Overview
- In a Wall Street Journal interview, Jones cited a “$100 billion present value” in natural gas and said that was why he was on the phone rather than trying to fix the Cowboys’ defense.
- Fans and media criticized the comment, with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith calling it an “ignorant a** statement” on First Take.
- Jones addressed the reaction on 105.3 The Fan, saying he understands the frustration but argued his investments ultimately benefit the Cowboys and that his focus on the team remains.
- Dallas is 3-4-1 with one of the league’s worst defenses, ranking 31st in yards and points allowed despite a high-powered offense led by Dak Prescott.
- The team’s decline is widely tied to trading All-Pro Micah Parsons to the Packers before the season, while Parsons has excelled in Green Bay and was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Month for October.