’s struggles this season, likely added to his frustration. With the Cowboys sitting at 3-3 heading into their bye week, all eyes are on how they will respond on the field and if Jones will be able to keep his cool moving forward.
In what was described as a cringey and uncomfortable moment, the behind-the-scenes drama surrounding Jones and the radio hosts has definitely added some extra spice to the ongoing NFL season.
