After the game, Jerry Jones did not shy away from responsibility. He acknowledged that the team performed well below the expectations set before the season began and made it clear that missing the postseason is the most compelling proof of a collective failure.
Still, true to his style, the owner also tried to highlight small positives that, in his view. Could serve as a foundation for the immediate future.
Jerry Jones and blunt self-criticism in Dallas
“We all performed below what we expected,” Jerry Jones admitted, delivering a message that resonated both in the locker room and among fans.
While he spoke about positive aspects, he also stressed the need to review every detail under a microscope.
For Jones, film study and internal meetings will be key to separating what can truly be sustained from what must be urgently fixed.
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The problem is that the Cowboys have now suffered three straight losses at the most delicate point of the schedule—a sign that reinforces the sense of stagnation.
Despite roster moves made during the season, the outcome was the same as in previous years. Early elimination and widespread frustration.
The spotlight on the defense and what lies ahead for Jones Cowboys
One of the most questioned areas has been the defense, a unit Jerry Jones attempted to reinforce with significant changes to the roster. However, the numbers did not follow.
Dallas ranks among the league’s worst defenses, allowing alarming totals of yards and touchdowns. Placing defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus firmly under scrutiny.
When asked about his future, Jerry Jones was clear, everything will be evaluated. The Cowboys owner left the door open to drastic decisions, emphasizing that the same structural mistakes cannot be repeated.
