BREAKING REPORT: STEPHEN JONES ADMITS COWBOYS AREN’T PRIORITIZING THEIR BIGGEST WEAKNESS – FANS ERUPT
Dallas, TX – In a stunning admission that has sent shockwaves through Cowboys Nation, executive vice president Stephen Jones openly acknowledged that the franchise is not currently focused on addressing their most glaring roster deficiency. The revelation comes as Dallas faces mounting pressure to end their 28-year Super Bowl drought.
The Bombshell Comments
During a radio interview on 105.3 The Fan, Jones was pressed about the team’s lack of activity in addressing their struggling run defense:
“Right now, our focus isn’t on adding another defensive tackle. We feel good about the guys we have in the building. We’re always looking to improve, but it’s not our priority at this time.”
This despite the Cowboys:
- Ranking 28th in rush defense last season
- Allowing 138 rushing yards per game in 2023
- Getting dominated in their playoff loss to Green Bay (143 rush yards allowed)
Why This Is Dangerous
Analysts point to the NFC East landscape:
- Eagles added Saquon Barkley
- Giants bolstered their offensive line
- Commanders drafted RB Brian Robinson Jr.
“They’re willingly ignoring their Achilles’ heel,” said NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah. “This is how you get gashed all season.”
Fan Backlash Goes Nuclear
Cowboys faithful reacted violently across social media:
- #FireStephenJones trended nationally within an hour
- Prominent fan accounts called the comments “unforgivable negligence”
- Even Dak Prescott’s brother tweeted a facepalm emoji
The Silver Lining?
Jones hinted at other potential moves:
- Monitoring the WR market (could still add veteran depth)
- Not ruling out a late free agent signing
- Banking on Dan Quinn’s defensive scheme improvements
Historical Context
This isn’t the first time Dallas has ignored obvious needs:
- 2021: Failed to address secondary before playoff collapse
- 2018: Neglected offensive line depth (resulted in 56 sacks allowed)
- 2015: Passed on elite RBs before Ezekiel Elliott draft
What’s Next?
All eyes are on:
- Training camp performances from current DTs
- Potential veteran cuts around the league
- Whether Jerry Jones overrules his son’s approach
One longtime Cowboys beat writer summed it up: “This is either supreme confidence or catastrophic arrogance. We’ll find out by Week 5 when they’re getting run over by Barkley.”
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