Despite their loss to the Denver Broncos, Stephen Jones, executive vice president of the Dallas Cowboys, remains confident. The team currently holds a 3-4-1 record, placing them tenth in the NFC standings. However, Jones insists they can still reach the playoffs.
“Absolutely. We’re going to keep pushing,” Jones said on 105.3 The Fan. “We have the pieces to be an outstanding team. We just need to improve our defense and make more stops,” he added.
At the moment, the Cowboys sit second in the NFC East, three wins behind the Philadelphia Eagles. Their most realistic path appears to be through a wild-card berth.
Confidence amid adversity
According to a report by Firstsportz, Jones explained that injuries, such as Micah Parsons’ absence, have weakened the defense. He also admitted that a lack of execution has been a recurring issue.
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“The team is in contact with all 31 other NFL teams… We’re looking for defensive line adjustments and quality options to improve,” Jones stated.
Jones acknowledged that penalties and mental errors made it easier for the Broncos to take control. Still, he emphasized his determination to stay the course: “The plan is to fight until the end.”
The front office’s optimism contrasts with the growing frustration among fans, but Dallas still has time to prove it belongs among the NFC elite.
