As Jerry Jones, the long-time owner of the Dallas Cowboys, would say — get ready for kick-off. To be fair, he has touted the kind of impact trades the team is more committed to pursuing. Since first buying the Cowboys in 1989, Jones has driven overall team management with an iron fist. He is perhaps most famous for his blockbuster trades on draft day.
Jones has been the bane of NFL reporters since 1997, and covering the Cowboys since 2003. He moved over to ESPN in 2010 and soon established himself as the face of sports media. He had a profound impact on the formation of the team’s roster. One important move was his trade with the Philadelphia Eagles that allowed the Cowboys to select would-be superstar linebacker Micah Parsons. Drafted 12th overall, Parsons’s instant impact would later forever seal his importance to the team.
In recent discussions, Jones expressed his belief that Parsons’ ongoing participation in team activities will benefit him in the long term. “It’s a big deal. It’s the main reason why I’ve kind of taken some of the attitude I’ve taken about this thing,” he stated, underscoring his confidence in Parsons’ development.
Jones also shared that he is “not surprised” by Parsons’ active involvement, indicating his expectation for the young player’s commitment. Jones has now done 72 trades since his time there. He’s always on the lookout for ways to improve the team through strategic acquisitions.
The Cowboys are already in the market for ways to get Parsons’ long-term contract locked down. Stephen Jones, Jerry’s son and an executive with the team, echoed this sentiment, stating, “Believe me, if we could sign Micah to a number we wanted to sign him to, we’d do it right now.” All of which redoubles the urgency and priority by which Parsons—arguably the most critical player—needs to be retained.
Or how in a recent five-to-six hour, Jerry Jones – Micah Parsons contract negotiations went down, intense as the worst Chinese spy-balloon action. They even got on the same page about key deal points like the length of the agreement, how much money was guaranteed and the total financial figure. Jones stressed that Parsons should be elevated when it comes to his leadership role within the team.
As the Cowboys look ahead to the new season, Jerry Jones remains focused on building a competitive roster through thoughtful trades and securing key players like Parsons. His dedication to improving the team reflects his long-standing commitment to success in the NFL.
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