Stories by Fort Worth Star-Telegram journalists, with AI summarization
This list of stories illustrates Jerry Jones’ influence and unyielding optimism about the Dallas Cowboys despite years of playoff failures and fan frustration.
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Themes of accountability and resilience are central, as shown by Jones’ “all in” pledge for 2024, tempered by acknowledgment of challenges like postseason shortcomings.
And then there’s this: “Maybe ‘change’ would be just to try harder.”
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones speaks to reporters following an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys won 20-19. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
NO. 1: JERRY JONES SAYS COWBOYS ARE ‘ALL IN’ FOR 2024, BUT HEDGES ON QUARTERBACK DAK PRESCOTT’S FUTURE
Jerry Jones on Dak Prescott: “Dak has done nothing to change my mind about any promise for the future. I think I’ve said that we will go as far as Dak takes us in the playoffs. And that is how far we went.” | Published January 30, 2024 | Read Full Story by Clarence E. Hill Jr.
Jan 7, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones walks off the field after warmups prior to the game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
NO. 2: JERRY JONES DELIVERED A MASTER CLASS PERFORMANCE AT DALLAS COWBOYS PRESS CONFERENCE
Fans are upset with the Cowboys for an off season of inactivity. This is the way they do business | Published April 24, 2024 | Read Full Story by Mac Engel
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is sacked by Detroit Lions defensive lineman Alim McNeill on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. By Amanda McCoy
NO. 3: JERRY JONES AFTER DALLAS COWBOYS’ LOSS: ‘MAYBE “CHANGE” WOULD BE JUST TO TRY HARDER.’ OUCH
The Detroit Lions hammered the Cowboys in Arlington to show the NFL who the real contenders are in the NFC. | Published October 13, 2024 | Read Full Story by Mac Engel
Oct 13, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones (left) takes a photo with Detroit Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp and her husband Steve before the game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
NO. 4: HOW DID JERRY JONES DESCRIBE DALLAS COWBOYS’ BLOWOUT LOSS TO LIONS? ‘VERY CONCERNING’
On Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ 82nd birthday, he watched his team get humiliated. What was his postgame reaction? Is coach Mike McCarthy’s job in jeopardy? | Published October 14, 2024 | Read Full Story by Lawrence Dow
Aug 24, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones talks to the media before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
NO. 5: EVERYTHING DALLAS COWBOYS OWNER JERRY JONES SAID IN TENSE EXCHANGE WITH LOCAL RADIO HOSTS
Jerry Jones took exception to pressing questions about how his team handled the offseason, making for an awkward radio moment. | Published October 15, 2024 | Read Full Story by Nick Harris
The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.