Shell-Shocked Jerry Jones Makes First Comments on Cowboys' Playoff Upset
The Dallas Cowboys' promising 2023 season is over just like that. A flat first half and outright embarrassing performance by the defense throughout the contest ultimately doomed Jerry Jones' team, who will have face some tough decisions this offseason.
One never to shy away from an interview, Jones spoke with the media short after the final whistle on Sunday.
Jerry Jones called this Cowboys’ loss is one of his biggest surprises since I’ve been involved in sports. “I’m floored.”
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) January 15, 2024
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on how today’s playoff loss stacks with others in past: “This seems like the most painful. … This is beyond my comprehension.” Said he won’t speak to any specific coach or player. Not commenting about anyone. “I haven’t thought one second” about Mike… pic.twitter.com/m5M3SNXrP3
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Jones admitted to reporters he's "floored" by the result. He went on to say this loss is the "most painful" of the team's prior playoff defeats, and what happened against Green Bay is "beyond [his] comprehension."
Suffice it to say, Jones wasn't expecting this. No one would've guessed this would be how this affair played out, especially following such a strong regular season from Dallas.
That's been the rub with this team over the past two decades, however. Strong years ultimately come to a screeching half in the playoffs, no matter who's at quarterback or on the sideline.
As a result, Jones will now hear calls from fans to make another change at head coach with Mike McCarthy failing to lead this squad to serious contention. No one knows if Jones will waver on his commitment to the former Super Bowl winner, but the men are sure to speak in some capacity in the coming days.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones when asked about meeting with Mike McCarthy: “There’s nothing set on that. What I had planned to do was be with him tomorrow going over how we played today and getting ready for the coming week. That’s what was on the agenda. Tomorrow, my agenda will be…
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) January 15, 2024
Jones now has a long offseason ahead of him as he tries to recapture this team's championship glory. The decisions he makes this spring will go a long way to determining what this squad's ceiling is in 2024.
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