{"id":366856,"date":"2025-09-14T07:50:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T07:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/366856\/"},"modified":"2025-09-14T07:50:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-14T07:50:15","slug":"jerry-jones-reveals-who-the-best-player-in-cowboys-franchise-history-is","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/366856\/","title":{"rendered":"Jerry Jones reveals who the best player in Cowboys franchise history is"},"content":{"rendered":"

The post Jerry Jones reveals who the best player in Cowboys franchise history is<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Dallas Cowboys are preparing for their 1,000th regular-season game this Sunday, a milestone that highlights just how long Jerry Jones<\/a> has been at the helm. Jones purchased the team back in 1989 and has now owned it longer than Clint Murchison and Bum Bright combined, shaping the Cowboys into a modern sports empire built on glitz, spectacle, and relentless branding.<\/p>\n

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That\u2019s why when Jones sat down for a new interview on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, his answer to a simple but monumental question made headlines. Asked who he believed was the greatest player<\/a> in Cowboys history, Jones didn\u2019t hesitate, per TheSpun. He named Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach.<\/p>\n

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Jones\u2019 choice speaks volumes. Staubach, who played his entire career in Dallas from 1969 to 1979, built a r\u00e9sum\u00e9 that made him one of the NFL\u2019s most respected leaders. He led the Cowboys to four Super Bowl appearances, winning two, and earned the MVP in Super Bowl VI. Across his 11-year career, Staubach went 85-29 as a starter, made six Pro Bowls, and consistently ranked among the league\u2019s most efficient quarterbacks.<\/p>\n

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What makes Jones\u2019 pick even more striking is that Staubach\u2019s career ended a full decade before Jones bought the team. The Cowboys owner has overseen legends like Emmitt Smith, Troy Aikman, Michael Irvin, and Larry Allen, yet he still pointed to Staubach as the franchise\u2019s gold standard.<\/p>\n

Staubach\u2019s reputation as \u201cCaptain America\u201d wasn\u2019t just a nickname, it was a reflection of his leadership style and calm under pressure. His comebacks and ability to command the huddle turned Dallas into America\u2019s Team long before Jones took control. While Aikman might have won three championships in the 1990s, Staubach\u2019s role in shaping the Cowboys\u2019 identity remains unmatched.<\/p>\n

So as the Cowboys hit the 1,000-game mark against the New York Giants, Jerry Jones\u2019 nod to Staubach connects the team\u2019s present to its storied past. In his eyes, no star has ever shined brighter than the one worn by Roger Staubach.<\/p>\n

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