Overview
- In a Wall Street Journal interview, Jones cited a "$100 billion present value" natural gas opportunity and said that was why he was on the phone rather than trying to fix the defense, referencing his large Comstock Resources stake after investing more than $1 billion.
- On 105.3 The Fan on Friday, he doubled down, saying outside deals provide the money that enables the Cowboys to compete and asserting he has always combined business with team duties.
- Head coach Brian Schottenheimer defended Jones’ engagement, detailing regular Monday and Friday meetings with Jones and other executives and daily calls about team matters.
- Dak Prescott said the comment could understandably frustrate fans, and Troy Aikman questioned how closely Jones fulfills typical general manager responsibilities.
- With the trade deadline near, Jones said he has no deal in mind as rumored pass-rush targets like Maxx Crosby and Trey Hendrickson are expected to stay put, while Dallas’ defense sits near the bottom of the league and the recent Micah Parsons trade lingers as context.