Jerry Jones and the mental play keeping the Cowboys on edge
In a recent interview with 105.3 The Fan, Jerry Jones was asked about potential trades. His response, full of ambiguity, left more questions than answers: “I think this team has the potential to compete. So, under that criterion—and it’s good and the only reason in the world to stay alert—in that case, I’m paying attention, and interest is on the rise.”
With this statement, Jerry Jones makes it clear that his approach is unconventional: it’s not just about direct contacts, but about influencing the narrative to keep everyone on their toes.
Jerry Jones on @1053thefan about trades:
“I do think this team has a chance to be in competition. So under that criteria — and that’s a good one and that’s all the reason in the world to have your alert side up — … in that case I do have my eyes open and interest level up.”
— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) October 24, 2025
Maxx Crosby: the jewel that could change the game
The name most circulating in Dallas trade rumors is Raiders’ star pass rusher Maxx Crosby.
Although Clarence Hill Jr. recently noted on X that the Cowboys have not contacted the Raiders, Jerry Jones style suggests this could be part of his strategy.
According to JJ, he doesn’t need direct calls; the media are his tool to express interest and keep both the league and fans in constant speculation.
This way of operating generates intrigue: are the Cowboys truly pursuing Crosby, or is Jerry Jones orchestrating a psychological game that goes beyond the field?
The combination of media hype and mental strategy seems designed to keep everyone alert while Dallas evaluates its options to cover defensive gaps that could define their season.
In such a competitive environment, Jerry Jones influence extends far beyond the Cowboys office. His ability to shape perception, move media pieces, and maintain constant interest makes every statement read like a possible hint of a major trade.
