Last Tuesday, the fiery Cowboys owner and general manager, Jerry Jones, found himself in a heated exchange on the morning show on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas. His frustration mounted to the point where he made not-so-veiled threats to have the hosts axed.
Fast forward to this Tuesday, and Jerry was back in the hot seat. Without skipping a beat, he immediately addressed the elephant in the studio.
“I don’t have anything to say about last week,” Jones declared. “I’m surprised that last week got the attention it got.”
But to those paying attention, it was clear that Jerry was genuinely peeved. This was no act – he was angry, plain and simple. And he made sure to remind everyone of his power and influence in no uncertain terms.
While he stopped short of offering an apology (after all, being extremely wealthy means never having to say you’re sorry), Jones did seem somewhat remorseful, particularly when it came to the importance of connecting with fans through local media outlets.
He emphasized that speaking on the radio show twice a week was “a privilege,” and he accepted the inevitability of receiving tough questions.
In light of the remarkable performance by Ravens running back Derrick Henry on Monday night, Jones broached the subject before anyone could bring it up, dismissing pursuit of Henry as a “get in your ass-type of question.”
He went on to explain that the Cowboys’ troubles extend beyond the potential impact of a player like Henry. According to Jerry, it’s about fundamentals like “holding your blocks,” avoiding errors, and receivers succeeding against tough man-to-man coverage. It’s about not “designing bad plays” or “bad concepts.” Execution is key, he stressed, and a certain level of talent is imperative, despite his own rosy assessment of the team.
In the end, Jerry Jones’s return to the airwaves was a masterclass in managing the media and holding court, as only he can. The drama continues to unfold in Cowboys Nation, with Jones at the center of it all.
