Ever since Jerry Jones acquired the Dallas Cowboys in 1989, he’s held the titles of owner, president and general manager.
That worked like a charm early on, as he led the team to three Super Bowl wins in less than a decade. However, it’s been 30 years since the Cowboys played in the last game of the season.
Jones has been heavily criticized for the way he runs football operations. And while no one can deny his expertise as a businessman, most general managers with his track record would’ve been fired already.
After years of shortcomings, Jones finally took the blame for the state of the team.
Jerry Jones takes the blame for the state of the Dallas Cowboys
Talking on 105.3 The Fan, Jones revealed that he went all-in at the trade deadline because he knows he might not be around the team for much longer.
“I have a natural urgency because of my age,” Jones admitted, per Clarence Hill Jr. “My immediate tomorrows are a big thing to me.”
He also acknowledged his role in the current state of the team.
“I’ve made some bad decisions, obviously, being trite. I am supremely responsible for where we are right now,” the business mogul continued. “There is no question about that. I accept that. That doesn’t deter me from wanting to get it done and get it done now this year.”
Jones acquired DT Quinnen Williams and LB Logan Wilson to try to fix a Cowboys defense that’s giving up the second-most points per game in the league this season (30.8).
He has made his fair share of questionable moves, and his ego has gotten in the way of team success way too many times in the past.
Perhaps now that he’s finally realized that he’s not getting any younger, he’ll pass the torch and hire someone with a recent track record of success at building a contending football team.
