Jerry Jones gets tangled with Pickens while the defense cries for help

The Dallas Cowboys offense is on fire, but the defense is falling to pieces. In the middle of this paradox, Jerry Jones—the team’s owner and emotional architect—is facing mounting pressure as the trade deadline looms. Two issues are colliding at once. George Pickens’ contract situation and the defensive void left by Micah Parsons.

Thanks to his performance, Pickens has become a key piece of the Cowboys’ offensive puzzle. With 607 receiving yards and six touchdowns in seven games, the wideout ranks fourth in the league in receiving yards and is tied for second in touchdown catches. Dallas leads the NFL with 390.6 yards per game, and with Jonathan Mingo, CeeDee Lamb, and Pickens lined up, the aerial arsenal looks deeper than ever. But the spotlight remains firmly on Jerry Jones.

The situation

When asked on 105.3 The Fan whether a contract extension for Pickens was in the works, Jerry Jones gave one of his trademark cryptic answers. “There’s no reason not to do it, and there isn’t one. You’re asking me the same question my mother and wife have asked me a million times: ‘Why did you do it?’ Hell, I don’t know why I did it. I was just there.” The quote, reported by Marca, reflects the owner’s unpredictable style—but also the lack of clarity at a critical moment.

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— Jacob Caldera (@oneinaminion77) October 19, 2025

Meanwhile, Jerry Jones’ Cowboys defense seems to have hit rock bottom. Since trading away Micah Parsons, the team has lost leadership, quarterback pressure, and cohesion. The absence of Trevon Diggs, currently in concussion protocol, has only made things worse. Dallas is allowing 401.6 yards per game, 260.3 through the air, and giving up 29.4 points per contest. Blitz efficiency has dropped from 34% to 21%, and opponents are converting nearly half of their third-down attempts.

Amid the defensive crisis, Maxx Crosby’s name has started echoing through NFL circles. According to reports from USA Today and Sports Illustrated, Dallas has made preliminary inquiries about the Raiders’ star edge rusher. While some insiders have denied any formal negotiations, Jerry Jones hasn’t shut the door completely. Still, nothing is certain.

The schedule doesn’t let up

With a looming matchup against the Denver Broncos—one of the league’s top-ranked defenses—the gap between Dallas Cowboys’ offense and defense could become even more glaring. If no defensive moves are made soon, Jerry Jones may find himself answering a lot more “Why did you do it?” questions than he’d like.

The offense inspires hope, but the defense raises alarms. And through it all, Jerry Jones remains the man calling the shots… even if sometimes, not even he knows why.